Jerry Meissinger
Dec 5, 2014
Jerry Lee Meissinger, 83, died December 5, 2014 in Oklahoma City. He was born January 31, 1931, in Loyal, Oklahoma to John and Olinda Meissinger. Jerry worked at Liquid Carbonic and Western Paper Company, in addition to running the family farm his entire adult life. He was a member of the Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church for 62 years. He was...
Alexander Gulikers
Dec 4, 2014
Alexander "Alex" Hendrik Gulikers departed from us on December 4, 2014 at the age of 25, at the home of his grandparents in Oklahoma City. Alex was the only child born to Rick Gulikers and Eva Turner. He was born on June 8, 1989. He was preceded in death by his father, Rick, and survived by his mother, Eva and...
Michael David Tate
Dec 3, 2014
Michael D. Tate, 56, died December 3, 2014 in Oklahoma City. He was born August 20, 1958 in OKC to David and Janet (Blaylock) Tate. Mike attended Yukon public schools until his senior year and graduated from Putnam City West High School in 1976. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 2013. He served as a member of...
Rachelle Swartz Pelley
Nov 30, 2014
Rachelle Swartz Pelley, 101, died November 30, 2014 in The Village. She was born February 27, 1913 in Meno, Oklahoma to Orvo and Lillian (Carlyle) Swartz. Rachelle taught school primarily in Yukon and Oklahoma City for approximately 40 years. In 2014, she was presented the Pioneer Award from Oklahoma County Retired Educators Association. She was preceded in death by her...
L W Bishop, Jr
Nov 28, 2014
L W BISHOP JR: 12/28/1931 11/28/2014. Survivors include Beth, his wife; children: L. Janie Mitchell & Alan, Dr. David K. Bishop granddaughters: Erika Mitchell-DeLuca & Mattie Marie Bishop; great-grandsons: Tyler Mitchell DeLuca & Michael Giovanni DeLuca; as well as many loving & loyal extended family members & friends from here to there. Born in Comanche, OK, he attended school there,...
Leatha Joy Aton
Nov 27, 2014
Leatha Joy (Lea) Aton was born January 23, 1939, on a farm near Geary, OK to John and Tennie Henderson. She never forgot her roots and loved to talk about her life on the farm. She graduated from Geary High School and went to work for Allstate Insurance Company. She retired after 35 years as a claim analyst. Lea was...
Traci Dawn Banky
Nov 25, 2014
Traci Dawn Banky, 45, went to be with the Lord November 25, 2014. She was born September 11, 1969 in OKC to Donna (Henry) and John C. Clements, Jr. A graduate of Bethany High School and East Central in Ada. She worked as a Program Coordinator for We Care. Traci is survived by her husband, David Todd Banky; her parents,...
James Leslie Whaylen
Nov 24, 2014
James L. Whaylen, "Big Jim" was born on December 1, 1938 in Centrailia, IL to George and Frances Whaylen. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years Karen, his daughters Kim & Pam, son-in-law Roger and grandsons Carter, Cameron & Caleb. He is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Ellen Skidmore and Teresa Taylor, and 24 neices and...
Mae Nell Albright
Nov 23, 2014
Mae Nell Dallas Albright lived her life to the fullest for 96 years. She survived the Great Depression, losing her first savings when the local bank failed. Like many young women, she contributed to the World War II effort, working at Tinker AFB and sending her fianc to the European Theater for three long years. She enjoyed playing games...
Howard Monroe Lester
Nov 22, 2014
Howard Monroe Lester was born November 17, 1924 in Jericho Springs, Missouri, first born to Jesse and Sarah Lester. The family lived in Missouri, California (during the depression) and Nebraska. Graduating from High School in Corona, California, he went on to attend Bethany Nazarene College, attaining a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Religion in Bethany, Oklahoma, in 1950. Howard met...
Marjorie Lela Jane Bates Brown
Nov 22, 2014
Marjorie was born to Ivan Moses and Sarah Grace (Petty) Bates in their home at Kingfisher, OK. She was the youngest of their 4 children. She graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1948. She went to Oklahoma Beauty College on a scholarship and then attended Bethany-Peniel College (now Southern Nazarene University). She married Daniel Elijah Brown, Sr. on November 24,...
Tommy Gann
Nov 21, 2014
Tommy Gann, 48, passed away on November 21, 2014 in Oklahoma City. He was born in Aurora, Illinois to Jack and Sheron Gann on April 5, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, and brother, Johnny, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Sheron; brother, Johnny, Jr.; half-brothers, Ronald, Donald and Jackie. One of his greatest passions was...
Denver James Klaassen
Nov 18, 2014
Denver James Klaassen passed away on November 18, 2014 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on September 26, 1935 in Corn, Oklahoma to Frank and Augusta (Krewall) Klaassen. Throughout his life, he was best known for striving to inspire others, constantly encouraging his friends, family members and work associates. Gracious and polite, Denver always showed genuine interest in others...
James William Howard
Nov 18, 2014
James W. Howard, 92, died November 18, 2014 in Bethany, Oklahoma. He was born January 20, 1922 in Hiawatha, Kansas to Dana and Margie (Strunk) Howard. He proudly served in the Navy on the USS Intrepid during World War II. James married Della Mae Metzler on June 22, 1962. He retired from Rockwell International / Gulfstream as an aircraft machinist...
Audie W. Pack
Nov 16, 2014
CMSGT Audie W. Pack made his final flight out of this world to Heaven on November 16, 2014. Audie was born August 23, 1930 in Nogo, AR to Jesse M. Pack and Martha A. (Bridges) Pack. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Audie is survived by his wife, Pearl; a daughter, Dianna Powell...
Elmo Campbell Martin
Nov 16, 2014
(No Obituary Text Available) Funeral Service Wednesday, November 19, 2014 10:00 AM Mercer-Adams Chapel 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008
Jimmie Clint Johnston
Nov 13, 2014
Jimmie Clint Johnston, 64, died November 13, 2014 in OKC. He was born September 14, 1950 in OKC to Charlie and Wanda Jo (Boyd) Johnston. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Elaine and Linda. Survivors include a niece, Marta Edwards and a nephew, P.J. Lewis. The family wants to thank Integris Hospice for their loving...
Don Glenn
Nov 11, 2014
(No Obituary Text Available) Funeral Service Saturday, November 15, 2014 10:00 AM First Baptist Church of Piedmont 113 Jackson Avenue, N.W. Piedmont, OK 73078
Ruth Baker
Nov 10, 2014
Oma Ruth Baker, 81, died November 10, 2014 in OKC. She was born July 29, 1933 in Courtney, OK to William and Annie (Sullivan) Sims. She married Howard Baker on September 6, 1974 in TX. She was a longtime member of Mayfair Baptist Church, serving as Church Librarian. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, and...
Virginia A. Johnson
Nov 9, 2014
Virginia was taken by the Lord God Almighty to Heaven on November 9, 2014 at 1:28 a.m. She was born on July 12, 1933 in Oklahoma City on a record hot day (her mother said) to Alun Neut and Allene Hamilton who preceded her in death. Her family moved to Dallas, Texas shortly after her birth seeking employment during the...
