Obituaries

Nov 9, 2025

Dean Wendell Slothower was born March 9, 1941 to Esther (Darnell) and Belden J. Slothower in Osborne, Kansas. He passed away on November 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dean was a paint contractor and an artist at his craft, known by many as the best in town and established the Slothower Painting Company in 1969.

Nov 7, 2025

It is with a heavy heart & immense love that we share the passing of Karen Suzette Green, also known as "Grace". Born on November 25, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Karen was a beacon of love & steadfastness, throughout her 67 years of life. She peacefully passed away November 7, 2025, with her son by her side. Despite...

Nov 6, 2025

Shana Kay Dyer was born on January 17, 1978 to Ronald and Sheila Dyer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shana passed away on November 6, 2025.

Shana was a fun-loving person who had a lot to give. She enjoyed shopping and hanging out with friends. She loved her job and was very devoted to her work. She was...

Nov 6, 2025

Richard O'dell Cain II was born on February 4, 1960, weighing 7 Ibs. 11oz. His father said he was destined to be a crap shooter. Instead, he was a career journeyman electrician, and a proud member of his local IBEW, retiring in 2022 after a career of almost 50 years.

Richard was the proud father of Taryn...

Nov 4, 2025

Gwen Patrick (Freda Gwen Rhodes Patrick), 94, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the care of her family.

Gwen was born on June 10, 1931 at the family home on their cotton farm near Abernathy in West Texas. She was the seventh of eleven children. Her family was a Nazarene family and...

Nov 2, 2025

Marian Edgman went home to be with the Lord at 97 years of age after suffering from dementia. She took her flight from San Antonio, TX on November 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 28, 1928 to Conrad and Katherine Elizabeth Loos, the 8th of 9 children. Marian's life could be summed...

Oct 31, 2025

Robert Alexander Supplee, 90, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.

Born and raised in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, on August 19, 1935, Bob lived a life shaped by curiosity, determination, laughter and a deep love of family and open spaces. His 38-year career as an air traffic controller took him throughout the Midwest, where he...

Oct 30, 2025

Dillard Stanley Taylor passed peacefully into eternal life on October 30, 2025, leaving a rich legacy of faith and servanthood. He was born on February 21, 1944, in Oklahoma City, to Gertrude and Mendell Taylor. Dr. Taylor was the dean of Bethany Peniel College; Gertrude was founding faculty of the speech department. Dillard was their adored, only child, named...

Oct 28, 2025

Kathryn Ann Jeffries went to her eternal resting place in heaven on October 28, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born on January 14, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kathryn, who often went by Kathy, worked as a data entry processor at Dolese. She remained in Oklahoma spending time with family and friends, watching football, and taking...

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 24, 2025

William "Willie" Lee Brown, 86, passed away October 24, 2025 at home at Lake Eufaula, OK. He was born March 6, 1939 in Sacramento, CA to William and Rosalee (Sells) Brown. He graduated from Woodward High School and was a proud veteran of the US Navy.

Willie married Mary "Kathy" Roberts-Golden on March 6, 1988. He had...

Oct 22, 2025

Michael Louis Helton at the age of 67 was welcomed into heaven on October 22nd, 2025.

He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, September 20th, 1958 to Junior Louis Helton and Maxine Grace (Wright) Helton. Michael enjoyed the farm and outdoor activities, riding his favorite Pony, Buddy, and watching evangelical television.

Michael spent his life...

Oct 22, 2025

James "Jim" Lafayette Barrow was born December 8, 1932, to Eugene and Mina Barrow in Oklahoma City. His family prospered in the depression due to his father working for Phillips Oil until he was fired for drinking when Jim was in 7th grade. For a couple of years, they moved in with family in Homer, Louisiana. There Jim made...

Oct 21, 2025

Thoral Juanita "Neta" Cargill Fields, age 101, was born on January 26, 1924 to Rev. Porter T. Cargill and Ethel Georgia Stephens Cargill in Milburn, OK. Neta was born in a log cabin, the 3rd of 4 children. Her youngest brother, Gene, was born the day before her birthday. Even though she was 7 years old at the time...

Oct 20, 2025

In Memory of

Merle Orvan Pershall, AKA Grandpa Mershall

Merle Orvan Pershall went to be home with his Savior on October 20, 2025, just short of his 90th birthday. Born November 21, 1935, to Robert Dean and Della Pershall in Clay Center, KS, he was the 9th of 13 siblings. His family later...

Oct 18, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

Michael Glen Gunter was born in Pampa, Texas on December 27, 1962, the second child of Roy and Barbara (Gunter) Richison. As a youth, Michael was smart and always curious. He attended Tulsa First Church of the Nazarene and later came to give his life to the Lord. He graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa, then on...

Oct 17, 2025

Born on May 10, 1969, in Bethesda, Maryland, Irene Eva Hall Krout was the middle child of Irene Eva Hall. At age six, her family moved from Virginia to Oklahoma City, which became her forever home. She graduated from Grace Christian Academy in 1988 and was a part of the Southern Nazarene University Class of 1998. Irene was a...

Oct 15, 2025

Lora Ellen Bean, 87, passed away October 15, 2025, in Bethany, OK. She was born July 30, 1938, to Hubert and Viola (Cunningham) Robison in Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from Putnam City High School in 1956. She married Carl Willard Bean on November 17, 1979 in Warr Acres, OK. Through the years, Ellen worked as a Quality Analyst/Process...

Oct 14, 2025

Bobby Ray Hatley, 94, passed away October 14, 2025 in Oklahoma City. He was born March 5, 1931, in Oklahoma City to Earl and Thelma Hatley. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy.

Bob enjoyed a successful career as a salesman, working for Frito-Lay for 35 years. He was a hard worker, and an eternal...