OBITUARIES

William Edward Coles

William Edward Coles

Mar 6, 2025

William Edward Coles was born on May 11, 1930 in Hounslow, London, England to George and Agnes Coles. The younger brother of sister, Iris, he spent his youth initially in London, but as the bombing on London during World War II became too much, the family moved north. Returning to London, he completed his education and joined the Royal Airforce,...

Marilyn Bohl Pittenger

Marilyn Bohl Pittenger

Mar 3, 2025

Marilyn Bohl Pittenger lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unshakable spirit. Born in Oklahoma and raised in Arkansas, she was a storyteller at heart, captivating those around her with wit, wisdom, and warmth. 

A devoted mother, Marilyn worked tirelessly to provide for her children, Shannon, Shane, and Katelyn. She was a talented cook, a beloved teacher, and a...

Walter Larry Coker

Walter Larry Coker

Mar 1, 2025

Walter Larry Coker, beloved son, brother, uncle, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa, returned home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2025 at SSM St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 77. 

Walter was born on August 29, 1947, in Seminole, OK to Thomas and Frances Coker. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in...

Stephen Patrick O’Rourke

Stephen Patrick O’Rourke

Feb 27, 2025

Stephen Patrick O’Rourke passed away of natural causes on February 27, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 62. Born on March 29, 1962, in Tulsa, Stephen lived a full life, calling San Antonio and Oklahoma City home before returning to Tulsa in his final years. 

Stephen was a dedicated banker who retired young, allowing him to focus on what...

John Wayne Sherry

John Wayne Sherry

Feb 27, 2025

John Wayne Sherry, age 60, of Oklahoma City, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.

John was born on August 22, 1964, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Betty Stephens and John Wayne Benson. At the age of ten he was adopted by his stepfather, Roy Sherry. John graduated from Putnam City West High School in 1982 having already begun work...

Gilbert Lee Hudson

Gilbert Lee Hudson

Feb 26, 2025

Gilbert Lee Hudson of Seminole, Oklahoma passed away February 26, 2025 at the age of 75 . He was born October 27, 1949 in Chula Vista, California .

Gilbert grew in up in the areas of Choctaw, Coalgate, Muddy Boggy, Stonewall & Konawa. As a teenager, he began working on the Bates ranch making 50 cents an hour. During that time,...

Charles Ray Rogers

Charles Ray Rogers

Feb 25, 2025

Charles Rogers was born on November 15, 1950 to the late Perry Rogers and Alberta Anderson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Charles attended Oklahoma City Public schools and obtained his GED. After obtaining his GED, he attended Rose State College to study nursing.

He lived his life on his won terms for the most part and later in life. He practiced a spiritual...

Ronald Wade Johnson

Ronald Wade Johnson

Feb 24, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Wade Johnson, age 60, of Chickasha, OK, passed away on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born on October 29, 1964. He graduated from Chickasha High School in 1982 and later joined the National Guard in 1989.

Ronnie’s career path was as diverse as his interests. From a young age, he worked as a newspaper carrier,...

Barbara Donell (Clifton) Parsons

Barbara Donell (Clifton) Parsons

Feb 23, 2025

Barbara Donell (Clifton) Parsons, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her home in Seminole at the age of 71 surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born December 11, 1953 In Olton, Texas to Haskell and Lois (Bell) Clifton. She graduated from Antlers High School Class of 1972. This is the year that she met the love...

Jan Shelton

Jan Shelton

Feb 20, 2025

Jan Shelton, 73, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025 in his home.

Jan was born on August 8, 1951, and raised by Clyde and Gwen Shelton, the most loving parents he could have asked for. After Jan graduated from Putnam City High School in 1970, he joined and served in the Coast Guard before moving back to...

Paul Aloyisous Best, Jr.

Paul Aloyisous Best, Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Paul A. Best Jr. passed away Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 due to Pneumonia from complications of Alzheimer's. 

Paul was born June 25, 1949 in Miami, Florida. He worked many different jobs through out his life from painting, handyman and driver. He never found his true calling after the Vietnam war. Paul was a radio man with the Marine Corp and honorably...

Mark Edwin Pearson

Mark Edwin Pearson

Feb 20, 2025

Mark Edwin Pearson, 66, passed away at home on February 20, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1958, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, the cherished son of Barbara and Paul Pearson. Mark grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Northwest Classen High School. He went on to build a life filled with love, hard work, and dedication...

Jose Luis Camargo

Jose Luis Camargo

Feb 16, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loved one, Jose Camargo, age 62, on the 16th of February 2025.

His memories as a Husband to Mayra Mascote, a Father to Diana Camargo, Julian Camargo, Brisa Camargo, Martha Martinez, a Grandfather to Gabriela Ross, Nyla Ross, and Michael Kennedy but also as an individual with genuinity, optimism, and a liking...

Brandon Shane Johnson

Brandon Shane Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

Brandon Shane Johnson passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on February 15, 2025, at the age of 31.

Brandon was born to Odice and Dorothea Johnson on February 1, 1994, in Lawton, OK. He attended elementary school in Lawton (Crosby Park and Eisenhower) and completed middle and high school in Edmond, OK, where he graduated from Edmond North. As a youth, he...

Maria Gloria Marroquin

Maria Gloria Marroquin

Feb 13, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the death of Maria Gloria Marroquin, 79 yrs old, of Lawton, Oklahoma, who left us on February 13, 2025. 

Maria was born in Mexico City on February 21,1945. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Maria was a devoted mother, whose love and nurturing presence defined her life. She always put her family...

Reta Jean Hurst

Reta Jean Hurst

Feb 13, 2025

Reta Jean Hurst, longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home in Maud at the age of 73.

Reta was born September 16, 1951 in Seminole, Oklahoma to James W. "Red" and Norma Jean (Brackin) Hurst. She graduated from Maud High School in 1969. Reta attended the University of Oklahoma where she was a proud member...

Promise & Baby Miracle Cooper

Promise & Baby Miracle Cooper

Feb 11, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Promise Michelle Cooper, and her precious unborn daughter, Miracle Michelle Marie. Promise was a radiant soul whose deep spirituality, love, and kindness touched everyone around her. Though her time on earth was far too short, her legacy of faith and love will live on through the...

Gary Arthur Wood

Gary Arthur Wood

Feb 11, 2025

Gary Arthur Wood was born to Juanita McCourry Wood and Arthur Lee Wood at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City on May 27, 1942. Gary was released from the burden of his Alzheimer’s Disease and embarked on the next part of his life journey on February 11, 2025. We are sad and will miss him. But we are grateful that he...

Ronald Wayne Lee

Ronald Wayne Lee

Feb 7, 2025

On September 17, 1953, Ronald Wayne Lee was born to parents Betty Jean (Fields) and Nathaniel James Lee in Hobbs, NM. The family later moved to Portland, OR in 1956, when Wayne, as the family calls him, was only 3 years of age. Wayne spent his childhood in Portland and went on to graduate from Grant High School in 1972.In...

Rex Wayne Francis

Rex Wayne Francis

Feb 7, 2025

Rex Francis was a devoted and loving father to Telescha Koppel and Linda Helms. He took immense pride in his family and was an incredible grandfather to his five grandchildren: Chelsea, Justin, Sydney, Destiny, and Damien, followed by his 2 beautiful great grandbabies. Also surviving Rex are his four sisters: Janice, Vickye, Sharon and Peggy.

His kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support...