Bill Charles Bailey

A graveside funeral service will be held for Bill Bailey, 84, of Lawton, OK, at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OK.  Viewing will be at McRay Funeral Home from 9:00am – 7:00pm on Friday, March 7, 2025 with the family will be present to receive friends from 5:00pm – 6:00pm.

Bill Charles Bailey passed away from this life on March 3, 2025, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on December 10, 1940, in Cement, Oklahoma, to Bruce and Bertie Bailey, Bill lived a life marked by his love and dedication to his family.

Bill was a devoted husband and father. He and his first wife had two children, Dianna and David. In 1974, he married the love of his life, Jan Bailey, and together they blended their family with her children, Brent and Krista, before welcoming twin sons, Charles and Jeffrey, in 1978.

He enjoyed reading history books, watching movies, and taking daily walks. Bill was always ready to offer advice or a helping hand to those around him and in the community.  He and Jan were members of the Church of Christ.  More than anything, “Papa” loved his grandchildren, and he especially loved to spoil them with sweet treats.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Jan, his son, Jeffrey, and his granddaughter, Brandy Leonhardt.  

He is survived by his children: Dianna Leonhardt (Terry) of Lawton; David Bailey (Jeannie) of Broken Arrow; Charles Bailey (Brianna) of Norman; step-son Brent Kenney (Deborah) of Georgetown, TX; and step-daughter Krista Massey (Ryan) of Chickasha.  He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will remember him fondly.  

We love you Dad!

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Mildred Kathryn (Taylor) Marsh

Graveside funeral service for Mildred Marsh will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 15, 2025 in the Alex Cemetery, Alex, Oklahoma.

Mildred Kathryn (Taylor) Marsh went to her eternal home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 88.

She was born to Edna Kathryn (Whitson) and Alvin Lawson Taylor on December 14, 1936 in Camp, Texas.

Mildred married Lester Lee Marsh on March 12, 1955.  She and Lester lived in Cement and Chickasha, Oklahoma before making Alex, Oklahoma their home.  Mildred worked many years as a butcher at the Humpty Dumpty and Safeway stores, and she owned and operated the longhorn Café until her retirement.

She is survived by her children, Dedra Spencer and her husband, Raymond of Alex, Oklahoma; Alan Marsh and his wife, Kim of Alex, Oklahoma; Bonnie Cargal and her husband, Shawn of Mangum, Oklahoma; James Marsh and his wife, Christy of Thomas, Oklahoma; Shawn Marsh and his wife, Kathy of Thomas, Oklahoma; and Michael Marsh; 19 grandchildren; multiple great-grandchildren; sister Penny Fowler and husband James of Texas; as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester; a daughter, Kathryn Lee; three sisters, Lois Tyrell, Tiny Shotts, and Louise Spicer; and a brother, Tommy Taylor.

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.  There will be no viewing.