Carl Mayhon Rose passed away suddenly on November 14, 2018.  Carl was born in Wewoka, OK, and grew up in OKC.  He graduated from NW Classen and OU.  He was a SGT in the US Army and received his MBA from OU, graduating first in his class.  For 22 years Carl was a banker in OKC, New Mexico, and Norman.  He left banking and at the time of his demise, was Vice President, Financial advisor, of Merrill Lynch where he spent the last 24+ years.  Carl had many...

Natalie ‘Kay” Bean, lifelong Shawnee area resident, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 60. She was born October 10, 1958 in Shawnee to Bob and Pat (Logue) Souders. Kay was a loving homemaker and loved her cats. Kay is survived by her mother, Pat Souders; one son, Shawn Bean; daughter and son-in-law, Shastity McGarrah and husband Kevin; one brother, Kelvin Souders; two sisters, Kim Souders and Karen Souders; several...

James Michael “Mike” Venters beloved son, brother, husband, uncle and father passed away October 31, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born July 9, 1948 to Frank and Catherine Venters.  He was raised and lived in Oklahoma City. He attended Bishop McGuiness High School where he met many life-long and dear friends. He graduated from University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond with a degree in business management.  He will be extremely missed and remembered as an...

Betty Louise (Britt) Oliver, longtime Seminole County resident, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Chandler, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Betty was born March 8, 1937 in Monticello, Kentucky to Jesse Bryant and Cora Lee (Denton) Britt. She married Luther “L.E.” Oliver on December 4, 1956 in Monticello, KY. To this union were three children, Melody, Lindey and Eric. Betty worked at Miller Plant Farm in Seminole for 20 years. She later worked at Seminole Quick Pic for many...

Donnell Byndom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October23 at OU Medical Center. He was 63 years old. Donnell was born March 1, 1955 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Emmitt Byndon and Annie Mae (Buntin} Byndon. He was the youngest of their 8 children. Upon graduation from high school, Donnell enlisted in the Navy. After his stint in the military, he met, fell in love and married Deidra Jo “Dee” Ragan., March 6, 1993.  Deidre brought three daughters to their union, Candi,...

Kimberly Ann Copeland, age 36, of Edmond OK passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018 at her home.  She was born at Wiesbaden AFB in Germany on September 11, 1982, the youngest daughter of Paul and Karen (McIver) Rumsey.  Kim married Caleb on October 9, 2010.  They had two children together, Aiden Thomas born 12/2/11, and Avery Rae born 05/28/15.  She is survived by her husband and two children of the home, her mother Karen, her sister Angela, nieces, nephews, and numerous...

Russell Dean Pedigo passed away on October 20, 2018 in Norman. He was born to Earl A. and Roberta (Webb) Pedigo on July 15, 1954 in Norman. He graduated from Norman High School in 1973.  Russ learned many building skills working with his Dad in construction in Norman. He helped remodel Midtown Plaza and build Normandy Creek Center. Throughout his life, he continued in the construction industry working with others becoming a "jack of all trades". He could repair almost...

Tom passed at home with his loving wife, Jovonna, after extended hospital stays attempting to overcome multiple strokes and renal failure. Tom loved life, family and friends. He touched many with his sense of humor and will be long remembered for his robust laughter and contagious smiles. Tom was born in Oklahoma City, OK, and graduated from Capitol Hill High School. He worked as a mechanic for Thermal King, Lopez Foods and retired from Tinker Air Force Base as an equipment mechanic. Tom...

Gregory “Greg” Gene Land passed away on Aug. 12, 2018, after an extended illness.   Greg was born on Aug. 23, 1951 in Oklahoma City and graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1970.  Greg worked in the Food Industry, as a grocer and a broker.   He also worked in the Oil and Gas Industry as a wire-line employee for his uncle, Dick Hartsell.   He retired from Acosta Foods after 35 years.  He loved his family, co-workers, friends,...