Nataly Metheny’s parents organized a fundraiser campaign to support their daughter’s ICU medical journey.
The Bridge Creek community is mourning the tragic death of two-sport senior athlete Nataly Metheny, who died Friday, January 31, 2025, after a weeks-long illness.
Highlights
- Nataly Metheny sadly lost her life at a young age. She was awaiting a liver transplant at Texas Children’s Hospital.
- Metheny was born to her father, Cody Hatley, and her mother, Regina Hatley.
- She grew up with her four siblings: Audrey, Kadey, Sydney, and Michael Hatley.
Metheny was a four-year letterman at Bridge Creek, where she competed in softball and wrestling. She signed up to play NAIA softball at Panhandle State in the fall.
The Bridge Creek High School poured a small tribute to Nataly through their Facebook handle. They wrote,
“We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our senior athletes, Nataly,” “She will be deeply missed by so many. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
The Bridge Creek High School
Jacqui Hales Gingerich also took to his Facebook handle and poured a small tribute to Nataly. She wrote,
A moment of silence tonight at the basketball game in honor of Naty. Comanche also gave our girls blue ribbons to wear in the hair. Very classy!
Jacqui Hales Gingerich
A GoFundMe campaign was organized to help the family with medical bills.
Metheny was awaiting a liver transplant at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston in the weeks leading up to her death, according to the GoFundMe organizers.
A moment of silence was held for Metheny before Bridge Creek’s girls’ basketball game against Commanche on Friday night.
She will be remembered forever for her unforgettable contributions to Panhandle State Softball. Her family will soon release the funeral service date and visitation time.
Nataly Metheny’s Parents Are Mourning The Tragic Loss Of Their Daughter
Nataly Meheny, 17, was born in 2007 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States, to her father, Cody Hatley, and her mother, Regina Hatley.
Her parents married on July 17, 1999, and celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on July 17, 2021.
Regina took to her official Instagram handle and shared glimpses of their anniversary celebration with the caption,
We got to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary! I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in crime. Thank you for making this thing called life entertaining!
Regina Hatley
According to Cody’s Facebook profile, he is originally from Bethany, Oklahoma, and was born to his father, Lisa Goff, and his father, Mark Hatley.
Cody’s father, Mark, worked as a pipe insulator at Local 94, while his mother, Lisa, was a former Farmers Insurance claimant.
He lives with his family in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Cody attended Putnam City High School and worked as a technician at Carmax.
Cody spent his childhood with his brothers, Geno Goff, Clayton Goff, and Kyle Terry.
On the other hand, Nataly’s mother, Regina, has been very supportive of her. On January 3, 2025, her mother organized a fundraising campaign to support Nataly’s medical journey.
She shared the post to her Facebook handle and wrote,
I know money is tight everywhere right now. However this family is going through so much. Nat is a Senior at Bridge Creek High School. She plans on playing softball at Panhandle State she has a bright future ahead of her. She needs all the prayers and thoughts. Thank you!
Regina Hatley
Currently, Cody and Regina are mourning the tragic death of her daughter, Nataly Metheny.
Regina and Marissa Kaye Moore organized another fundraising campaign as they faced the financial burden of burial costs.
Softball Signee Nataly Metheny Grew Up With Her Three Siblings
Nataly Metheny spent her childhood with her three sisters, Audrey Hatley, Kadey Hatley, and Sydney Hatley, as well as one brother, Michael Hatley.
According to Audrey Hatley’s Facebook, she is from Warr Acres, Oklahoma, and lives in Blanchard, Oklahoma.
She went to Bridge Creek High School and is currently studying at the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos.
On the other hand, Kadey is a freshman right-hand pitcher playing for Bridge Creek High School.
Nataly’s sister, Sydney Hatley, also attended Bridge Creek High School and is a Beauty Advisor at Ulta Beauty.
However, her brother, Michael, has avoided social media, so little is known about his personal life.
Additional Information
- According to the source, Nataly aimed to pursue a Behavioral Psychology or Forensic Psychology Degree.
- Since joining FieldLevel on September 27, 2022, Nataly has worked with her coaches to target 77 schools.
- Her uncle, Kyle Terry, is a visual effects supervisor at By Sunrise and assistant film editor at Whaling the Movie.
