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Obituary Preview: Pamela “Pam” Jean (Seay) Blalock, lifelong Seminole County resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 69.Pam was born January 17, 1953 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Clyde Elmer and Edith Irene (Harper) Seay. She was raised in Seminole County and graduated from Varnum High School in 1971. Pam was a loving homemaker and worked at Wrangler for several years until her department closed. She loved shopping especially at Dillard’s where she would spend hours finding all the best deals. If someone needed something particular, she would be able to find it and you could count on her having gotten a great deal on it! Her collection of clothes, shoes, purses and jewelry were quite extensive. Her home and person were always the latest styles. Working outside was a great passion of Pam’s. She recently had her daughter Katie pick up some new big pots and had decided what to plant them in and where to place them. She would love to just sit on the ground and pick weeds for hours. One year, they accidently grew watermelons and treated each new melon like a baby. She would get so excited seeing them grow and finding new baby melons. After that first year, they would grow watermelons and okra. Pam also loved to get on her riding mower. She said it was like therapy for her. Even after cutting part of her finger off on the mower blade, she still would get back on when she was able. Her fur baby Jasper was the light of her light. After he passed away, her grand fur babies helped fill that hole left from Jasper.Survivors include her two daughters, Kerry Robertson and husband Shane of Seminole and Katie Therrien and husband Carl of the home; one brother, Ronald Seay of Seminole; two grandsons, Jacob Blalock and wife Amanda of Shawnee and Gage Robertson and wife Hope of Ada; great-grandchildren, Raylee and Weston Blalock and Taylor Ringle; nephew Kevin Lyle and wife Christine of Gaithersburg, Maryland; niece Brittany Hamilton and husband Brian of Chico, California; several cousins and a host of other family and friends.Pam is preceded in death by her father, Elmer Clyde “Speck” Seay; mother, Edith “Irene” Dunn and her husband Marvin and a sister, Sherry Chambless..Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Little Cemetery Chapel in Seminole with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.A viewing will be held on Thursday prior to the service at Little Cemetery Chapel from 11:30 AM - 1:30 pm.Burial will follow at Little Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Carl Therrien, Katie Therrien, Jacob Blalock, Gage Robertson, Tim Porter and Brent Jones.Special thanks to Tim and Amy Porter for all their help and support while Pam was sick. The family could not of gotten through these past few months without them. Also special thanks to Traditions Hospice for their help and care through this difficult time.The service will be livestreamed on the Facebook page of OK Cremation & Funeral Home, LLC for those who may not be able to attend.Services are under the direction of OK Cremation & Funeral Home, Oklahoma City.

Obituary Preview: Dale H. Techentien was born 9/10/1935 in Saginaw, MI and spent most of his 86 years in Saginaw and Cadillac. His life on this earth ended on 4/18/2022 in Oklahoma City, OK. He suffered from renal failure and passed comfortably without suffering.Dale was born and raised in Saginaw, the son of Walter and Selma Techentien. At 19 years old he went to work for Saginaw Steering Gear. He completed their first apprentice class and worked his way up to be one of the managers of the tool and die shop. He worked there until he retired from General Motors in 1993. During his early working years, he was a very active member of Pioneer Lodge 79 and was a Master Mason. He also served his country in the Naval Reserves for 8 years, which meant the world to him. Most of his free time was spent in Cadillac, MI at their family cabin that he helped build with his family in the 1940’s. He was a great lover of water and spent a large amount of time out in his pontoon boat. Dale was tinkerer, problem solver and a master craftsman, creating a crib, cradle and rocking horse for his granddaughters. After retiring he had a small business where he made and sold hundreds of pens. Dale can never be replaced but will always be remembered.He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann (Wegner) Techentien. His two daughters, Debra Wheeler (Andrew) and Diann Young (Mike) and his three granddaughters Kathleen, Rachel and Tessa.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Carol Lynn "Two Feathers" Wedel.

Obituary Preview: Brian was born September 7, 1961, in North Carolina.He lived and worked in the southside of Oklahoma City all of his life. Brian was a residential and commercial painter for 28 years.He is survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and his parents Sadie and Joe Gamel.Anyone that knew Brian knew that behind his rough and gruff attitude he was a kind and generous man that loved his friends and family deeply. He will be missed by many.

Obituary Preview: Ernest L. Palinkas, Sr., longtime resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022 at the Norman Veterans Center in Norman, OK at the age of 98.Ernest was born October 2, 1923 in Norwalk, Conn. To James and Anna (Demko) Palinkas. Mr. Palinkas served in the US Army during WW II from December 1942 to January 1946. He served all of his time during the war in the European theater, serving in France, England and Belgium.Mr. Palinkas was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marcella (Sherman) Palinkas, who died on February 26, 2016, at the age of 90.Survivors include his six children, Susan Robinson of Naugatuck, CT; Linda Rowland of Woodbury, CT; James Palinkas of Shawnee, OK; Ernest Palinkas, Jr., of New Milford, CT; Edward Palinkas of Oakville, CT and Nancy Palinkas of Shawnee, OK, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be held at a future date to be determined at St. John’s Cemetery in Norwalk, Connecticut, where Mr. Palinkas’ remains will be buried next to the remains of his wife, Marcella. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Veterans Administration, in general, and the Norman Veterans Center, in particular, for the great care they provided for Mr. Palinkas. After becoming physically disabled, Mr. Palinkas voluntarily resided in the Norman Veterans Center for the last year of his life, where he received great and attentive care. All of the staff at the Norman Veterans Center were very good to our father…Thank you.

