OBITUARIES

May 20, 2025

Verla Jean Waite

1929 – 2025

Verla Jean Waite was born on March 6, 1929, in Stratton, Colorado, to Edwin and Wilora Waite. She passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 96. A devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of quiet grace, she lived a full and loving life rooted in...

May 17, 2025

Eva Carlena Graham

1942-2025

On Saturday May 17, 2025, Eva Carlena Graham affectional known as "Corky" passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Corky was born on June 16 , 1942, in Harvey Illinois. She later moved to Grand Prairie Texas where she met Dennis Graham. They married on December 6, 1958, and raised...

May 17, 2025

Donald Dean Coyle May 18, 1936 – May 17, 2025

Donald Dean Coyle, just one day shy of his 89th birthday, passed away peacefully at home in Oklahoma City in the early morning hours of May 17, 2025. Born on May 18, 1936, in Lenora , Oklahoma, to Clyde and Ora...

May 16, 2025

Conner Chase McElveen

1992-2025

Conner McElveen, 32, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on May 16th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Conner was a true inspiration, known for his warm smile, deep faith and giving nature.

Conner was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he was an active member of the...

May 14, 2025

Darrell A. Beil

September 21, 1930 – May 14, 2025

Darrell A. Beil, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on May 14, 2025, after a short illness. He was surrounded by some of the people he loved the most. A man of quiet strength, deep wisdom, and...

May 7, 2025

Ron L. Strahan

1953 – 2025

Ronald Lee Strahanwas born on November 23, 1953, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Jim and Wanda Strahan. He had one brother, Jimmy, and the two shared a childhood full of fun, teasing, and the kind of bond only brothers understand.

Ron graduated from Kingfisher High School in...

May 7, 2025

The Angel Lady

A Life of Love, Service, and Strength

Family and Legacy

Aylsa Jean (Porter) Duff was born on September 9, 1933, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Edna Grace (Whitlow) Porter LeGrande and John Raymond Porter. She passed away peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma on May 7, 2025 at the...

May 6, 2025

1939-2025

Donald "Don" R. Rosentreter of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Don was born in Baroda, Michigan to Adolf and Theresia (Muehl) Rosentreter.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clifford Rosentreter, and son Mark Rosentreter. Survivors include son John Rosentreter of Tulsa, Oklahoma, grandchildren Halle...

May 5, 2025

Michael Howard Boydstun

1944 – 2025

Michael "Mike" Howard Boydstun passed peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City after a courageous and grace-filled battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 80 years old.

Born on August 5, 1944, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Mike graduated as a proud Wildcat from Ponca City High School...

May 4, 2025

Fred A. Perryman

1952 – 2025

Fred Arlen Perryman, 73, of Edmond Oklahoma passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 with his wife Lillian by his side.

Fred was born on May 1, 1952, in Altus, Oklahoma to Fred and Bonnie Perryman.  He graduated from Okemah High School in 1970 where he excelled...

Apr 30, 2025

Connie C. Chitwood

1941-2025

Connie Christyne Chitwood, age 83, passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on April 30, 2025. Connie was born in El Reno, OK, to Roy and Oddest Moyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister and brother-in-law Arlone and Charles Young as well as sons Kenneth Roy...

Apr 30, 2025

James Lee Rowton, Jr.

1958 – 2025

James Rowton (Jim) 67, passed from this life on April 30, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In death, as in life, his wife was by his side.

James Lee Rowton, Jr. was born February 16, 1958, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to James Lee and Mary Mae Rowton,...

Apr 30, 2025

Richard Eugene "Dick" Whitman

1930 – 2025

Richard Eugene Whitman, known to all as "Dick," passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 95.

He was born on January 23, 1930, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Elizabeth Sallee Whitman and Harry Daniel Whitman. He spent his early years on the family...

Apr 28, 2025

Mary "Linda" Huddleston

1952 – 2025

Marie Ann Huddleston known to most by Linda.

She was born on March 3, 1952, in Vernon, Texas and gained a new life with God's love on April 28, 2025. Her final days were spent surrounded with love and comfort by those who cherished her most. She...

Apr 28, 2025

Christa Rochelle Hensley, 50, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 19, 1975, in Oklahoma City, OK, Christa was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and follower of Christ, whose warmth and kindness touched countless lives.

Christa grew up in Harrah, OK, where she...

Apr 28, 2025

Susan Hood

March 15, 1957 – April 28, 2025

Obituary Pending.

A Graveside Service will be held at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Apr 27, 2025

James Bennett Miles

1957 – 2025

James Bennett Miles, 68, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a lifelong and courageous battle with diabetes and then heart disease, surrounded by the love of Christ and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Jessie Miles and his brother,...

Apr 26, 2025

Betty Dolores Smith, age 83, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1941, in Warren, Oklahoma, to Charles Timothy McConnico and Katie Lea McConnico (Shockler). Betty's life was one marked by deep faith, unwavering love, and a heart devoted to serving others. On June 11, 1961, Betty married the love...

Apr 24, 2025

Stephen Christopher Tims

1976 – 2025

Stephen Christopher Tims (Chris) was born July 29, 1976 in Edmond, Oklahoma and passed away on April 24, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chris attended elementary school in Edmond Public Schools followed by middle school and high school at Deer Creek Schools. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,...

Apr 20, 2025

Bonnie Eloise Broyles, 90, passed peacefully from this life on April 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma.  She was born April 16, 1935 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma to parents William Earl Pittman and Jewel McKinley (McClure) Pittman.

At the age of 14, she felt God calling her to the ministry.  Her family couldn't afford for her to go...