Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The obituaries in the Oklahoma County, Oklahoma area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma's history and identity.

Laroyshia J. Wright

Laroyshia J. Wright

Aug 1, 2019

LaRoyshia Jameneice Wright was born December 06, 1982 to parents, Roy and Laura Wright. LaRoyshia was blessed to be part of a blended family, she was the eighteenth of nineteen children.

LaRoyshia was a pleasant person with a big heart. Although she was small in stature, she had a big voice that could always be heard. Her...

Mabel Kelly

Mabel Kelly

Jul 28, 2019

Mabel Hopkins was born May 31, 1915 to Reverend Jimmy T and Hannah Woodard-Hopkins, she was the 8th child born to this union.

Mabel accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very early age and continued throughout her life time giving God praise and working for the Lord.

Mabel was a dedicated worker...

Alvin Jackson

Alvin Jackson

Jul 27, 2019

Alvin I Jackson was born to Columbus(House) Jackson and Elizabeth Oliver April 8, 1934 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the eldest of nine siblings. On July 26, 2019 Alvin completed his life's journey.

Alvin accepted Christ at an early age and untied with Church of God in Christ. He attended Douglas High School in Oklahoma, City,...

Malcolm Latroy Mitchell, Sr.

Malcolm Latroy Mitchell, Sr.

Jul 26, 2019

Malcolm LaTroy Mitchell, Sr. was born on April 27, 1974 to Kyle Mitchell and Faye Deal in El Paso, Texas. On July 26, 2019 he was blessed with eternal rest at the age of 45.

Malcolm received his early education in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Crooked Oak High School in 1992. Throughout his years, Malcolm...

Jacquelynn Fresetta Coleman- Jones

Jacquelynn Fresetta Coleman- Jones

Jul 23, 2019

In Loving Memory

Jacquelynn Fresetta Coleman Jones was born August 03, 1950 to Freeman and Rosetta Coleman. She attended Dunjee High School as well as Langston University.

Fresetta was married to Steve Willam Jones, Sr. and from this union one son was born, and welcomed two more sons and one daughter, Steve William...

June I Tittsworth

June I Tittsworth

Jul 22, 2019

A Precious Gift

You were a precious gift from God above, so much beauty,

grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways,

your smile so bright even on the bad days...

You heard God's whisper calling you home, you didn't want

to go and...

Fred Veasey

Fred Veasey

Jul 13, 2019

Fred Veasey was born in Arcadia, Oklahoma June 11, 1912 to Dave and Armentha Veasey. Fred Veasey went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 13, 2019

He worked as a hay and cotton farmer with his dad for many years, he then went to work at the Furniture Factory in Oklahoma where...

Bythella Battle Hunter

Bythella Battle Hunter

Jul 11, 2019

On July 31, 1954 God gave Roy and Lurlin a second set of twins, Bythella and Tobytha to be added to their eight children.

Bythella was educated in the Luther Public Schools and graduated from Luther High School. She earned an Associate Degree from Draughons Business College. Bythella was a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant for of...

Ricky Don Waldrip

Ricky Don Waldrip

Jul 10, 2019

Light A Candle

Light a candle for those we mourn, into a new

life they will be born...

Their light and essence will always remain, light

a candle for those who have left this place...

When we sit in a beautiful garden, their voice we

hear when...

Lois Helen Martin

Lois Helen Martin

Jul 6, 2019

Lois Helen New was born in Waco, Texas July 13, 1940 to Robert B. New and Mildred M. Lockett New. Both parents, one sister, Marion Yvonne and one brother, Charles Ray preceded her in death.

Lois Helen New was marked early in life as a gifted musician. She began her formal music training at Antioch Missionary Baptist...

Rossco Emery Craig

Rossco Emery Craig

Jun 26, 2019

Private Services

Maurice H. Benefee, Jr.

Maurice H. Benefee, Jr.

Jun 26, 2019

Maurice Henry Benefee "Reecey", was born August 11, 1953 to Maurice Benefee Sr. and Verbena Littlejohn (Loggins) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was the fourth born of five children. His grandparents, father, and two brothers preceded him in death.

Maurice was raised Episcopal and that God judged man based on the intent of his heart; not solely...

Almer Darnell Bennett

Almer Darnell Bennett

Jun 18, 2019

II Timothy 4: 7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,

the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - an not only to me, but

...

Aguinaldo G Haynes, Jr.

Aguinaldo G Haynes, Jr.

Jun 17, 2019

A Life Well Lived

Aguinaldo G. Haynes, Jr. was born October 05, 1929 to Minnie Chappell Haynes and Aguinaldo G. Haynes, Sr. in Goodnight, Oklahoma. Buddy departed this life June 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was baptized early in life and attended Mount Olive Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday...

Jamarie Montrey Ellis Rusher

Jamarie Montrey Ellis Rusher

Jun 9, 2019

Sweet Child

God made a sweet child a child who never grew old He made a smile of sunshine He molded a heart of pure gold.

He made that child as close to an angel as anyone ever could be God made a Sweet Child and He gave that dear child to me...

Benjamin J Alexander

Benjamin J Alexander

Jun 7, 2019

Because of Death

Because I could not stop for Death, He

kindly stopped for me; the carriage held

but just ourselves and immortality...

We slowly walked, He knew no haste, and

I had to put away my labor, my leisure as

well...

We passed the...

Loretta Johnson

Loretta Johnson

Jun 6, 2019

Life

Life is but a stopping place, A pause

in what's to be. A resting lace along

the road to eternity...

We all have different journey's, different

paths along the way, and we all were

meant to learn things, but never meant

to stay...

...

Lillie M. Cheatham

Lillie M. Cheatham

Jun 4, 2019

Remember Me

To the living, I am gone, to the sorrowful,

I will never return. To the angry, I was

cheated, but to the happy, I am at peace...

To the faithful, I have never left, talk to me

and I will hear  for your prayers can be a...

Daniel Scott Greenlee

Daniel Scott Greenlee

Jun 4, 2019

I Had to Leave

We've known lots of pleasures, even

endured pain; we've lived in the

sunshine and walked in the rain...

But, I'm now we're separated and for

a short time apart...

But, I am not alone and you're for

ever in my heart....

Undray Goosby

Undray Goosby

Jun 3, 2019

Memories

Memory can tell us only what we were, in

company with those we loved; it cannot

help us find out what each of us, alone

must now become...

Yet, no person is really alone; those who

live no more still echo within our thoughts,...

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