Looking for Rolfe Funeral Home obituaries in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma? The funeral home’s official obituary directory helps you find recent death notices, search for a loved one by name, and check published funeral, visitation, and memorial arrangements.
If you need to find a particular person, confirm a service time, locate an older obituary, or identify a cemetery, the steps below explain where to begin and what information to check.
Rolfe Funeral Home: 2936 N.E. 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Telephone: (405) 424-4136
Obituary directory: Search by name, browse notices, and open individual memorial pages.
View Official Obituaries Call Funeral HomeRecent Rolfe Funeral Home Obituaries
Rolfe Funeral Home publishes obituary notices for families it serves in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. Available listings may include dates of birth and death, biographical information, surviving relatives, and funeral or memorial arrangements.
The following notices appeared in the funeral home’s public directory during the October 17, 2026 review.
Name |
Date of death |
|---|---|
Seyanna La’June Shaw | October 9, 2026 |
Sharon K. Wells | October 8, 2026 |
Donnell Lamont Barnett | October 7, 2026 |
Diann E. Chandler | October 3, 2026 |
Steve Hardin Thomas Sr. | October 3, 2026 |
Coach Willie Kelley | October 2, 2026 |
Mae Ivory Banks | September 26, 2026 |
Michael Christopher McClellon | September 24, 2026 |
Cheryl Lynn Smith | September 23, 2026 |
Ruth Ann Benford | September 21, 2026 |
Verified October 17, 2026. These are selected obituary listings, not a live obituary feed. New notices and service arrangements may be added or changed. Use the official directory for the latest information.
How to Find a Specific Rolfe Funeral Home Obituary
You can search the official obituary listings without creating an account. Start with the deceased person’s name and use the available directory filters if your first search is unsuccessful.
Step 1: Open the obituary directory
Visit Rolfe Funeral Home’s official obituary page.
Find the section labeled Search Obituaries.
Step 2: Enter the person’s name
Type the first name, surname, or full name into the search field and select Search.
If you receive no matches, try searching the last name alone.
Step 3: Narrow the results
The directory includes sorting, display, and location options. An alphabetical index also helps visitors browse surnames.
Use these tools when several people share similar names or when you know only part of the person’s name.
Step 4: Open the correct obituary
Select the individual’s name or View Details. Compare the available birth date, death date, family names, hometown, and personal history before deciding whether it is the correct person.
Step 5: Check service arrangements
Look for any published viewing, visitation, funeral, celebration of life, memorial, graveside service, or burial details.
Write down the event date, time, location, and full address.
Step 6: Confirm details before attending
If the notice is incomplete or arrangements may have changed, contact Rolfe Funeral Home at (405) 424-4136.
The date of death is not the funeral date. A visitation, funeral, and cemetery burial may take place on separate days or at different locations.
Rolfe Funeral Home Oklahoma City: Address and Contact
Rolfe Funeral Home
Street address:
2936 N.E. 36th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Main phone: (405) 424-4136
Additional listed number: (405) 248-0360
Fax: (405) 424-7016
Official website: rolfefuneralhome.com
View Official DirectionsThe funeral home’s street address is not necessarily where an individual service will take place. A family may choose a church, cemetery, chapel, or another venue. Always check the person’s obituary for the specific event location.
How to Check Funeral, Visitation and Burial Information
Some obituary pages announce several separate events. Use the following checklist to avoid confusing one arrangement with another.
Event or detail |
What you need to verify |
|---|---|
Visitation or viewing |
Date, opening and closing times, address, and any family instructions. |
Funeral service |
Starting time, church or chapel name, full address, and city. |
Celebration of life |
Event location, timing, and whether attendance is public or private. |
Graveside service |
Cemetery name, meeting location, scheduled time, and directions. |
Burial location |
Cemetery, interment date, and available section or grave information. |
Memorial donations |
Family’s preferred charity or organization, when stated. |
When an obituary says arrangements are pending, the family may still be finalizing the schedule. Check for updates before making travel plans.
What If You Cannot Find a Recent Obituary?
A missing online notice does not establish whether someone has died or whether Rolfe Funeral Home is handling their arrangements. There are several possible explanations, including delayed publication, a different name, or the family’s privacy preferences.
Try these seven searches
- Search the last name only. Remove middle names or extra search terms.
- Try a familiar name or nickname. A person may have been known by a different first name.