Obituary Preview: Donald Ray Grant was born to Odesser Greasham Grant and Lawrence Frank Grant, Sr. on June 11, 1960, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the 8th of 9 children born to this union.Donnie, as he was lovingly called, attended Oklahoma City public schools. He worked for various companies throughout the Oklahoma City area. Donnie was a laid back, easy going, person who loved spending time with his family and close friends.Donnie departed from this life on Friday, March 25, 2022.He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas Grant (Infant), Lawrence Grant, Jr., and Eric Lee Grant; sisters, Frances Grant Stevenson, Patricia Grant Lee, and Sharon Kay Grant.He leaves to cherish his memory, brother Benjamin (Wanda) Grant and sister Odetta Grant, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Obituary Preview: Eleanor Jean Allison Maguire (Susie) transitioned from this world into heaven during her sleep on March 22, 2022. While her passing was unexpected, her family is grateful that she did not suffer, and her passing was peaceful.Susie was proceeded in death by her parents Carole V. and James W. Allison as well as her brother Edward J. Allison.  Susie leaves behind her five children, Becky Maguire (Michael Mooers of San Jose, Ca), Frank Maguire (Melissa Maguire of Piedmont, OK), Carole Lumen (Gregg Lumen of Moore, OK), Kerrie Johnson (Michael Johnson of Noble, OK) and Joseph Maguire (Oklahoma City, OK).  She also leaves behind her 9 cherished grandchildren James Maguire, Mykaela Johnson, Zack Maguire, Ava Lumen, Karlie Johnson, Sean Maguire, Erik Mooers, Somer Johnson and Luke Lumen.Susie was born in La Jolla, California on October 22, 1942 but spent most of her childhood in the small farming community of Piru, California.  As a teenager she moved to Fillmore, California and attended both Fillmore and Santa Paula High School.  After graduating from Santa Paula High School in 1960 Susie attended Brigham Young University for two years before transferring to Holy Cross Teaching Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah where she received her licensed vocational nursing degree (LVN).Susie returned to California where she lived and worked as a nurse in Ventura, California.  Susie married James Maguire in 1968 and they eventually returned to Fillmore to raise their children. In 1984 the family moved to Oklahoma and lived in Mooreland, Woodward and finally settled in Piedmont. After her divorce, Susie spent time living with most of her children and had spent the last 12 years in San Jose, California. She had just returned to Oklahoma in November.While Susie loved nursing, her greatest passion was teaching children to sing.  She loved to help them find their voice, their song and cultivate a love for music and singing.  Susie spent many years in California and Oklahoma teaching music to the children in her church congregations and it brought her great joy to see them perform. She poured her heart and soul into her music directing and we know that’s when she was at her happiest. She passed on her musical gifts to her children and grandchildren and her legacy will live on in their musical talents and equal love of music. Susie taught hundreds of children to sing over the years, we know that she is now able and thrilled to hear them all again.Memorial services for Susie will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Surrey Hills Building 12020 N. Mustang Rd. in Yukon, OK. .  Any floral orders for the memorial service, can be sent to at the day of the service.

Obituary Preview: Ore Millard Stephens, Jr. was born on September 11, 1939, to Ore Stephens, Sr., and Bertha Lewella (Stewart) Stephens in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He passed from this life on March 17, 2022.Ore loved collecting trains, fishing, feeding the birds, trips to the casino, and spending time with the grandkids. Ore was a truck driver in the Army and continued driving until his retirement from Butler Brothers at the age of 75.Ore is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Stephens of Oklahoma City, sons, James & Janine Stephens of Norman and Ore III & Karlene Stephens of Dibble, brother George & Elaine “Sally” Stephens or Oklahoma City, grandchildren, James “Bubba” and Brittney of Oklahoma City, Sunny of Sasakwa, Kadee, Kaci, and Karly of Dibble, great grandson Kendrick from Oklahoma City, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Ore is preceded in death by his parents, Ore & Bertha, sister Bertha “Bunny” Wood, and brother Henry Stephens.He will be greatly missed.

