Dorothy May Ogden
Feb 15, 2014
Dorothy May Ogden, 85, passed away on February 15 in Oklahoma City. Dorothy was born on April 4, 1928 in Dodge City, Kansas to Fred Richard and Edith May (Kidd) Schmidt. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Ogden, Jr.; sons, Robert "Bob" Richard Ogden and Mark James Ogden; sisters, Mildred, Fern, Marjorie; brother, Ralph. Dorothy is also survived...
Katherine 'Katy' M. Hyde
Feb 15, 2014
Katherine "Katy" Mae Hyde was born March 31, 1917 in Lincoln, Arkansas. She was a wiring supervisor at Western Electric and was a member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene for thirty-three years. Katy was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Merriman Brittenham and Robert E. Hyde and son, Michael Brittenham. She is survived by daughters, Marilyn Whitlock...
Chester William Lovelace, Jr.
Feb 13, 2014
Chester Lovelace, Jr., born April 30th, 1955 to Chester William Lovelace and Sallie Ann (Davis) Lovelace, died February 13, 2014. As an Oklahoma City resident, Chester attended Northeast High School and worked for Putnam City Schools. Chester attended Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. He married Teresa Flynn and they had many happy years together. Chester was proud to have...
Jimmie Lee Harris
Feb 13, 2014
Jimmie Lee Harris, 77, died February 13, 2014. He was born July 17, 1936 in Chandler, OK to William Hershal and Tillie (Hinkle) Harris. He retired as Master Sgt. after 22 years in the Air Force, and then worked as a TV repairman. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Betty and Sandra, and brother, Herb "Al" Harris....
Charles Martin Roberts
Feb 12, 2014
Charles Martin Roberts, Ph.D., 72, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014. He was born on February 5, 1942 in Muskogee, OK to the late Charles J. and Agnes (Leonard) Roberts. He received his doctorate degree in Chemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Oklahoma. He was passionate his entire life about learning and teaching. As a...
Robert Eugene Helsel
Feb 12, 2014
Robert Helsel (Bob), faithful husband and father passed away February 12, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Joes, Colorado on September 3, 1935 to Charles Kenneth and Cordilia Emmelyne Helsel, bob grew up in a pastor's home. Living in a variety of states allowed him many opportunities to develop a love and appreciation for this beautiful country...
Iona M. Berry
Feb 10, 2014
Iona M. Berry, 88, died February 10, 2014. She was born November 11, 1925 in Grady County, OK to Walker and Mary (Coley) Cravey. She retired as Cashier for the City of Bethany. Iona loved to teach Sunday school and was a member of Council Road Baptist Church for 38 years. She enjoyed sewing, and eating Blue Bell Homemade Ice...
Michael Dean Teters
Feb 7, 2014
Michael Dean Teters, 63, died February 7, 2014. He was born September 19, 1950 in Ada, OK to Jimmie and Wanda (Turner) Teters. A truck driver by profession, he was a gifted golfer, avid fisherman and excellent cook. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, June Ann Teters. Survivors include his daughter, Joyel O'Neal and husband Erik...
Benton V. Furrh
Feb 5, 2014
Benton Victor "Paw Paw" Furrh, 95, died February 5, 2014 in Norman, OK. He was born January 21, 1919 in Wills Point, TX to Wilburn and Ollie (Walker) Furrh. He spent his early adult years in Memphis, TX, Sulphur, OK and OKC. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Surgical Technician in the 2 Division and was highly...
Linda Lee Barry
Feb 4, 2014
Linda Lee Barry, 65, died February 4, 2014 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born March 6, 1948 in Maywood, CA, the daughter of Garfield Wilson and Neva Caroline (Whittenbeen) Green. A longtime Bethany resident, she retired from the OU Medical Center. On October 22, 1983, she married Lester L. Barry II in El Reno, OK. Survivors include her husband...
Robert 'Bob' Dean Wallace
Feb 3, 2014
Robert (Bob) Dean Wallace was born on November 28, 1940 in Portales, New Mexico, to Fred and Isa Wallace. Bob spent his life working in the sheet metal business. He co-owned and operated Council Stainless and Sheet Metal for 25 years. Bob was predeceased by his parents, half-sister, Ida Mae Stevenson, and brother, Bill Wallace. Bob is survived by his...
Sharon Kay Valadez
Feb 1, 2014
Sadly, we have to say goodbye for now to our beloved, Sharon Kay (Kuykendall) Valadez. Sharon lost her battle to cancer on February 1, 2014 at 1:05 PM. She was born March 24, 1959 to Ruth (Connelly) Kuykendall and Charles David Kuykendall of Oklahoma City. Sharon attended her school years at Oklahoma City and graduated in 1977 from John Marshall...
Billie Mae Creech
Jan 31, 2014
Billie Mae Creech, 86, died January 31, 2014. A homemaker, she is survived by her husband, Ronnie; daughters, Ronna Perkins, Lori Buthion, Terri and Linda Creech; brother, Jack Ward; niece, Jackie Lambert; grandchildren, Shannon Bryant and husband David, Ben Connywerdy and Lucy Jennings; and great-granddaughters, Faith and Eryn Bryant. Viewing will be Wednesday, February 5 from 8am-9pm. Services will be...
Linda Kay Drury
Jan 31, 2014
Linda Pitt-Drury, 72, of Bethany, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 31st, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Oklahoma City to Marvin and Dorothy Oden on December 20th, 1941. After attending Taft High School, Linda set out on a journey that could not be measured by certificates or awards....
Mable Evelyn Harrison
Jan 31, 2014
Mable Evelyn Harrison, our beloved aunt, passed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 31, 2014. Mable spent her life in service to others in selfless love. Mable was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on August 22, 1919 to the home of Granvill and Lizzie Stapp. One of eight children, Mable's childhood was filled with delightful memories of simple games and...
Phyllis Basey Nicholson
Jan 31, 2014
Phyllis Basey Nicholson, 81, was called home on January 31, 2014. She was married to John Nicholson for 63 years and had 3 children, Richard, Lynette and Joseph. She had 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She retired from Baptist Temple church after 35 years of service and was a current and active member of Tulakes Baptist Church. Phyllis loved the...
Edward Keleher
Jan 30, 2014
Edward Daniel Keleher, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2014. He was born in Sterling, Oklahoma to Morgan Paul and Barbara Lenore (Schaeffer) Keleher. He grew up on a farm, the youngest of seven siblings, graduated from Sterling High School and joined the Navy. He then moved to Oklahoma City, graduated from OCU and married his...
Joel Ray Mcclung
Jan 30, 2014
Joel Ray McClung was born November 27, 1952 in Temple, OK, the son of Joseph Lee and Wanda Faye (Cook) McClung. On January 30, 2014, at 61 years of age he suffered a sudden and massive pulmonary event and he joined his heavenly Father in Glory. On March 21, 1998, Joel married the love of his life, Jill Justice and...
Ransom 'Randy' Reynolds
Jan 29, 2014
Ransom "Randy" Reynolds, 85, went to be with His Lord January 29, 2014. He was born February 11, 1928 in Mannford, OK. A proud veteran of the US Air Force, he served during the Korean War. He was a Chaplain at Children's Hospital, OKC. A longtime member of Baptist Temple and Southern Hills Baptist churches, he enjoyed camping and fishing....
Eddie 'Beth' Longnecker
Jan 29, 2014
On January 29 2014, The Jesus bus pulled up and Bill was driving. He whistled and said Eddie Beth, it's time to go-just like he had years ago when the kids--Debi, Jim, and Jerry--were little and we would take them to summer camp. Oh the adventures the two of us have shared since we met at 16 in a Nazarene...
