Obituaries

Oct 13, 2025

Paul Deron Riffe was born July 25, 1964, to Robbie Cantrell and Donald C. Riffe in Huntsville, AL. He left this life on October 13, 2025.

Paul was a dedicated finish carpenter. He was a simple man who loved to ride motorcycles and was also a huge Alabama football fan—a true member of the Crimson Tide faithful....

Oct 12, 2025

Oct 12, 2025

Aaron Marcus "Mark" Eudaley was born on September 2, 1930 in Marlow, Oklahoma to Oscar Washington and Anna Eudaley. He was the second son of five children. He passed peacefully from this earth on October 12, 2025 into the hands of his Savior whom he served his entire life.

Mark's father was a Nazarene pastor which took...

Oct 11, 2025

Mary Nell Wallraven, 97, passed away October 11, 2025, in Lafayette, LA. She was born May 26, 1928, to Manley Cyde and Elma Mary (Sheets) Bloom in Anadarko, OK. She was married to Alvin Dennis Wallraven.

Mary Nell lived a life of service to God, family, and community. She began her service as a teenager, spreading hope...

Oct 10, 2025

Phyllis Louise Droke Salamy, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (Sittie, to her grandchildren), went to be with her heavenly Father on October 10, 2025.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Richard (Dick) Salamy, her constant companion, sweetheart, and best friend. She is also survived by her son, Richard Jay; daughter-in-love, Marlo; grandchildren, Richard...

Oct 9, 2025

Betty Lu Mahan, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 9, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1930, to Charles Albert Orleans and Slyvia Eloise Margarethe Metzler-Orleans.

Betty loved our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a good and faithful servant throughout her life. She graduated from Saint Joseph High School in...

Oct 8, 2025

Marguerite "Peggy" Mae Brannon Ford was called home to be forever with her Heavenly Father on October 8, 2025. She was born May 22, 1935, in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Robert Lyman Brannon and Edith Mae Wagner.

Peggy married the love of her life, Herbert Warden Ford, on March 27, 1954. They were devoted to each other for...

Oct 8, 2025

Sharon Daniels, age 82, passed away peacefully at home with family present on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1942, to William Floyd "Bill" Mills and Loyce Helen Mills in Erick, Oklahoma. Sharon married John Daniels on January 23, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They were married for 62 years. Sharon retired from the Putnam...

Oct 6, 2025

Dennis Alan Packham took his final breath on the morning of October 6, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones at his home in Yukon, OK. Dennis – who was often called Denny, Packrat and Rat - was born on January 1, 1948, to Frederick Smith Packham and Crystal Gazella Walkup. The youngest of eight children, Dennis went to Capitol...

Oct 3, 2025

Lich Vu, 72, passed away on October 3, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on May 5, 1953 in Phat Diem, Bac Viet, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, he served for the Air Force in Vietnam. He immigrated to the United States after the war. Shortly thereafter, he managed and worked at a food court restaurant known...

Oct 1, 2025

Melvin Eugene "Dusty" Moses Jr., 64, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, with family members by his side.

Dusty was born on April 19, 1961, in Amarillo, Texas, to Melvin E. "Gene" Moses Sr. and Carolyn J. Moses. He graduated from Putnam City West High School and later attended technical classes for small...

Sep 29, 2025

Jean Anne Craighead, age 90, of Bethany, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Robert F. and Iva Jean Updegrove on July 17, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Wayne Craighead; son, Nicky Craighead; and granddaughter, Angie Harrell.

Jean...

Sep 28, 2025

John W. Sanders, 68, passed away unexpectedly September 28, 2025 after having competed in his last doubles race at the Steerhead Regatta in Fort Worth, Texas.

John was born in 1957 at Fort Ord, California to John C. Sanders, an Army career man, and Kyoko Sanders. John's early years were spent on several military installations across the...

Sep 28, 2025

Jacqueline "Jacquie" Leigh McAlpine passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 69 with her family gathered around her. She was born on December 23, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and from the very beginning was a special gift from God to our family. Jacquie lived a life full of joy, laughter and love and she was...

Sep 27, 2025

Billie Jean "Jeanie" (Helton) Branscum, age 56, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025 after a courageous 15-year battle with an autoimmune disease. Jeanie was a devoted wife, momma bear, Mamaw, sister and friend – and a passionate nurse whose compassion and dedication touched countless lives.

A longtime resident of Bethany, Oklahoma, Jeanie graduated...

Sep 25, 2025

David Paul McCord, 74, of Oklahoma City, passed away on September 25, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on February 17, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to James and LaReta McCord.

David was the President and Owner of McCord Testing Equipment for 43 years, providing excellent service to his customers—many of whom became lifelong friends....

Sep 22, 2025

Susan Marlowe Middendorf, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away early Monday morning, September 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 81.

Susan was born to parents Ralph and Rubye Marlowe on December 13, 1943, in Blountsville, Alabama. A southern belle and self-proclaimed daddy's girl, Susan and her younger brother Wendell...

Sep 19, 2025

Lee Otis Wall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the age of 78.

He was born on September 3, 1947. His parents were Toby and Millie Wall.

Lee was raised in Lawton, Oklahoma, and graduated from Lawton High School. He attended Cameron University, graduating in 1972. He enlisted in...

Sep 19, 2025

Geanne L. Wyatt, 101, passed away on September 19, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born November 10, 1923 to Patrick Kelly and Phoebe Roberts in Payson, Utah. She married Robert Milton Wyatt on June 2, 1969 in San Rafael, California. Geanne retired from Oklahoma Public School System as Special Education Teacher after 35 years of service. She...

Sep 19, 2025

Patsy Jo Smith, born on October 10, 1948, in Hobbs, New Mexico, was the daughter of Willie and Alla Mae Wilson. After the untimely passing of her parents when she was young, she was raised by her Aunt Johnnie in Hobbs.

Patsy's career took her across the country as a telephone operator for AT&T for 35 years....