OBITUARIES

Nov 19, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Colonel John D Bartrug. He was born in Holdenville, OK and is preceded in death by his wife Sally W Bartrug, parents Clay B Bartrug and Nola Woods Bartrug, and brother Clay Bartrug Jr. John is survived by his children Robert D Roland of Stamford, CT, Marilyn R Gullion...

Nov 16, 2023

David Neal Lankford

1945 – 2023

David Neal Lankford, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by his family on November 16, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a member of New Hope Church of Christ.

David was born in 1945 to Neal and Mary Fay Lankford in Wichita, Kansas....

Nov 13, 2023

Juanita Mae Seeger

1933-2023

Monday, November 13, 2023 our energizer bunny, who just keeps going, has gone home, after reaching her milestone of 90 years!

Juanita Mae, has been called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  If you knew her, you knew she loved Jesus picking up her cross daily to...

Nov 9, 2023

Ella M. Marchese

1947-2023

Ella Marie (Ellie) Marchese, 75, of Edmond, Oklahoma went to meet her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2023. Ellie was born December 11, 1947, to Herbert and Florence McKenna in Bartlesville and grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma. She moved to Edmond during high school where she graduated in 1966. While...

Nov 9, 2023

Dickie "Dick" Gene DeFriese

1932 – 2023

Dickie Gene (Dick) DeFriese, 91, of Edmond, OK, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born in Seminole, OK on October 19, 1932, the youngest of six, to Jesse Clinton and Alma DeFriese. As a standout basketball player for the Seminole Chieftains, he lettered and played Varsity all...

Nov 4, 2023

Holly Elizabeth Glover

1968-2023

Holly Elizabeth Dyer Glover never allowed breast cancer to define her during her 8 ½-year battle. She lived life to its fullest as she bravely battled the disease. Her exit from the world exemplified this bravery: In her final week while requesting last rites be read while she was conscious, she...

Oct 31, 2023

Austin Russell Hall

1997 – 2023

Austin Russell Hall, age 26, went to heaven on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1997 in Flint, MI to Sarah Lynn Hall Kinaia (Shifford) and step-father since 2001 Chris Kinaia. Austin grew up in Livona, MI until he was 11 years old and then...

Oct 31, 2023

James Samuel "Sam" Erwin

1950-2023

James Samuel "Sam" Erwin, 73, Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on October 31, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK.  Sam was born in Abilene, Texas on June 16, 1950, to Eldon Ray and Helene (Rosencranz) Erwin.

Sam graduated from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX in 1975 with a Bachelor's degree...

Oct 30, 2023

Jerry Don Brown

1935-2023

Jerry Don Brown was born June 13, 1935 in Granite, Oklahoma. He passed away on October 30, 2023.

Jerry was the 3rd of 8 children born to Frank & Zelma Brown. Jerry attended school in Oklahoma City. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Marines....

Oct 30, 2023

Judieth "Judi" Ann Felker

Judi closed her beautiful blue eyes for the final time on October 30, 2023.

She was born in Williams, OK the third of three children, to L. T. Harrison and Edith Walker Harrison. She spent her early years around Williams and the Poteau areas. She also lived for a brief time...

Oct 28, 2023

Carlene Maddox

1934-2023

Carlene Maddox passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on June 17, 1934, to Matthew and Hattie Roberts in Guthrie, OK. Her peaceful and joyful demeanor could be attributed to the faith she lived, as she was a devoted Christian who attended church regularly and...

Oct 28, 2023

On Friday October 27th, Blake and I were anxiously awaiting the arrival of Eleanor and Jane. Labor had started and was progressing very quickly. The girls were being monitored, and it looked like everything was going smoothly. Jane arrived beautifully into this world at 12:44am, and moments later, it was discovered that Eleanor's heartbeat had disappeared.

After...

Oct 27, 2023

Charles Leslie Mugg

1942-2023

Charles Leslie Mugg of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home.

Charlie was born in Oklahoma City on February 16, 1942, and was the only child of Leslie Charles Mugg and Imogene Vallee Mugg. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon...

Oct 27, 2023

1942 ~ 2023

Charles Leslie Mugg of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home.

Charlie was born in Oklahoma City on February 16, 1942, and was the only child of Leslie Charles Mugg and Imogene Vallee Mugg. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Hunt Mugg; daughter...

Oct 27, 2023

Virginia – (Louise) Ruprecht – (McCown) Wellshear

1931~2023

Virginia Wellshear passed peacefully into eternal rest on October 27 th , 2023, at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma.  Her family was blessed with the opportunity to be by her side throughout her last week.  She was called Ginny by her friends, was 92 and always young...

Oct 24, 2023

Virginia L. Roberts

1934-2023

Virginia Lee (Pickard) Roberts left this life on October 24, 2023 in Edmond, OK. Her family is mourning her passing after a long battle with multiple debilitating illnesses. She was born October 1, 1934 to Orlan & Stella Pickard in Seward, OK. In the early days, she was a homemaker, then...

Oct 23, 2023

J. Faye Norton

1929-2023

Jewell Faye Norton, 94, died on October 23, 2023 in Edmond, Oklahoma.  She was born May 15, 1929 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to her parents John H. Willhite Sr and Elizabeth Willhite.

Faye grew up in Pine Bluff Arkansas and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1947.  There...

Oct 22, 2023

Bruce Alan Pack

1952-2023

Our sweet and beloved Bruce Alan Pack also known as Dad, Grampy, BAP, or our "Superman" ran into the arms of Jesus on October 22, 2023. Bruce was born on January 6 th , 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Clyde and Dorothy Pack. He moved with his family to Pleasanton, Kansas...

Oct 21, 2023

Clara Beatrice Granger

1927 – 2023

Clara Beatrice (DeSalvo) Granger, age 96, resident of Edmond, OK, died October 21, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK.  Born May 4, 1927, in Center Ridge, AR, to Tony L. and Josephine M. (Rossi) DeSalvo. Upon the death of her mother, she was raised by her stepmother Frances Paladino DeSalvo. ...

Oct 21, 2023

John Lawrence Wooley, 87, passed away into God's loving hands at his home with his beloved wife Wanda at his side on October 21, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

John's life began in Pine Bluff, Arkansas where he was born Feb. 17, 1936 to beloved parents Loraine Wilson "LW" & Dorothy "Dot" Wooley who owned...