Obituaries

Jul 16, 2026

Elnora "Louise" Milligan, 91, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2026, in Bethany, OK with her family by her side. She was born December 13, 1934, to Elmo and Hazel Sims in Watonga, OK. She graduated from Watonga High School and briefly attended college in Weatherford. She was the society editor for the newspaper in Watonga and...

Jul 15, 2026

William Paul Woody's life balanced a commitment to his family, dedication to his business clientele, a legacy of hard work and success, and a quiet generosity that touched the lives of those who knew him. He was a father, a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, and an entrepreneur who built from scratch a successful accounting and tax...

Jul 14, 2026

Raymond Francis Barnhill, 85, passed away July 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on April 28, 1941, to John and Vera (Simmons) Barnhill in Davenport, Oklahoma. Raymond married Lois Alfreda and they were blessed with 50 years of marriage before her passing in 2019.

Raymond was a longtime employee of the City of Bethany....

Jul 13, 2026

Kathryn Roxane Roberts, 66, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Roxane was born on July 22, 1959, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Truman and Marjorie Slohn. She grew up in Oklahoma City and was a graduate of NW Classen High School.

On June 20, 1994, Roxane married Tom Roberts. Together...

Jul 11, 2026

Jul 11, 2026

"Shirley Janette Cope, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Born on July 2, 1935, in Slaton, Texas, Shirley was the beloved daughter of M.D. Edwards and Bessie M. Edwards. She graduated from high school and went on to enjoy a successful career in the insurance industry, where she was known for...

Jul 10, 2026

Our beautiful mother, Rita Swonger, passed away July 10, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on March 27, 1935, to parents Albert and Alice Smith in Clarion, Pennsylvania. One of 5 children, she is survived by sister, Betty Solms, and brother, Ken Smith. Mom graduated from Clarion H.S and received her nursing degree from West Penn...

Jul 10, 2026

Donald Lynn Sullivan, 99 years, 6 months, and 10 days, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on December 31, 1926, in Atwood, Oklahoma, he was the son of R.C. and Bonnie (Blackburn) Sullivan.

At the age of 14, Don accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at First Baptist Church in Allen, Oklahoma. His faith became...

Jul 9, 2026

Roy Leon Ford, age 73, passed away on July 9th in Oklahoma City. He was born on September 11, 1952, to Leo James Ford and Pauline L. Ford in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was married to the love of his life, Kathy Louise Ford, for over forty years, and built a beautiful life together in their hometown. Roy was...

Jul 9, 2026

Norma Joyce Garrison, 96, died July 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. She was born on December 31, 1929, in Great Falls, Montana to the late Lewis M. and Emma (Hanska) Taborek. After graduating from Yukon High School in 1948, she lived most of her adult life in Oklahoma City before spending her later years in Texas with her family....

Jul 8, 2026

Fernando Emmanuel Villatoro, 19, was born on June 28, 2007, in Oklahoma City. He was a kind-hearted, loving, and responsible young man, gone from this world far too soon and desperately missed by all who knew him. Fernando attended Hawthorne Elementary School and ASTEC Middle School, and graduated from ASTEC High School in 2025.

A young man...

Jun 30, 2026

Sandy Hensley, beloved mother, Amaw, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Veena and Lumin Bynum; her husband Danny Hensley, and her sister Sharon Lacquement. She leaves behind her daughter, Heather Carle; her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Ashley Hensley; and her two grandchildren, Isaac and...

Jun 30, 2026

John Steven Domek passed away on June 30, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1963, to John A. and Rosemary (Bibbings) Domek in Chicago, Illinois.

John worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including owning a landscaping and tree spraying service business. He will be remembered for his...

Jun 29, 2026

Donald Eugene Landis passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born on June 4, 1945, to Delbert and Veta Landis.

Don spent his formative years in Kansas, attending Fairport Grade School and graduating from Paradise Rural High School with the class of 1963. Following high school, he worked in the oilfields of Russell County for a...

Jun 29, 2026

Verna Lee (Prescott) Schones, 92, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1933, in Dill City, Oklahoma, to Elzia Curtis Prescott and Maggie Mae (Montgomery) Prescott. She grew up in the Foss, Oklahoma area and graduated from Foss High School in 1951. She attended Southwestern State College. On February 3,...

Jun 28, 2026

Vicky Jean Sowders, age 70, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her home on June 28, 2026.

Vicky was born on February 21, 1956, to Orbin and Mary Adams at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. She went on to build a dedicated, impressive career, working as a billing analyst at AAR for 32 years, where her...

Jun 26, 2026

Kathy June Beil passed away on June 26, 2026. She was born to Fred and Wanda June (Shaw) Beil on October 18, 1961.

Kathy grew up in Richland, OK and went to Yukon schools, graduating from Yukon High School. She found her career at Candid Color Systems, working for them for over 40 years.

Kathy...

Jun 23, 2026

On June 23, 2026, Earthly Angel Betty Mullen went to her heavenly home. She was born April 15, 1936, in Guthrie, OK to Benjamin and Dessie George.

Betty graduated from Southern Nazarene University at the age of 70. She retired after 15 years of service with the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure. She also served as missionary...

Jun 23, 2026

Walter Lee Farnsworth, 66, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on June 28, 1959, to Karle and Donna Farnsworth in Altus, Oklahoma. He was a long-haul truck driver for many years and recently retired as a Driver Manager from Freymiller Trucking with 12 years of service. He was a proud veteran of...

Jun 22, 2026

Shirley Marie (Ganz) Fox of Newcastle, Oklahoma, was born on October 25, 1943, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Edwin Victor and Valoise Irene Ganz. She passed from this life on June 22, 2026, at the age of 82.

Shirley married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Fox, on November 10, 1961, beginning a marriage that spanned...