Obituaries

Aug 10, 2026

Manuel Ray Beck

October 14, 1943 – August 10, 2026

Manuel R. Beck, 82, passed away in Oklahoma City on Monday, August 10, 2026, following complications from a severe stroke. His life was defined by service to his country, his community, and, above all, his family.

Manuel was born in Oklahoma City on October 14, 1943, to William Manuel Beck and Johnnie DeEsta...

Aug 8, 2026

Stanley Lynn Albertson passed away August 8th, 2026, in Norman, OK with his daughter Shanda by his side.

He was born March 1, 1953, in Bandon, Oregon to Arthur Lawrence and Genieve Evans Haga Albertson. He didn’t care for school much and most days he would skip and go fishing at his grandma’s. The family adopted a baby fawn named Lamby....

Aug 8, 2026

Max Dane Morris gained his angel wings on August 8, 2026. He was surrounded by family and friends as his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ walked hand in hand with him through Heaven’s gates.

Max was born on March 15, 2017, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City to Matthew and Alyson Morris (Willis). Max was happy and curious by nature,...

Aug 4, 2026

Jimmy Hollis Vermillion

Jimmy Hollis Vermillion, 90, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2026.

Born on April 21, 1936, in Elk City, Oklahoma, Jim was the son of John and Viola Vermillion. He graduated from Elk City High School in 1954 and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years....

Aug 3, 2026

Ruth Carolyn Stewart made an early arrival at seven months to parents Thomas and Dorothy Stewart on Wednesday, September 9, 1931 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was scrappy and a fighter from birth. Carolyn had a very happy childhood in Okmulgee alongside her older brother, Thomas, Jr. and many extended family members. Her childhood years spanned the Great Depression and World...

Aug 3, 2026

Evelyn Francis, a devoted Christian, beloved sister, and dedicated caregiver, passed away on August 3, 2026, leaving a profound legacy of faith, service, and love. 

Born at home on January 9, 1943, in Davis, Oklahoma—delivered by her loving grandmother—she was the eldest of seven children born to Annie Maebelle Moore and Temp A. Forbes. As the firstborn, Evelyn learned the value...

Aug 3, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Prather, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 in Oklahoma City, with his family near his bedside.

Chuck was born September 25, 1952 in Washington, D.C. to Charles W. Prather, Sr. and Mabel G. Wolfe.

In 1969, Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country overseas during the Vietnam War. In 1972, Chuck returned to the...

Aug 2, 2026

Jul 31, 2026

On the wings of angels, Lyla peacefully stepped into eternity on Friday, July 31, 2026, wrapping up a beautiful journey of 83 years.

Her story began on February 1, 1943, when Lyla Diane Hill was born to Lyle Elmer and Doris Elaine (Parker) Hill in Humboldt, Nebraska. It was there that she grew up and graduated from Humboldt High School in...

Jul 31, 2026

Major Khampheng Moses Saynyarack was born on July 26, 1946, in Ban Namone, Xiengkhouang Province, Laos, to loving parents who raised eight children. Moses was the second-born child. His older sister, Boun, still lives in Laos. On July 31, 2026, just five days after celebrating his 80th birthday, Major Khampheng peacefully passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of service, sacrifice,...

Jul 31, 2026

Patricia R. Epps, age 88, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on July 31, 2026. Born on December 10, 1937, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Bill and Verda Zajic. She was the third child of seven.

Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Max Epps. Together they built a family that remained the center of her...

Jul 28, 2026

Diane Rosemary (Hefner) Powers passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 1, 1956 to Jack and Linna (Davis) Edwards. She graduated from US Grant High School in 1974. She raised two wonderful children, daughter, Amber Hefner and son Todd Hefner, whom she loved dearly. Diane met Mike...

Jul 28, 2026

Marilyn Jean Collier passed away on July 28, 2026, at home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born in Watonga, Oklahoma on July 27, 1940 to Meredith “DOC” Baldwin and Alma Grace Baldwin.   

Marilyn was a beloved daughter, wife, mom, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend to so many people. She was the preacher’s wife to so many people across Oklahoma...

Jul 26, 2026

Lois Lanell Lee, 89, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Lanell was born to Theodore (T.E.) and Letha Loveless on September 3, 1936 in Byars, Oklahoma. She was the fourth of five children and attended school at both Byars and Wanette.

Lanell married James Lee on July 11, 1953, in Poteau, Oklahoma. Lanell and James...

Jul 26, 2026

                                     Felicitas Ramos de Perez

Nació en progreso en México el 16 de Marzo 1933.

Ella fue una mujer de fe inquebrantable, Madre ejemplar, su enseñanza fue de amor y unidad. Su hogar fue lugar de regocijo donde familiares y amigos siempre encontraron un plato...

Jul 25, 2026

Beloved mother, sister, mother-in-law, step grandmother, and friend to whomever she met. Liz E. Joyner, 75, of Oklahoma City, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was a devout homemaker who had an open mind and was generous to others. Mrs. Joyner did not know a stranger, and she loved her whole family, which includes family or origin, immediate family,...

Jul 25, 2026

Public viewing will be Thursday, August 6th from 4-8 PM. There will be no scheduled services.

Forest K. Bunnell, 69, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Forest was born on May 10, 1957, in Marysville, Ohio to Walter and Barbara Bunnell. Forest graduated from Escondido High School in Escondido, California (Class of 1975). Forest is survived by...

Jul 23, 2026

Howard Kent Beaver passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 66. He was surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most.

Howard was born in California on August 22, 1959 born to Richard Sr. and Barbara Beaver before...

Jul 23, 2026

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Bernadette “Bernie” Smith, born on August 23, 1951, in Huntington Park, California, went home to be with Jesus on July 23, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was 74 years old.

Bernie was the beloved wife of Bob L. Smith, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Together they built...

Jul 23, 2026

Margaret, 77 passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2026 in Oklahoma City.

Margaret was born in Oklahoma City to Homer “Ernie” Wilson, Sr. and Wanda Harry on November 13, 1948. She was raised in South OKC. Margaret had an eventful childhood and was a social butterfly from a very young age. She sometimes would help out at her father’s Town Tavern,...