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Frances Marie Zimmerman, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the age of 82. Frances was born on February 27, 1940 in Wapanucka, Oklahoma to Clarence and Daisy (Richardson) Shann. She was an avid OU fan. She loved watching all OU sporting events and OKC Thunder. In her younger years she loved to bowl and competed for several years. She even won a state championship for her bowling. She married her love, Harold, in the 1960s and after his passing in 1985 she really...

Teresa Fay (Lane) Williams was born September 28, 1954 to Wilma Preston Crawford and Charles Lane, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Teresa joined the love of her life Dale Williams on November 1, 2022. Teresa worked numerous years for Trace Lawn Services at Tinker Air Force Base as a horticultural specialist where she retired in 2004. Teresa enjoyed fishing, watching football especially the Sooners, being outdoors and spending time with family.  She loved her dogs Boomer, Sister, Bella...

Kenny Daniel Huynh passed away unexpectedly on October 20th, 2022 at the age of 37. He was born on November 25, 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Loi and Loan Huynh. Kenny was the last born and had four older brothers and one older sister. Kenny was blessed and happy to marry the love of his life, Teresa, on July 11, 2008. Together they raised their daughter, Kaitlyn and his son Liam. They experienced the tragic loss of their daughter, Eden, on February 18, 2016. Kenny lived life to the...

Donald Lee Willison Sr., of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 80 after a long health battle, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on January 3, 1942 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents, Mead and Verdie Willison. He married the love of his life, Lois Clark, on December 12, 1964 in Cabot, Pennsylvania. They were blessed to raise their children, Don Jr and Wendi together and got to enjoy watching their...

William James Urell, Sr., of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 92. Bill was born on September 12, 1930 in the Bronx, New York to Joseph A. Urell and Katherine C.(McCarthy) Urell. Bill is survived by his children Diana Morgan, Judith Urell, Pamela Lenti, and Michael Urell; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Marisa, Jillian, Elizabeth, Julianna, Jael, Janelle, Jessi, and John Michael; great grandchildren, Isaiah, Scarlett, and Cassius. Bill devoted his life to...

Laura Elizabeth Martin, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 67. Laura was born on May 21, 1955 to Richard A. Martin and Betty Dale Martin, née Garfield. Laura graduated high school from Sheldon, IL in 1974 and entered the U.S. Army in June of 1974. She served honorably until August of 1988. She originally trained for artillery, but cross trained in medical working in hospitals, offices and as a field medic. Laura earned many accolades for her...

Michael Hunter DiPaolo, of Moore, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Friday, September 30, 2022 after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He never let his condition hinder him from anything or keep him down. Michael Hunter was fiercely independent and always insisted on doing things on his own. Of course he had his loving family, including his wonderful siblings, who would help him if he really needed it. One of their favorite things to do was to...

Gregory “Scott” Ledford, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the age of 49. Scott was born on May 13, 1973, to Jack and Diana Ledford in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from West Moore High School. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 18 and served for 4 years stationed out of Norfolk, NJ. He was blessed to be able to travel the world in those 4 years. Scott followed in his grandfather footsteps and became a truck driver shortly after leaving the Navy....

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...