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.

Douglass Buckner

Douglass Buckner

Apr 29, 2011

Douglass Buckner was born January 2, 1961 to Lafayette and Helen L Givens-Buckner, Jr. Both parents and one sister prededes him in death. He attended Star Spencer High School, and formed a dance group called the Camelot Kids. The group appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. During the later years, he volunteered with Larry Jones Ministry Foundation. Douglass leaves to...

Andy Sweet, Jr.

Andy Sweet, Jr.

Apr 21, 2011

Andy "Shorty" Sweet, Jr. was born September 13, 1931 to Andy and Ella White-Sweet, Sr. in Jones, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents one sister, four brothers, and one son. He attended Douglass Elementary School and graduated from Washington High School in Luther, Oklahoma. Andy is survived by his wife, Sofia Sweet, two daughters, Raquel Sweet of...

Dorothy Lorene Witherspoon

Dorothy Lorene Witherspoon

Apr 20, 2011

Dorothy Lorene Franklin-Witherspoon was born July 25, 1925 to Theodore and Ophelia Franklin in Clearview, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John Thomas Witherspoon, four brothers and four sisters. She left home at an early age. In Amarillo, Texas she met and married John T. Witherspoon in 1950, No children were born to this union. She...

Bessie Childs

Bessie Childs

Apr 9, 2011

Bessie Corbin-Childs was born January 10, 1916 to Gus and Lillie Mae (Coleman) Corbin. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband James F. Childs, Sr. sister Azzie Williams, two brothers, Ivery and Lenzy Corbin. She was a long time member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and later became a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church where she...

Garfield Wilson, Jr.

Garfield Wilson, Jr.

Apr 7, 2011

Garfield Wilson, Jr was born February 5, 1966 to Garfield and Doris Wilson, Sr., and Gwendolyn Rendles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Carter Elementary in Wichita, Kansas and later attended East High School in Wichita, Kansas. He moved back to Oklahoma in 1987 and accepted Christ into his life. Garfield met LaShonda and they had four children. He later...

Christopher Bryan Robinson

Christopher Bryan Robinson

Mar 30, 2011

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Rayford Chester Lewis, Sr.

Rayford Chester Lewis, Sr.

Mar 28, 2011

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Mildred Thompson Mcdaniel

Mildred Thompson Mcdaniel

Mar 27, 2011

Mildred (Thompson) McDaniel was born January 8, 1930 to Dolton and Mary (Tatum) Thompson in Panola County, Texas. She is preceded in death by both parents, brother, Odell Thompson, sister, Glennie Bea Terry. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ into her life, and was baptized. After moving to Oklahoma she was a faithful member of Mt. Moriah Baptist...

Geraldine M. Amey

Geraldine M. Amey

Mar 11, 2011

Geraldine Marie Amey born March, 11, 2011 to William and Sarah Franklin-Parrish in Meridian, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Ralph Amey. Sons, Lester D. Love, Mario and Doyle Amey. Two sisters Neola Mack and Hazel P. Ware. One brother, Theodore Parrish. At an early age, she gave her life to the Lord and became a...

Esther Mae Baker

Esther Mae Baker

Mar 11, 2011

Esther Mae Miller-Baker was born September 28, 1913 to George and Beulah Johnson-Miller in Perry, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband Willie Taylor Baker, Willie George Baker, Raymond H. Baker, Jennie B. Middleton, Robbie Baker, Walter Baker, Helen L Baker Kessee and Eugene C. Baker. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Prospect...

Geraldine Wakefield

Geraldine Wakefield

Mar 9, 2011

Geraldine (Harrison) Wakefield was born November 30, 1937 to Bixby and Viola Harrison in Dewey, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell Wakefield, and brothers Thomas and Richard Harrison. Geraldine graduated from Douglass High School in Oklahoma City class of 1957. She married Russell Wakefield for 41 years and he passed away January 2002. She was baptized...

Arsenia Mckinney

Arsenia Mckinney

Feb 28, 2011

Arsenia McKinney was born March 26, 1944 to Elmo and Rosie Ross-Harts in St. Louis, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her father. She was employed at Best Western for over 10-yearr as the Maintenance Supervisor. She leave to cherish her memory her mother, Rosie Riggins. Four children; Deborah Hilliard, David, Ericka, Eric Hilliard and Michelle Burks. Her companion,...

Calvin Dean Tipton

Calvin Dean Tipton

Feb 27, 2011

Calvin Dean Tipton was born on November 21, 1925 to Bennie Lloyd and Annie Nell Tipton in Jones, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents, nine brothers and four sisters. Calvin attended Rose Hill School. He was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Bishop Fizer. He worked for many years with Eckroat Farms, and later...

Betty J Childs

Betty J Childs

Feb 25, 2011

Bettye J Childs was born March 9, 1932 to Melvin and Jessie Coleman Childs in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, sister Cholly Mae Roper, twins brother and sister; Raymond Swift and Ramona Swift. She attended elementary and high school in Guthrie, Oklahoma and graduated from Faver High School. Bettye was a faithful member of Second...

Ross Sweet

Ross Sweet

Feb 23, 2011

Ross Sweet was born July 17, 1929 to Andy and Ella White-Sweet in Jones, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents. He attended Douglas Public School and Washington High School in Luther, Oklahoma. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War, and after he served his military time he...

Edward William Cooper

Edward William Cooper

Feb 19, 2011

Edward William Cooper was born December 25, 1937 to Fred and Katherine Cooper in Tom, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, second mother and one brother. Edward was a member of Salem Baptist Church, later moving his membership to New Chance Baptist Church, Spencer, Oklahoma. Edward leaves to cherish his memory his close companion Sandra Ellis....

Maudie E Wickham

Maudie E Wickham

Feb 4, 2011

Maudie Wickham was born February 25, 1924 to Elbert and Anna Belle Yoder-Graves in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; B.G. Wickham. Many other relatives and friends.

Bernice Hamilton Dubose

Bernice Hamilton Dubose

Jan 28, 2011

Bernice Hamilton DuBose was born on November 26, 1929 to Robert and Florence Pearson-Hamilton in Castle, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, two sisters, two sons, one granddaughter, one great granddaughter and three great grandsons. She attended IXL High School and served as valedictorian of her class. Bernice met the love of her life Oster M. DuBose...

Nettie Marie Anderson

Nettie Marie Anderson

Jan 26, 2011

Nettie Marie Gigger was born November 8, 1935 to Willie and Louise Prince-Gigger in Elmore City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, one sister Viola Mae Graves and one son, Billy Joe Lewis, Jr. She attended Bryant Elementary School in Elmore City, and Dunbar Elementary School in Oklahoma City. Nettie leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters,...

James Nathan Lester, Sr.

James Nathan Lester, Sr.

Jan 25, 2011

James N. Lester was born December 27, 1953 to Jim and Mildred Huff-Lester in Spencer, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother William and wife; Phyllis Jones-Lester. He grew up in Spencer and graduated from Dunjee High School in 1972. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of St. James Baptist Church,...

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