All Obituaries

Robert L. Shadrick Jr. was born on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 1956, to Robert L Shadrick, Sr. and Geneva L. Shadrick.  On Thursday, June 10th, 2021 Robert left this world at the age of 64.  Family was Robert’s great love.  On October 1st, 1983, Robert married the love of his life, Tonda Shadrick, in Oklahoma City, and together they had their son, Matthew Shadrick.  Robert also enjoyed watching sports and was a loyal OU football fan.  Robert was...

Dewayne Butler, 59, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born on October 11, 1961, to Elzie Butler and Nita Shirley. He attended Grant High School in Oklahoma City. Dewayne worked in paint and body, but his profession was a concrete finisher for Stewart construction. He was an Oklahoma Sooner’s fan, who loved to dance and sing, and loved to karaoke. He enjoyed playing Horseshoes and pool, especially at Number Nine in Norman. Dewayne found joy in outdoor...

James “Jim” Harold Court, retired Major of the United States Marine Corps, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021 at his home in Norman, Oklahoma after a brief illness. Jim was born on July 30, 1948 to Elizabeth and Harold Court in Little Falls, New York. He was a 1967 graduate of West Canada Valley High School. Major Court proudly served in Vietnam from 1970-1971. After returning from Vietnam, he attended Utica College of Syracuse University where he earned a...

Bonita Sue Rider (Sue), daughter of the late Elmer and Jewel Brown, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2021 in the presence of loved ones.  Sue was born on February 3rd, 1929 in Arcadia, Oklahoma and spent the majority of her life living in Chandler, Oklahoma City, and Moore before eventually residing in Edmond.   Sue met her husband, Kenneth, at just 13 years old at Rotary Park in 1942.  Though they were young, it didn’t take long for Sue and Ken to decide they...

Celia Rose Bryant, 87 of Midwest City passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Sienna Extended Care and Rehab facility in Midwest City. She was born to Dora Belle and Lee Huls on February 22, 1934. For most of her adult life, Celia worked in the family pharmacy business.  She and her husband Frank were the owners and operators of Bryant Drugstores in Midwest City and Bethany. Celia’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends, especially her...

Charlie who was born on October 20, 1948, passed from this life on June 6, 2021.   To say that Charlie loved music would be an understatement.  He got the radio bug while in high school at Bishop McGuinness, and after a few years in a traditional college, he followed his dream and attended broadcasting school.  Charlie’s first job in Radio was in Pawhuska, OK, and then he returned to Oklahoma City to work at WKY-FM, KOCY, and KXLS.  In late 1972, he packed up...

Patricia Gaye Vestal, neé Smith, of Oklahoma City, passed away June 5, 2021, at age of 81.  She was born May 21, 1940, in Gracemont, Oklahoma to Herbert Doyle Smith and Katherine Violet Smith, neé Hale. She was loving wife of 59 years to the late Johnnie Herman Vestal, and together they raised two excellent children, Pam and Richard.  Patricia was a proud mother and beloved grandmother to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her faithful and loving...

Suzanne Lynn Reser-England-Baker of Moore went to be with her savior on June 4, 2021 at the age of 73. Born February 19, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to C.A. Jack Reser and Mildred J. Reser (Hunter). Suzanne was a proud graduate of Grant High School, graduating from the home of the Generals in 1966. Before her retirement, she was a Service Representative at True Sky Credit Union in Oklahoma City. She was known for her quilting skills and she made blankets, wall hangings,...

Jimmy Dale Manning of Edmond, age 66, passed from this Earth to be with his lord and savior in his eternal home in Heaven on June 4, 2021. He was born in Oklahoma City on June 6, 1954 to Patsy Ruth Manning-Coleman and Dale Willard Manning. Jimmy was an incredibly talented musician and could play a wide variety of musical instruments. He loved cars and was an avid auto enthusiast his entire life, admiring and collecting many vehicles throughout his years. He was incredibly astute and...

Beverly Jo Clare, 81 of Blanchard, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born to Elma Clare Sheptak (Moneypenny) and Harold Glen Taylor Sr. in Weston, West Virginia on September 15, 1939. Mrs. Clare was retired from her career as an Analyzer for Candid Colors. Beverly was a big fan of Elvis Presley and collected Elvis memorabilia throughout her life. She absolutely loved classic muscle cars. The favorite car she ever owned was a 1972 Pontiac LeMans, featuring a glasspack muffler. She...