obituaries

Feb 10, 2025

Cynthia Ann Self, 63, of Blanchard, died Monday, February 10, 2025, in Norman.  The daughter of James Frank Arthur Noyes and Judith Eileen (Jordan) Noyes, Cindy was born April 7, 1961, in White Sands, New Mexico.

She married Jerry Wayne Self on February 14, 1981.  Cindy was Baptist in faith and was a member of the VFW ...

Feb 5, 2025

Gerald Ronald "Buddy" Combs, 85, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home.  The son of Ocie Samuel Combs and Mattie Elizabeth (Hays) Combs, Buddy was born January 24, 1940, in Comanche, Oklahoma.

Buddy married Mary Maxine Moore on May 28, 1966, in Burkburnett, Texas.  He worked for the Corporation Commission as the Railroad Manager...

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Ruth Isbell Dwyer passed away peacefully at her home in the Sommerset Neighborhood Community surrounded by loved ones in Oklahoma City, OK on February 3, 2025.  She was 90 years old.

Mary Ruth was born on April 8,1934 to Ruby and A.E. "Rabbit" Isbell, in Dibble, OK.  She attended Dibble Public School during her elementary years,...

Jan 31, 2025

John Calvin "JC" Mandrell, 101, of Blanchard, died Friday, January 31, 2025, in Ardmore.  He was born in Kingston, Marshall County, Oklahoma, on January 18, 1924.  He was one of twelve children in the farm family of Elijah "Lige" and Nora Ann (Thoma) Mandrell.  JC's father also worked as a carpenter and builder.  Besides raising a large family, his...

Jan 27, 2025

Roy Lee Spitzer, 70, of Blanchard, died Monday, January 27, 2025, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  The son of Archie Ray Spitzer and Helen Irene (Cummings) Spitzer, Roy was born August 9, 1954, in Santa Rosa, California.

Roy was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam Era on the U.S.S. Midway. He grew up in California where...

Jan 26, 2025

Christopher Lee "Chris" Snowden, 42, of Blanchard, passed away on January 26, 2025.  The son of David Edward Snowden and Helen Abigal Snowden, Chris was born on October 23, 1982, in Norman.

Chris grew up in Blanchard and was a Blanchard High School graduate.  He had worked for several years at Buckner Heavy Lift where he was...

Jan 26, 2025

Eliseo "Cheo" Maldonado Lopez, 61, of Norman, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his home. The son of Augustine Lopez and Raquel Maldonado Lopez, he was born September 12, 1963, in Altus, Oklahoma.

Eliseo enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, Carter, Kruz and Kaleb. He loved listening to "oldies" music, barbecuing...

Jan 26, 2025

Murl Car Harris was born January 31, 1932 to Frank Harris and Thelma Mahurin in Cole, Oklahoma. As a child, he lived on his grandparent's farm and worked hard to contribute to the household. He joined the United States Army in 1951, traveling to Korea and back over the next several years.

He married his wife of...

Jan 24, 2025

Leslie Anne Heefner went home to be with her savior Jesus on January 24, 2025 in Norman OK after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully.  She was born November 3, 1947, in Cedar Rapids IA to Richard and Lois Marks. She was a graduate of Trinity Lutheran School and Thomas Jefferson Senior...

Jan 23, 2025

Charlotte Annabelle (Craun) Siler, 83, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, January 23, 2025, with her family beside her.  The daughter of Alvin Lee Osgood and Charlotte Annabelle (Hamilton) Osgood, she was born April 2, 1941, in Piqua, Ohio.

Charlotte grew up and attended school in Del Rio, Texas.  While living there, she met Mike Siler while he was...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wanda Mae Kelley, age 93, on January 23, 2025, at her home in Tuttle. Wanda was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great- grandmother whose life was filled with faith, hard work, and a deep sense of family.

Born on April 6, 1931 in Earlsboro,...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Leveda Nickels was born on April 15, 1938, in Blanchard to Charlie Louis Steelman and Sudie Marie (Lenderman) Steelman.  She was the oldest of seven children.

Leveda was primarily a homemaker who loved raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren.  But she was also a woman of many talents and...

Jan 21, 2025

Glenda Carol Smith, 70, of Durant, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth, kindness, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed.

Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, on February 15, 1954, Glenda grew up in Mustang, Oklahoma. She enjoyed a successful career as a talented hairdresser before...

Jan 17, 2025

Robert Eugene Blair, 53, of Mustang, died Friday, January 17, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas.  The son of Terrence Howard Blair and Alicia Ann (Malicoat) Henry, Robert was born June 15, 1971, in Portland, Oregon.

Robert grew up in Oregon and then moved to Eureka, California where he spent most of his adult life.  He moved to Oklahoma...

Jan 16, 2025

Edward Thomas "Tom" Morrow, 74, of Blanchard, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home.  The son of Leonard Morrow and Patsy Jean (McKenna) Morrow, Tom was born August 23, 1950, in New Martinsville, West Virginia.

Tom worked for many years as a shift supervisor for Bayer in their chemical plant in Baytown, Texas until his retirement.  ...

Jan 8, 2025

Gregory High Wallin, 85, of Norman, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Garland Roscoe Wallin and Margaret Veronica (High) Wallin, he was born November 8, 1939, in Cushing, Oklahoma.

Greg was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He worked as a sales clerk for Sears for many years.  He was...

Jan 8, 2025

Alan Clifton Dunning, 71, of Newcastle, died Wednesday, January 8, 2024, at his home.  The son of Wayne Clifton Dunning and Eileen Marguerite (Burris) Dunning, Alan was born October 6, 1953, in Oklahoma City.  He lived his entire life within the same section of his family's land.

Alan was a 1971 graduate of Newcastle High School.  He...

Jan 4, 2025

William Marion "Bill" Davis, Jr., 77, of Blanchard, Oklahoma passed away on January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bill was born to William Marion Davis, Sr. and Norma Maxine (Mitchem) Davis on May 19, 1947, in Grove, Oklahoma. Bill was the fifth born of eight children. Norma raised her children and sacrificially loved and cared...

Jan 3, 2025

Terrie Sue Allen was born July 17, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to O.C. (Jack) Allen Jr. and Syble Sue Allen, and passed away on January 3, 2025. She lived her early life in Blanchard until her primary school years moving to Norman, Oklahoma. As a teenager she volunteered as a Candy Striper at Norman Regional Hospital....

Jan 2, 2025

Bronell Ray Garland, 84, of Blanchard, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home in Blanchard.  The son of Roy Orilen Garland and Ruby Hazel (Evans) Garland, Bronell was born on June 27, 1940, in Blanchard.

Bronell was a 1959 graduate of Blanchard High School.  Many knew Bronell as "Gravy." He worked at Western Electric...