Jul 13, 2026

Jul 12, 2026

The obituary will be posted soon.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home on North May. A memorial service to celebrate a life well lived will be held Friday, July 24, 2026, at 1 pm at Quail Springs Baptist Church.

Jul 12, 2026

Shelia K. “Pat” Clark passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. She was born December 12, 1935, in Caney, KS, to Everett and Myrtle Robison. Pat grew up in Kansas and attended Coffeyville Junior College at night, where she studied clerical administration. She spent more than 25 years at Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, beginning as a secretary in...

Jul 9, 2026

Bertha Carlton passed away July 9, 2026 in Newalla, OK. She was born December 1, 1933 in Peru, South America. She came to the United States in the early 1960’s and resided in Oklahoma City with her family. She applied for US Citizenship and passed; received her certificate on December 17, 1987.

Bertha loved her family. She had a deep faith...

Jul 8, 2026

Stephen O'Hara Lykes, 78, of Oklahoma City, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Steve was born on February 5, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Leon and Rose Lykes.

For more than five decades, Steve dedicated his life to education, coaching, mentorship, and service. While many knew him simply as "Coach Lykes," his greatest titles were husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

Jul 5, 2026

Patricia “Trish” Francis, 73, of Edmond passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026 into the arms of our Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, compassion, and perseverance that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Born Patricia Lynn Bates on February 28, 1953, in Hattiesburg, MS, Trish lived a life defined by her unwavering love for...

2026

I lost my best friend and life's companion of 65 years, after a fourteen-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mary Ann leaves her Loving and adoring family: Husband John Coates; Daughter Beth Bissell & Son in Law Mark Meyer, Son Joe Coates & Daughter in Law Jackie Coates; Granddaughter Kayla Coates; Grandsons Blake Bissell, Trevor Bissell and Jackson Coates; Sister June...

Jul 3, 2026

Dorothy Veselcich, 92, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.

Born on November 19, 1933, in Marianna, Pennsylvania, Dorothy lived a life filled with quiet strength, resilience, and an unwavering love for her family.

Known for her spunky personality and sharp sense of humor, Dorothy had a way of making those around her smile. She loved spending her days...

Jun 29, 2026

Clover Isabella Lepak was born alive on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:40 p.m. She was baptized immediately by her father and died peacefully in the arms of her parents several hours later due to complications from Trisomy 18.

We are so proud of our little girl. She overcame many challenges and summoned all of her strength to make sure she...

Jun 24, 2026

Steven Gregory Zabel was born on March 20,1948 in St. Paul, MN, and passed from this life into the next on June 24, 2026.

After moving to Denver, Steve excelled in both academics and athletics. A decathlete, and graduate of Thornton High School, he lettered in basketball, track, and football, setting multiple school records. Steve went on to attend New Mexico...

Jun 23, 2026

Thomas “Tommy” Sterling Hansen

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we remember Thomas "Tommy" Sterling Hansen, who passed away on June 23th at the age of 62. Tommy leaves behind an incredible legacy of memories, laughter, and love that will remain with all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on the Fourth of July 1963, Tommy was...

Jun 22, 2026

Joan L. Andrewski passed away on June 22, 2026 peacefully at her home. She was born on November 15, 1931 to Donald and Margaret Slaney in Chicago, IL. Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Richard Andrewski in 2003. 

She is survived by her son Richard, Jr. and his wife Yuanyuan (Sally) Zeng and grandson Richard, III...

Jun 22, 2026

James Armin Mueller was born on April 6, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Armin Joseph Mueller and Helen Audrey Cyphers Mueller. He passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, with his wife of 68 years, Dolores, by his side.

Jim grew up in Michigan and attended school in Grosse Pointe before moving to Hartford, Connecticut, for his senior year at Hall...

Jun 21, 2026

Ronald Edward Griffis was born on November 9, 1942 in Columbia, S.C. to Robert and Clarise Hedgepath. After his mother remarried, his new stepfather, Linus Griffis, adopted Ron along with his older brother, Robert, and their name became Griffis.

As a young child, Ron lived in South Carolina and the Jacksonville, Florida area. His brother, Robert, older by 6 years, often...

Jun 18, 2026

John Michael Heinen was born in Oklahoma City on May 24, 1991, and he entered into eternal life with the Lord on June 18, 2026.

John is the second of four children to Dan and Carol Heinen.

As a boy, John enjoyed playing all sports with his siblings and his friends. John loved summer trips with his family to Lake Tenkiller, where...

Jun 16, 2026

Blake Charles Akin, 24, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born on June 8, 2002, in Reno, Nevada, and spent his early childhood years there before moving to Oklahoma with his family in 2013.

Blake graduated from Sayre High School in 2020, where he excelled academically and earned recognition as an Academic Team All-Star and MVP. He was a...

Jun 16, 2026

Yvonne “Bonnie” Foster King, of Edmond, Oklahoma, stepped into Heaven on June 16, 2026. Born on August 22, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to Oscar and June LaGasse. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She had a wonderful active life, big heart, and infectious laugh.

She leaves behind her children Channing (Brady) Robison of Edmond, OK and Stuart III...

Jun 14, 2026

Archimandrite Benedict (of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) was born Ladd Anthony Nelson in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Harry and Elsie Nelson, on October 23, 1946. He reposed in the Lord at age 79 in Oklahoma City, on June 14, 2026. He is survived by his daughters DawnAnn McCoy, Jodie Norman (and husband Mark), son Joel Nelson, as well...

Jun 8, 2026

Gilbert Hall Hyroop, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, just a few weeks shy of his 94th birthday. Born on July 11, 1932, Gilbert lived a long, remarkable life defined by honor, entrepreneurship, an unquenchable thirst for life, and a deep devotion to his faith and family.

A proud veteran of the Korean War, Gilbert served his country...

Jun 8, 2026

Guy H. Liebmann, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, public servant and proud Oklahoman, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on April 27, 1936, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to J.G. and Barbara Hoyt Liebmann, Guy spent his life embodying the values that defined both his family and his beloved home state: hard work, integrity, patriotism,...