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Carolyn Jean Woolems

Carolyn Jean Woolems

Aug 15, 2026

Carolyn Jean Woolems

Carolyn Jean Woolems, born November 4, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Mitchell and Dora Bailey, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026.

Carolyn was the oldest of five children and spent her life devoted to caring for others. She was a nurse for more than 40 years, a profession that reflected her naturally compassionate and giving spirit....

Dorothy Jane Little

Dorothy Jane Little

Aug 14, 2026

Dorothy Jane Little Boyer, 95, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at exactly 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her long life was a profound blessing to her family and to the many people who knew and loved her.

Dorothy may have stood only 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 96 pounds, but...

Wesley Dale Bales

Wesley Dale Bales

Aug 13, 2026

Wesley Dale Bales was born in Mangum, Oklahoma on August 31, 1948, to Orey D and Nadine Bales and passed from this life to join his Lord on August 13, 2026. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Junior Bales, O.D. Bales, Tom Bales and Travis Bales, and is survived by his sisters Devoda Davis, Patricia Rue and...

Dalayne Sue Mahoney

Dalayne Sue Mahoney

Aug 13, 2026



Dalayne Sue Mahoney, age 55, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. Born on July 26, 1971, Dalayne was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her, bringing an unforgettable warmth and a delightfully mischievous spirit wherever she went.

Her smile, her hugs and her "orneriness" were completely infectious. She possessed a wonderful, pure sense of humor and...

Lillian Estelle Nesbitt

Lillian Estelle Nesbitt

Aug 13, 2026

Lillian Nesbitt passed from this life on August 13, 2026.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Patricia Kirk

Patricia Kirk

Aug 12, 2026

Patricia Anne Kirk (Podolec), born January 15, 1945, in Amsterdam NY to Paul J. and Mary Jane Podolec, passed away on August 12, 2026.

Patricia graduated from Bishop McGuinness high school and attended the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in music.

While attending the University of Central Oklahoma she met her husband of 62 years Larry Dean Kirk and they married on...

Helen "Lucy" Lucille Moore

Helen "Lucy" Lucille Moore

Aug 12, 2026

Helen Lucille Moore, “Lucy” to the rest of us, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, at the age of 66.

Born to Benjamin and Rachel Little on January 23, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas. Lucy spent most of her time in the Oklahoma City metro area, graduating from Putnam City West in 1978. She married the love of her life, Phil, just...

Patricia Ann Chesshir

Patricia Ann Chesshir

Aug 11, 2026

Patricia Ann Chesshir, 75, died August 11, 2026 in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born July 23, 1951 to Imotha (Thomason) and Bob Garner in Olney, TX.

Patricia became an Okie when her family moved to Oklahoma when she was three years old. She grew up in Ardmore before moving to Enid, OK the summer before her senior year of high school....

Lawana Florence Dorsey

Lawana Florence Dorsey

Aug 10, 2026

Lawana Florence Dorsey, 91, passed away August 10, 2026, at her home in Edmond, OK.

Lawana was born on April 7, 1935, to Clyde and Nova Waid in Wagoner, OK. Lawana started school in Wagoner but later moved to Tulsa and attended Tulsa Central High School. On July 1, 1953, Lawana married William C. (Bill) Dorsey in Tulsa, OK. They lived...

Jack Douglas LeForce

Jack Douglas LeForce

Aug 10, 2026

Jack Douglas LeForce was born May 29, 1928, in the Garber-Covington oil field in Covington, Oklahoma to Milburn Loyd LeForce and Katie Annie Fortney. He was the youngest of eight children who lost his father at the early age of 11 years old Jack attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse called the Mason School District near the family farm...

Dustin Ray McWilliams

Dustin Ray McWilliams

Aug 8, 2026

Dustin Ray McWilliams, 27, of Oklahoma City, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2026. Born to Landon and Ginni McWilliams, Dustin was bright, funny, creative, and curious.

Dustin graduated from Dove Science Academy, where he participated in robotics, and later studied engineering at Oklahoma State University.

Dustin began working at KMAC Enterprises (Taco Bell) while still in high school, later joining the...

Carl Michael Tibbets

Carl Michael Tibbets

Aug 7, 2026

Carl Michael Tibbets

July 15, 1948 – August 7, 2026

Carl Michael Tibbets, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026. Born in Topeka, Kansas, Carl was the son of Delbert Carl Tibbets and Betty Jean (Doane) Tibbets.

Carl graduated from Topeka High School in 1966 where he fell in love with science and learned to play the guitar. Carl...

Jo Marie Phillips

Jo Marie Phillips

Aug 6, 2026

It is with hearts overflowing and with much love, l, announce that Jo Marie Phillips is now eternally at rest on August 6, 2026, at the remarkable age of 95 years young! Her beautiful journey began on November 2, 1930, in the charming town of West Haven, Connecticut , where she blossomed as the radiant daughter of Celestino and Catherine...

Tammy Lynne Kester

Tammy Lynne Kester

Aug 6, 2026

No services are scheduled at this time.

Arthur D. Smith

Arthur D. Smith

Aug 6, 2026

No services are scheduled at this time.

Fred Bozman Schmidt

Fred Bozman Schmidt

Aug 6, 2026

Fred Bozman Schmidt from Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio to Roger Schmidt and Janette Bozman-Schmidt. Fred was a 1968 graduate of Gahanna High School. He attended Ohio State University from 1968-1970 and played baseball there. He later received his Bachelor of Business Administration of Petroleum Land Management...

David Allen Shafer

David Allen Shafer

Aug 5, 2026

David Allen Shafer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of a family who adored him.

David was born on October 17, 1939, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Carl and AnnaBelle Shafer. He grew up in Alva, where he spent much of his childhood and younger years working in the family business, Shafer Radio...

Josephine I. Hill

Josephine I. Hill

Aug 4, 2026

Josephine Iglesias Hill, 98, passed away peacefully August 4th 2026, with her family by her side, in Edmond, OK.

Josephine was a beloved mother, beautiful wife, cherished sister, extraordinary grandmother and a exceptional great-grandmother. She will be missed beyond measure.

She was born in LaFare-les-Oliviers, France, August 20,1927. She immigrated to the United States in 1947 after marrying Army Air Corpman Argus...

Michael Lee Wishon

Michael Lee Wishon

Aug 4, 2026

Michael Lee Wishon, "Mike" age 69, passed away on August 4, 2026.

Born in Edmond, OK, January 10, 1957, Mike was known for being a hard worker. He loved working on cars, he enjoyed fishing, and water skiing.

Mike was always helping his mom at her house when she needed anything done or fixed. He was always willing to lend a hand...

Opal Irene Pemberton

Opal Irene Pemberton

Aug 2, 2026

Opal Irene (Corkle) Pemberton was born on December 15, 1926, to Nellie and Alfred Corkle in Oklahoma City, OK. She had three brothers—Eugene, Robert, and Vernon Corkle—and two sisters, Lila Singleton and Peggy Rose. Opal was a graduate of Central High School in Oklahoma City. Her first job was at the TG&Y store.

On November 16, 1946, she married the love...

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