Obituaries

Apr 4, 2026

Mitzie Joanne Hembree went to her heavenly home on April 4, 2026. She loved Jesus as her Savior and served Him faithfully in many roles throughout her life.

She was born December 13, 1937, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She was an excellent student and told us many times that she did not miss a day of school in...

Apr 2, 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Eula Mae Stipe-Neuenschwander-Williams passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born near Pampa, TX on May 7, 1933, to Frank and Mary Ethel Scales. Eula Mae spent most of her childhood on her family's farm in McLean, TX. It was there that she joined 4-H and discovered one of her great life passions: sewing. Many people remember that...

Mar 29, 2026

Susan Lee Opp, 68, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 11, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, to Robert Bodin and Carrie Lee Eckholm. Susie was the third of four children, joining her siblings Sheri, Bob, and Ron. She met her high school sweetheart, David Opp, at Northwest Baptist Church, and...

Mar 28, 2026

Richard Wayne Stipes passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at his home in Bethany, OK with family by his side.

Richard entered this world on March 20, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, born to Robert and Nancy Stipes. His life was a story of devotion, care, and love.

He became a member of the...

Mar 28, 2026

Phil Ray Castleberry, 92, passed away on March 28, 2026 in Bethany, OK. He was born January 3, 1934, to John and Frances Castleberry in Roaring Springs, TX. He graduated from high school in Amarillo, TX in 1952 and joined the US Coast Guard. He married Helen Louise Conway in 1961 in Amarillo, TX. Phil received a Master's degree...

Mar 25, 2026

William "Bill" Cowper III was born to William and Jean Cowper on August 2, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Messianic Jewish Savior, Yeshua, on March 25, 2026, passing peacefully at home.

As a young man, Bill attended James Madison Elementary School, Taft Middle School, and graduated from Northwest Classen High School...

Mar 25, 2026

Vernon Lee Collins, 95, of Bethany, OK died March 25, 2026. He was born on February 28, 1931, to Tom and Ophelia Collins in Whitesboro, Texas. He married Francis Lucille (Lucy) Wilson on June 20,1948 and had three children.

Vern attended Bethany Peniel College. He worked as an Automobile Mechanic and had a car dealership in Bethany...

Mar 23, 2026

Alan Lee Brock, Jr. was born to Alan, Sr. and Dorothy Brock on March 15, 1975, in Watertown, NY. He was not quite a year old when his dad's Air Force career moved him to Florida, later moving to Oklahoma City, Seattle and back to Oklahoma City where he graduated from Putnam City North High School in 1994.

Mar 23, 2026

Diane (Pierce) Pritchett, 72, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on March 23, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Zack and Betty Pierce. Diane lived a life defined by her unwavering devotion to family, her generous spirit, and a heart that made room for everyone who crossed her path.

Diane...

Mar 23, 2026

Marilyn Ann Stone, born Marilyn Ann Taylor on January 3, 1932, in Kingfisher, OK, passed into her heavenly home on March 23, 2026. The daughter of Ruby and Charlie Taylor, Marilyn lived a life marked by deep faith, gentleness, and a true servant's heart that touched people across generations and around the world.

Marilyn devoted more than...

Mar 23, 2026

Rev. George M. Gustke, 92, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026.

He was born on May 28, 1933, in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was the youngest child of Freda and Walter Gustke. Growing up on the family farm in West Virginia fostered a lifelong love of gardening and WVU football.

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Mar 22, 2026

Belinda Kathleen Boatman, lovingly known as "Kathy," entered the presence of her Savior on March 22, 2026, at the age of 76 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Born on December 26, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents, Oliver Orby and Georgia May Hartman, Belinda was raised in a loving household with three siblings: twin sister, Olivia Gerene...

Mar 20, 2026

A cherished brother and a loving, involved uncle, Jeffery "Jeff" Neil Young of Oklahoma City, unexpectedly passed away March 20, 2026.

He was a longtime employee at Johnson Controls Fire Protection in Oklahoma City, where he worked as a logistics coordinator.

Jeff was born on November 16, 1957, the second son and fourth of five...

Mar 20, 2026

Maxine Helton, 88, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on March 15, 1938, to Howard and Erma Wright in Avery, Oklahoma. She married Louis Helton on June 1, 1957.

Maxine worked as a nutritionist early in her career and spent her later years working as a church secretary at First...

Mar 20, 2026

Thelma "Louise" Mariott, age 94, passed peacefully on March 20, 2026.

Born on February 4, 1932, Louise grew up in the Gypsy, Oklahoma area where she learned the values that would guide her throughout her life—faith, family, and quiet strength. She carried those values with her always, living a life rooted deeply in her love for God...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Linda J. Cardwell, 82, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Warr Acres, Oklahoma. She was born February 19, 1944, to Timothy L. Maddox and Ruth E. Maddox in Blackwell, Oklahoma. Linda retired from Deaconess Hospital with over 30 years of service as the payroll supervisor.

Linda enjoyed camping with her neighbor, Hazel Gentry, and the Loners...

Mar 17, 2026

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Patricia "Patty" Darlene Sanders, a devoted wife, loving sister, cherished friend, and vibrant soul who left this world on March 17, 2026, after a long illness.

Born on April 10, 1962, in Odessa, Texas, to Gerald Ray Sanders and Georgia Darlene (Nelson) Sanders, Patty lived in Odessa until...

Mar 16, 2026

Joyce Marie Franklin was born April 15, 1940, to Ben and Ruth Brickey Alstatt. She passed away March 16, 2026, at the age of 85.

Joyce worked in a nursing home, as a short-order cook in a restaurant, and also as a laundry manager. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, painting, ceramics, playing cards and attending her church in...