[Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam

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[Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam

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[2026] Joe McDonald Obituary
Joseph (Joe) McDonald, MD, passed away on February 12, 2026 in Tulsa. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nancy McDonald. Joe and Nancy were long-time advocates for Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) and Tulsa PFLAG, serving both…

Four pages of an obituary for Vernon Leon Jones, who lived May 3, 1935 to February 5, 2024, published by Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home. A service was planned for March 1, 2024 at Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home.

Six pages of an obituary for Michael Herbert Green, who lived November 20, 1946 to February 17, 2024, published by Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service. A service was planned for February 23, 2024 at Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation…

Six pages of an obituary for Jack Wagoner III, who lived August 13, 1961 to April 23, 2024, published by Ruebel Funeral Home, including comments left by guests. A memorial service was planned for June 15, 2024 at Murray Park in Arkansas.

Four pages of an obituary for Nancy McDonald, who lived June 4, 1936 to October 24, 2023, published by Stanleys Funeral and Cremation Service. A service was planned for November 12, 2023 at All Souls Unitarian Church.

One page of an obituary for Dwight Alan Kealiher uploaded by Gary Kelley's Add'Vantage Funeral Service. Dwight lived August 27, 1937 to August 15, 2024.

Two pages of an obituary for Robert S. Cisar Jr., who lived February 18, 1942 to March 10, 2006, published by Tulsa World on March 14, 2006.

Two pages of an obituary for Rex Ball, born June 14, 1934, who passed away during 2010, uploaded by Ninde Funeral and Cremation.

One page of a Facebook post of an obituary for Agnes Patricia "Trish" Spurgin, by Carrie Fleharty, Trish's partner, on April 15, 2022. Trish lived from January 6, 1941, to June 27, 2021.

[2024] Candlelight Vigil for Nex Benedict Photos
52 photos from the candlelight Vigil held for Nex Benedict at Guthrie Green in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 25, 2024. The vigil was organized by the Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma (TACO).

Photocopies of a 20 page program for a mass honoring the victims of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016.

[2017] Edith Windsor Obituary
1 photocopy of a newspaper clipping of the obituary for Edith Windsor (20 June 1929 - 12 September 2017), a LGBTQ rights advocate whose lawsuit challenging the federal Defense of Marriage act lead to nationwide legal reforms raising same-sex marriage…

1 page of an obituary for Bill Charles Ferguson (14 December 1937 - 14 September 2015) and an announcement for his Celebration of Life on October 15, 2015. Includes a list of organizations for memorial contributions and relevant people in Ferguson's…

[2016] Larry Steven Richardson, 9 November 1969 - 29 May 2016
1 photo of Larry Steven Richardson with a handwritten caption indicating his name and the dates of his birth and death (9 November 1969 - 29 May 2016). Also captioned "Best frien [sic] 4ever".

A pamphlet for Benjamin "Ben" Earl Rager's (15 July 1970 - 7 May 2016) funeral service at First United Methodist Church on May 10, 2016, 2 pages total. Officiated by Brent Matherly and hosted by Hutchins Maple Matherly Funeral Home. Front page…

A pamphlet for Alexander "Xander" Gene Rice's (4 June 2005 - 4 August 2019) memorial, 2 pages total.

A program for Robert Gregory Mayfield's (17 July 1962 - 21 February 2020) funeral service at Trinity Episcopal Church on February 27, 2020, 14 pages total.

2 documents regarding a memorial for the passing of Yaniv Katz and Liz Tarbishi, who died in Tel Aviv, Israel on August 1, 2009, hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ).Document 1: A pamphlet for the memorial vigil at the OKEQ Dennis R. Neill…

In the fall of 2013, Richard Koenig was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. He recieved a bilateral lung transplant in 2018. One year later complications from an infection caused his passing. His friends and family will always remember him for his…

Dustin Parker was murdered in McAlester, Oklahoma on January 1, 2020. The first 2020 murder of a trans person in the United States.
He was the Co-founder of Oklahomans for Equality - McAlester Chapter
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