Obituaries

Joyce Marie Flowers

Joyce Marie Flowers

Joyce Marie Flowers

Joyce Marie Flowers was born August 9, 1953, in Oklahoma City to Betty and Sog (Branham) Willis. She passed away peacefully onAugust 5, 2025, at the age of 71.Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, a brother and her in-laws.
Jeffrey Curtis Brake

Jeffrey Curtis Brake

Jeffrey Curtis Brake

Jeffrey Curtis Brake was a dedicated truck driver for most of his life. He was born and raised in Niangua, Missouri, and later made his home in Oklahoma. Jeff passed away in Norman on June 30, 2025, following a medical incident while in custody. He was 61 years old.
LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney

LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney

LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney

LaDonna Irene Patterson- Gidney, 68, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.LaDonna was born on October 14, 1956, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Donnie “Don” Odell and Alice Irene (Danker) Patterson. She grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1974.
Florence Clarene Spaid

Florence Clarene Spaid

Florence Clarene Spaid

Florence Clarene Spaid, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, July 27, 2025, with her family by her side.ClarenewasbornonDecember 30,1938,inStroud, Oklahoma, to Charley Clarence “CC” and Veda Louise (Conallis) Hodge. She attended school in Stroud and graduated from Stroud High School in 1957.
Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams was born May 24, 1974, in Brea, California, to Mark and Georgiana (Elliott) Williams. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in her home in Wellston at the age of 51.Jessica was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller was born on April 21, 1951, and passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 74.Nathan voluntarily served in the army from 1969 to 1975, where he fought in the Vietnam War.He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and a brother.
Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp was born November 8, 1954, in Stillwater to J.R. Hudson and Judith (Deere) Hawkins. She passed away July 28, 2025, in Guthrie at the age of 70.Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 25 years, two grandsons and a twin sister.
David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip, 79, a lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City.David was born on May 10, 1946, in Chandler to Jesse Marion and Zelda (Saulsberry) Alsip.
Orentha Faye Hudson

Orentha Faye Hudson

Orentha Faye Hudson

Orentha Faye Hudson, 68, passed away peacefully in her home on July 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 18, 1957, in Oklahoma City to Carl and HelenMouser,Orenthawas a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Frances Louise (Teters) Hixon

Frances Louise (Teters) Hixon

Frances Louise (Teters) Hixon

FrancesTeters was born southwest of Stroud on March 18, 1939, to Le-Roy and Merle (Brown) Teters. She attended Oak Grove Schools and later transferred to Stroud Schools. In 1956, Frances became one of the first patients to receive a Corneal Transplant from the Dean McGee Eye Institute.