- Check maiden or married surnames. This is helpful when researching older family notices.
- Browse by date of death. Review entries near the approximate period.
- Use the alphabetical directory. Look under the surname’s initial and nearby spellings.
- Check identifying details. Compare relatives, hometown, and dates when several names are similar.
- Call the funeral home. Ask whether any public obituary or service announcement is available.
“Hello, I’m trying to locate a public obituary for [full name], who may have passed away around [date]. Could you tell me whether a notice has been published or where I should look for service information?”
Have the person’s name, approximate death date, and last known city ready. Funeral home staff may not be able to disclose information the family has not approved for public release.
Receive Rolfe Funeral Home Obituary Email Updates
Rolfe Funeral Home offers obituary notifications for visitors who wish to receive emails about families currently being served.
- Visit the official obituary notification page.
- Find the subscription form.
- Enter your first name.
- Enter your email address.
- Select Submit.
- Check your email for future obituary updates.
The funeral home’s subscription page states that visitors can unsubscribe using the link included in notification emails. Notifications are not a guarantee that every death will have a public notice.
How to Find Older Rolfe Funeral Home Obituaries
For notices from several years or decades ago, combine the funeral home’s own records with newspapers, Oklahoma vital records, and cemetery information.
Funeral home archive
Search the person’s surname and approximate death period. Contact Rolfe if an older public notice cannot be located online.
Historical newspapers
Search the person’s name alongside Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, and the likely year of death.
Oklahoma death index
Search qualifying historical death records through the state’s free OK2Explore index.
Cemetery records
Contact the cemetery for available burial dates, grave sections, plot numbers, or interment records.
Using Oklahoma’s OK2Explore death index
The Oklahoma State Department of Health provides a free index called OK2Explore. Its public search includes eligible Oklahoma death records from at least five years ago.
- Open the Oklahoma Vital Records portal.
- Locate the OK2Explore Public Index.
- Choose the death-record search.
- Enter the surname and any known first-name information.
- Narrow the search by date, county, or other available fields.
- Review matching records and compare identifying information.
- If a certified certificate is needed, follow the state’s separate application instructions.
An index result can help confirm that a matching state record may exist. It does not provide a complete obituary, establish family relationships by itself, or identify a specific cemetery plot.
How to Locate a Grave After Finding an Obituary
An obituary may mention a cemetery without listing the person’s exact grave location. If you are planning a cemetery visit, follow these steps:
- Identify the cemetery. Look for an interment, graveside, or burial section in the obituary.
- Record the full cemetery name and city. Some cemeteries have similar names.
- Contact cemetery staff. Provide the deceased person’s full name and approximate burial date.
- Request plot details. Ask for the section, lot, plot, or grave number, if available.
- Confirm visiting arrangements. Cemetery gates and administrative offices may have different hours.
For broader grave and burial research, visit the FindAGraves cemetery research hub.
How to Obtain an Oklahoma Death Certificate
An obituary and a death certificate serve different purposes. An obituary announces and remembers a person’s life. A certified death certificate is an official record issued by the relevant government agency.
If the death occurred in Oklahoma, eligible applicants can request a certificate from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Agency: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Telephone: (405) 426-8880
Mailing address:
Vital Records Service
PO Box 248964
Oklahoma City, OK 73124-8964
Who can request a certificate?
Oklahoma restricts access to newer death certificates. Depending on the circumstances, eligible applicants may include qualifying family members, legal representatives, and other individuals who can document their authority or legal interest.
The state provides separate rules for qualifying historical records. Death records at least 50 years old are generally treated as open records, although identification and application requirements still apply.
What documents should you prepare?
- Completed Oklahoma death certificate application.
- Deceased person’s full name and identifying details.
- Known or approximate date and county of death.
- Acceptable identification.
- Proof of family relationship or legal authority when required.
- Applicable certificate and ordering fees.
Application methods, fees and processing
Method |
Details |
|---|---|
Online |
Order through the state’s authorized partner, VitalChek. Complete eligible orders may be processed in approximately two business days, excluding delivery time. |
Telephone |
Call (405) 426-8880. The state’s authorized ordering partner processes telephone requests. |
Mail |
Send the signed application, required documentation, identification copy, and appropriate payment. Processing and delivery may take approximately four to six weeks. |
The Oklahoma Vital Records fee schedule lists a standard death certificate charge of $15 per copy. Online or telephone orders may add convenience fees, making the total for an Oklahoma resident’s first copy approximately $20. Nonresident charges and optional expedited services may differ.
