Obituaries

Jun 27, 2024

Elyanah Faith Nzinga, affectionately known as Ely, was born on March 4, 2022, in Oklahoma City, OK. She peacefully passed away on June 27, 2024. Elyanah was a sweet and intelligent child who brought joy to all those around her.

Elyanah's favorite motto in life was "La Princesse De L'Eternel," a reminder to embrace her inner princess...

Jun 27, 2024

Caleb Joseph-James Thomas, 17, passed away on June 27, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK due to an unexpected medical emergency.

Caleb was born November 8, 2006 to Rachel Merritt-Thomas and Tim Thomas in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Bethany Public Schools and made many friends in his time there.

Caleb enjoyed a wide variety of...

Jun 21, 2024

Gaylene Turner died Friday night, June 21, 2024 while on comfort care and in the company of her son and baby sister. She lived 89 years with an "I think I can" attitude and a strong sense of independence.

She and Virden Turner married in 1966 and they had three children – Leslie, who lives in Oklahoma...

Jun 20, 2024

Rosemarie Chase, 84, of Oklahoma City passed away on June 20, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1940 to Hugo Dittmer and Anna (Frehse) Dittmer in Haffkrug, Germany. She came to the United States in 1964 and married Alan Chase on December 17, 1970 in Los Angeles, CA.

Rosemarie was a wonderful wife and mother who...

Jun 19, 2024

Linda McKenzie passed away on June 19, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Linda was born July 2, 1942 to Larry and Dorothy Terrill Wilson in Chanute, Kansas. Linda married Gary McKenzie on December 28, 1963 in Chanute, Kansas. Linda graduated from Canute High School in 1960 and went on to become a beautician and had her own beauty shop.

Jun 16, 2024

Gloria Kathryn Michael, 85, passed away June 16, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born November 11, 1938 to Cecil and Leonora (Helberg) Brandt in Enid, OK. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Enid, OK and has been a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior since 1965. She married Charles Michael on...

Jun 15, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Cary, 83, passed away June 15, 2024 in Oklahoma City. She was born February 8, 1941 in Little Rock, AR to Arthur O'Brian and Velma (Owens) Poe. She attended Oklahoma City University and married James "Jim" Henry Cary on November 24, 1961.

Jackie served as Assistant Clerk in the Oklahoma County Clerk's Office for 23...

Jun 14, 2024

Javier Ocampo was born August 27, 1962 in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was employed by WW Steel in Oklahoma City as a painter and welder. He was a hard worker, always making it a priority to be a good provider for his family. Javier was known for having a positive attitude and always had a smile on his face, even...

Jun 14, 2024

Javier Ocampo was born August 27, 1962 in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was employed by WW Steel in Oklahoma City as a painter and welder. He was a hard worker, always making it a priority to be a good provider for his family. Javier was known for having a positive attitude and always had a smile on his face, even...

Jun 14, 2024

Sylvia Saen (Bradley) Gibson peacefully went home to her Lord on June 14, 2024 (her birthday) at age 87. She will be remembered for her sweet spirit, her gift of hospitality, her volunteer skills, and the love she continued to show to her family.

Saen, as she loved to be called, was born June 14, 1937 in...

Jun 12, 2024

J Refugio Perez Acevedo passed away on June 12, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on July 29, 1963 to Jesus Maria Perez and Rosa Acevedo Perez in Tlacuitapa, Jalisco, Mexico. He was a dedicated carpenter at OU Health for more than 2 decades.

He was a man of many names: Nene, Cat, JR, el...

Jun 11, 2024

Aurelia Elisa Horrell passed away peacefully at the Integris Hospice House on June 11, 2024. She was born on June 14, 1938 in Chicago, Il to Juan and Vicenta Caudillo. She was the eldest of five children. During her early years, the family moved to Tonkawa, OK, and she graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1957.

After...

Jun 10, 2024

Former State Representative Robert D. Worthen, 77, died peacefully at his home in Oklahoma City on Monday. Worthen served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1986-2004 where he loyally served the people of our state and worked every day to improve the lives of his constituents.

Worthen was the first child born to Robert Earl and...

Jun 9, 2024

Dixie Mae Stair, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1926, in Buffalo, Oklahoma, to Dae Milton Collier and Eula Lucille Bayne.

Dixie was a past president and very active member of the Delta Theta Chi Sorority – Taygeta Province. She was a charter member...

Jun 8, 2024

Shirley Ann McCool was born to Everett and Carrie Faye (Davis) Haas near Ft. Cobb, OK. She grew up on farms in and around this area. She graduated from Ft. Cobb High School where she was an accomplished singer and was active in the musicals and school plays. Shirley had the voice of an angel and a smile that...

Jun 7, 2024

Jun 7, 2024

Jason Wayne Taylor, 37, departed this earth on Friday morning June 7, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born November 14, 1986 to Wayne and Nancy (Lancaster) Taylor in OKC. Jason was homeschooled and graduated in 2005. He married Teresa Taylor on May 27, 2017 in Bethany, OK. Jason was a long-time employee of Taylor Foam, Inc. in...

Jun 6, 2024

Dr. Thomas Conley (T.C.) Leckie, Jr went to his eternal heavenly home on June 6, 2024. T.C. was born to Rev. Thomas Conley Leckie, Sr., and Viola May Green Leckie on April 29, 1932. Rev. T.C. Leckie, Sr. was president of the Methodist Conference from 1910 to 1911. He was Nazarene District Superintendent from 1912 to 1916. Dr. T.C....

Jun 6, 2024

Velma went home to Heaven on June 6, 2024 after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

She was born on August 16, 1937 in Ada, Oklahoma to Owen Franklin and Vallie Mae Voyles. Velma grew up on her family's dairy farm with her sisters, Erma Jean and Bobbie Sue. Although life on the farm was demanding...

Jun 5, 2024

Dorothy Marie Horton, 93, passed away unexpectedly on June 5 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on July 29, 1930, in McLoud, OK, to Stanley and Elsie (Wingfield) Loman. Dorothy graduated from McLoud High School; she was eagerly anticipating her upcoming high school class reunion, which she had attended for years.

After graduation from high school,...