Obituaries

May 29, 2026

Sherry D. (Smith) Hillemeyer of Cedar Pointe Estates, Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 29, 2026, following a short illness.

Sherry was born March 24, 1939 in Mangum, Oklahoma, the only child of Dwight Smith and Ethel Maud (Walters) Smith. After WWII, the family moved to Snyder, Oklahoma...

May 29, 2026

Janet Kay Riffey, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, closed her eyes for the last time on this earth on Friday, May 29, 2026, and opened her eyes to see the face of Jesus, to feel His warm embrace and live in His presence for all eternity. Thanks be to God! John 3:16

May 26, 2026

May 22, 2026

Simply stated, Edgar Gene Douglas was an amazing storyteller. Known as "Gene" to his family and friends, his life weaved a story of Christian love, devotion to his wife and family, and insurmountable designs in craftmanship. Gene was precise and detailed in every aspect of his life. Whether he was describing his younger years in Seymour, Texas, as he...

May 20, 2026

Deacon Santos Hernandez, Jr., a faithful man of God, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, with his wife and family by his side. Santos, or Sandy as he was affectionately called, was born on January 23, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The middle of three children, he was brought up with love and faith. He was a devoted...

May 20, 2026

Alice Gwendolyn Neal, 97, passed away on May 20, 2026 in Bethany, Oklahoma. She was born April 29, 1929 to Ellis and Mary Alice Posey. She married Robert Neal in October of 1949. Gwen graduated college with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting and was a long-time resident of Bethany.

Gwen was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 20, 2026

On October 20, 1952, in Dekalb, Texas, a daughter, America Giddens, was born to Cleophus Giddens. She was the oldest of four children.

America moved to Idabel, Oklahoma, where she lived with her uncle, Willie Lee Giddens, and aunt, Lottie Lee Giddens. She attended Gray High School. She later moved to Los Angeles, California in 1971 where...

May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026

Bobby Joe Wall, age 89 years, 11 months, and 27 days, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. He was just three days shy of his 90th birthday — a milestone he proudly claimed, and one his family is honored to celebrate with him.

Bob was born on May 20, 1936, in Shawnee to Richard and Chessie...

May 17, 2026

Marvin Ray Lackey, age 88, of Oklahoma City, departed from this world on May 17th, 2026 in Oklahoma City in the comfort of his home. He was born on January 9th, 1938 in Selma, California to parents Arthur Lee and Elsie Alma Lackey. He grew up on the family farm in Hinton, OK and attended Geary Schools where he...

May 16, 2026

Mary Sue (Jeanes) Ziba was born November 7, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Richard and Virginia Swain Jeanes and passed away May 16, 2026 in Oklahoma City.

She grew up in Caldwell, KS until the age of 13, when her mother married Gerald Moore of Americus, KS. She graduated from Americus High School in 1959 and then...

May 16, 2026

May 12, 2026

Tammi Walker-Bivins suddenly passed away into the arms of Jesus on May 12, 2026. She was the first child born to Barbara Joanne and Danny Odell Walker on April 10, 1977 in Hollis, Oklahoma. She married Lance Monty Bivins in 2006 and they had four children, Lance II, Chassidy, Chance and Tyler Bivins.

Tammi was a loving...

May 12, 2026

Brenda Sue Burton, age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born February 22, 1945 to Bernard and W. Addie (Bartosovsky) Hawkins in Carnegie, Oklahoma. She married James Larry Burton on August 12, 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and raised 2 daughters.

Brenda graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1963...

May 11, 2026

Mark Morris McCaslin, 70, of Yukon, Oklahoma, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with Jesus on May 11, 2026 after suffering complications of cardiac arrest.

Mark was born on May 25, 1955 to Robert "Allen" and Ina McCaslin in Newton, Kansas and later moved to Denver, Colorado where he graduated from Jefferson High School in...

May 9, 2026

Charlene Elaine Lewis, 89, passed away on May 9, 2026 in Bethany, Oklahoma. She was born to Oran W. Fitzhugh and V. Ruth Tyson in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She married James Ray Lewis on August 7, 1956 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Charlene worked in payroll throughout her career in Colorado and Oklahoma, retiring from Phillips University in 1995. After retirement, she...

May 7, 2026

Barbara Helen Pasley-Davis passed at the age of 82 on May 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born January 23, 1944 to Ralph and Helen Pasley in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Barbara earned a Master's Degree in Art Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. She enjoyed painting, singing in church, going to thrift stores,...

May 6, 2026

Eric Ian Steenerson, age 60, passed away May 6, 2026 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born December 20, 1965, in Norman, OK to Kay and Al Steenerson. He graduated from Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City.

Eric held a CDL license and drove the big trucks. He worked for the City of Oklahoma City for...

May 6, 2026

Margit Ellen Brand passed away on May 6, 2026, following one of the most courageous battles with lung cancer. Through every challenge, Margit carried herself with remarkable grace, strength, determination, and love for her family. Even during her hardest days, she continued to show love and gratitude for the people around her. Her courage inspired everyone fortunate enough to...

May 5, 2026

James Thomas Williams, 95, passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born April 27, 1931 to Iman and Etta Williams near Newalla, OK. He was the last surviving child of seven siblings. He married Mary Duckwall and fathered four children.

His early employment included many years in the Terrazzo flooring business. Several Oklahoma City landmarks such...