Obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

Feb 7, 2026

Claude T. “Scooter” Husbands, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born on August 22, 1949, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Henry and Nina (Norman) Husbands. Scooter grew up and graduated from public schools in Alexandria, Virginia. While in school, he competed in tennis and cross-country. He was also a member of the high school...

Feb 7, 2026

Gertrude Genevieve Girod, 85, entered eternal rest on February 7, 2026. She was born January 21, 1941, in New York City to John and Helen (Devine) Tully. Gertrude earned her bachelor's degree in French and dedicated many years to serving others as an educator. She married Royce Dean Girod, and together they raised three children, building a life centered...

Feb 5, 2026

Joyce Lee Buerger went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the age of 89. The daughter of Bessie Ada (Mercer) and Oscar Lee Bell, Joyce was born on October 27, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joyce grew up in Oklahoma City area and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1954. She fell in...

Feb 4, 2026

Patricia "Pat or Patty" Self, 69, passed away Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at home with her family near her side.

Patty was born on December 10, 1956 in Magnum, Oklahoma to William and Georgia Halford. The family moved to OKC shortly thereafter where she was raised.  As a young girl, Patty enjoyed spending time with her friends...

Feb 4, 2026

Ruth Ann (Elkins) Midkiff, 93, of Lancaster, PA (formerly of OKC) passed away February 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 14, 1932 to Silmon and Leona Elkins in Miami, OK. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond L. Midkiff, in 1954. They shared a loving marriage of 41 years until Ray's passing in...

Jan 31, 2026

Judith (Judy) Ann Smith, age 87, went to be with her Heavenly father on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Judy, daughter of Ben and Albia (Olson) Holloway, was born on August 29, 1938, in Meriden, Iowa. She attended school in Cherokee, Iowa and graduated from High School in West Plains, Missouri in 1956. She met the love of her life,...

Jan 31, 2026

William Price Buhrman Rader III, 82, passed from this life Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born December 10, 1943, the son of William Price Buhrman II and Helen (Graf) Burhman Rader in Henderson, Kentucky. Upon completion of high school, William joined the military serving a long and distinguished career in the US Army. During...

Jan 31, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Is on the road again and to his final destination. He started this trip May 20, 1943 and it came to an end on January 28, 2026 at happy hour.

Born to Nellie and Harvey Sr in Valliant Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife Judy; his older brother Gary, (Nancy) and little sister Jan Coffman; daughter...

Jan 26, 2026

Clifford Grant Epperson was born January 27, 1940, in Ponca City, Oklahoma; the son of Clenith Grant and Goldie (Travers) Epperson.

Clifford completed this life's journey January 25, 2026, just two days shy of his 86th birthday. Clifford, known as "Bobby" in his youth grew up in Ponca City, where he also graduated from high school.

Jan 25, 2026

Dolly Anita Cyrell Southall went to be with her Heavenly father on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the age of 89. The daughter of Leslie Smith (Kelly) and Marvin Southall was born May 2, 1936 in Daniels, West Virginia. Dolly was raised by her grandparents, Bessie and Charles Southall. She completed her Nursing diploma in Massachusetts. She worked as...

Jan 25, 2026

Christian Jacob Jones, age 25, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2026. Born on September 17, 2000, Christian lived a life defined by the profound connections he shared with those who loved him.

Christian communicated in ways that mattered most — through smiles, laughs, expressions, and the unmistakable emotions he shared with his family. He...

Jan 24, 2026

Susan Kay Sutter passed away January 24, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1946 in Marlow Oklahoma to Clyde and Claudia Talla Holcomb. After graduating from Oklahoma City Central High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science from USAO (formerly OCLA) in Chickasha, and a Master of Education from University of Central Oklahoma. She taught...

Jan 23, 2026

Deidra Ann McKenzie Henley

September 7, 1948-January 23, 2026

Deidra was born September 7, 1948, to DeOn and Robert McKenzie in Healdton, Oklahoma.  She attended Healdton Public Schools throughout elementary, junior high and high school, graduating in 1966.  Deidra attended Oklahoma State University 1966-1967 and East Central State University 1968-1971, where she received her Bachelor...

Jan 22, 2026

Dr. Robert W. Croskery, 92, died peacefully in Des Moines, Iowa, January 22, 2026. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on March 16,1933 and grew up in Texas and Oklahoma. He attended Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, where he met his lifelong sweetheart, Beverly Ann Fulkerson. Bob and Bev were married August 14, 1954 and relocated to New...

Jan 22, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Smith Zanola, 88, of Moore, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

She was born in Ada, Oklahoma on September 1, 1937 to Ola Bell (Hart) & Melvin Smith. Pat was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1955. Shortly after high school Pat moved...

Jan 19, 2026

Aura Elena (Ortiz) Chetkovich, 88, passed peacefully from this life at her home in Oklahoma City, OK on January 19, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes.

Aura was born on November 15, 1937, in Diriamba, Nicaragua to parents Pablo Cerna and Juliana Ortiz. At the age of 18...

Jan 18, 2026

Clayton Dale Kirkpatrick was born July, 1 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He worked in sales most of his life selling furniture at several major furniture stores in Oklahoma City. His favorite thing was spending time at the lake or river, even though his idea of camping was sleeping in a hotel. He loved to spend his early days...

Jan 18, 2026