Oklahoma City National Memorial
Official Web site, with maps and story of memorial
JIM McCARTHY
James McCarthy, 36, of Edmond, was the married father of two and director at
the Office of Housing. McCarthy, a former soldier, walked five miles every
day and enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with his children.
KENNETH McCULLOUGH
Kenneth McCullough, 36, of Edmond was the married father of two children.
McCullough was a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
McCullough was a captain in the U.S. Army and was an active member of the
First Baptist Church.
BETSY McGONNELL
Betsy McGonnell, 47, of Norman was the mother of two and a clerk at the
Office of Housing. McGonnell sang in a choir at St. Michael's Episcopal
Church and enjoyed reading heavy, historical books and playing with her
poodle Maggie.
LINDA McKINNEY
Linda McKinney, 47, left behind a husband, a son, and a stepdaughter.
McKinney was an office manager for the Secret Service and enjoyed cooking and
baking for friends, family and coworkers.
CARTNEY (KOCH) McRAVEN
Cartney J. McRaven, 19, of Midwest City had only been married for four days.
McRaven, who was an Airman of the 1st Class at Tinker Air Force Base, died
while reporting the change of her last name at the Social Security Office.
CLAUDE MEDEARIS
Claude Medearis, 41, of Norman, was a husband and father of two and a senior
special agent for U.S. Customs. The karate black belt and Harley-Davidson
aficionado was a practical joker and was described as "a friend to everyone".
CLAUDETTE MEEK
Claudette Meek, 43, was a wife and mother of two. She was vice president of
Financial Services for the Federal Employees Credit Union as well as a
13-year employee. An active member of the Southgate Baptist Church, Meek
served on several committees and was described as never giving less "than 145
percent".
FRANKIE MERRELL
Frankie Merrell, 23, left behind a husband a daughter and was a teller at the
Federal Employees Credit Union. She adored her daughter, and spent time
taking her to the Discovery Zone and the park.
DERWIN MILLER
Derwin Miller, 27, was a Claims representative for the Social Security
Administration. Miller was an active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha and took
part in the Carlisle Church of Christ in Carlisle, Arkansas.
LEIGH MITCHELL
Eula Leigh Mitchell, 64, was a wife, mother of one and stepmother of three.
Mitchell died while filling out retirement forms at the Social Security
Office.
JOHN C. MOSS III
John Moss III, 50, was the chief of advertising and public affairs for the
U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion. Moss was an accomplished musician and was
skilled in playing several instruments including the violin and the
harmonica.
PATRICIA NIX
Patricia A. Nix, 47, of Edmond, was a wife and mother of two. Nix was a
financial analyst for the Office of Public Housing and had been a 20-year
employee. She also ran an antique shop with her husband, specializing in
furniture and pocket watches, which they called "Back in Time".
JERRY PARKER
Jerry L. Parker, 45, of Norman, husband and father of three, was an area
engineer for the Federal Highway Administration. He was interested in
antiquing and woodworking and served on the Board of Trustees for the
Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
JILL RANDOLPH
Jill D. Randolph, 27, was a certified public accountant for the Federal
EmployeAdministrationes Credit Union. A cum laude graduate of the Southern Nazarene
University, she "centered her life around her church family".
MICHELLE REEDER
Michelle Reeder, 33, of Bethany, left behind a husband. Reeder, who was an
administrative assistant for the Federal Highway Administration, died along
with her mother in the bombing.
TERRY REES
Terry S. Rees, 41, of Midwest City was a director of the program operations
division for the Office of Public Housing. She loved teddy bears and often
attended craft shows.
MARY RENTIE
Mary L. Rentie, 39, of Bethany was a mother of two and a public housing
revitalization specialist for the Office of Public Housing. As a member of
the First Unitarian Church, she also worked in the Religious Education Church
School.
TONY REYES
Tony C. Reyes, 55, of Edmond, was a husband and father of two and an equal
opportunities specialist for the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Division.
An active member of the Latino Community Development Agency and 20-year
member in the Navy, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
KATHY RIDLEY
Kathy E. Ridley, 24, was a student and a mother of two. Ridley dreamed of
becoming an outdoor metal sculptor and was studying to become a journeyman
welder. She had put her studies on hold when having her second child.
TRUDY RIGNEY
Trudy J. Rigney, 31, of Midwest City was a single mother and a geographic
information systems intern for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. With the
help of grants and loans, she attended Tulsa Junior College and was the
student body president.
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