Because fees and processing schedules can change, check the official Vital Records FAQs before submitting payment.
Obituary, Death Certificate and Cemetery Record: What’s the Difference?
Record |
Best use |
Limitation |
|---|---|---|
Obituary |
Finding relatives, life history, funeral services, and family announcements. |
Details may be incomplete or based on information submitted by relatives. |
Death certificate |
Official proof of death for qualifying legal and administrative purposes. |
Access depends on government eligibility and application rules. |
Cemetery record |
Confirming burial and locating the grave or plot. |
Some cemetery registers are not publicly searchable online. |
Headstone |
Confirming a memorial location and reading inscribed names or dates. |
Inscription dates do not always match official records. |
Sending Condolences, Flowers or Memorial Donations
Individual obituary pages may include options for offering sympathy or remembering the deceased. Availability varies with the family’s arrangements and the funeral home’s website features.
Leave a condolence
Open the person’s obituary and look for a tribute, guestbook, or condolence option if one is available. A short, sincere message is usually appropriate.
Send flowers or gifts
Check whether the family has published flower preferences or donation instructions. Confirm the destination and timing before placing an order.
Some families prefer donations to a charity or faith organization rather than flowers. Follow the preferences stated in the memorial notice.
Common Obituary Search Problems and Solutions
Problem |
Recommended action |
|---|---|
No name found |
Try another spelling, surname, nickname, or approximate death date. |
Several matching names |
Compare dates, relatives, hometowns, and available biographical details. |
No service date listed |
Check whether arrangements are pending and contact the funeral home. |
Visitation location unclear |
Confirm the exact venue before traveling. |
Burial location unknown |
Check the obituary’s interment section and contact cemetery staff. |
Older obituary missing |
Check historical newspapers, the state death index, and cemetery records. |
Legal proof of death needed |
Apply through Oklahoma Vital Records if the death was registered in Oklahoma. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find Rolfe Funeral Home obituaries?
Visit Rolfe Funeral Home’s official obituary directory to search recent notices by name or browse available listings.
2. Does Rolfe Funeral Home publish recent death notices online?
Yes. Rolfe Funeral Home maintains an online obituary directory with public memorial notices and available service details.
3. How can I search for a specific person’s obituary?
Enter the person’s first or last name in the obituary search field. If no match appears, try alternate names or browse notices around the approximate date of death.
4. Where is Rolfe Funeral Home located?
The funeral home’s official address is 2936 N.E. 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.
5. What is the phone number for Rolfe Funeral Home?
The main telephone number is (405) 424-4136.
6. How do I find funeral and visitation times?
Open the person’s individual obituary and look for scheduled events. Confirm the time and location with the funeral home when details are uncertain.
7. Why can’t I find a recent obituary?
A notice may not yet be published, may appear under a different name, may be private, or may have been arranged through another funeral home.
8. Can I receive obituary notifications from Rolfe Funeral Home?
Yes. The funeral home’s notification page accepts first-name and email subscriptions.
9. How do I find older Rolfe Funeral Home obituaries?
Search the funeral home’s directory first. If the notice is unavailable, consult historical newspapers, the Oklahoma death index, and cemetery burial records.
10. Can I obtain an official death certificate through the obituary page?
No. Certified Oklahoma death certificates are issued through the Oklahoma State Department of Health to eligible applicants.
Verified Official Resources
- Rolfe Funeral Home Obituaries — Recent notices, name search, and memorial pages.
- Obituary Notifications — Email subscription for public updates.
- Facilities and Directions — Official location and contact information.
- Oklahoma Vital Records — Government records and OK2Explore information.
- Oklahoma Death Certificates — Eligibility and ordering instructions.
- Oklahoma Vital Records FAQs — Fees, identification, historical records, and processing details.
- FindAGraves.com — Cemetery and grave research resources.
If you’re looking for a loved one’s obituary: Start with the official directory, confirm the name and dates, and review any posted arrangements. If you are attending a funeral, verify the venue and scheduled time before traveling.
Search Rolfe ObituariesLast verified: October 17, 2026. This independent resource is not affiliated with Rolfe Funeral Home. Obituary notices, service arrangements, contact information, and government procedures may change. For time-sensitive details, consult the applicable official source.