Obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

It is with the deepest grief we announce the passing of Richard Dempsey Osburn, who passed peacefully into the arms of his savior on March 24, 2025.

Ricky was affectionately known by his childhood nickname of "Demps" by his family. Ricky was born on June 25, 1980 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The firstborn son to Robert Randall "Randy"...

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Braxton Paul Reid, a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. Braxton peacefully passed away on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends, at the age of 25.

Braxton was born on February 28, 2000 in Oklahoma City. He grew up with a passion...

Mar 23, 2025

Samuel Roy McMullen was born on January 9, 1949, in Canton, Illinois and was raised on a farm in Ipava, Illinois. After earning his degree from Western Illinois University, he spent five years teaching before becoming an auditor for the State of Illinois. He later relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked at the Nevada State Unemployment Office....

Mar 23, 2025

Dudley Johnston, 90, died March 23, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born September 15, 1934 in Clovis, New Mexico to Reginald and Erma (Prosser) Johnston. He married Lynda Loye Johnston on April 12, 1957 in Oklahoma City.

Dudley graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma (formerly Central State University) with a Bachelor of Science degree....

Mar 21, 2025

Margaret "Peg" Lynn Taylor was born September 28, 1957 to Wesley Lewis Taylor and Eleanor Ann Taylor in Elgin, Illinois. She lived most of her life in Illinois until moving to Oklahoma to be closer to family. She passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025 in Yukon, Oklahoma.

Margaret attended The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in...

Mar 21, 2025

JoRene Stacy Melvin (née JoRene Annette Stacy) was born on March 15, 1963, in Willits, CA, to Hurl "Toney" Stacy and Corrine Stacy (née Smith), both of whom preceded her in death. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bethany, OK, on March 21, 2025.

JoRene is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, David...

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Walter Coke Goddard was born on November 15, 1925, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, to James F. and Linnie N. Goddard. He was one of eight siblings and grew up in a close-knit family that instilled in him the values of hard work and perseverance. Walter served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Air Force, completing his...

Mar 18, 2025

Janita Joyce (Hart) Hood was born on January 21, 1930 to Thelma (Gigi) and Bronson Emerson in Houston Texas. She received her heavenly reward at the age of 95 on March 18, 2025.

She was an only child and really enjoyed riding in her father's dump trucks whenever he conducted his dirt hauling business. Many years later...

Mar 17, 2025

John Phillip Hannah, of Oklahoma City, OK, and Taylor Park, CO, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. A celebration of his life is planned for this summer, with the exact date to be announced, at his Grizzly Peak Ranch in Taylor Park, Colorado.

John was born on March 3, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Trustie...

Mar 17, 2025

After 102 years, Juretta Drake went to be with Jesus on March 17, 2025. She is survived by her son, Mike and daughter-in-law Debbie of San Antonio, Texas; three grandsons and their wives; 10 great-grandchildren; her brother, Bill Steere of Corpus Christi, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

In younger years, Juretta enjoyed church activities, crocheting and...

Mar 15, 2025

Pamela Jo Null, 70, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on March 15, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1954, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Thomas and Doris (Ross) Null.

Pamela dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse, working first in Oklahoma, where she grew up, and later in Colorado as a...

Mar 14, 2025

JoAnne Lotspeich went home to meet her Lord on March 14, 2025. She was born in Houston, TX on Feb. 2, 1939, to Joseph and Ruby Ellie Eisenbach Peake. After the family moved to Oklahoma City in 1946, she attended Crutcho Elementary and Webster Jr. High, graduating from Central High School in 1957.

JoAnne married Lloyd W....

Mar 13, 2025

Marge Branscum passed away on March 13, 2025 in Bethany, OK. She was born February 3, 1943 to Joseph Edwin Holcomb and Elvie Elizabeth Scott in Hobart, OK. She married Hugh Branscum on December 14, 1963 in Hobart, OK. Marge retired from Mercy after 48 years of service.

Marge loved her family so dearly. She enjoyed camping,...

Mar 12, 2025

Robert Joseph Pearson, age 39, went to be with his Lord peacefully after a very short and unexpected illness, passing on March 12, 2025. He was born to Bobby and Kim Pearson on January 25th, 1986 in Oklahoma City. Robert and his family were very active in the Boy Scouts and in 2004 Robert was awarded the rank of...

Mar 11, 2025

James Stanley Coker passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1937 to Robert Houston Coker and Ruth Elva Arbaugh at home in Trousdale, Oklahoma. He was the eighth of nine children growing up with humble beginnings in a home without electricity or indoor plumbing. At an early age, James was eager to start earning...

Mar 11, 2025

Mar 11, 2025

Thomas Alexander Fleming, born February 14, 1956, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, concluded his earthly journey following a short but devastating illness on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Tom was predeceased by his beloved mother, Josephine Fleming. After her passing, he lovingly and dutifully cared for his father, Richard Fleming, who resided at Saint Anne's until his death. He was also...

Mar 8, 2025

David Harold Finley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 68.

Dave was born in Republic, WA and spent much of his childhood on the West Coast. During his early teen years, he lived in England, where he had the opportunity to travel...

Mar 5, 2025