OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2024

John Wallace Cherry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was 77 years old.

Born June 29, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Fred and Virginia Cherry, John moved to Edmond in 1950, where he remained a lifelong resident. He attended Edmond schools and built a...

Nov 30, 2024

Many people reading this obituary will remember "Grandma" or "Aunt Sam" as the little old lady that sat at the barber shop or at Johnnie's.  That lady said the same greeting and limited phrases.  She loved to air kiss babies and thank Veterans for their service.  She handed out suckers to anyone who wanted them.  There was so much...

Nov 30, 2024

Patsy was born on December 11, 1950, in Wynnewood, OK to Kermit and Edith York. Patsy lived a full and vibrant life. She grew up in Paoli, OK and graduated from Paoli High School in 1969 where she played basketball, was awarded Athletic Queen, and met the love of her life, Lee Carder in the fifth grade where she...

Nov 30, 2024

It is with deep appreciation for a life well-lived that we remember and honor Larry S. Chambray, who was called home by the Lord on February 8 th , 2025. Larry's life was a beautiful testament to the grace of God and strength in faith. Although we will miss him dearly, we rejoice in knowing he is at peace...

Nov 30, 2024

Reneau Lynn Parrott passed away on January 22nd, 2025. Reneau was born on March 26, 1954, in Blackwell Oklahoma, to Emma Lou "Moyer" Chambers and Richard Kenneth Chambers. A longtime resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Reneau graduated from Blackwell High School in 1972 and then married the love of her life David Gene Parrott on February 1st,...

Nov 30, 2024

Our Beloved, Emma Lee Hawkins was a beautiful, vibrant, strong, caring, and determined woman that passed away on January 20, 2025. She never met a stranger, and her laugh, humor, and spirit would light up any room. Emma was born June 07, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Marie and Eddie Hawkins in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Emma graduated from Combs-McIntyre...

Nov 30, 2024

Born Frank Calvin Rowe III, August 19 th , 1970, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Christine McClendon Rowe of Drumright, Oklahoma and Frank Calvin Rowe Jr. of Depew, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on January 3 rd , 2025. Calvin was known for living life large, loving big, and having a heart that was constantly giving and full....

Nov 30, 2024

Carolyn Burton Evans Lowe

1935-2024

Carolyn Burton Evans Lowe, a fun-loving woman, a wonderful mother, a grandmother, and great grandmother stepped into eternity on November 30, 2024.

Carolyn was born on December 3, 1935, in Oklahoma City to Perry and Lucia Burton. Carolyn grew up in Oklahoma City and was a proud graduate...

Nov 30, 2024

1930 – 2024

Goldie Vernelle Woodall White, 94, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2024.

Vernelle was born in Hopper, Arkansas on January 27, 1930, the oldest daughter of Alva (Tubby) Shields and Lona Walker Shields. She spent most of her childhood in the Hopper and Caddo Gap area, where she...

Nov 29, 2024

Hazel Mae James

1926-2024

Hazel Mae James, born Hazel Mae Southwick passed peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 16, 1926 in Kingsley, Iowa to Earl and Elsie Southwick, she was the second of five children. In her magnificently long life, Hazel was always filled with compassion, independent in...

Nov 29, 2024

Robert P. Panko was born June 12, 1940, in Newport, KY, and died November 29, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the third son of Carl and Lillian Panko.  His brothers Richard and Ronald predeceased him.  He completed his elementary education at Immaculate Conception grade school before graduating from Newport Catholic High School in 1958. He worked several...

Nov 27, 2024

Todd Eugene Decker

1967-2024

Todd Eugene Decker, 57, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 19, 1967, in Newton, Kansas, to Norma Mosiman Gritz and Nolan Decker, Todd spent his early years in Kansas before moving to Enid, Oklahoma, in the late 70's. He graduated...

Nov 26, 2024

Orville Glen Woodall Jr.

October 26, 1956 – November 26, 2024

Orville Glen Woodall Jr., 68, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.  Born on October 26, 1956, in Edmond, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,

A lifelong lover of Harley-Davidsons, Orville embraced the freedom of the open...

Nov 26, 2024

Joyce Miriam Carter

1931 – 2024

Joyce Miriam Carter was the middle daughter of Richard "Dick" E. Viator and Rose A. Viator. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Gloucester, MA where she lived for the first 33 years of her life. If things ever got tough, Joyce loved to shake her finger and...

Nov 25, 2024

Glen Robert Brewer

1941 – 2024

Glen Robert Brewer was called home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024, at 83 years old. Glen was born on February 6, 1941, to Russell "Frosty" and Carrie Brewer (Selby) in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. In 1959, Glen married the love of his life Pauline and together they...

Nov 25, 2024

Thadda Clare Groom

March 5, 1929 – November 25, 2024

Thadda Clare Hutchison Groom left this life on November 25, 2024, after 95 years of making our world a brighter place by her presence. Thadda walked through this life with a sweet and gentle nature that she shared with friends, family, and new acquaintances all...

Nov 21, 2024

1940-2024

David Leon Watts, age 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away November 21, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born March 16, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Dave" grew up in Danville, Indiana, with his parents, Herb and Harriet, along with his older brother Charlie.  After a tough battle with Hepatitis at age 12, his...

Nov 21, 2024

William Ray Van Osdol

1927 – 2024

Billy Ray from Jet – Veteran

Born on a depression farm, nine miles northeast of Jet, Oklahoma on December 22, 1927, second son of Ralph and Lovest Van Osdol, now deceased. Bill was second born behind James Earl, Iwo Jima, Okinawa survivor, and Bobby Max, both...

Nov 19, 2024

Billie Sue (Massengale) Owens

1936-2024

Billie Sue Owens, 88 years old, passed away peacefully November 19, 2024 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Billie Sue was born April 11, 1936, at Bald Hill Community, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Clifford R. and Pauline Massengale. She was the oldest of seven children.

Nov 18, 2024

1943-2024

Thad E. Sterling passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born June 6, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to Earl and Mary Alice Sterling. He played on the hockey team at Ohio Northern, graduating in 1966 with a teaching degree. While at school he made lifelong friends, referring to themselves as "The...