All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Farrill entered Heaven's Gates surrounded by her family on May 24, 2023, in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 83. Barbara was born to parents Cleveland and Mary Lou (Le Juene) Fruge on August 29, 1939, in Ville Platte, LA. She married the love of her life, Phillip "Phil" Wayne Farrill, on August 20, 1971 and they remained devoted to each other for 50 years until his death in 2022. Barbara and Phil faithfully served the Lord together, caring for those who were downtrodden,...

A famous writer once said, "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." If that is true, then Jeff made a great life. He was the most peaceful person. Jeff loved spending time with his family. His quiet and peaceful nature was admirable. On September 11th, 1980, Jeffery Joseph Enose was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was the second child of his parents, Sam K. and the late Mary Enose. Jeff was the eldest grandson to the Late Majors KH and Sara Joseph and was...

María Ana Ocon de Hernandez was born on July 13, 1943, and passed away on May 16, 2023, at the age of 79 years.  Maria Ana, known to her grandchildren as "Tita," was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. María Ana had an undying devotion for her family, God, music, and husband Felipe. Her love and faith were foundational in all her trials and hardships through out her life, particularly the last 5 months. A very strong and resilient woman,...

Edwina Bilderback passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, two days before Mother's Day. Edwina was born in Sayre, Oklahoma on August 26,1940. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Dale Bilderback, her father Edward Grunewald, and her mother Bonnie Grunewald of El Reno. Edwina loved caring for patients in need as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, and an Emergency Room Technician at Hillcrest and Deaconess Hospital (where she worked the majority of her career) in...

Harvey Gene Botchlet entered Heaven's Gates on May 10, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 86. Harvey was born to parents Clyde Charles and Ida Maurine Botchlet on June 6, 1936, in Cordell, OK. Along with his 5 siblings, he learned important life-lessons of both dedication to his family and hard work ethic on his family's dairy and cotton farm in Cordell. Following high school graduation, he met the love of his life, Julia Brown, and they devoted themselves to each other's...

Carolyn Adcock passed away on May 10, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Carolyn was born to parents Dettmer E Adcock and Helen L Adcock on September 30, 1941, in Gentryville, Missouri where she grew up among a very close and loving family. Carolyn's early career consisted of working as a seamstress in the various textile factories in and around St Joseph, MO. Once she moved to Oklahoma, she built a career in the Health Care industry. She became a Certified Nurse Assistant...

Gracy Thomas, daughter of Late Mathew Unnittan and Mariamma Mathew of Arackaperumethu House, entered her heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1955, in Vadasserikkara, Kerala. She was the fifth child out of seven children. She was united in marriage to Thomaskutty Abraham of Kakkanattu Valamparambil House on August 16, 1981. They were blessed with three children, Jinu, Gigi, and Gintu. Gracy’s greatest source of happiness...

A wonderful woman passed away on May 7th, 2023. Janice Marie (Wagner) Story was born on September 14th, 1936, at her grandmother's home in Mustang, Oklahoma. She grew up most of her life on a farm in north Yukon, Oklahoma. When she was in high school, they moved into town to a newly built home. She attended Yukon public schools, where she was active in varsity basketball and FFA. While there, she became an FFA princess. Janice met the love of her life, Dale Story, at 66 Bowl in Oklahoma...

Beatrice Annette Rubes passed away on May 5, 2023, in Yukon, OK at the age of 80. Beatrice was born to parents Gus A. and Anna M. Marquardt on September 7, 1942, at the El Reno Sanitarium Hospital in El Reno, OK. Growing up on the family farm of 18-20 acres, she learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and learned the lesson of dedication and hard work. Beatrice attended school in the El Reno area, along with her brother Jason, and graduated in 1960 from El Reno High School. A year spent...

Avery Mae VanFleet passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the comforts of her home on May 3, 2023, in Mustang, OK at the age of 9. Avery completed her final battle with leukemia and her strength and determination over the course of seven months have been an inspiration to so many.  Her precious smile and heart of gold will always be remembered by her parents Nathan and Maegan, and siblings Kason, Conrad, and Mila. Avery was born as the second oldest child on February 25,...