Obituary Preview: Gene O. Staten was born to Erma Berniece (Wilson) Staten [deceased] & Shady Heath Staten [deceased] at home in Shawnee, Oklahoma on August 21,1934 and passed away at the age of 87 on March 16, 2022, in Oklahoma City. He had three brothers- George & wife Hettie, James [deceased] & wife Alice, and Kenneth & wife Nancy. He married Fran Robertson in 1957 and they had two children Kimberly Gene Cook & husband Steve and Kenneth Allen Staten & wife Jean. His son Damon from his second marriage to Mary died as an infant. He married Deborah Anne Morris on March 21, 1985. From their 37 years of marriage were born two children; Rebekah Anne Staten and Caleb Andrew Staten. He had three grandsons-Michael Neal Cook, Shady Garland Cook, Christopher Jordan Staten, and one granddaughter Ruby Makenzee Staten.Gene lived a life full of adventures. He spent his early years with his brothers taunting the buffalo in the local park, riding the oil pumps in his neighborhood, swimming in the flooded Washita River and anything to be ornery. They would just take off on their bicycles and ride on the dirt roads from OKC to Shawnee to visit family there. His idea of going to high school was taking the muffler off his motorcycle and riding the halls making everyone think the boilers blew up. One day when he was a Junior in high school, he and a friend decided to skip class to get a haircut, but instead ended up hitching all the way to a ranch outside of Alamogordo, New Mexico to become real cowboys. He became a sheetmetal worker when he returned to OKC. He served in the U.S. Navy on a wooden hull mine sweep before returning to his trade in OKC for a few years. He then attended Baptist Bible College in Missouri for four years. When not studying he would spend nights out frogging in the ponds and take a break from his dry wall work to eat his lunch of a half-gallon ice cream by the river. He once again came home to OKC and his trade where he was stopped by the police for speeding on his bicycle going to work. Whether riding his bike or motorcycles or driving his cars or streetrods-nobody could slow him down.  He loved to roller skate, ice skate, snow ski, fly planes, sky dive, SCUBA dive, spear fish, square dance (at one time was a caller), ballroom dance, do crossword and jigsaw puzzles, sing bluegrass music, build old cars, ride motorcycles, and spend time in his 3000 sq ft garage. At age 50 he asked Jesus Christ to become his Lord and Savior. He would tell everyone he saw how ready he was to go to heaven. He loved his many friends, family, and his church family at Southwest Baptist Church. He lived a good full life and will be missed by all who knew him.

Obituary Preview: Virgil R. Frazier, 92, of Norman, passed away Mar. 16, 2022.Virgil was born Dec. 17, 1929 in Bronson, TX to Charlie and Arie Frazier. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base. Virgil loved fishing, gardening and going to the casino.Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughters, Debbie, Lisa and Rose Mary; sons, Robert (Nancy), Michael (Brenda), Vincen (Jackie) and Patrick; brother, Tack (Penny) and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Patsy and Nellie Theresa and brothers, Cleo and G.W.Virgil will be missed and loved forever. An online condolence can be shared at www.okcremation.com

Obituary Preview: Mark Oliver Stemple was born on September 9, 1947, in Washington, Pennsylvania to Robert and Dale Stemple, the first of their four children. Mark graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa, and then went to the University of Tulsa before joining the Marines in February 1967. While in the Marines, he would become an air traffic controller. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan where he met his future wife, Kazue in 1968. Mark joined the Soka Gakkai in April 1969. He wholeheartedly supported SGI and later Soka University of America throughout the rest of his life.Mark and Kazue married and had their first child, Dean, in 1970. After Mark returned from Vietnam, he finished his service with the Marines in 1971 and lived in Orange County, California. Kazue and Dean arrived from Japan in July 1971. In 1972 Mark and Kazue welcomed a daughter, Bobbie.Mark joined the FAA as an air traffic controller in June 1973, and the family moved to Palmdale. He was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates fan and supported Oklahoma football. He loved classic cars and going to car shows. He was a member of the Corvair Club and after he bought a Cushman scooter, he joined the Cushman club. Mark loved technology and bought bunches of new devices. He loved watching movies and took the family to see all the blockbusters.Mark and Kazue moved to Oklahoma in December 1995 to become an instructor at the FAA Academy. He was very charitable and supported Veterans organizations, Native American schools, and animal organizations. He loved dogs and grew to love cats.Mark was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clara Dale and Robert Moreland Stemple, brother, Robert Alan Stemple, and a niece, May Stemple.Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Kazue; son, Dean, daughter and her husband, Bobbie and Steve Mortan; grandson, Kai; sister and her husband, Christie and Ken Horner; brother and his wife, David and Lily Stemple; nephew, Sean Stemple; and nieces Kimberley Wingate and Courtney Norriss.

