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Charley Ley
Oct 22, 2023
Charles Arthur Ley of Bethany, Oklahoma, age 80, married 61 years to his beloved wife Reva, died at home on October 22, 2023.
Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Buswell Ley, and is survived by his wife, Reva Gaye Ley, his sons, Adam Ley and spouse Rosalina, Grant Ley and spouse Michelle, Bede Ley and spouse Polly,...
Gaylord Middaugh
Oct 21, 2023
Gaylord Harvey Middaugh, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born in Emporia, Kansas to his parents Harvey Gaylord Middaugh and Gladys Frances Frost-Middaugh.
Gaylord graduated from Planeview Schools near Wichita, Kansas. He lettered in golf and played trombone in the band in high school. Gaylord had life-long friendships with many of his classmates.
In...
Helen Frances Lehman
Oct 20, 2023
Helen Frances Lehman of Edmond, OK passed away October 20, 2023. She was born August 24, 1929, in Red Oak, OK to Frank and Ivy Prock. Helen is survived by her son John Lehman, Joe Nashert (son-in-law), and Christi Thompson (daughter-in-law). She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Rudy Cox
Oct 18, 2023
Our family stands on the shoulders of a giant.
Rudy Cox, our patriarch, passed Wednesday, October 18, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a struggle with Covid.
Rudy was born December 28, 1936 in Florress, Kentucky in the back of a holler.
At the age of 14 he started traveling the country selling magazines to send money home. At...
Paul A. Wehrenberg
Oct 17, 2023
Paul Albert Wehrenberg left his earthly life behind on October 17, 2023 after a brief illness. A lifelong Oklahoman, he was born on July 14, 1944 in Bethany to Elsie (Homier) and Albert Wehrenberg. Paul grew up in Bethany, attending grade school and enjoying childhood at his Dad’s drugstore, Wehrenberg Drug. In 1962, he graduated from Bethany High School. He...
COL (Ret) Francis Timothy Parker
Oct 15, 2023
Francis Timothy “Tim” Parker flew into this world on November 2, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stephen J. Parker and Mary Margaret (Gormican) Parker, on Franklin Roosevelt’s Election Day. He passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023 at the age of 90. His Mother passed away when he was four years old, and besides his father, was raised by his...
Joseph Strealy
Oct 12, 2023
Joseph (Joe, Joe Bill) William Strealy left this world on October 12. He was born on February 15, 1953, in Oklahoma City to Velma and Elton Strealy.
Joe spent his childhood mostly in Duncan and graduated from Duncan High School in 1971 where he debated, played tennis, and was involved in student council. Joe obtained his undergraduate and...
Kathie Ann Berg
Oct 12, 2023
Kathie Ann Berg sadly passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 77 due to Parkinson’s disease and heart failure at Mercy Hospital.
Kathie Ann Holland was born on September 9, 1946, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She attended grade school in Cushing, Duncan and Walters where she enjoyed drama, dance, and cheerleading. She also did some modeling that led...
Jay Floyd Frazier
Oct 9, 2023
Jay Floyd Frazier passed away peacefully at his home in Oklahoma City on October 9, 2023. At the time of his death, Jay was near his loving friends and family and was less than three months away from the celebration of his 100th birthday.Jay was born December 29, 1923 in McAlester, Oklahoma, the son of Jay Floyd Frazier Sr. and...
Robert H. Garnett
Oct 9, 2023
Robert H. Garnett, lifelong Oklahoma City resident, passed away October 9, 2023. He was born September 20, 1941, the son of Edward J. and Elizabeth H. Garnett. After graduating from Harding High School in 1959, Bob attended Oklahoma City University earning a degree in Mathematics.
On February 25, 1966, he married Danielle Maugain at Wesley United Methodist Church in Oklahoma...
Jerome "Jerry" Louis Hemry
Oct 8, 2023
Jerome Louis Hemry, 86, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023 in Oklahoma City. Jerome (Jerry) was born in Oklahoma City on January 30, 1937 to Jerome Eldon Hemry and Martha Louise (Langston) Hemry. Jerry grew up playing in and around Shepard’s Farm on NW 27th street in OKC. Jerry attended Classen High School and graduated in 1955 going...
Joe Davis Wheeler, Jr.
Oct 8, 2023
Joe Davis Wheeler, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 8, 2023 surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Joe was born August 18, 1948 in Oklahoma City to Joe Davis Wheeler, Sr. and Orma Lue (Carlton) Wheeler. Joe was the oldest of three children, the big brother to his 2 younger sisters. Joe graduated in...
Modesto Lorgio Villafana-Tapia
Oct 7, 2023
Modesto Lorgio Villafana-Tapia, 79, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on October 7, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. He was born to parents Octavia Catalina Tapia and German Villafana, on January 12, 1944, in Huaraz in the Ancash region of Peru. Modesto, called “Lorgio” by his family, completed his secondary education in Peru and received a degree from...
Edward Frederick Diekmann, Jr.
Oct 6, 2023
Edward Frederick Diekmann, Jr., 93, of Oklahoma City, OK, died suddenly October 6, 2023.
Born in Iowa City, IA in 1930 to Edward F Diekmann Sr. and Mary Ruth (nee Keck) Diekmann, Ed attended Ottumwa High School, class of ’47, before earning his BS in engineering at the University of Iowa and a MS in Civil Engineering from the...
Kenneth Francis Wolf
Oct 5, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Francis Wolf passed away on October 5th, 2023. He was born on December 29th, 1956 to Don and Rose Ann Wolf in Oklahoma City where he lived his entire life. He was a devoted family man and lover of all people who brought warmth and kindness to every room he was in.
Kenny grew up as a good...
Thomas Determan
Oct 5, 2023
Thomas Edward Determan passed away on October 5, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and hard work. He was born on November 30, 1934, in Okarche, Oklahoma to Herman H. Determan and Anna J. (Schaefer) Determan. Thomas lived a life filled with purpose and made significant contributions to his community and the engineering industry.Thomas attended Holy Trinity Catholic School...
Donald Eugene Kirkland II
Oct 5, 2023
Lt Gen Donald Eugene Kirkland (Ret.) passed away on October 5th, 2023 at home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on September 15th, 1961 in Corpus Christi, TX to Don and Rosemary Kirkland. Gene, as he was affectionately known, dedicated himself wholeheartedly to a life of service to God, country, family, and friends.
Gene graduated from the...
Gifford "Jerry" McBride
Oct 4, 2023
In Memory ...
Dr. Gifford "Jerry" McBride, Jr., 99, an optometrist in Midwest City for more than 65 years, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 12, 1924 in Monrovia, Calif., to Gifford McBride Sr. and Ruth Hulten McBride. He spent most of his childhood in Oklahoma City and some summers in California after his...
William Ray Shawdah
Sep 29, 2023
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Benjamin Paul Morrison
Sep 26, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Ben, due to Leukemia, specifically APL. Benjamin Paul Morrison was born in North Kansas City, MO to Vincent Paul and Joy Lynne (Kennedy) Morrison on Jan. 5, 1993. He moved with his family to Piedmont, OK when he was 3 years old and graduated from Piedmont...
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