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  Michael Edward McAdams, age 76, of Norman, passed away December 1, 2021.  He was born May 14, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK, to the late James Edward McAdams and Ruby Leah Heiner McAdams.  Mike was raised in Oklahoma and graduated in 1963 from John Marshall High School (Duncan, Oklahoma). He was a two-time Oklahoma High School State Champion under legendary coach Virgil Milliron. He went on to attend both the University of Oklahoma and Brigham Young University on Wrestling...

  Faith Elaine Henderson Mosley, age 65, of Norman, passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving night, November 25, 2021.  Born November 2, 1956, in Hamtramck, Michigan, she lived in Detroit, Michigan, until moving to Norman, Oklahoma, in 1967, with her parents, her six siblings and her maternal grandmother, Ora Beard.   Faith attended University High School, graduated from Norman High School in 1974, and attended The University of Oklahoma where she studied Liberal Studies. ...

Karen Lee Canada, 62, of Norman, OK passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. Karen was born August 20, 1959 in Casa Grande, AZ to Charles Eugene and Nina FlorenceNewell. She graduated in 1977 from Fort Gibson High School in Fort Gibson, OK where she was a cheerleader, basketball player and an all-state left fielder. She continued her education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK, pursuing a...

  Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Harris passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home in Norman, OK.  She was born in Tulsa, OK, on November 19, 1948, to Kenneth and Joann Harris of Henryetta, OK.   Growing up, Kathy was part of a military family and lived in many different states and throughout Europe.  One of her fondest memories was attending her high school prom aboard a dinner/dance cruise on the Seine River in Paris.  She graduated from the...

Cathy Smith, Caregiver, passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 20, 2021 at the young age of 59 in Oklahoma City, Ok. She is survived by her son Lucas his fiancé Ashley, grandson Carsen, sisters Angie Hoyt, Susan Wood and Husband Neal, Cheryl Hendrickson, Carol Eckert,  Brothers- Terry Butts and wife Teri, and Christopher Butts wife Ann. Nieces and Nephews: Shelly, Melissa, Nathan, David, Jason, Kevin, Michael, Brittany, Erin, Kaitlyn, Zeb, Zariah Several Great nieces and...

  John Scott Rader passed away Sunday, September 19th 2021, at his home in Norman, Oklahoma. His passing was natural and peaceful, with his wife and son at his side.   Scott was known for his strong mind. He graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and remained an inquisitive, logic-driven thinker throughout his life. He worked in the oil and restaurant industries before settling into a career with the State of Oklahoma Disability...

Gaylen Roger “Sully” Sullivan, 83, of Goldsby, Oklahoma passed away on November 15, 2021 in Norman Oklahoma. Sully was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Toy Roger “Jack” and Lillian Oleta Sullivan on September 24, 1938.  He attended Great Bend High School and graduated in 1956.  He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Kansas State University in 1961. Shortly after graduating in August of 1961, Sully enlisted in the Air...

  Thomas Glenn "Gunny" Hill, age 71, was born on November 28, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Riley Ambrose Hill and Naomi Cecil Hill.  He grew up there and later in Moore, Oklahoma, where he played football and played the trombone in the school band.  He graduated from Wentworth Military Academy (where he learned how to spit shine shoes) and continued in Wentworth College in Lexington, Missouri.   In 1971, he enlisted in the United States Marine...

Michael Eugene Jackson was born April 4, 1953 to Norman and Mary Jo Jackson of Mangum, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 9, 2021 after a brief illness with his wife (Joyce) and son (Adam) by his side. He attended the University of Oklahoma earning a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Mike worked at Presbyterian / OU Medical Center for 35 years as a Pharmacy Supervisor. He was a wonderful , gentle man that made everyone around him comfortable. His shyness was noticeable and added to his sweet...

Bill Audas died peacefully at home on November 11th, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma where he resided for 43 years.   He was born in Kentucky and lived there until he was 6 years old. His family moved to Pontiac, Michigan where he grew up until leaving home in 1953. In the ensuing decade he served in the US Army, earned a college degree, and married the love of his life Millie Urquiola in La Paz, Bolivia, South America.   Bill’s professional life spanned four decades serving...