Obituary Preview: Sandra A. McCarthy was born in 1946 in New York to Robert and Barbara McCarthy. She attended OU and was a teacher at Horace Mann Elementary for her teaching career. Sandra was retired and enjoyed traveling, shopping, watching football; especially OU and Notre Dame. "May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be ever at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face And the rain fall softly on your fields And until we meet again, May GOD hold you in the hollow of his hand" We loved you Sandy. Your family

Obituary Preview: David Spence Eldridge was born on September 14, 1936, the firstborn son of three, to Clarence Eldridge and Estelle Spence Eldridge. His sweet chariot came for him and carried him home on March 8, 2022. The first five years of David’s life, the country was in a depression and the next years, the country was in World War II. He recalled memories from both often. When David was about 7 years old, he contracted Polio and was admitted to the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital. His recovery was so remarkable, he survived with no disability, and he was featured in a story in the Daily Oklahoman. David graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1954 and attended Harding College, in Searcy Arkansas. He loved to give the account that as he was preparing to leave for college, he took his little brother, Kent, to his first day of kindergarten. Prior to his junior year at Harding, he returned to Oklahoma City for the summer and attended a church service at the Church of Christ. As he reported, he went to the Bible study class and sat next to the prettiest girl in the class, Patricia Poe. After class, he invited Patricia to Orange Julius for a refreshing drink and then informed her that he would pick her up the following Saturday to go to a movie. He intentionally did not give her his number so she could not break the date. When he returned to Harding in the fall, it just happened that Patricia had also enrolled in Harding College. David was a tremendous athlete and loved biking, skiing, and tennis. He played competitive tennis both in high school and college. David and Pat married while they were both in college, and of their union three children were born, Mike, Gregory, and Robin.David graduated from Harding College. He taught English 1 year in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He briefly attended University of Oklahoma in a graduate English program, and then enrolled in law school at Oklahoma City University. According to David, he attributed his scholastic success to getting to know his professors. He recounted one occasion that he informed his professor that he was going to make an A in his class and that he would need his help to do so. After flunking the midterm exam in astonishing fashion, his professor said that he had did his part and asked David what he would do. David responded that he would have to write “one … of a final,” He did. After graduating from Oklahoma City University Law School, second in his class, he began a stellar legal career. He was an expert in banking law, bankruptcy law, and commercial law. David’s advocation allowed him to take on legal controversies throughout the United States. After law school, David was a businessperson who led a public company, developed housing, and commercial properties. By his own account “he made millions and lost millions.   He and a partner formed an auction business that took him around the globe. To his regret, David’s great legal successes, all too often took him away from the very ones that he was working for, Patricia, Mike, Gregory, and Robin. After David and Patricia divorced, they remained loyal friends. David then married Mary Kay and were together for 20 years. They divorced in 2013 and remained friends.David loved history, literature, show tunes, classical music, and litigation. David had a working knowledge of Shakespeare, My Fair Lady, the Civil War, both World Wars, Winston Churchill, and the Bible. David was a voracious reader, and it was not uncommon for David to read three books week. He loved fiction, non-fiction, history, philosophy, and poetry. David’s career was interrupted by a head injury suffered while biking. However, during the last two years of his life, and though it was clear that his health was failing, he litigated dozens of cases. As a result, David established a foundation, Go, Set A Watchman, in order to fund “the little guy” when they battled a Goliath. His love of the law resulted in his brother, Kent, his son Greg, and his nephew, Jackson following him in the practice of law.David was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Estelle, and his brother Mike Eldridge (Sue). He leaves behind him his son Mike (Laura) of Tulsa, son Gregory (Melissa) of Oklahoma City, one daughter Robin Bell of Oklahoma City, and her son Nicholas Bell (Ashley) of Houston, one brother Clarence Kent Eldridge (Guinise) of Forest Park, Oklahoma. Also, grandchildren, Ashley, Allison, Zach, Sean, Christopher, Isabel and one great-granddaughter, Josephina and nieces and nephews.The family thanks Good Shephard Hospice and Bellevue Health& Rehab for their care of David. The family also thanks, Greg, Melissa, Sean, Robin Kent and Guinise who provided loving care during hospice.

Obituary Preview: Carol Ann (Leaverton) Dalke-Grounds was born to Earl & Eileen Leaverton on May 1, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan. She attended and graduated from Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1972, Carol married David Gene Dalke and from this union two daughters were born: Michelle and Doris. From a second union she also had a son, Matthew Dalke.She has been described by everyone who knew her as a loving, generous, and soft-hearted woman. She was devout to her faith at the Kingdom Hall and always enjoyed attending her weekly meetings. She had a green thumb and enjoyed every chance she had to tend to her beautiful gardens, she even lived on a street called Lilly Garden Lane! When Carol was not gardening, she could be found watching her shows about redecorating houses, flipping houses or cheering on her OU Sooners and Thunder basketball team. But the prized pastime of her life was the precious time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was the rock of their world and will be greatly missed by each one of them.Carol is survived by her daughters Michelle Dalke and fiancé Jeff Hewett, and Doris Crawford and husband Steve. Grandchildren Mariah Simpson, Kiya & Brooklyn Crawford. Mathias & Roman. She also leaves to cherish one sister Jeanette Leaverton.Visitation will be from 12 to 1:45 and then 3 to 8:00 P.M.

