Oct 5, 2024

Kay Reading Eby died on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at the age of 88 in Edmond, Okla. She was born Aug. 16, 1936, in Sherman, Texas, to the late James Lee Reading, Sr. and Fran Hobbs Reading of Dallas. Kay grew up in Dallas and graduated from Sunset High School. She received her Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University...

Nov 20, 2024

Nov 17, 2024

Charles Douglas Bell, affectionately known as Doug, peacefully met his Heavenly Father on November 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on August 13, 1936, to Dr. Austin H. Bell and Lucille “Lucy” Boylan Bell. 

Doug enjoyed a long career in insurance as the founder of C. Douglas Bell Insurance, where he formed countless meaningful relationships. 

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2024

Julius Albert Schallenmuller II (Jul, Papa Jul, Moose), 96, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois. He is the son of the late Albert and Christine Schallenmuller. Julius was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Naomi Schallenmuller. Survivors include children, Teresa H. Bacon of Edmond OK, William C. (Carol)...

Nov 15, 2024

Bernhardt (Bernie) McCumsey Noack, Jr. was born in Oklahoma City on December 1, 1929 to Bernhardt McCumsey Sr. and Velna Shepard Noack. He entered heaven on November 15, 2024, just shy of 95. 

Bernie, the oldest of four children, grew up in Oklahoma City. At the age of 12, he accepted Jesus Christ into his life. This decision shaped him forever....

Nov 14, 2024

Mary Jo Spears was born on June 29, 1935, in Versailles, Kentucky to James and Edna Daugherty and passed away on November 14, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Mary Jo graduated from Lexington Catholic High School and went on to have distinguished career in public service, having retired from the Oklahoma State Senate after a lengthy tenure.

Mary Jo is survived by...

Nov 12, 2024

Michael Sam Homsey, II, wonderful husband to Dini and amazing father to Zeina and Sami, fell asleep in the Lord on November 12, 2024 after a courageous 6 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 28, 1982 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he lived a life full of joy, laughter, and loved ones.

Best known for his uncanny imitations and humorous storytelling,...

Nov 11, 2024

William Warren Edwards, Landscape Architect, was born to Warren Hamilton Edwards and Pauline Mills Edwards on November 28, 1929, in Oklahoma City on Thanksgiving Day and passed away on November 11, 2024. Warren attended, like his father, Putnam Heights Grade School. He attended Harding Junior High and graduated from Old Classen Highschool. He at tended the University of Oklahoma where...

Nov 9, 2024

The Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese announce the death of their Sister Susan Clark on November 9, 2024. Sister was in her 62nd year of Religious life.

From 1960 to 1974, Sister taught Elementary Education at Villa Teresa School in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, and other schools in Hermosa Beach California. From 1974-2015, she taught Religious Education in several parishes...

Nov 9, 2024

Joy Leech Jacobs, 93, of The Village, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024. She was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Omega, OK, to Roy and Pearl (Brandes) Leech. She graduated from Watonga High School with the Class of ’49. After graduating from Draughan School of Business, she married Robert D. “Bob” Jacobs in Watonga on July 30, 1950.

She is survived...

Nov 8, 2024

Pamela Kay Snellings passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 during a brief stay at Integris Hospice. Pam battled significant health challenges for the past decade of her life.

Pamela was born on February 13, 1962 in Okarche, Oklahoma to Thomas Edward Determan and Elizabeth Jane Determan.  Pam attended Putnam City Schools and Saint Charles Borromeo Church. She graduated high...

Nov 8, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce that our dear David Nels Thomas, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his wife, several family members and his beloved dog, Beans.

David, the third of six children, was born on October 30, 1938 to Alvin Henry Thomas and Ketty Pauline Jorgensen Thomas in Oklahoma City. (He...

Nov 7, 2024

Sara Elizabeth Cowden Bickerstaff unexpectedly left this world on November 7, 2024 as a result of a pulmonary embolism. 

Born on February 14, 1980, Sara was the daughter of Michael and Barbara Cowden. She earned a degree from Oklahoma State University and became a very accomplished registered nurse, working in Intensive Care at Saint Anthony’s Hospital. Not only was she noted...

Nov 7, 2024

Anne was born on November 15th, 1937 in Oklahoma City to Ben Carmack and Addie Mae Wileman. She passed, surrounded by family and caregivers, in the early morning of November 7th, 2024. Between those bookend events, Anne embraced life with a vivacious nature, known for her warming smile and generous giving spirit. Within periods of her life, she was known...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with great sadness, that the family of Michael Thaine Evans announces his passing after a yearlong battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on November 06, 2024.

Michael was born the middle child on August 13, 1945 in Oklahoma City to W.P. “Duke” and Ila Mae Evans. Michael grew up in...

2024

Judy Love, a respected philanthropist who co-founded Love’s Travel Stops, passed away in Oklahoma City on November 5, 2024 at the age of 87.

Together with her late husband, Tom Love, she established the company in 1964 and played a crucial role in its growth, overseeing bookkeeping and holding key positions as they expanded to 42 states. 

Her warmth and generosity made...

Nov 4, 2024

Bill was born December 11, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in the city’s “Southie”, Roxbury and Dorchester neighborhoods. He graduated from Boston College in 1959 and was assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma as part of his military obligation upon graduation. The difference between the Boston and Oklahoma living environments caused Bill to become an “Okie by choice” when his...

Nov 2, 2024

Una Carta de Despedida Para Una…

Futura Madre, Hija, Hermana, Nieta, Tia, Sobrina, Prima, Esposa, Cuñada, y amiga.

Hoy no quiero pensar que ya no estás, sino más bien confiar en que sigues presente. Hoy quiero recordar tu sonrisa, el brillo de tus ojos y tantos momentos que vivimos a tu lado. Es cierto, no pude decirte adiós, pero ahora puedo decirte...

Nov 2, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Katherine Shadid, passed into eternal glory on November 2, 2024, at the age of 95. She passed peacefully at her home in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her family and is now reunited with the love of her life and beloved husband, A. Phil Shadid. 

God blessed her with nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and granted her...

Nov 1, 2024

Ken joined his beautiful wife JoAnn in Heaven the morning of November 1st, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Ken was born in Oklahoma City where he lived throughout his life. His father died when Ken was only 12. Everyone in the family worked with the brothers starting at a young age working for Oklahoma Publishing Company throwing newspaper routes twice...