Obituaries
Marilyn Joyce Waters
Oct 2, 2025
Marilyn Joyce Waters, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, was born on October 3, 1941, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After a long and impactful journey through life, she passed away on October 2, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, just one day shy of her 84th birthday. With a heart full of love and an unwavering spirit, Marilyn leaves behind an...
Barbara J. Byrd (Chesser)
Sep 5, 2025
A full obituary will be published at a later date.
In accordance with her wishes, Barbara will be cremated, and her urn will be laid to rest alongside her son James (Jimmy) and her brother Richard (Rick) at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wheatland, Oklahoma.
Gloria Dawn Abercrombie
Oct 1, 2025
Gloria Dawn Abercrombie was born on August 2, 1942, in Whitesboro, Oklahoma, to Everett and Naomi McElyea.
She was a retired business manager for Abercrombie & Sons, Inc., a respected highway and bridge contracting company in Oklahoma.
Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Abercrombie. She is survived by her brother, Dennis, and sister, Diann; two sons, Kent and...
Birdie A. Hall
Sep 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Birdie A. Hall shares the news of her passing on September 23, 2025, at the age of 66.
Birdie was born on December 10, 1958, in Shafter, CA. She graduated from John Marshall High School and soon after began her career as a chef at The Pro-AM Truck Stop, where she worked...
Thomas M. Short
Sep 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Short II July 12, 1943 – September 22, 2025 Thomas “Tom” Short, 82, passed away on September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 12, 1943, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Mary Ann Short and Thomas McVey (Tom) Short, he lived a full and adventurous life fueled by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a spark of mischief.
Tom is...
Earl Robert Donaldson
Sep 20, 2025
Earl Robert Donaldson, 78, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.
Born on April 30, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was the son of Freeda and Earl Donaldson.
He is survived by his sister, Wilma Gooding, niece, Rachael Gooding Hargis and Matt Hargis, great nieces Ellie Gooding and Wylie Hargis, and great nephews Mason and Copeland Hargis....
Kenneth Charles Mann
Sep 12, 2025
Born in Brooklyn, New York November 22nd, 1955, the son of Joan Frances Adelmann and the late Richard Eugene Mann Sr., Kenneth Charles Mann retired as a major and 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, with tours in Iceland, Germany, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. He worked an additional 16 years as a civilian with the Air Force, retiring...
James Michael Hendrickson
Aug 6, 2025
James Michael Hendrickson, known as Michael, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on September 27, 1956, Michael lived a life full of adventure, purpose, and more than a few rolls of duct tape.
Michael wore many hats in life; sometimes literally. He was a preacher with a powerful voice, a truck driver who could navigate...
Jennifer Lynn Ramey
Jul 26, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Ramey Thomas peacefully joined the Lord on her 64th birthday, July 26, 2025. She was born July 26, 1961, in Terre Haute, IN to Suann and Leon Dyer.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Johnnie Thomas; son, John (Angi) Thomas; daughter, Amy Thomas Butel; grandson, Cole Butel; granddaughter, Macy (Seth) Womack; grandson, Dakota Adams; granddaughter, Jessica (Chris) Thompson; granddaughter,...
James Delbert Scott
Jul 20, 2025
James “J.D.” Delbert Scott Jr. passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 78 after a well-fought battle with Parkinson’s.
Born to James Scott Sr. and Edna (Maust) Scott on July 12, 1947, in Strong City, Kansas. Survived by Siblings: Sue (Scott) Smith (Monty), Eddie Scott (Saundra). Children: John Scott (Rebecca), Jerry Scott (Jill). Grandchildren: Joshuwa Scott (Peyton), Kaleb Scott...
David Thomas Knouse Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
David Thomas Knouse Sr. was born to Rohr F. Knouse & Kathryn E. Knouse on 6/13/1938 in Camden, NJ. Along with six other siblings he grew up in Harrisburg, PA and later moved to California. His various careers included Richfield oil, and did a stent as a truck driver without actually having a CDL. He played Santa Claus at the...
Don Allen Elledge
Jul 13, 2025
Don Allen Elledge, 71, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 13th, surrounded by his loving family.
Don is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Nancy Elledge; his children Scott Elledge, Kari Elledge, and Dustin Elledge; his many beloved grandchildren; his sister Teresa Johnson; and his brother Roy Elledge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don...
Walter Jeffrey Crawford
Jul 12, 2025
Walter Jeffery “Jeff” Crawford, 76, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Jeff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and beloved “Jefe” to many.
Born in Tylertown, Mississippi to Walter and Pat Crawford, Jeff cherished his childhood surrounded by extended family. He attended Ole Miss and, after graduating, set off to travel and find his next adventure. Jeff...
Kent Lang Procter
Jul 10, 2025
Kent Lang Procter, 66, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. He touched the lives of so many across the country and will be deeply missed.
Kent was born on June 21, 1959, in New Braunfels, TX, where his grandparents lived. He spent most of his life in Texas before moving to Oklahoma City in 2015 to...
Jeanan Maguire
Jul 7, 2025
Jeanan (Joyce) Maguire, 100, passed away July 7, 2025, in Oklahoma City. She was born June 7, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was the only child of Lavalette Missouri (Davis) Joyce and Hannibal Neal Joyce. She was raised by her mother and grandparents, Alonzo Booker Davis and Rosaline (Ferrell) Davis. She married Joe Dell Maguire on June 12, 1944, at...
Garry Mark Clagg
Jul 5, 2025
Garry Mark Clagg, at the age of 72, passed from this life on this earth on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at his home in Norman, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loved ones.
Garry was the son of Phillip Samuel Clagg and Lena Ethel (Wollenberg) Clagg. He was born on June 23rd, 1953, in Purcell, Oklahoma.
Garry attended school in Wayne, Oklahoma, as a Bulldog...
Taylor Adam Simer
Jul 4, 2025
Taylor Adam Simer left this world far too soon, and life hasn’t felt the same since. There are no perfect words for a loss like this, but he deserves that we try.
Taylor was so many things to so many people. A son, a brother, a grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. But above all, he was a fighter, protector, loyal,...
Leslie Ellsworth Ivers, Jr
Jun 14, 2025
Leslie Ellsworth Ivers Jr., known as Les, was born on September 25, 1942, in Oklahoma City to his mother, Dersie Ivers, and father, Leslie Ivers Sr. He lived in Del City.
He graduated from Del City High School in 1961, where he enjoyed wrestling and proudly wore his letterman jacket.
Shortly after graduating, he married Jean Hicks of Oklahoma City. Together, they...
Emily Michelle Tharpe
Jun 13, 2025
Emily Michelle Tharpe, a shining star in every sense of the word, left this world far too soon on June 13, 2025, at the age of 22. Born on January 5, 2003, Emily lived a life filled with creativity, love, and laughter.
With a voice that could melt hearts, Emily's passion for music was evident from a young age. She loved...
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