OBITUARIES
Ronald Thomas Foris
Nov 22, 2025
SMSGT (AF Retired) Ronald T. Foris, 72, recently died unexpectantly at his home in Midwest City OK on November 22, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Torii Christopher Foris, his parents Thomas P. & Jane T. Foris, and brother-in-law Albert J. Czajkowski.
He is survived by a son Noah T. Foris,
Brother Lawrence G. Foris,
Sisters Arlene Y. Czajkowski and Judith...
Maria Esperanza Lopez
Nov 22, 2025
María Esperanza Arellano Ramírez viuda de Lopez, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela amada por su familia y amigos. Ella paso a morar con nuestro Señor Jesucristo y Padre celestial a los 89 años de edad. Nació el 31 de marzo de 1936 en El Zapote municipio de Valparaíso Zacatecas, México. Falleció el 22 de noviembre del 2025 en Oklahoma City...
Mary Jo Watson
Nov 18, 2025
Mary Jo Watson, PhD, passed from this world on November 18, 2025, at the age of 88, having lived an extraordinary life as a groundbreaking academic and historian in Native American Art and Art History. She was also a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary Jo passed just a few hours after the death of her firstborn child, Timothy Wantland,...
Kathy Upshaw
Nov 18, 2025
Kathy Jean Upshaw was born on June 13, 1966. She was welcomed into our family, by way of adoption. Her new family, who adored her, included our parents, Adolph C. Upshaw, Sr. and Lillian L. Upshaw, brothers Adolph C. Upshaw, Jr., Billy R. Upshaw Sr., all of whom preceded her in death, and Bobby L. Upshaw of Oklahoma City.
Lillian was...
Margaret Ellen Shepard
Nov 14, 2025
Margaret "Meg" Ellen Muir Shepard, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer's.
Born on October 26, 1944, in Harrison, Michigan to Robert Waugh and Miriam Blanche Muir. She graduated from Narimasu High School in 1962 which was located in Japan. She was the oldest of her siblings and...
Gary Neal Howard
Nov 13, 2025
Gary Neal Howard passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 72 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gary was born to Earl & Doris Howard on November 21, 1952, in Prague, Oklahoma.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother David Howard.
Gary is survived by his wife Claudia, his five children Josh (Stacy) Howard, Sarah (Brandon) Cline, Dakota...
William Earl Dudley, Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
William Earl Dudley Jr. was born on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, 1929 in Ft. Worth, Texas, and passed into eternity on Sunday November 9th, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Bill was born to William Earl Dudley, Sr. and Virginia Pratt Waller. Bill was grateful for his parents and the loving family they created for he and his four siblings. He...
Scott Bradford Van Horn
Nov 8, 2025
Scott Bradford Van Horn, a profoundly devoted husband, father, son and brother, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 45. His passing followed a very short but hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
Scott’s greatest joy was his family, and he brought infectious laughs & smiles to everyone he met. Throughout his life, his...
Christopher Michael Routt
Nov 5, 2025
Christopher Michael Routt, 44, of Norman, Oklahoma, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Chris was born on January 5, 1981, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Robert M. Routt Sr. and Deanella J. Atallian, and was later blessed with a loving stepmother, Marcia A. Routt.
Chris grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and graduated from Midwest City...
Kenneth M Gagne
Nov 4, 2025
It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of Kenneth Gagne, who left us suddenly on November 4, 2025. He turned 75 on October 28. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Kenneth lived a life filled with purpose, laughter, and love. He was the devoted husband of Maria for 53 wonderful...
Andre Hebert
Nov 1, 2025
Andre “Dre” Hebert
The Life of the Party
Andre Hebert was born to the union of Billy Hebert and Annie Laurie Hebert on June 30, 1966 in Chicago, IL at Illinois Research Hospital (now UI Health) and was baptized at Woodlawn AME Church Chicago, IL. Andre was confirmed in 1979 as a member of First United Methodist Church of Harvey, IL.
In his...
Jennone LaGetta (McCasland) Jones
Oct 31, 2025
The Celebration of Life service to honor Jennone McCasland Bodine Jones will be held on November 5 at 2:00 PM at OK Cremation and Funeral Home— 2415 N Walnut Ave, Oklahoma City OK.
Jennone McCasland Bodine Jones
Born June 3, 1940 in Oklahoma City OK to Kenneth and Josephine McCasland - their only child and their crowning glory.
She attended elementary school at...
Floyd Mark Anderson
Oct 29, 2025
Floyd Mark Anderson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Checotah, Oklahoma. He was born on January 20, 1956, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Mark Edward and Violet Lorene Anderson. Mark lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure, making memories that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Mark grew...
Sylvia Jean (Wilson) Bryant
Oct 27, 2025
Sylvia Jean Wilson Bryant, a devoted mother, grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family.
Born September 18, 1960, in O’Donnell, Texas to Alonzo & Elise Wilson. She graduated from Garrison High School and continued her education at Kilgore College. It...
John K. Preston
Oct 20, 2025
On the evening of October 20, 2025, we lost a very unique man who could entertain, inform, and irritate all in the space of a minute. He was highly intelligent, but never arrogant or condescending, with a good sense of humor. He could discuss any topic knowledgeably.
Born in California on July 23, 1951, he was adopted by John and Mary...
Doris Ann Anderson Perez
Oct 17, 2025
With sincere gratitude, we the family of Doris Ann Anderson Perez wish to thank you for your thoughtful presence, kind words, and prayers. Your compassion has been a comforting blessing to our family.
Eric, Ernie, Daisy, Darcy, and families.



