OBITUARIES

Linda D. (Hill) McElhaney

Linda D. (Hill) McElhaney

Jan 6, 2025

Linda (Hill) McElhaney, 76, of Canadian, OK, passed away in Oklahoma City, OK, on January 6, 2025.

Born on March 31, 1948, in McAlester, OK, to Alfred Merle Hill and Wilma Lee (Kelly) Hill, Linda led a life full of passion, care, and dedication. She had a wide-ranging career, beginning with roles at Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, and later as a...

Wanda Frances Wellner

Wanda Frances Wellner

Jan 5, 2025

Wanda Frances Wellner, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 3, 1940, to Alex and Frances Hazlewood, Wanda grew up with strong values of love, hard work, and community. She graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1958 and married the love of her life, John...

Robert Mark Humphrey

Robert Mark Humphrey

Dec 27, 2024

 Robert "Mark" Humphrey passed away on December 27, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the tender age of 43.

Mark was born on February 1, 1981 to Robert Leroy and Stephanie Ann (Lemley) Humphrey on the Williams Air Force Base which is right outside Phoenix, Arizona. He spent his early years living in Okinawa, Japan. The family then moved back to...

Marian Jean Noah

Marian Jean Noah

Dec 26, 2024

Marian Jean (Lalicker) Noah, longtime Norman, Oklahoma area resident, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Norman at the age of 79.

Marian was born August 18, 1945 in Long Beach, California to Frank and Ica (LaCrone) Lalicker. She resided in Lometa, California with her family until the age of 14. After which they moved to Oklahoma. Marian attended Norman High...

Gary Fred Thomas

Gary Fred Thomas

Dec 23, 2024

Gary Fred Thomas born on January 29, 1952, to Fred Thomas and Joesphine Thomas. He went to be with the lord December 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City at the age of 72 with his family by his side. Gary was a strong wise man that never met a stranger. He never failed to lend a hand to help anyone. He...

Debra Jean Craig-Cohagan

Debra Jean Craig-Cohagan

Dec 17, 2024

Debra Craig-Cohagan, 67, retired Registered Nurse/Educator, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at OU Medical Center Hospital in Oklahoma City.

 Debbie was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Allen.

 Debbie is survived by her husband, Jesse Cohagan; her mother Joy Hennen and husband Roger; grandchildren, Jocelyn (Josie) Brei and Jaden Collier; sister, Margaret Schwab and husband Rich; nieces, Jennifer Moore and...

Walter Leroy Hammond

Walter Leroy Hammond

Dec 16, 2024

Walter L. Hammond, Sr. (Master Sergeant, Ret. USAF), 93 years old, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle entered into eternal rest while peacefully asleep on Monday, December 16th. He was born on May 1, 1931 in Seminole, OK, the first of two children born to George and Emma (Smith) Hammons.

He graduated from high school in El Reno, OK, then...

Carlos Samuel Romero

Carlos Samuel Romero

Dec 14, 2024

Obituary is pending.

Daryl Clayton Britton

Daryl Clayton Britton

Dec 12, 2024

Daryl Britton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on December 12th, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born in 1940 to Robert and Dorothy Britton, who preceded him in death. Daryl was also preceded by his grandson, Brandon Wokral.

Daryl is survived by his loving wife of many years, JoAnn Britton, his children Kimberley...

Lonnie Wayne Payne

Lonnie Wayne Payne

Dec 9, 2024

Lonnie Wayne Payne passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at SSM St. Anthony’s Hospital-Midtown in Oklahoma City at the age of 62.

Lonnie was born February 24, 1962 in Tulia, Texas to Lonnie Elector Payne and Rita Fay (Edwards). He worked for the railroad in Texas and later owned and operated his own lawn care business. Lonnie enjoyed dirt roading, fast...

Harold Dean Bowerman

Harold Dean Bowerman

Dec 8, 2024

Harold D. Bowerman passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his wife Velta Bowerman, father Marvin Bowerman, mother Joe Annie (Thomas) Bowerman, and sister Judy House. 

Harold was born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and was raised in Seminole. He joined the Navy in 1956 and returned home in 1960 to start a family. He...

Terry Lynn Creek

Terry Lynn Creek

Nov 27, 2024

Terry Lynn Creek, born January 23, 1970, in Salina, KS, to Roger Melville & Marlene Creek. passed away on November 27, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Terry worked in construction which included the building of steel buildings. He was known for his handyman skills as he could fix anything that needed repair. He enjoyed traveling, and with great determination Terry would stop...

Sammy Lee Harrison

Sammy Lee Harrison

Nov 20, 2024

Sammy Lee Hynds-Harrison, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. Born on September 23, 1935, near Bard, New Mexico, Sammy lived a life filled with love, faith, and a passion for family and creativity.

A lifelong and active member of the Christian church. Sammy’s final...

Jean Elizabeth Stratmeyer

Jean Elizabeth Stratmeyer

Nov 18, 2024

Jean Elizabeth Barker Stratmeyer, 96, went home to her beloved Lord Jesus November 18, 2024. Born February 3, 1928 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she had been living at Baptist Village in Oklahoma City, OK. During her last days she was surrounded by her four children.

Jean, aka Mom, Grandma, or Juana, always had a smile and an encouraging word for anyone...

Dorothy Mae (Featherstone) Land

Dorothy Mae (Featherstone) Land

Nov 17, 2024

Dorothy Mae Featherstone-Land was born on January 6, 1934 to Herschell and Maggie Featherstone in Hugo, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Brison and two brothers, Billy Joe Featherstone and Herman Henry Featherstone and one son Alvin Armstrong Jr.

 Dorothy grew up in Hugo, Oklahoma and later her family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1952, she...

Felipe Cruz Negrete

Felipe Cruz Negrete

Nov 16, 2024

Obituary is pending.

Matthew Ryan Kortus

Matthew Ryan Kortus

Nov 12, 2024

Matthew Ryan Kortus age 43 of Prague Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday November 12th.

Matt was born September 1st, 1981 in Bellingham Washington to parents Randy and Jana (Brandt) Kortus of Lynden. Matt grew up on the family dairy farm (Main Stream Dairy) along with siblings Mandy, Melissa, Mark, and Mike, where he learned hard work, honesty and a love of...

Murlon "Lee" Sharp

Murlon "Lee" Sharp

Nov 8, 2024

Murlon “Lee” Sharp, 73 of Midwest City, Oklahoma, died on the 8th of November 2024.

Lee was born February 15, 1951 in Midland, Texas to Virge B. and Doris B. (Phelps) Sharp. 

Lee enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on March 25, 1968. He was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. After receiving his Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corp...

Thelma Louise (Collins) McKinney Jones

Thelma Louise (Collins) McKinney Jones

Nov 7, 2024

Thelma Louise Collins McKinney Jones was born April 19, 1956 to Warren E. Collins and Valeria Walstein Collins in Oklahoma City, OK. She graduated from Douglass High School in Oklahoma City, OK in 1972. After high school she married Francis McKinney and to this union 3 children were born Tamara, Phillip and Brendon. She later met and married Randy Jones.

Following...

Velta Elaine (Patty) Bowerman

Velta Elaine (Patty) Bowerman

Nov 7, 2024

Memorial services for Velta Elaine "Nanny Bud" (Patty) Bowerman will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at OK Cremation & Funeral Home Chapel, 2415 N. Walnut Ave, Oklahoma City, OK. 

Velta was preceded in death by Father, Jessie Patty, Mother, Dorothy Janes Patty, Sisters, Wilma Jean Romines, Rachel Mays, Sharon Romines, Carolyn Sue Tucker, and Melissa Kay...