Obituary Preview: Darren Keith Hutchings was born on April 27, 1987, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.He attended school in Krebs, McAlester, and Edmond-North. He enjoyed playing video games from an early age, enjoyed a variety of eclectic music, visiting nostalgia tours of places he grew up, as well as spending time with the family and friends. Darren was baptized at a youthful age and enjoyed fellowship with other believers as well.He is survived by his parents, Jami (Renee) Bellamy & Rusty Hensley of the home in Edmond, OK, Donald Jr. & RaShonda Hutchings of Haywood, OK, siblings; Donald III & Mary Hutchings of Midwest City, OK, Kevin Hutchings of Shawnee, OK, Jeffrey & Jackie Hutchings of Haywood, OK, Natalie Hutchings of Haywood, OK, Skylar Hutchings of Haywood, OK, Gabriel Hutchings of Haywood, OK, Chris & Khilee Hensley of Edmond, OK, Kevin & Gillian Hensley of Midwest City, OK, and Corey Hensley of Oklahoma City, OK, grandparents; Loretta Browning of Shawnee, OK, Donald & Jeralyn Hutchings of Krebs, OK, George & Eoline Halliburton of McAlester, OK, and Scott & Cathy Withers of Lake Cherokee, TX, nieces & nephews; Briley Hutchings of Shawnee, OK, Cheyenne, Matthew, & Finn Hutchings of Haywood, OK, Zephyr Griffin of Oklahoma City, OK, Richard Griffin of Del City, OK, Cainan Hensley of Edmond, OK, Piper Hensley of Edmond, and Harlow Hensley of Edmond, OK, aunts and uncles; Tony & Margaret Bellamy of Hobert, OK, H. Keith & Kim Johnston of Castle Rock, CO, Lisa & Gene Brewer of Oklahoma City, OK, Linda & Robert Stebbins of Chino, CA, Londa & John Schrubb of Leesberg, TX, Ronda & Paul Farley of Newsome, TX, Kelly & Joe Teel of Crowder, OK, Shelly & Scott Wehrle of Broken Arrow, OK, Brandi Hutchings of Shawnee, OK, George “Buster” Halliburton of Owasso, OK, Leslie & Beau Jordan of McAlester, OK, Buddy & Hope Sypert of Columbia, SC, Brandi Mitchell of Longview, TX, and numerous cousins and special family friends.Darren was preceded by his GranGran Wilma Reneau, Grandpa James Albert Smith, Great Grandparents Vernon & Mildred Hutchings, George & Francis Hollingsworth; Great Grandpa Pete Hollingsworth, Grandfather Forrest Bellamy; Grandpa H. Johnston, Granddad C. Laurie Sypert; uncles; David Wayne Hutchings, Darren Lee Hutchings, Albert Richard, and aunts Lori Moore & Jean.Honorary pallbearers are all of Darren’s cousins and gaming friends.

Obituary Preview: Jean Pauline Head passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at home in Oklahoma City at the age of 75. She was born December 3, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Hiram Ralph and Elva Eulalie (Jennings) Pazoureck.Jean attended beauty school and later worked at Hudiburg Auto Group since 1993. She married Don Head on October 9, 1992 and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2017.Jean loved spending time with her fur baby, Phoebe and her family.Survivors include two sons, Gary Norman and Patrick Norman and his wife Kimberly; grandchildren, Bobbie, Ashley, Paige and husband Colton, Hallie, Maci, Payton and Piper and a host of other family and friends.She was also preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Elva Pazoureck.

Obituary Preview: Darris Dewayne Watts, 56, of Midwest City, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, at 8:08pm unexpectedly in Midwest City, Oklahoma.Darris was born on April 8th, 1965, in Midwest City, Oklahoma and was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a custodian for the Dale Rogers Training Center for the past 11 years. Darris was very passionate about his family, living together with his mother and sister his whole life up to the time of their passing. He was also very caring toward his friends, co-workers as well as his close friend and roommate, Tim. Darris’ favorite hobbies were fishing and travel. He collected fun things like bouncy balls and Hot Wheels cars to go along with his notable sense of humor. Family history and memorabilia was very dear to him as he kept a collection of their information close at hand.He is survived by his aunts Elizabeth Williams and Vicki Norman, Cousins, Dennis Montgomery, Jeannie Jones, Vivian Carpenter, and Timothy Williams.He was preceded in death by his parents James and Patricia Watts, and sister Mara Watts.Darris has been cremated and will be buried with his family at Dale Cemetery in Dale, Oklahoma. Date and time of grave side memorial is pending.Contributions in memory of Darris may be made to: The American Cancer Society. This was of personal interest due to his mother’s condition preceding her passing. Please feel free to leave a message/memory for his family or light a candle in remembrance below. Thank you for your condolences.

