Obituaries

Nov 24, 2024

Phyllis Jean Deal, age 87, died in her sleep on November 24, 2024 in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Phyllis lived with purpose as a wife and mother, stepping into the role of office manager and election board official once her children were grown. She was a life-long volunteer, most recently serving as a community educator with the Oklahoma...

Nov 23, 2024

Steven T. Mesenbrink, 63, of Oklahoma City, went to join his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2024, in the presence of his family. He had fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for a year. Steve was born on August 31, 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Roger and Caroll Mesenbrink, who have both preceded him in death.

Nov 23, 2024

William Orellana Medina, 57, of Bethany, OK gained his angel wings on November 23, 2024. William was born on June 22, 1967 in Jiquilisco, Usulutan, El Salvador.

William was preceded in death by his father, Luis Medina; mother, Enma Orellana; and mother-in-law, Martha Marris.

He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Louise;...

Nov 22, 2024

Terra Sue Franklin, 66, passed away November 22, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born July 28, 1958 in Upper Sandusky, OH to Cletus and Lorna (Sifred) Gottfried. She married Ross Franklin on September 4, 1982.

Terra enjoyed a career in Quality Control for Deluxe Check Printers for 17 years. She was also employed by Putnam...

Nov 22, 2024

Katherine Jean (France) Furbay was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on January 9,

1926, to Pat and Mary Eleanor (Clauser) France. She passed away on November 22,

2024, at her home in Yukon, Oklahoma. She was the middle of three daughters. The

three sisters remained very close during the entirety of their lives...

Nov 21, 2024

Kristine Lea Winneke passed away November 21, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with complications from her diabetes. Kristine was born on August 24, 1952 in San Bernadino, California. She was the daughter of Neva Jean Bartlett and Leighton Laverne Linn. As a young girl she attended school in San Bernadino and also in Manhattan, Kansas, while her father completed...

Nov 18, 2024

Ronald Lee Gripe, 78, passed away November 18, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK with his daughters at his side. He was born November 9, 1946 in Thomas, OK to Theo and Ethel (Hooper) Gripe. He graduated from Thomas High School in 1965 and enjoyed keeping in touch with his classmates on their text group. Ron went on to earn...

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Ann Desmukes was born April 6, 1929, at The Home of Redeeming Love in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lela Bess Beck, and was raised by her two loving parents, Fred and Christine Hunter. She spent her final hours surrounded by her family and passed from this life on November 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age...

Nov 16, 2024

Jerry Alan Lingreen was born August 13, 1940 in Burrton, KS to Carl John and Leona (Foley) Lingreen and passed away at home on November 16, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. He married Mary Kate (Thrash) Mullenix on September 12, 1989.

Jerry was a loan officer. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church for over 35...

Nov 15, 2024

Jana Lea Black, age 66, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Bethany, OK. She was born October 4, 1958 to Jerry Jarnigan and Jackie (Carl) Jarnigan in Oklahoma City, OK. She married Rory Black on September 7, 2008 in Edmond, OK. Jana spent many years working as an administrative assistant in her mother and father's businesses, eventually transitioning...

Nov 5, 2024

Donna Kay Smith, 70, passed away November 5, 2024, at her home in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born January 5, 1954 in Colorado Springs, CO to Eben Yates, II and Marie (Porter) Sloan. She attended Palmer High School and began working at a very young age.

Donna Kay became a Mary Kay consultant in November, 1979,...

Nov 4, 2024

Roy Jesse Cummings passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at age 105. Roy was born on February 11, 1919, to Lee Roy and Eda Cummings in Akron, CO. His parents homesteaded in Akron, where he grew up as a farm boy. Roy married Neva Hughes on October 17, 1946. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy, husband, Hank, granddaughter, Renee...

Nov 2, 2024

Dr. Joel Keith Wesson of Noble, Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home on November 2, 2024, at the age of 85.

Joel was born on October 10, 1939 in Waterman, Illinois to Wilder Wayne and Mary Ann Wesson, and grew up in Leland, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate degree and his doctorate...

Nov 1, 2024

Maria "Mary" Luisa Ponce was born October 26, 1954 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to Celestino and Carmen (DeHoyos) Ponce. She passed away November 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Maria was a homemaker and longtime member of Iglesia La Puerta. She enjoyed reading her bible, worshipping the Lord and playing on her iPad. She loved spending...

Nov 1, 2024

Linda Kaye O'Hair, born on January 23, 1969, graced this world with her boundless energy and unwavering determination to live life on her own terms. Linda passed away on November 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Linda was a daughter, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and free spirit touched the lives...

Nov 1, 2024

Cecelia Lee Morford, 66, was ushered into heaven on November 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born November 29, 1957 to Frank and Shirley (Lindsay) Kittle in Biloxi, Mississippi. Cecelia married Pat Morford on December 2, 1994 in Lawton, OK. Cecelia worked at Youth and Family Services in El Reno for the past 5 years.

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Nov 1, 2024

Carolyn Joyce Cronk was born December 23, 1938 to Archie and Dorothy (Smith) Alexander in Ponca City, OK. She passed away November 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Carolyn graduated from Bethany Nazarene College (now Southern Nazarene University) with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She was married and had two daughters.

Carolyn taught Home...

Oct 30, 2024

F. Arlene (Wiersig) Thies passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 93 in Oklahoma City. Born on March 5, 1931, Arlene dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving her community through various roles. Raised on her family's farm in Alva, Arlene's journey through life included attending Alva High School, furthering her education at St....

Oct 29, 2024

Mark Alan Eccles, 59, was born on May 30, 1965 in Oklahoma City to parents LaVern and Gail (Warren) Eccles. He was the youngest of their three children. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. Mark graduated from Putnam City High School in 1983. After graduation, he attended...

Oct 29, 2024

Carol Jean Maxwell, 85, passed away on October 29, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born January 8, 1939 to Frank Oren Kennedy and Ada Alene Kennedy (Kendall) in Cushing, Oklahoma. She married Louis Maxwell on May 1, 1982 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Carol was an avid fan of OU Sooners football and Oklahoma City Thunder...