Barbara Louise Wesson, 85, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on 18 May 2020. She was born to parents Marie Breshears Liston and Roy L Liston, on 11 September 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri.  Barbara’s step-parents James Lynn Youtsey of Nowata & Pat Liston of St. Augustine, Florida. She went on to study Nursing at Bartlesville Vocational Technology School, graduated in August 1968 and...

Johnnie Mare Romo, age 59, passed May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by both parents and two grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Yvonne Brock of El Reno, OK and three children, Diana Hodges of OKC, Amanda Sexton of OKC, and Michael Hernandez of Enid, OK. Johnnie was born June 25, 1960 in Prague, OK. Her hobbies included crocheting, arts and crafts, and spending time with her children. She also enjoyed teaching others and worked as a substitute teacher and volunteer for many...

Charles Ray Pierce, Little Axe area resident, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at his residence at the age of 67. Charles was born December 15, 1952 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Verlon Leon and Verdie Lee (Fountain) Pierce. He enlisted in the United State Marine Corp and served his country from 1970-1974. Charles married Mary Etta (Smith) on August 10, 1974 in Grandview, Missouri. He attended OSU-OKC and received as Associate’s Degree in 1985. Charles was a Registered Nurse and worked at...

William (Bill) Garthoeffner, aged 93 passed away peacefully May 8th, 2020 with his beloved wife by his side.  When asked to describe Bill in one word his family and friends were quick to respond with; stable, balanced, calm, thoughtful, intelligent, welcoming, curious, kind and a dear and loving husband.   Bills Grandson Joe said “Grandpa always took his time to open any gifts he was given so carefully with his pocket knife. Christmas Eves’ were always spent...

Michael “Lumpy” Botich, aged 63 of Oklahoma City, passed away of natural causes on May 4, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 1, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Gladys Botich.  After high school he enlisted in the Navy serving as an electrician and eventually a Petty Officer First Class IC1.  During his service he traveled the world extensively with his favorite places being Scotland and Cuba. He retired to Oklahoma City and helped out at...

Hunter Wade “Bubba” Siegel passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family. Hunter was born in Midwest City, May 13, 1996 to Rhonda Splitt and Jeffrey Siegel. Hunter attended Westmoore High School and graduated with his little sister, Bailey in 2018. Regardless of the battles and limitations he faced with cerebral palsy, Hunter greeted each day with a smile and laughter without fail. Hunters strength and love served as an inspiration to his family,...

Juan was born in Oklahoma City to parents Juan Sierra Jimenez and Jeannette Jimenez on January 14, 1978 and passed away April 18, 2020. Juan attended NWC High School, to later received his GED and certificates to become a CMA. He loved working in the medical field and ability to help others. Juan had a laugh that was contagious and infectious to others! He always loved his family and friends to whom became just like family. Juan is preceded in death by his Mother Jeannette, Father Juan,...

God blessed this world and the union of Major, Sr. and Emma Jean Levingston-Mathenia with the birth of their son, Major Levingston-Mathenia, Jr. on February 18, 1941. He was the first son and the second of 13 living children born of their union. Major, Jr. was preceded in death by both parents; mother Emma Jean (Prince) Hibler, father Major Levingston, Sr., and sister, Wanda Dennis. On Thursday, April 16, 2020 Major, Jr. was escorted home to Heaven to lay his burdens down and rejoice in the...

Thomas Joseph Copeland passed away peacefully in his home April 13th, 2020. He was born December 8th, 1954 to John Copeland Sr and Dorothea (McEuin) Copeland in Omaha, NE. The Copeland family moved back to Tecumseh when he was 6yrs old. He was part of the 1973 class at Tecumseh High School. Thomas proceeds in death his father John Sr, brothers John II, Jimmy and son Cj Belvin. Survived by his mother Dorothea Copeland, stepmother Patricia Copeland, Great Uncle Paul and Cindy Copeland, Son...

Nancy T. Martin-Williams was born August 14, 1928 to Reverend J.W. and Ethel Tomlin in Boley, Oklahoma. She was the second youngest of twelve. Nancy accepted Christ at an early age, under the ministry of her father. Nancy attended Boley Public Schools. At age 17, she married Herman Epps and into that union was her first born child, William J.J. Epps, which they moved to California. After moving back to Oklahoma in 1947, she found her true love, Elijah Buddy (“E.B.”) Martin Jr....