Curtis Rowland Fair
Oct 14, 2025
Well folks — Curt Fair here, signing off after one heck of a run.
After a long negotiation, I finally convinced dementia to let me clock out. And true to form, I refused to go the memory care route — instead, I made a graceful (and slightly dramatic) exit, surrounded by the people I loved most.
I made my debut in Oklahoma...
Michael Scott Moberly
Oct 13, 2025
Michael Scott Moberly, affectionately known as "Mobe," left this world on October 13, 2025, in his beloved Oklahoma City, where he was born on March 18, 1970. He was a beacon of light to all who were fortunate enough to cross his path. Michael's unwavering passion for God, health, and fitness illuminated the lives of his family, friends, and clients.
An...
Thomas Gus Ballas, Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Thomas Gus Ballas Jr., of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 9, 2025 following a long illness. He was 58.
Tom is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Margaret, and sons Nick Ballas, Noah Ballas and Daniel Tunell. He is also survived by his father, Thomas Gus Ballas Sr., sisters Tiffany Mateas, Megan Ballas and Maureen Davis,...
Jade Michelle Rogers
Oct 9, 2025
Jade Michelle Rogers entered the world on June 19, 1994, and left it far too soon on October 9, 2025. She leaves behind her children, Paxton and Xaiden; her mother, Jamie Webb and stepfather Shane Webb; her father, Darius Rogers and stepmother Randy Rogers; her siblings, Sydney White, Aiden Webb, Chloe Rogers, Trystin Rogers, Cale Rogers, Kirah Walker and Braylen...
Dr. Klaus Rossberg
Oct 8, 2025
"The imagination of nature is far, far greater than the imagination of man.”~ Nobel laureate Richard Feynman
Many called him a Renaissance man: A brilliant and always curious physicist, author, mentor, teacher, chef of German cuisine, connoisseur of classical music, arts and travel enthusiast, and handyman around the house, with a quirky sense of humor, and much love and patience in...
Ralph Lynn Wilson
Oct 4, 2025
Ralph Lynn Wilson, a unique character in every sense, died October 4, 2025. He was born February 27, 1948 in Clinton, Oklahoma and grew up in Roger Mills County, later moving to Oklahoma City when his father transferred locations as an Oklahoma State Highway patrolman.
Ralph had a long and successful career as a civil service engineer at Tinker Air Force...
Jackie Larabee
Sep 26, 2025
Jacqueline Larabee, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this earthly realm on September 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of seventy-seven. Born on February 18, 1948, in Okeene, Oklahoma, Jackie’s journey through life was characterized by her unwavering devotion to her family.
A graduate of John Marshall High School, Jacqueline continued her education at Oklahoma City...
Jimmy Wayne Forrester
Sep 23, 2025
Jimmy Wayne Forrester was born April 7, 1949 to Avanell and J.O. Forrester in Oklahoma City, OK. It was apparent from a young age that Jimmy would “march to the beat of his own drum“, which he joyfully continued to do until he passed from this life to the next on September 23, 2025 in Edmond, OK.
Jimmy loved to tell...
Rev. Joseph Jacobi
Sep 22, 2025
Father Joseph Andrew Jacobi, the former pastor of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang, died Sept. 22 at Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 61.
The vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 7 at the...
Joan D. Woolley
Sep 20, 2025
Joan Dale Woolley entered the presence of her Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, after enduring years of illness and pain with remarkable courage. Born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, on December 1, 1943, she was the daughter of Paul and Alice (Bernard) Colville, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents James Elmer Bernard and...
Marjorie Fowler Waters
Sep 20, 2025
Marjorie (Marge) Fowler Waters, 86, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend passed from this earth to her heavenly Father on September 20, 2025.
Marge was born on October 20, 1938, near Stillwater, OK to Cleo and Erma (Payne) Fowler. She attended Cottonwood School, a one-room schoolhouse, for her early education. She often shared stories about how she skipped fifth grade and...
Rev. Linh Ngoc Bui
Sep 20, 2025
Father Linh Ngoc Bui, pastor of Saint Ann Catholic Church in Elgin and missions in Sterling and Apache, died Sept. 20 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City after suffering injuries from a fall at Saint Ann.
The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. The Mass...
Lyn Pryse Elam
Sep 20, 2025
Our lovely Lyn was wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, athlete, artist, skier, tennis player, golfer, bridge player, teacher, gardener, and self-taught piano player. Lyn was a beautiful, intelligent, kind, selfless, caring, creative, positive and wonderful person. Lyn never met a stranger.
Lyn was born in Oklahoma City on August 18, 1935, to Gether and Zack Pryse of Ponca City. She...
Sandie "Sam" J. Dellaughter
Sep 19, 2025
Sandie J. Dellaughter was born March 4, 1972 to parents Lionardo and Edina Molina. A child of the Texas panhandle, Sandie was known to many as Sam. A proud graduate of Texas Tech University, Sam earned her bachelor’s in English with a minor in French. Her love of language was exceeded only by her love of teaching young minds.
Sam, and...
Florene Shadid Deeba
Sep 19, 2025
Florene Shadid Deeba passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family
She was born the second of four children to parents Lamy S. and Dorothy Tayar Shadid on April 15, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK.
Florene spent her childhood working closely with her family at her parent’s grocery store, Community...
Lillian Badeen
Sep 19, 2025
Lillian Samara Badeen was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 24, 1934, less than a year after her parents, Nabeeh and Adeeba Samara, immigrated to the United States from Lebanon. She passed away on September 19, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
The eldest of six children, Lillian was born in the family home on 11th Street. The...
Joseph L. Martin MD
Sep 17, 2025
Joe, 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Hospice. He was born on September 13, 1928, to the late Wilfred and Ravena Martin. After growing up in Odessa, Missouri Joe graduated from University of Missouri before moving to St. Louis, earning his MD at Washington University Medical School. While there, he met Kathleen Berg and they...
Willard Eugene “Gene” Furnish
Sep 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of a truly loyal and loving man. Willard Eugene “Gene” Furnish, 75, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished and loved him the most.
Born in Thomas, OK, Gene devoted his life to loving his family, helping others,...
Michael John Chapman
Sep 16, 2025
Michael John Chapman, 74 of Oklahoma City, OK passed away on September 16, 2025. Born in Oklahoma City on November 19, 1950, Mike was the son of John and Grace Chapman.
Mike attended Mount St. Mary’s High School and went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in psychology. He enjoyed a long career in social services...
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