OBITUARIES

Michael Lee Davis

Michael Lee Davis

Feb 19, 2024

Michael Lee Davis was born August 11th, 1955 to Leslie Davis and Sue Girod in Oklahoma City.

He went to Grant H.S. Then he joined the Army during the Vietnam War. He was with the 82nd Airborne. A few years  he came home and he drove a Taxi for Yellow Cab Co. for 40 years. Meanwhile he attended South Oklahoma Community...

Shayla Marie Janzen

Shayla Marie Janzen

Feb 18, 2024

Shayla Marie Janzen passed away February 18, 2024 in Shawnee at the age of 30.

Shayla was born April 12, 1993 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Barabra (Stokes) and Jeremy Janzen. She attended Tecumseh High School. Shayla worked at Walmart for several years and enjoyed playing Skyrim on her PS4.

She is survived by her children, Aaron & Aurora Sutphin of Louisiana; father,...

Charles Lindy DuFur, Jr.

Charles Lindy DuFur, Jr.

Feb 8, 2024

Charles Lindy DuFur Jr., 69, was welcomed to his eternal home on February 8, 2024. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1954, he was the son of Charles “Blacky” DuFur and Katherine Zona Frizell. Lindy spent many years as a ranch hand, before settling in and enjoying his last years living with his daughter, and her family in Chickasha. He...

Tony Morgan Lewis

Tony Morgan Lewis

Feb 6, 2024

Tony Morgan Lewis, born January 16, 1956.

He was adopted by Joe & Jan Martin. He married his high school sweetheart Kathy Lewis.

He is survived by his four children, Jesicca Lewis, Jamie Brooks, Joshua Lewis, & Jared Dakota. He is also survived by his 10 grandkids & 2 great-grand kids.

He loved his family, motorcycles, & TV shows.

He passed away in his...

Norma Jean Cato

Norma Jean Cato

Feb 6, 2024

Norma Jean (Kyle) Cato, longtime Oklahoma City area resident, passed away February 6, 2024 at a local hospital at the age of 76.

Norma Jean was born February 22, 1947 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Wilbur and Marie Kyle. In 1965 she graduated from El Reno High School. Norma Jean married Don Cato in 1976 in Del City, Oklahoma. She enjoyed...

Billie Dale Rice

Billie Dale Rice

Feb 5, 2024

Billie Dale (Moseley) Rice, 76, of Pittsburg, Oklahoma walked from this earth on February 5, 2024.



Billie was the daughter of George and Virgie (Turner) Moseley. Billie was born in Stringtown on August 21, 1947. She attended school at Weathers in a one room schoolhouse until the age of 12, she then attended school at Pittsburg. Later in life Billie returned...

Sherry Ervin

Sherry Ervin

Feb 3, 2024

Sherry Babbette (Cattuzzo) Ervin, longtime Lamar and Hughes County, Oklahoma resident, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 60.

Sherry was born July 9, 1963 in Santa Ana, California to Albert and Patricia Jo (Moxley) Cattuzzo. Sherry loved music and one of her favorite bands was Journey. In high school, she...

Norma Jean Taylor

Norma Jean Taylor

Feb 1, 2024

Norma Jean (McConnell) Taylor, longtime former Seminole County resident, passed away on February 1, 2024 at Inspire Specialty Hospital in Midwest City, OK at the age of 76.

Norma was born October 3, 1947 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Earl Columbus and Thelma Georgia (Blankenship) McConnell. She grew up in Wewoka and along with her family moved to Seminole. Norma married Jessie...

Louis "Lucy" Etta Levingston

Louis "Lucy" Etta Levingston

Feb 1, 2024

Louis Etta (Perry) Levingston, lovingly known as “Lucy”, was born July 17, 1942 in Atoka, OK as firstborn to parents Lewis and Emma Perry (both deceased). Pursuing a better life, the family moved to Oklahoma City in the early 1950’s. She grew up as big sister to siblings Rose Mary (Barnes) Westbrook, Edward “Mack” Perry (deceased), and Shirley Ann (Davis)...

Billy Gene Gilpin

Billy Gene Gilpin

Jan 28, 2024

Billy “Bill” Gene Gilpin, 67, of Agra, Oklahoma arrived home with Jesus on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

He was born on March 13, 1956 in Larned, Kansas and raised in Bakersfield, California. He loved spending time on the water and taking scenic road trips with his wife, Debbie. He was a character and always ready to share a smile, a joke,...

Tonya Michelle Camren

Tonya Michelle Camren

Jan 27, 2024

Tonya Michelle Camren was born on August 9, 1973, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to fathers John Ogburn & Robert Camren and Mother Frances Ogburn.

She was a very caring daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother. Tonya loved being around family. She loved to garden, craft, cook, and taking pictures. She would open her doors to anyone. She was the neighbor’s mother...

Jacqueline Lea Penwright

Jacqueline Lea Penwright

Jan 24, 2024

Jacqueline Lea (Ladd) Penwright passed away on January 24, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 79.

Jackie was born on May 19, 1944, to Jack David & Theda Ladd in El Reno, Oklahoma.

She was a headstrong woman that was known for having a colorful personality and generous spirit. Jackie was an avid sports fan supporting OU Basketball, Football,...

Raylene Sue Lampson

Raylene Sue Lampson

Jan 23, 2024

Born during the turbulent time of early World War II. Raylene was born to loving parents. Her father was killed during the war and her mother died when she was very young. With her sister they moved from family member to family member, until at last she came to stay with her Grandmother Lauderdale.

Raylene grew up a child of the...

Richard Raymond Hudak

Richard Raymond Hudak

Jan 22, 2024

Richard Raymond Hudak peacefully passed away on January 22, 2024.

He was born September 16, 1951, in Chicago, IL to Maryann Jean and Raymond Hudak. Rick, a sports participant and enthusiast, played sports growing up in Midwest City schools and in college at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Following college, he briefly coached at both the high school and college levels. Rick...

Billy L. Hooker

Billy L. Hooker

Jan 20, 2024

Billy Hooker passed from this life Jan. 20th, 2024 at the age of 64 in his home surrounded by his family and their love after a short bout with cancer. He was born Feb. 13, 1959 in Roswell, NM to Doris Austin and Bud Hooker. Billy was a graduate of Maud High School in 1978. He married the love of...

David L. Hill

David L. Hill

Jan 17, 2024

David Leon Hill, longtime Seminole resident, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Shawnee at the age of 78. 

David was born February 23, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Fred Warren and Gola “Mae” (Williams) Hill. On December 16, 1967, he married Ronda Lou Ramsey in Warr Acres. They moved to Seminole in 1974 to raise their family. 

David worked at...