Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

James Monroe Lee

James Monroe Lee

Sep 11, 2026

James Monroe Lee, 81, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away at home on September 11, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1945, in Boise, Idaho.

Jimmy grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended Tulsa Edison High School and excelled in both football and baseball, graduating in 1963. In 1964, he was recruited to play football at the University of...

Ray Bauer

Ray Bauer

Oct 26, 2026

Ray Freeman Bauer passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 11, 1939, Ray lived a full and devoted life marked by deep love for his family, steadfast faith, hard work, and a joyful spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Ray was born...

Patricia Baily Dennis

Patricia Baily Dennis

Oct 26, 2026

Patricia Baily Dennis, 89, of Oklahoma City, passed away on October 26, 2026. Her life was distinguished by achievement in the legal profession, a remarkable devotion to music, and the friendships she cultivated throughout her years.

Born in Oklahoma City on September 23, 1937, Patricia was the daughter of Louis Baily and Wanda Lorraine Baily. Her love of singing began at...

Bette Jo Hill

Bette Jo Hill

Oct 25, 2026

Bette Jo Hill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, in Oklahoma City. She was 84.

Bette Jo was born on August 20, 1942, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Charles Phelps Wantland and Hedwig (Hedy) Neugebauer Wantland. Bette Jo’s parents moved the Wantland family from Pennsylvania to Cushing, Oklahoma when Bette Jo was only one...

Todd Alan Snellings

Todd Alan Snellings

Oct 23, 2026

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Robert Higgins Everson

Robert Higgins Everson

Oct 22, 2026

Robert "Bob" Higgins Everson, 88, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 8, 1938 to Alfred Hall and Rachel Higgins Everson. He graduated from Colgate University in 1959 and was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force. His first assignment was as an intelligence officer at Bergstrom AFB in Austin,...

Kevin Andrew Clouse

Kevin Andrew Clouse

Oct 22, 2026

Kevin Andrew Clouse, age 60, was born on November 13, 1965, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Jack Irwin Clouse and Darla Jean (Dies) Clouse. He passed away on October 22, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by his loved ones.

Kevin grew up playing sports, often coached by his dad, Jack. He attended Putnam City Schools and participated in the youth group...

Stephanie Colleen Crossno

Stephanie Colleen Crossno

Oct 20, 2026

Stephanie Colleen Crossno (née McGuigan) passed the morning of October 20th, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma following a year-long battle with cancer at the age of 68.

She is survived by her husband Kevin Crossno; her sons Brannan and Trainor Crossno; her daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Abigail Crossno; her grandchildren John McGuigan and Henry Matthew Crossno; her siblings Patrick McGuigan, Kathleen Eastwood,...

Stephen Edward Reel

Stephen Edward Reel

Oct 20, 2026

Stephen Edward Reel passed away on October 20, 2026. Stephen lived in Oklahoma City, OK. He leaves his wife, Sue, and three children, Michael, Stephanie, and Sarah, and their spouses, Leah, Numair, and Cole. His greatest joys were his grandchildren Adelaide, Emily, James, Annie, Harris, Teddy, and Nora. He was the youngest son of James and Helen Reel. Stephen had...

Joseph Keatinge McIntosh

Joseph Keatinge McIntosh

Oct 19, 2026

Joseph Keatinge McIntosh, 74, passed away on October 19, 2026. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Joe spent most of his life in Oklahoma City, where he built a career, raised his family, and made countless memories with those he loved.

To know Joe was to know someone who never met a stranger. Outgoing, warm, and genuinely interested in others, he had a...

James Bruce Gilmore

James Bruce Gilmore

Oct 15, 2026

Bruce Gilmore, 94, passed away on October 15, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, service to his country, hard work, friendship, and love.

Bruce was born on February 29, 1932, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, to Charles and Cecil Gilmore. He grew up in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School, where he distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete. His...

Russell "Rusty" Waters

Russell "Rusty" Waters

Oct 14, 2026

Russell “Rusty” Robert Waters was born November 5, 1959 and passed October 14, 2026 after a sudden and unexpected illness. Rusty was widely known as one of the world’s nicest guys.

After graduating from John Marshall High School in 1978, Rusty attended the University of Oklahoma and remained a true Sooner fan and season ticket holder for many years. Although he...

Cathy Bellomy

Cathy Bellomy

Oct 12, 2026

Catherine “Cathy” Ruth Anderson Bellomy, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026. She passed away in the hospital following a period of illness.

Born in April 1949, Cathy was the daughter of Francis Ross Anderson and Elsie Anne Mullman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Anderson. She is survived...

Diane Dee Devine

Diane Dee Devine

Oct 12, 2026

Born September 28th, 1943 in Los Angeles, California in the Queen of Angels hospital to Dorothy and Dan Bowers.

Diane had a lot going on during her life, her dad passed away when she was a baby. She was raised by her mom and “bonus dad”, Ed Bowers, who was the best loving and caring dad anyone could ever have. Diane...

Patricia Ruth Combs

Patricia Ruth Combs

Oct 12, 2026

Patricia Ruth Combs, 89, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on October 12, 2026. She was born in 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia and was the last surviving child of Harold George Kennen and June Marie (Stephens) Kennen. She married Clark Combs on March 3, 1963, and spent her life as a homemaker. 

Above all else, Patty was a deeply devoted...

Boyce Arville Bowdon

Boyce Arville Bowdon

Oct 11, 2026

Boyce A. Bowdon, Ph.D., 91 of Oklahoma City, passed away this week surrounded by Arlene, his wife of 63 years, and daughters Gina and Melody following a brief illness.

Arlene was the love of his life, his partner in all things, and his best friend. It is impossible to capture in words the love that they shared, but many who knew...

Johnathan Wayne Russell

Johnathan Wayne Russell

Oct 11, 2026

Johnathan Wayne Russell, affectionately known as “John,” passed away on October 11, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 54, due to heart failure. Born on January 8, 1972, in Fort Worth, Texas, John lived a life filled with laughter, love, and an unwavering dedication to the people who meant the most to him.

John was truly one of...

Matthew Dyer Johnson

Matthew Dyer Johnson

Oct 8, 2026

Matthew Dyer Johnson, age 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Oklahoma City.

Matthew was born in Phoenix, AZ on December 16, 1989, bringing immense joy to his parents, Janet and Keith Johnson. Matthew loved spending time with his family and friends at their Lake Texoma home waterskiing, tubing, and hanging out. He also loved playing football for the Heritage...

Charles Greenhaw

Charles Greenhaw

Oct 8, 2026

Leslie Charles Greenhaw, affectionately known as "Charles," age 81, of Oklahoma City, passed away on the morning of October 8, with his son by his side. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of generosity, devotion to family, and a life spent helping, encouraging, and cheering on others.

Charles was a man who loved the Lord, loved his family, and understood that...