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On September 14, 2022, Virginia (Ginny) Pearl Goetz passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89. Virginia was born July 16th, 1933, in Nitro, West Virginia to Clarence and Mattie Shamblin. She married Elmer A. Goetz on July 18, 1985, in Tampa FL.    Virginia was employed as an airport security guard and a receptionist at Florida Fire and Safety Company where she was loved and respected for her dedication and hard work. She enjoyed dancing, bluegrass festivals, camping, singing...

William James Urell, Jr. was born on September 22, 1955 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to William J. Urell, Sr. and Helen Marie Macaulay. Bill passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on September 18, 2022 at the age of 66. He is survived by his father, Bill Urell Sr., sisters, Diana Morgan, Judith Urell and Pamela Lenti; by his brother, Michael Urell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell University in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He worked in...

Richard Alvin Fent, born January 18th 1947, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2022. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Margarite Fent, and siblings Harry Stone and Barbara Perfetti. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; his sister Kathy Boswell; his sons, Richard and wife Bobigene and Jonathan Fent and wife Keisha; daughters, Amanda Young and husband Brian, and Tara Winters, grandchildren, Erica McLaughlin and husband Justin, Bella and Brighton Fent, Kynlee...

Helen Ruth Earl was born on July 6th, 1938, on a farm in Penn Township, Clearfield County, PA. to Charles Frederick Knepp Jr, and Ethel Ruth Knepp. There was no electricity on the farm. She was born by kerosene lamps. Ruth lived in Penn Township until 1942, when her family moved to Anderson, Indiana while her parents attended college for Ministry. They moved to several locations before settling in Effingham, Illinois in 1954. There she married Billie Joe Earl on June 30th, 1955, and that is...

Cathey was 77 on the day she died, leaving behind her husband of 50 years, Keith Thompson, her daughters, Kelli Thompson and Cindi Thompson; two grandchildren, Jay Boman and Wade Boman; a sister, Marty Williams; and several nieces and nephews. Momma was an artist and taught me how to love nature and beautiful things. She taught me to slow down and pay attention to every little detail. She taught me how to be a mother and how to work hard. How to love books and football. She had an...

Kay Marina Lancaster, 65, of Oklahoma City, unexpectedly left this world on August 31, 2022. Kay was born to Jean Mabel Clarke and Stanley John Kendall on February 25th 1957 in Slough, England. She is the 2nd of 5 Children. Her siblings include Lynn, Tina, John, and Jenny. Kay was an accomplished seamstress and ballroom dancer at a young age, having helped her Mum sew dresses for all of the girls and winning national competitions. Kay enjoyed school becoming the first and only one of her...

Donna Sue Bratcher, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. Donna was born on October 19, 1943 in Salem, Illinois to Don and Johnnie (Moss) Smith. Donna was the most optimistic person you would ever meet. She wrote the book on having the attitude of the glass being half-full. Donna was blessed to meet and marry the absolute love of her life, Jim Bratcher. They were married on May 5, 1963 in Salem, Illinois. Together they...

Craig Edward Martin, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the age of 48. He was born on October 26, 1973 in Noblesville, Indiana to Greg Martin and Peggy (Martin) Fulton. Craig lived life to the fullest. He was fortunate to be able to travel as a child, as his father was in the Air Force and was constantly moving. Craig was able to visit Germany with his father and his brother, Blaine, and that trip created a lifetime of memories for everyone. Craig was a huge rock...

Juan Del Moral Jr., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 60. He was born on August 1, 1962 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan Del Moral and Maria Eufracia Rodriguez. Juan had many passions in life. Anyone who knew him knew about his love for OU football. OU football was his life, never bring up the orange folks. When he wasn’t watching his OU games, he loved fishing and he loved to go on road trips. He always drove, no matter how far it...

Johnny Woodring, of Moore, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the age of 42. He was born on May 3, 1980 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Garland and Mary (Ledford) Woodring. Johnny had a great passion for the Oklahoma Sooners. He also really enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. He took any chance given to express his great dislike for the Dallas Cowboys. He was the biggest sports fan. He played football and baseball as a kid and played...