Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of José Leyva, born on May 22, 1938 in Coahuayana, Michoacán, son of Francisco and Reymunda Leyva.

José had two brothers: Telesforo and Margarito. From a young age, José was a hardworking man, helping in the family orchards where bananas, coconuts, and watermelons were grown.

In...

Apr 16, 2025

Nancy Neely Stockton was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 5, 1939. Nancy and her daughters, Diana and Beth, made a trip to Oklahoma in 1965 which was going to be a short stay, but she stayed much longer. She did go home but it wasn't to West Virginia; she went home to see Jesus on April 16,...

Apr 14, 2025

Edwina Ruth McKellips, 89, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. Born in Fowler, Colorado, Edwina Ruth lived a life marked by love, service, and unwavering faith.

Edwina graduated from high school in 1954 and was married to her first husband at age 18. Together, they built Dawson's Feed Company, ran a dairy farm, and raised four...

Apr 13, 2025

Katherine Lee Farrow, 72, went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home in Bethany, Oklahoma. She was born on January 24, 1953 in Loraine, Texas to William and Verna Charlene Ryan. She graduated in the top of her class at Odessa High School. She then went on to attend Bethany Nazarene...

Apr 13, 2025

Loyce Ann Peard, 86, passed away on April 13, 2025, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She was born on October 30, 1938, to Robert "Bob" and Iva Beck Phillips in Stigler, Oklahoma. Loyce attended and graduated from Bethany High School in 1956. She went on to work at John A. Browns Department Store where she met the love of her life,...

Apr 12, 2025

Billye Ruth Selby, 94, passed away on April 12, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born August 31, 1930, to William E. "Billy" Erwin and Ruth D. Robinson in Hill Top Community, near Harrison, Arkansas. She married Derwood L. "Dale" Selby on February 6, 1949 in Wichita Falls, Texas. After a career in retail with Rothschild's Department Store, for...

Apr 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Verla Jean (Hutchens) Landers

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Verla, who left us on April 12, 2025 at the age of 83. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

Verla was born on April 24, 1941 in Picher, OK to...

Apr 9, 2025

Charlene Kirtley, 75, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on July 1, 1949, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Roy and Arletta Thornton. She attended high school in Carnegie and graduated with a political science degree from Southwestern State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

While attending school in Weatherford,...

Apr 5, 2025

Ava Lou Watson, 99 years old, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on April 5, 2025. She was born in Canute, OK on January 8, 1926. She married Joe N. Watson on August 8, 1953, in Oklahoma City, OK, and they lived in Bethany for many years. Ava Lou was the Cafeteria Manager at Bethany Public Schools...

Apr 4, 2025

Michael "Dan" Markham, age 66, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025. Born on September 14, 1958, Dan lived a life marked by deep faith, strong family ties, and a love for adventure.

Dan was a devoted husband, father, son, sibling, coworker, and friend. He loved God and found his greatest joy in spending time with his...

Apr 1, 2025

Carolyn "Sue" Anthony, 80, passed away on April 1, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born January 22, 1945 in Little Rock, AR to Ray and Lucy (Denis) Venable. She graduated from Del City High School in 1963. On February 29, 1984, she married the love her life, Dean Anthony, and they raised four children, Misti, Scott, Shay...

Apr 1, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Ann (Staples) Grilley was born June 27, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland. After 85 years, God called her home on April 1, 2025!

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lawrence Grilley Jr.; her mother and father, Virginia and Arthur Staples; as well as her brother, Arthur Warren Staples. She leaves behind her immediate...

Mar 31, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Curtis Melton, 53, passed away on March 31, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1971 to L.D. and Bitty Melton. He achieved a Bachelors from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and an MBA from University of Central Oklahoma. Charles and Deann married on May 20, 2000.

Charles enjoyed playing video games, fishing, and all sports,...

Mar 30, 2025

Mar 29, 2025

Patricia (Patti) Ann Parker passed away peacefully at her home in Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 71.

Patti was an intelligent and independent woman who found joy in spending time with her family, reading, and visiting the beach. She had a fondness for sweets and a special way of using nicknames...

Mar 26, 2025

Sherri Jane Sparks, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, entered into the presence of her Savior on March 26, 2025, at the age of 75.

Sherri was born on July 20, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Jim and Irma Bottger. She was the second of four children and grew up...

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Debra A. Bennett, 73

Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Proud Nana, and Friend to Many

Former Mason City, IA resident Debra A. Bennett passed away peacefully in her Oklahoma City home on March 26, 2025, with her family close at heart.

Debbie was born October 29, 1951, in Mason City, Iowa, to...

Mar 25, 2025

Rocky Lynn Harris, beloved husband, son, and educator, passed away at his home in Rigby, Idaho, at the age of 61. Born December 30, 1963, in Oklahoma City, OK, Rocky spent his early years in Bethany, Oklahoma. In June 1986, he married his college sweetheart, Shannon Swayze Harris, with whom he shared 38 wonderful years of marriage. Rocky dedicated...

Mar 25, 2025

Celia "Faye" Maher, 84, of Mustang, Oklahoma, passed away March 25th, 2025 after a long illness. She was born to John and Louise Huffman on July 17, 1940. She grew up in Topeka, KS. After high school, she moved to Bethany, OK to attend college at Bethany Nazarene College (Now SNU) where she met and married Ron Eagan. They...