Obituary Preview: Terrynce Jermane Carter was born on March 12, 1991, from the union of Willie Carter and Rachael Carter-Hooks. He attended John Marshall High School but graduated from Konawa High School in 2009. Terrynce attended Job Corps in Guthrie, OK where he acquired the skills of carpentry and welding. He accelerated in his artistry and loved to turn a piece of wood or metal into his own artwork. He came from a musically inclined family and extended his talents beyond measures. Terrynce aka Mak Tooly, recorded a few raps lyrics on Sound Cloud.Terrynce Carter was an immensely intelligent young man. He loved hard and was a well-mannered young man. He had a special love for his mom as well as for his dad. His love for his sisters, Daijah and Nakitta, will be irreplaceable. Terrynce was a man of a few words but always had a pretty smile with deep hard dimples (thanks to his grandmother Delores Turner). Terrynce will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He left this world but not the people who love him the most. Terrynce is now an angel to his parents, Willie Carter of Mississippi and Rachael Hooks of Oklahoma City. He is watching over his sisters, Nakitta Powell and Daijah Carter both of Oklahoma City. Terrynce is smiling down with his deep dimples on his godmother, Fayatte Johnson and his aunt Naomi. Terrynce has been reunited with his maternal grandparents William Powell and Delores Turner, paternal grandparents Mamie Huddleston and Willie Anderson, Aunt Ladonna Powell, and his big brother Arlando Powell with whom he shared a birthdayTerrynce Jermane Carter knew and accepted the Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Rest with the saints of the Lord in Heaven.

Obituary Preview: Richard D Garcia “Ricky D” of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was born April 25, 1958, in New Orleans Louisiana, and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Richard loved spending time with daughters and his grandchildren. Nothing gave him more joy than his family. He even had his 62nd birthday at Chuck E. Cheese so his grandkids could have fun too! He was always taking his family out to eat, theme parks or to the park for the grandkids to play. He was a fun-loving man who loved to laugh and joke around. His laugh was contagious! He was a lover of sports, especially baseball which he played for many years of his life. Baseball was a big part of his life, and he loved the game. He also loved the people he played with. His coach and teammates were not just teammates and friends but were family to him. He also loved football! You don’t have to know Ricky D. very long to know he is an LSU fanatic. Talk of LSU most likely would have been in every conversation you had with him. He was a proud Cajun born and raised in Alexandria, LA. He loved zydeco music and loved all kinds of Cajun cuisine. He was known for making a mean pot of gumbo and he loved making it for his co-workers at U-Haul. He worked at U-Haul for 25 years which showed he was a hard & dedicated worker. He was surrounded by great friends who became family to him; Loretta, Tonya, Andrew, Sergio & Tiana to name a few. If he was not with his family or playing baseball, he loved being with his friends at his apartment complex, playing catch with the kids, swimming in the pool and barbecuing. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will continue to live on through his daughters, grandchildren and everyone else he impacted in his life. He is now in Heaven with Jesus and so many who have gone before him, in a new glorified body. We love you so much we will see you again!!!He was preceded in death by his adopted father Alfonso Garcia and mother Mae Garcia.Those left to cherish his memory are his four daughters Andrea Zapata and husband Hector of Arlington TX, Alicia Pineda and husband Paul of Grand Prairie TX, Amanda LaCour of Alexandria LA and Shelby Berry - Garcia and husband Renaldo of Oklahoma City OK; And one sister Vikki Marquez of Antioch CA; Six grandchildren, Gabe and Cora Zapata, Ellie and Evan Pineda and Renaldo and Romiyah Miller and a host of extended family and friends.

