Obituaries

Jun 16, 2024

John Lewis Cooper passed peacefully on Father’s Day morning, June 16, 2024. He was 89 years old and had recently relocated to Oklahoma City from Gordonville, TX. John was born January 13, 1935, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, and was the son of Zachary Taylor and Gertrude Carpenter Cooper.

He graduated from Central State University in Edmond, OK with a degree in Physics...

Jun 12, 2024

In loving memory of Kent Randolph Mason

Kent Randolph Mason,  passed away on June 12, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Covington, KY. Kent proudly served in the United States Air Force and had a keen interest in electronics and ham radio and anything with computers.

Throughout his life, Kent cherished the memories of traveling...

Jun 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Antonette “Toni” Copeland, who passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at the age of 74 to pancreatic cancer. 

She was born on March 29, 1950, in New York to Althea Head. She was a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Don Copeland. 

Toni lived a fulfilling...

Jun 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Alan Gass (Papa Duck), beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on June 9, 2024, at the age of 79. 

Michael Allan O’Grady was born on October 28, 1944, in Superior, NE to Doris (Salyard) and Patrick O’Grady. When he was 6 years old he was adopted...

Jun 6, 2024

Kurt Anthony Acoff was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 04, 1966, to George W. Acoff and Debra Ann Dowdell-Acoff. Kurt passed away peacefully on June 06, 2024, at the age of 58, lovingly surrounded by his wife, children, and family. Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, George and Debra Acoff: his paternal grandparents, John and Lucille Acoff;...

May 26, 2024

Walter “Bo” E. Simmons, Jr., born in Stuttgart, AR, March 31, 1944 to Walter E. Simmons and Francis Simmons, passed away peacefully May 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. He was the eldest of four siblings and is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Diana Alexander Simmons, his son Steven Simmons and his...

May 25, 2024

Odessa P Williams was born to Wesley & Leatha Prince on March 22, 1945 in Luther, Oklahoma. She was proceeded in death by both parents Wesley & Leatha Prince, Daughter Margie Roberts, and Eight of her siblings, Alfred Roberts, Albert Mack, Delbert Prince, Leonard Prince Sr.

Vernon Prince Sr. Le-Dora McAfee, Marie Prince Greer and Don Prince.

Odessa Accepted Christ at an...

May 23, 2024

Maria “Lupe” Mendoza de Gonzales was a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Tapias Viejas, Jesus Maria, Aguascalientes, who passed away on May 23, 2024, at 56 years old. 

Lupe was born on December 10, 1067, raised in Tapias Viejas, and went to school there as well. Her early employment life started in the city of Ags where she worked...

May 21, 2024

Lonnie Kaye Sims, the sixth child of James Edward and Maxine Sims, was born on December 3, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended the Oklahoma Public School System and graduated from Millwood High School. Inspired by his father's entrepreneurial spirit, Lonnie pursued his dream of becoming a business owner.

As the sole proprietor of L.S. Executive Services, Lonnie excelled as...

May 17, 2024

Roy Dean Cooper, age 75, of Yukon, OK, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Born on February 25, 1949, to William Henry Walker and Melva Smoke Walker, Roy's life began with a poignant chapter as his mother passed away during childbirth. He was lovingly adopted by his sister, Marjorie Walker Cooper Morgan (Marion), and Charlie Cooper (Vikki), who raised...

May 16, 2024

Danny Steve Barrett, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 16, 2024. Born on April 14, 1942, in Glendora, CA, Danny was a man of immense stature, both physically and in the hearts of all who knew him. He cherished his family, friends, and country above all else, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for...

May 11, 2024

Lola Mae Tevebaugh, who would have celebrated her 83rd birthday in May, passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma. She and her younger sister, Helen Holcomb, were born in Custer, South Dakota, and Lola’s heart always remained in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

In November 1957, Lola married Rudy Tevebaugh, and they shared 57 wonderful years together before Rudy's passing in October...

May 10, 2024

May 9, 2024

The dash By Linda Ellis I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates of the tombstone from the beginning… to the end. 

He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash...

May 7, 2024

In loving memory and with a profound sense of loss, we announce the departure of Mrs. Suzan Annette Carney from this earthly realm to the Kingdom of Heaven on the seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four. She was at the venerable age of seventy-nine. Born to the late Homer A. Thomas and...

May 7, 2024

Anita “Sue” Anderegg - 88, Oologah, OK - passed May 7, 2024. She was born in Anadarko, OK August 12, 1935 to the late Morris and Zella Williams. 



Sue was an avid artist of landscapes in oil. She sold many of her paintings in local art shows, although her family was always given first choice!  After retiring from Oklahoma Natural Gas,...

Apr 23, 2024

Christina Hilmes Wetz entered this world on May 29, 1980, in Oklahoma City, departing from us far too soon on April 23, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edgar Wetz, and Jean McBryde, maternal grandparents Edwin Hilmes, Sr. and Maria Cortez Reagan, as well as three cherished uncles.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted parents: Dolores...

Apr 10, 2024

Chester C. Silk passed away on April 10, 2024. This is a huge loss for those blessed to know him. He was a proud member of Cherokee Nation, retired U.S. Air Force, and a Vietnam Veteran. During his service, Chester traveled to many countries and states. Although he loved to travel, he always called eastern Oklahoma home. 



He is known for his dry sense...

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