Oct 30, 2024

Nancy Tunison Gormley passed away October 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born September 16, 1941, in OKC and attended Catholic High School. She graduated in 1959 from the first class after it was renamed Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. Nancy graduated from St. Anthony Nursing School, practiced nursing, and was briefly a flight attendant for Braniff Airlines....

Apr 13, 2025

Larry Leslie Teufel, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel, Crossings Community Church, with arrangements provided by Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors.

Larry was born on June 11, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Lionel Teufel and Agnes Trenary Teufel. He...

Apr 22, 2025

James Alexander Keitz, born on April 16, 1945, known to many as Jim, Jimbo, Keitzee, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, just days after celebrating his 80th birthday.

Jim lived a life marked by undying love for his beautiful wife, Sharon, dedication to his family, his faith, and his community, and of course his die-hard dedication to his OSU Cowboys....

Apr 18, 2025

Ms. Karen Hudiburg (Stevens) Wood, 80, of Blue Springs, MO died Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home. 

Karen was born November 29, 1944, in Prague, Oklahoma to Jean and Paul Hudiburg. She grew up in Midwest City and was a long time MWC Bomber before going to Stephen’s College. After college Karen became a stewardess for Braniff Airlines in which...

Apr 17, 2025

Apr 16, 2025

Mary Jane Lessly was born in Gainesville, Texas on April 11, 1927, to Walter Overton Mauldin and Kate Gertrude (Pitman) Mauldin and passed away April 16, 2025, at the age of 98. She was the youngest of 11 children. At the age of 3, she and her family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Two years later her father passed away...

Apr 15, 2025

James Currin Bergin, affectionately known as Jerry to his friends and associates, and as "Red" or "Granddad" to many family members, was born on December 28, 1928, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the second son of Hugh Joseph and Louise Virginia Bergin. He peacefully departed this life on April 15, 2025, in Oklahoma City, leaving behind a legacy that touched...

Apr 14, 2025

Ernestine “Chris” LaFrance, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on April 14, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on February 7, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Chris lived a life defined by her deep passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing the minds of young people.

Chris was a lifelong learner,...

Apr 14, 2025

Farley Dale Kelly passed away at the Oklahoma Veterans Home in Norman on April 14, 2025. He was born February 2, 1933, in Wanette, OK, the son of Clarence and Jenni Kelly.

Dale was drafted into the US Army in 1953 and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon receiving an honorable discharge in 1955, he returned to Oklahoma and married Loreta...

Apr 13, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Katherine Warren Blankenship was born in Tulsa on December 21, 1929 and died April 13, 2025. She attended the University of Oklahoma studying Elementary Education, and earning her bachelor’s degree. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma where she met many of the women who would remain her lifelong friends. She met her husband, G.T. Blankenship Jr.,...

Apr 12, 2025

Eric Steven Dreiling, 44, a man whose enthusiasm for life was matched only by his love for family, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 9, 1981, in Great Bend, Kansas, Eric lived each day with purpose and joy. He faced his five-year battle with kidney cancer with remarkable courage and unwavering optimism.

Eric...

Apr 10, 2025

Bud Belz, 89, a beloved figure in Oklahoma City, passed away April 10, 2025, at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Loved as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and golf partner, Bud was respected as a keen businessman who built and expanded numerous companies.

Born March 6, 1936, in Oaklawn, Illinois, to Frank and Cleo Belz, he experienced a circle of...

Apr 10, 2025

Andrea Lynn Raglow succumbed to her battle with depression unexpectedly on April 10th, 2025. Hers was a mostly internal battle with mental illness, unknown to the hundreds of people she interacted with during the week who saw only her wit and charm and talent and smile. Andrea was a teacher by profession, supremely gifted in the classroom. She cared deeply...

Apr 10, 2025

Geraldine Williams, known to all as Jerry, went to live in the light of Heaven on April 10th, 2025. Jerry was born on September 13th, 1926 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Ida and Henry Marshall. They moved to Oklahoma City in 1928 where Jerry remained until her death. She attended Gatewood Elementary School, Harding Junior High and The Hockaday School...

Apr 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Hua Van Truong, a beloved member of our community whose spirit touched the lives of many. Hua was known for his kind heart, gentle demeanor, and unwavering support for those around him.

Hua's journey began on May 31st, 1968, and for 56 years, he brought joy and love to...

Apr 5, 2025

She was stardust. She was golden. She was a child of the ‘60s who could make you feel like you were trying to hold a moonbeam in your hand.

So, it is devastating to report that the sui generis Helen Rose Gamino died on April 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City surrounded by family who couldn’t get enough of her. She had...

Apr 4, 2025

Judith "Judy" Richardson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, compassion, and boundless curiosity that touched many lives.

Judy was born in Plainview, Texas on June 23, 1942 to Dub and Mozelle Richardson. She grew up in Oklahoma City with her siblings Jerry, Susie and Rock, where she...

Apr 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Binh Nguyen, a respected husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who passed away on April 04, 2025, at the age of 94. He died peacefully in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by family. His legacy will be remembered by all who knew him.

Binh Nguyen was born in December 1930 in...

Apr 2, 2025

William Dean Graves went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 2, 2025. He dearly loved—and was deeply loved by—his family, who gathered around him as he passed.

Born on October 4, 1937, Billie Dean Graves was a man of many names: Billie, Lieutenant Billie Graves, William Dean Graves (his chosen legal name), Representative Bill Graves, The Honorable Bill...

Mar 31, 2025

Evelyn Ruth Spradlin Gray of Edmond passed away March 31, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born December 31, 1944 in Guymon, Oklahoma to William and Hazel Spradlin. Evelyn spent her life in service to others. She cherished the 35 years spent as an Elementary School Teacher. Summers during school break for numerous years were spent helping her father...