Obituary Preview: Born June 30, 1952, in Lexington, NE to James Eugene Boyd and Wilma Vernell (Shuler) Boyd. He is survived by his wife Mary Boyd, of Pauls Valley, OK, son Jesse Boyd and Sierra Littrell of Scottsdale, AZ, daughter Jennifer & Jason Lauritzen of San Jose, CA, Sister Carolyn Jean Boyd of Casper, WY, Brother and sister in-law John and Carrie Boyd of Stilwell, KS, Brother and sister in-law Larry & Ruth Hoskins of Delta, CO, and Brother and sister in-law Bill & Sherry Redden of Gunnison, CO plus nieces, nephews, cousins and great nieces and great nephews.Jim and Mary met in Golden, CO and were married November 23, 1997. They celebrated 25 years of marriage, before his passing. He was a caring husband and father to his son Jesse and stepdaughter Jennifer. They always came first in his life. Although he did not attend church, he was a man who strongly believed in God and practiced this every day by what he said and did. He was always available to give a helping hand. During high school, Jim played baseball, football, belonged to the FFA and 4-H club showing. Jim graduated in 1970 from Lexington High School, Lexington NE. He spent his life on the family farm outside of Lexington, NE. which is where he learned his hard work ethic. Along with going to school and playing sports, Jim worked part time at Deeter’s Welding and Machine shop after school and summers, both during high school and college.After high school Jim attended Hasting Tech Community College then attended Mid-Plains Vocational College in North Platte, NE and graduated in 1972 with a AAS degree in Machine Shop Technology and Welding. After graduation, Jim worked at TRW in Ogallala, The Sugar Factory in Gering, NE and Bare Manufacturing in Mitchell, NE. In 1978 Jim moved to Colorado where he went to work at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapon Plant as a machinist and departmental manager (1981-1989). He then went to work for the National Institute of Technology, (NIST) in Boulder, CO. During his career he held many different supervision positions. In 1997 Jim went back to school receiving his BA and MS in Organizational Management. This was a huge accomplishment that we were all very proud of. After 25 years of service with NIST Jim retired, due to health issues after being diagnosed with chronic Beryllium disease, which he incurred while working for Rocky Flats. He was never one to sit idle, so he worked in his shop, at home, welding/machining different projects for others and also to maintain their horse property.In February 2018, Jim had a double lung transplant. With suggestions from Doctors, Jim and Mary moved to Oklahoma where the weather and altitude were more suitable for his health. Unfortunately, Jim ran into many different complications after the transplant including stage 4 kidney failure. He was able to overcome these obstacles’ and did not let things stop him from enjoying life. Jim was required to have nurses 7 days a week but that did not slow him down. When COVID hit, Jim stayed in the house 24/7. He only went out to get blood draws and see Drs. We avoided this for over a year but, in the end, Jim caught COVID. He was unable to fight it off with his immune compromised body. Jim passed away peacefully February 25, 2022.In his younger years Jim loved the outdoors, motorcycle riding, skiing with Jesse and Mary, and Mary got him involved in her passion with riding horses. With this he participated in a little mounted shooting and reining. Also, he enjoyed going riding with family members up in the mountains.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services are pending for William D. “Bill” Hiatt, age 76 of Luther, OK, formerly of Norman, OK.He was born April 29, 1945 in Norman, OK, the son of William C. Hiatt and Fay (Will) Hiatt. William passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 2:22 am in his home in Luther.William and his wife Sandra K. (Burkes) Hiatt moved to Luther in May 1995.He was a Stainless Steel and Sheet Metal Mechanic Journeyman for Local 124, before retiring in April 2007 from Harrison Orr. He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. Hiatt, one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Joe Baze of Noble, OK; children, Bill and Keri Hiatt of Noble, OK, Amy Hiatt of Norman, OK, Kanda and Tony Vince of Yukon, OK and Eric Burkes of Luther, OK and 11 grandchildren who will remember that Grandpa always had a big garden. He made them trails on our property for them to ride the four-wheeler, helped them build treehouses, dog houses and bird houses just to name a few. It was never a dull moment when he went hunting with Billy and Eric. Remember the trip to Buffalo, OK?William was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ty Lee Hiatt.

Obituary Preview: Rebecca Lynn White, 67, passed away at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma on February 19, 2022. Becky was born in Charleston, WV to Virginia Davis Brooks White and Ira Willis White. She attended Kennedy and Owens schools as well as day programs for Special Needs adults. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Charleston where she attended Sunday school and participated in the bell choir.After moving to Oklahoma, she became a member of WINGS Special Needs Community where she was cherished by staff and fellow members. Becky was very outgoing and loved being with her family and friends. She was funny and charming and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Russel Brooks White. Left to cherish her memory are sisters, Barbara White and husband Randy Villaire of Edmond, OK and Patricia Kopelman of Orlando, FL, niece, Courtney Lomma and husband John of Orlando, FL, and many cousins and friends.Expressions of sympathy may be made to OK Cremation and Funeral Home, 2415 N. Walnut Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.

