OBITUARIES

Dec 9, 2024

Donna Barter Vits Harder

1936 – 2024

Full obituary to come.

Services are pending at this time.

Dec 9, 2024

DeLois Kay Allen

1934-2024

DeLois (Dee) Kay Allen (Smith) beloved mother and grandmother and faithful child of God died on December 9, 2024 at the age of 90. She was the second child of Bernard and Lyda (Jontra) Smith born on March 11, 1934 near Howard Kansas.

Dee spent her childhood in Kansas,...

Dec 7, 2024

David Archie Montgomery

1948-2024

David Montgomery, aged 76, passed away on December 7, 2024. David, or "Dave," was born on August 7, 1948 in Oneonta, NY. He bravely served his country during the Vietnam War, demonstrating courage and dedication in the face of adversity. Dave married the love of his life, Josephine, on July 24,...

Dec 5, 2024

Rita "Claudine" Hippard

1943 – 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of (Rita) Claudine Barnes Hippard, affectionately known as Deanie.  She was born April 9, 1943 in Okeene, OK, to Claude and Rada (Berry) Barnes, and left the loving arms of her family at home, Edmond, OK, on December 5,...

Dec 2, 2024

Jeffrey Scott McKisson

1970-2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) Scott McKisson passed away on December 2, 2024, from undiagnosed heart disease. Jeff was born in Houston, TX on September 23, 1970, during a severe thunderstorm to Larry Everett McKisson and Dorothy Rae (Eickenroht) McKisson.  Like most surprise babies, he was much younger than his brother and sister. When...

Dec 2, 2024

Stacy Charmayne McCoy

1964 – 2024

Stacy McCoy, age 59, beloved mother to Alexis and Matthew McCoy, and wife to Francis Ochieng, passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2024, leaving a large void in her family's hearts.

Stacy was born in Dallas, Texas to Junell and Floyd McCoy on December 5, 1964 as...

Dec 2, 2024

Marvin Lee Clifton

1944 – 2024

Marvin Lee Clifton, 80, passed peacefully at his home in Edmond, OK on December 2, 2024, suffering the effects of Alzheimer's. He was born in Clinton, OK to Marion and Cora Lee (Youngblood) Clifton. Marvin graduated from Harding High School in OKC with the class of 1962. He received...

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 23, 2024

Harlan Daniel Smith

1932-2024

Harlan Daniel Smith was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 25, 1932. He was adopted at birth by Birch and Ellen Smith who raised him to be a responsible, hardworking, Christian young man.

He lived with his parents and brother and sister in Muskogee, Oklahoma through grade school, then...

Nov 23, 2024

Sonja G. Bruce

1939-2024

Sonja Gay Bruce was born on January 1, 1939, in Canton, Texas to Gaston and Francis Coleman. Her parents and her siblings, Mary Sue and Andy enjoyed their time in Canton, but later moved to Athens, TX. Sonja graduated high school in Athens in 1957.

Sonja went to college...

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 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.