Oct 2, 2018

Dr. Hal Benton Vorse was born August 22, 1942, at Ft. Riley, KS, Army Hospital to Harvey and June Vorse and died October 2, 2018, at his home in Oklahoma City. He graduated from John Marshall H.S. in Oklahoma City in 1960 and from SWOSU in Weatherford in 1964. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma School...

Sep 30, 2018

Sep 28, 2018

Wanda Laurette Hoke (Voris), 83, of Oklahoma City, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. Wanda is survived by her husband of 63 years, David; her four children: Douglas and Lisa Hoke of Edmond; Tina and Kirk Dana of Lubbock, Texas; Janet and Bill Piersall of Choctaw, Dan Hoke of Durant, Okla., and grandchildren: Seth and Keisha Dana; Micah Dana; Bryan...

Sep 26, 2018

Charles Glenn Ellyson passed from this earth, in the home he loved, on the evening of September 25, 2018 just 3 weeks shy of his 101st birthday. He was born October 16, 1917 to Walter and Rosa (Jech) Ellyson on a farm near Crescent, Oklahoma. Charles, his mother, five brothers and one sister moved to Edmond in 1933 where they...

Sep 25, 2018

Pamela Ruth Henry was born August 19, 1950, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Ruth and Ingram Henry, Jr. At 14 months of age, Pam contracted polio and later became the last Poster Child for the March of Dimes. Despite her diagnosis, she never allowed it to deter ambition. In October 1972, she became the first female reporter for WKY-TV Oklahoma...

Sep 19, 2018

Patricia A. Waldroupe, "Pat", lifelong resident of Oklahoma City, passed away at the age of 77. She was born to June Wood and Antoinette Lafata. Pat worked as a florist for over 30 years. She was a huge sports fan and loved the Thunder basketball team and rooted for both OU and OSU teams. She loved painting and watching design...

Sep 19, 2018

"God and Family - the two most important things in the world." Dr. Ralph Simon fell asleep in the Lord on September 19, 2018. Born to Najeeb and Adele Simon on November 24, 1921 in Oilton, OK, Ralph was the youngest of seven children. Raised by Lebanese immigrants, he learned a passion for heritage including the importance of family and...

Sep 17, 2018

Kenneth Nevelle McKinney, accomplished Oklahoma City trial lawyer and beloved father and grandfather, died peacefully on Monday at his daughter's home in Oklahoma City after a brief hospitalization. He was 82 years old. Ken was born on February 13, 1936 in Ponca City and was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Nevelle E. McKinney and Frances A. (Ellison) McKinney Alexander. Ken...

Sep 17, 2018

Timothy J. McLauchlin, 40, a beloved son, brother and uncle, was called to his heavenly home just two days after the passing of his father and best friend, Rex McLauchlin. Survived by his mother Donna L. Carpenter and her husband Rick Muller, sister Andrea and brother-in-law David Schwartz, Grandmothers Rosemary McLauchlin and Lois Birkemeyer; aunts, uncles, cousins, coworkers and friends....

Sep 16, 2018

James (Jim) Vallion, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of September 16 at his longtime home in Oklahoma City. Jim was born on December 9, 1930 as the eldest of seven children in Panama, Oklahoma, where his father was a coal miner. Jim's childhood was spent at the family's home helping to tend the animals,...

Sep 16, 2018

Laramie "Bruce" Cunningham, 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. A memorial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 19th, at New Covenant Christian Church, 12000 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. The family is asking that everyone wear something red for his love of OU football, his...

Sep 16, 2018

Ken Roberts, age 61 of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on Sunday, September 16th unexpectedly of cancer. It was a peaceful passing surrounded by family. Ken was born on November 7th, 1956 in Ardmore, OK to Bill and Jerry Roberts. He was a true family man. Ken raised four exceptional sons who are a testament to his love and guidance....

Sep 15, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother is now resting peacefully with her Lord and beloved husband Douglas Joseph Child who proceeded her in death. She was a woman of great faith and enduring strength, who leaves behind one of the most fruitful and loving legacies of which her family is proud to be a part. She obtained her nursing...

Sep 14, 2018

Rex V. McLauchlin, LPC, 71, a beloved son, father and grandfather. Passed unexpectedly while recovering from back surgery at home; his purpose on this earth accomplished through love and service for others having found his passions as a mental health therapist and lay missionary of charity. Survived by his son, Timothy; daughter, Andrea and son-in-law David; mother, Rosemary; brothers, Bob...

Sep 13, 2018

Lola May (Tutwyler) Duncan was born in Evanston, Illinois. She was a dedicated school teacher, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell and two sons, Kenneth and Lynn. Lola is survived by one, Randol; five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Having lived so long she made many friends and watched them come and go over the...

Sep 11, 2018

Earl B. Parker was born on January 1, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, to Earl and Mable (McKeel) Parker. He graduated from Byng High School in 1947. After graduation, he went on to serve during the Korean War for the National Guard/Army where he received the Army Occupation Medal and the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star. Earl worked as...

Sep 11, 2018

Mae Belle Brantley was born July 23, 1920, to James Thomas and Bessie Brantley in Maysville, OK. She grew up in Purcell, OK, where her father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. When Mae was 11 years old, her mother died. A cherished aunt and uncle, Albert and Belle Brantley, and cousin, Alice Brantley, moved to Purcell to help Tom...

Sep 10, 2018

Mike was born August 22, 1943. The son of the late Leland and Mary Spivey, he graduated from Pratt High School in Kansas and Wichita State University. Mike was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 1967. His military career included flying F-4 Fighters, and many other aircraft, all over the world during his twenty years...

Sep 9, 2018

Mary "Colleen" Linke peacefully passed into God's Hands on September 9th, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born June 5th, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, Colleen was one of 4 children born to Mary Ann Roberts and Wert Ellis Roberts. Her siblings recall, that despite her small stature, she was mighty. A characteristic that was evident to...

Sep 2, 2018

Bob C. Young, 68, died peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born February 18, 1950 in Oklahoma City to BB and Georgia (Sexson) Young. He attended John Marshal High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Central State University in 1974. He served in the 95th US Army Reserves from 1969 to 1974. Bob began his medical...