Dr. John Fong H. Chen
Mar 11, 2026
Fong H. Chen, M.D., F.A.C.S. passed away peacefully at his home in Edmond, OK, on March 11, 2026. He was born June 7, 1941, in Taiwan, the son of Shui-Mu Chen and Lung-Mei Lee Chen. He grew up in the very poor community of Taitung. At age 6, he followed his uncle along the six-mile trek, about a 2-hour walk,...
Gail St. James Fleetwood
Mar 18, 2026
Gail St. James Fleetwood, a beloved decorator and remodeler renowned throughout the Oklahoma City area, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 5, 1943, Gail’s life was a testament to creativity, dedication, and deep devotion to her family and work.
Gail was the cherished daughter of Edna and Doug Barham of Alva, Oklahoma....
Steven Alan McCurdy
Feb 28, 2026
Steven Alan McCurdy, known at various times as Steve, Maurice, Roy, Steve-o, Uncle Steve, and Grumpa, but most importantly, Dad, passed away on February 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories and friendships that spanned decades and neighborhoods in his beloved Oklahoma City.
Steve was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Anna Jane “AJ,” née Roberts, and Alfred Eugene “Gene” McCurdy,...
Wanda Sue Pace
Mar 25, 2026
Wanda Sue Pace—known to all simply as Sue—was a passionate redhead in every sense of the word. Born in December of 1956, she moved through life with a fire that was quick to love and just as quick to defend the people she cared about.
Sue was a wife and a mother first and foremost, but a teacher closely after that....
Gary B. Hale
Mar 23, 2026
Renowned Oklahoma City homebuilder Gary Hale, 73, passed away on March 23, 2026, after a five-year battle with colon cancer. Gary is best known for his work helping to establish the luxury, gated community of Gaillardia in Northwest OKC.
An Okie through-and-through, Gary was born December 12, 1952, to Thelma and Gordon Hale in Oklahoma City, where he was raised and...
Michael Dean Jayroe
Mar 23, 2026
Michael Dean Jayroe, 70, passed away March 23 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City after a brief and unpredictable illness took him away far too early. His family is devastated but knows that even Heaven can be made a little bit better when someone like Mike arrives. He joins his parents, Alta Ann and Robert Durward Jayroe, in a glorious,...
Shelly Delane Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Shelly (Delane) Smith left this world for her Heavenly home on March 22, 2026 after suffering from a long illness. Delane was born in Oklahoma City to Virginia Sue Phillips and Delano Huebert Smith on July 11, 1965. She graduated from Moore High School where she was on the cheerleading squad and was a member of the OKC Hi Lo...
Barbara Hahn
Mar 22, 2026
Barbara Hahn was born October 12, 1929, in Fort Madison, Iowa to Ed and Gertrude Korschgen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Gail, and her sister Jeanne Gorman. She is survived by and truly proud of her 3 sons, Tony (Alice), and their 3 children, Chris (Kristy) and their 5 children, Tim (Susan) and their 3 children,...
Na Thi Pham
Mar 21, 2026
Na Thi Pham from Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 with her loving children by her side. She was born on October 21, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam to Truong Van Pham and Duoc Thi Nguyen. She was their fourth child and first daughter out of six children. Na had an entrepreneurial spirit and a fashionable sense. At...
Gary Jones
Mar 20, 2026
Gary Jones, born on December 12, 1937, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, the son of Eugene and Lollie Jones, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Gary graduated from Fort Cobb High School and pursued further education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with the initial goal of becoming a math teacher and basketball coach. His career path, however, led him...
Robert Gerald Thompson
Mar 19, 2026
Robert Gerald Thompson, cherished son of Jo Ellen Thompson, passed away on March 19th, 2026, at the age of 55. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Robert’s life was a testament to loyalty, kindness, and unwavering friendship.
A proud graduate of Bishop McGuinness High School, Robert went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University...
Jo Ann Perkins
Mar 18, 2026
Jo Ann Crawford Perkins, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 96. She lived a long life filled with love, family, and quiet strength.
Jo Ann grew up in the Oklahoma City area and attended Edgemere, Harding, and Classen schools. She later continued her education at Lindenwood and the University of Oklahoma, where she was a...
Ida Lee McCoy
Mar 17, 2026
Ida Lee McCoy was born on December 5, 1935, to Vivian Pauline Britton and John Spence Daniel. She lived her entire life in Oklahoma City, where she built a home filled with faith, family, and love.
Ida was the youngest of five children. In July 1953, she was united in marriage to James Harold McCoy, and they shared their lives together...
Donald Baxter Dennis
Mar 15, 2026
Donald Baxter Dennis was born October 2, 1930, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to Rand and Viola Dennis. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Don spent his early years on the family farm near Blanchard. He attended the Freeny two-room school through the fourth grade before the family moved to their longtime farm and he transferred to Blanchard Schools. He graduated from...
Betty Bohan
Mar 9, 2026
Betty Louise Bohan, 79, passed away on March 9, 2026 in Oklahoma City after a brief illness. She was born on January 15, 1947 to Reinhold and Mary Dick in Clinton, Oklahoma. After high school Betty attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University and went on to graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Betty had a distinguished career in the oil and...
Edwin Lee Murray
Mar 8, 2026
Edwin "Lee" Murray was born on March 5, 1953, in San Jose, California. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a very brief and unexpected battle with a stroke and cancer. Lee's love and dedication to his family and friends, and his commitment to service, was at the core of who he was. He...
Alex Christian Boyd
Mar 5, 2026
It is with a saddened heart to announce the passing of Alex Christian Boyd who went to be with Jesus on March 5, 2026 at the age of 29.
Alex was born August 14, 1996, to Scott and Angela Boyd in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Alex brought laughter into the lives of each of us that knew him. His laughter was contagious...
Leland D. Kelly
Mar 4, 2026
Leland Kelly was born in Sulphur, OK on April 3, 1943, and died in Oklahoma City on March 4, 2026. Leland grew up in the rural poverty areas around Sulphur. His father was a stone mason and his mother always grew the biggest garden every year so that his family never experienced hunger, despite being poor. Leland was raised with...
Marilyn Roberta Carter
Mar 3, 2026
Full obituary to be added at a later date.
The family of Roberta Carter would like to invite all who attend the service to their family home for a reception following the graveside.
Rosemary Griffis
Feb 27, 2026
Rosemary Griffis (née Cavataio) September 13, 1943 – February 27, 2026
Rosemary Griffis, a woman of deep faith and a unique spirit, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2026.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Frank and Carmela Cavataio, Rosemary was the oldest of three girls. Shortly after starting college, Rosemary married and started a family and lived in several cities before...
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