Pauline Woods
Oct 7, 2013
Pauline Woods, 78, passed away in Oklahoma City on October 7, 2013. Pauline was born to Barney and Ethel (McKisick) Clark on June 4, 1935 in Howe, Oklahoma. She was a member of Mayfair Baptist Church for 30 years and enjoyed her church family and the Senior Tuesday group. Pauline's life was devoted to her family whom she loved dearly....
Jami Rochelle Palmer
Oct 7, 2013
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 2nd, 1956, Jami began a life of being a leader. As editor of her high school newspaper and yearbooks, Jami found her love for creativity. Throughout her life on this earth, she absorbed all she could about creative arts. Jami was a published poet, an amazing mother, and a soul mate. On October...
Karen Yvonne Leskela
Oct 7, 2013
Karen has made the journey to Heaven to spend eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ. She will be reunited with her father and mother, Clifford and Lillian Leskela; uncle, Gene Leskela; aunt, Marilyn Lind; as well as her niece, Leslie Anne Hamilton; and the many other family and friends who have gone before her. Karen was born in Oklahoma City...
Annie 'Ann' Lou Bates
Oct 3, 2013
Annie "Ann" Lou (Rosier) Bates passed away peacefully and went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, for her homecoming celebration. She was born in Limona, Florida, one of four children to John Franklin and Lucy Anne (Murrill) Rosier. She married Charles Edgar Bates on May 15, 1945 in Tampa, Florida. Their marriage lasted almost 63 years until...
James David 'Jim' Guinn, Iii
Sep 29, 2013
James David "Jim" Guinn, III died at home September 29, 2013. "Buddy," as he was known to his family, was born April 17, 1927 in OKC to James David, Jr. and Ruth (Martin) Guinn. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, 1945-1946. Jim married Patricia Freeman August 5, 1961. An avid golfer, he worked 31 years as a...
Jeffrey Dean Bridgwater
Sep 28, 2013
Jeffrey Dean Bridgwater was born October 8, 1959 in Oklahoma City to Don and Vivian Bridgwater. Jeff went to be with our Lord, Saturday, September 28 at the family's Oklahoma City home. Jeff grew up in various cities in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, graduating from Cimarron Kansas High School in 1977. Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Schartz, on...
Vernes 'Vern' Penner
Sep 27, 2013
Vernes "Vern" Penner, 83, of Bethany, OK was born in Colony, OK on December 18, 1929 to Jacob H. and Helena E. Schellenberg Penner. Vern went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2013. He grew up on a farm in Corn, OK where he attended school to the 8th grade, leaving school to help his parents farm....
James Roy Denson
Sep 27, 2013
James Roy Denson, 63, died September 27, 2013. He was born November 1, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Delmar Roy and Rebecca (Barnes) Denson. He worked in construction. Survivors include his wife, Pam Denson; children, Delmar Roy Denson and Tina Gallegos; sisters, Veltia Albers, Evelyn Denson, and Judie Furley; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A family gathering and...
Joseph Connor
Sep 25, 2013
Joseph Michael Connor, born July 8, 2012, blessed all those he knew with giggles and smiles for 14 wonderful months before traveling to see Jesus on the morning of September 25, 2013. His dedicated parents, Elizabeth and Clancy Connor of Oklahoma City, OK, will miss his bright blue eyes, red hair, and vibrant personality. His grandparents, Donald and Lia Franson...
Everett Martin
Sep 23, 2013
Everett Martin, 96, passed away September 23, 2013. He was born July 21, 1917 in Saint Jo, Texas to James and Mary (Crunk) Martin. He worked as a truck specialist for Ford Motor Company and was a greeter and usher since 1945 at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. He married Mildred Buck on Aug. 21, 1937, and they enjoyed...
June Ann Teters
Sep 22, 2013
June Ann Teters, 60, died September 22, 2013. She was born August 28, 1953 in Ada, OK to Clarence and Leona Whelchel. She worked as a Juvenile Justice Advocate and sat on the Governor's State Advisory Group for Youth as well as various boards and committees related to Juvenile Advocacy. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Donald Whelchel,...
Dorothy Ann Nummy
Sep 22, 2013
Dorothy Ann Nummy, 81, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013, in Oklahoma City. She was born on February 26, 1932, in Edmond, OK to Valentine and Florence (Noe) Maier. She married James Amos Nummy on March 18, 1953 and their marriage lasted for more than 55 years until his death on August 19, 2008. She is survived by her two...
Louis Gordon Stone
Sep 20, 2013
Louis Gordon Stone, 81, went to heaven September 20, 2013. He was born Jan. 3, 1932 and grew up in OKC. He graduated from Classen High School, OBU, and Carver School for Missions and Social Work in 1955. He was married to Marilyn Stone for 62 years. Together, they raised three boys in OKC. He was active in his church,...
Reba Eileen Carden
Sep 19, 2013
Reba Eileen Carden, 87, died September 19, 2013. She was born November 5, 1925 in Poteau, OK to Carl and Lena (Adams) West. She graduated from Bethany-Peniel College (SNU) with a B.A. in Home Economics. She married Robert Leo Carden, August 31, 1947. She enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her boys and grandchildren. She was a lay-pastor and a...
Sara Elizabeth Finley
Sep 17, 2013
Sarah Elizabeth Finley was born on December 13, 1922. She left this world on September 17, 2013. She was the youngest of three children born to Jewell and Mabel Phillips. She graduated from Olean High School and did some college work in Warrensburg, MO. Soon after, she married Donald C Finley. Together, they had two children, Ronald Wayne Finley and...
Denise Mary Eason
Sep 17, 2013
Denise Mary Eason, 57, died September 17, 2013. She was born August 29, 1956 in Tulsa, OK to Kenneth and Rosemary (Babiak) Eason. She worked 14 years in food service at Integris Baptist Medical Center and also was a home health aide. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth and nephew, Steve Bourland. Survivors include her mother, Rosemary;...
Judy Ann Holliday
Sep 16, 2013
Judy Ann Holliday passed away on Sept. 16, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born on Oct. 8, 1943 to James and Mildred George. She was a 1961 graduate of Putnam City High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Earl "Tom" Holliday, in June of 1961. They were married 40 years until his death in...
Athlene Gunter
Sep 16, 2013
Athlene Gunter, 78, passed away Sept. 16, 2013 in Oklahoma City. She was born July 28, 1935. She was married to Thomas Gunter for 24 years. Later, she had a partner, Bill Vickrey, for many years. Athlene loved her children, traveling and Billy Graham. She was a caretaker all of her life. Athlene had 4 children, Tommy Gunter, Dewey Gunter...
Connie Lou Besette Gilder
Sep 12, 2013
Connie Lou Besette Gilder, 66, died September 12, 2013. She was born February 8, 1947 in Atchison, KS to Donald and Betty (Perkins) Besette. She was a nurse and loved gospel music, arts and crafts. She is survived by Kristen Kirkhuff and her family and Brittany Voth and her family, including 6 grandchildren. Memorial service will be Friday, September 27,...
William Ralph 'Bill' Cooksey
Sep 7, 2013
William Ralph "Bill" Cooksey, 54, died September 7, 2013. He was born September 1, 1959 in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Willie and Lois (Byrd) Cooksey. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Bill worked as a sheet metal mechanic for Gulfstream Aerospace until they closed in 2002, then he went to work for Tinker Air Force...