Obituary Preview: Beverly Ann Butler passed away February 14, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 68. Beverly was born November 14, 1953 to Henry and Delores Factor in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was the oldest of her six brothers and sisters. Beverly was raised in the Oklahoma City area and attended Capitol Hill High School where she met the love of her life Chiefy Butler (Charles Michael) in 1970. Beverly and Chiefy got married on September 12, 1971 and remained together for 51 years.  They had three children and then were later blessed with seven grandchildren.Beverly worked for the Oklahoma City Public school system for a few years, and then changed directions to work for the Indian Health Service in the Finance Department. She served I.H.S for 27 years until medically retiring in 2014.  Beverly was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church serving as the Treasurer these last four years, as well as many other areas throughout her lifetime.Beverly was very active in sports during her youth.  She loved supporting and watching her children then later her grandchildren as they played varsity sports in high school and at the collegiate level. She loved to travel, visiting many states within the U.S as well as outside of the country. She made sure to get her grandkids something everywhere she went, even if it meant almost missing the boat to leave.  Beverly was known for her excellent planning, organization skills, and always helping others. She loved to help plan our family gatherings, weddings, and parties for her family and friends. She was always the first one there and one of the last ones to leave whatever the celebration may be. Being surrounded by her family brought her so much joy and happiness. Every one of her family members and friends held a very special place in her heart.Beverly is preceded in death by her father Henry, a baby brother David, both maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her mother Delores Factor, her siblings James Wallace Factor, Ted and Debra (Factor) Isham, Shirley (Factor) Hudson and Larry Dean and Chong Cha Factor, her children Steve and wife Kelly Factor, Thetath Butler, and Kerrie and her husband Dustin Hodge, her grandchildren Josie Tofpi, Alyssa Butler, Shelby and Lane Factor, Ty and Justin Tofpi, and Peyton Hodge.A Wake Service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Victory Baptist Church, 2305 SE 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM Victory Baptist Church in Oklahoma City with Pastor Larry Factor officiating. Burial will follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Gary Wayne Haley left his earthly body to walk with our beloved Jesus Christ on February 13, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born on October 22, 1951 in Oklahoma City, OK to Martha Bell (Wooten) and JW Haley, who loved and spoiled him rotten.He was preceded in death by his father JW Haley; mother Martha Belle Rankin (Wooten); step-father Homer Rankin; his beloved wife Sherry Diana Haley and his youngest son Kevin Haley.Gary is survived by daughter Kimberly Bassett Haley (Brig Gen Chad) Raduege of Oklahoma City, OK; son Chris Haley of Melbourne, FL; step-son Bryon Davis of Oklahoma City, OK; sister Ramona (Dan) Snow of Kingston, OK. Also survived by grandchildren: Michael (Lisa) Bassett of Hann-Munden, Germany; Zachary Raduege (“Mr. President”) of Woodbridge, VA; Eva Haley of Melbourne, FL; Ashlynn, Cason and Jaren Haley of Sheridan, WY; nephew Jason (Heather) Snow of Sparta, MO; niece Kelly (James) McCampbell of McLoud, OK; 2 great nephews, 2 great nieces.Gary and his sister, Ramona, attended Crooked Oak School from K-12 where he was in the band and played football before graduating in 1969. He grew up as a member of Victory Baptist Church where he was baptized at the age of 10. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1971 and was stationed at Camp Legeune, North Carolina as a Field Radio Operator during the Vietnam War.After his Marine Corps service, he returned to Oklahoma where he had his first child, Kimberly in 1974 followed by Chris (1979) and Kevin (1980).  He met the love of his life, Sherry Diana (Golden), and they were married for almost 29 years until her tragic passing in 2012.Early in his career he owned and operated, ‘A Better Fence Company’, out of Lawton, OK until he found his place as a Maintenance Electrician at Tinker Air Force Base in 1985. He also proudly worked at Allen-Bradley and Ma-Cor Inc., but was forced to medically retire in 1990.Gary loved spending time with his family, especially camping and fishing (when he could catch something)!  He enjoyed several hobbies -- playing guitar and singing, which he was very good at (and proudly passed that talent on to his grandson, Michael). He also loved carving, painting and creating leatherworks that he enjoyed giving as gifts to friends and family. He absolutely loved going to the gym and “getting a good sweat on” at least once a day, sometimes twice, and it became a nice social outlet where he made several great friends. He also found great joy in being stubborn and giving everyone he knew a good hassle! But above all, what he loved most in his latter years, was his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was very proud of his 60-year membership at Victory Baptist church, where he had served as an Elder. Although driving long distances became an issue towards the end of his life, Victory was and will always be where his heart resides…as well as with each person who loved and cherished him. He is now at peace but will be forever loved and missed.

Obituary Preview: Judith "Judy" Glover Ward, 82, passed away surrounded by her family on February 11, 2022, following a battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Judy was born on June 7, 1939, in Oklahoma City to Tom & Marie Glover. She was their only daughter alongside her 3 brothers. Throughout Junior High & High School in Midwest City, she earned countless awards & honors as Majorette & Baton Twirling Champion, including Grand Champion Majorette Twirler of 1955, State Twirler Champion in 1955 & 1956 with her fire baton acts, Miss Majorette of Oklahoma in 1958, and routinely landed on the cover of national twirling & majorette magazines. Her winnings paid for college where she became the Central State Band Majorette.Judy won the title of Miss Midwest City in both 1957 & 1958, going on to compete in the Miss Oklahoma & preliminary Miss USA pageants. She later chaperoned Miss USA pageants for several years. Later in life, she worked at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She was a talented watercolor painter and piano player.Judy married investment banker Frank Ward on August 7, 1959. They raised 3 children & 3 grandchildren. The pair never stopped traveling the world & took cross country road trips together through their late 70s. They remained married for 63 years.Judy will be remembered for her signature laugh that lit up a room, her generous and loving spirit, and her intelligent sense of humor. She loved her family fiercely and her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family & friends.Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Marie Glover; her brothers, Max (Shirley) & Bobby (Angie) Glover. She is survived by her husband, Frank Ward of OKC; her brother Keith (Gail) Glover of Mustang; her children Bryan Ward, Michelle Hood (Troy), and Melinda Ward; grandchildren Kaycee Rutland Orvold of Atlanta, Talon Stark, and Alexandra Castleberry; great-grandchildren Quinn, Jeydon, Emma, McKinley, Dallas, and Oakley Hampton; along with nieces, nephews, and extended family.A celebration of Judy’s life will take place on Saturday, February 19, at 2:00pm at a private residence in Mustang, OK. The address is 1451 South Blue Haven Drive, Mustang, OK, 73064.