Obituaries

Oct 12, 2026

Caroline Kirk Baze was born on July 31, 1944, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Louie Kirk, Sr. and Pauline Kirk Drake. She was the oldest girl of seven siblings and assumed the role of second mom easily. She entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2026.

Caroline was married to Dick Baze on October 30, 1964....

Oct 12, 2026

Karyn Rose Thompson, 87, passed away October 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born October 28, 1938, to George Herren and Clorine (Stratton) Herren in Enid, OK. She married Thomas Eddie Thompson on March 31, 1961 in Enid, OK.

Karyn retired from the IRS, where she faithfully served as a secretary. A voracious reader, she enjoyed reading books by...

Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 11, 2026

Ella Lucille (Morgan) Hails went peacefully into the arms of Jesus in the early hours of October 11, 2026. After living a long life of 96 years, she passed surrounded by her devoted family in her daughter’s home in Yukon, Oklahoma, where she lived for the last five years of her life.

Lucille was born on January 20, 1930, on a...

Oct 9, 2026

Robert Allen Collins, affectionately known as Bob, was born April 11, 1951, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Leslie Allen and Mary Lorene (Breeding) Collins. He grew up in Enid and graduated high school in 1969. He spent 4 years in the Air Force, serving mostly in Japan and Turkey. While in Turkey, he purchased his first sailboat which developed into a...

Oct 9, 2026

Barbara Jean Helton, 66, passed away October 9, 2026, at her home in Bethany, OK. She was born on April 3, 1960, in Oklahoma City, OK to Kenneth and Joanne (Fenno) Hembree. She graduated from Bethany High School in 1978 and married Dennis Helton on July 23, 1983.

Barbara dedicated 30 years of service to Putnam City Schools as a bus...

Oct 8, 2026

Virginia Mary Gilbert, age 84, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Bath, Maine, and lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a generous spirit that touched all who knew her.

Virginia was preceded in death by her father, Harry Wheatley; her mother, Caroline Wheatley;...

Oct 8, 2026

 Mary Juanita Blake was born in Telephone, TX, March 1, 1929, to Frank and Evah Blake, the youngest of three daughters. She was blessed with godly parents who taught her at an early age the importance of loving and serving God. It was the dream of this young family, coming out of the Great Depression, that their three girls should...

Oct 7, 2026

Larry Lee Grothe, 86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on October 7, 2026. Born on May 15, 1940, in Rosston, Oklahoma, Larry lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, service, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Ray Grothe and Ruth Elizabeth “Dolly” Grothe. He is survived by his beloved...

Oct 6, 2026

Joshua Davis Warner, 38, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2026. He was born February 15, 1988, to Patrick Davis and Linda Kay Warner in Edmond, OK.

Josh attended Putnam City High School, graduating in 2007. He was employed by the City of Bethany as a meter reader.

Josh was a wonderful son, and his arrival in 1988 made us a family....

Oct 2, 2026

Harold Glenn Copas passed away on October 2, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1938, to Jack and Vera Copas. He grew up in Oklahoma City, where he developed an early love of sports, playing both football and baseball. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School and went on to have a long and successful career with AT&T...

Sep 30, 2026

Sep 27, 2026

Robert Milton Wyatt, 99, passed away September 27, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on October 14, 1926, in Gainesville, TX to Lowell and Charlcie (Ribble) Wyatt. He married Geanne Kelly and they enjoyed more than 50 years together before her death in 2025.

Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Sep 27, 2026

Bill James Pennington, 86, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026. Bill was born on September 7, 1940, in Lake Village, Arkansas, to James and Nora (Couples) Pennington.

Bill proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1966. After completing his service, he earned an Associate Degree in Engineering, which led to...

Sep 24, 2026

Sean Michael Daly, Sr., 57, passed away September 24, 2026, in Yukon, OK. He was born May 22, 1969, in Milford, MA to William and Patricia Marshall Daly. After high school, he earned an associate's degree from Fisher College, and was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served in the Gulf War. He married Mandi Jo Furrh...

Sep 20, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

David Lawrence Farnsworth, 66, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on September 9, 1960, to Karle and Donna Williams-Farnsworth in Altus, Oklahoma. Throughout his childhood he had the opportunity to travel and live all over the world with his parents and brothers while his father served in the United States Air Force....

Sep 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marlys Boynton Powlishta, who departed this world peacefully in her sleep on September 17, 2026, after bravely battling Multiple Myeloma. Born on June 20, 1947, in Oelwein, Iowa, Marlys lived a life full of love, creativity, and grace.

Marlys was the cherished daughter of Edwin and...

Sep 15, 2026

Dixie Cox, 87, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on April 28, 1939, to Buford Ingram and Mary Nelma (Camfield) Ingram in Oklahoma City. She married the love of her life, Alroy Cox on June 5, 1959, in her parents' home in Bethany, OK. Throughout her life, Dixie worked as a registered nurse,...

Sep 15, 2026

Linda Gertrude Mariman passed away on September 15th, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born December 31st, 1949, to Marion Alva Patterson and Thelma (Puckett) Patterson in Shumway, Illinois. She was married to Roger Mariman for 42 years until his death in 2011. Linda retired from OU Children's Hospital as a registered nurse after 30 years of devoted...