obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

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Thearesa "Susie" Lou Morris entered her heavenly home on December 31, 2024 at the age of 84.

Thearesa was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Jewel Sanderson; brother, Albert Sanderson; husband, Richard Elmer Morris; and daughter, Thearesa McDonald.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca E....

Dec 26, 2024

Vernon Leon Knoll, 68, of Blanchard, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Norman.  The son of Eugene Paul Knoll and Linda (Werth) Small, he was born May 22, 1956, in Hays, Kansas.

Vern married Connie Joan Davis on June 22, 1974, in Garden City, Kansas.  He owned and operated Knoll Floor Covering in Blanchard for many years.  ...

Dec 26, 2024

Curtis Aaron Cox, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, was taken up by our Heavenly Father unexpectedly on December 26th, 2024, at the young age of 46 from cardiac arrest and kidney failure.

Curtis was preceded in death by his wife of 10 years Rebekka (Boo) Elizabeth Long Cox, his grandfather Eddie Wayne Petty on his...

Dec 25, 2024

Bill James Bateman, 91, of Bridge Creek, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

He was one of four children of William Bateman and Juanita (Rich) Bateman.  He was born in Adair County, Oklahoma on September 30, 1933.  He attended Stilwell High School and married the love of his life,...

Dec 20, 2024

Bertha Sue Ollison, 66, of Tuttle, died Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home in Tuttle.  The daughter of Paul Eugene Patterson and Johnnie Sue (Selman) Green, she was born June 25, 1958, in Seminole.

Sue graduated from Tuttle High School and took some courses at Wright Business School.  She worked for many years at the Ollison's...

Dec 16, 2024

Harold Ray Miller, 76, of Dibble, died Monday, December 16, 2024, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Homer Miller, Sr. and Virgie Quantiler (Ragsdale) Miller, Harold was born on January 1, 1948, in Dibble, Oklahoma.

Harold worked as a road construction worker for McClain County and was a member of Oakhurst Trinity Holiness Church.  In his spare...

Dec 12, 2024

Leonard B. Phillips, affectionately known as "Scooter," passed away on December 12, 2024, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, at the age of 79. Born on November 29, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Leonard was the cherished son of Jimmie Q Phillips and Louise Long-Phillips and one of four brothers.

Leonard attended Moore High School, where he distinguished himself as...

Dec 12, 2024

Sharon Kay Klark, 76, of Blanchard, died, Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Tuttle.  The daughter of Robert P. Worcester, Sr. and Martha Lee (Houser) Worcester, she was born September 20, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sharon married William Edward "Bill" Klark on April 27, 1974, in Hurst, Texas.  She worked in the office for Spencer's Grocery for...

Nov 29, 2024

Robert Dewayne "Bob" Steele, 86, of Blanchard, died Friday, November 29, 2024, at his home.  The son of Robert Chester Steele and Evelyn Frances (Taylor) Steele, he was born October 19, 1938, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

Bob graduated from Wynnewood High School and was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of New...

Nov 28, 2024

Donna Jo (Hughes) Major, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, peacefully in her home.  She was born at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 5, 1944, to Joseph Milton Hughes and Beatrice (Burns) Hughes.

Donna graduated from US Grant High School in Oklahoma City in 1962 as well as attended Miss Lavon's Beauty...

Nov 28, 2024

Ricky Dean Jennings, 70, of Blanchard, died Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home.  The son of Paul Dean Jennings and Betty GeLanah (Johnson) Jennings, he was born April 28, 1954, in Chickasha.

Ricky worked as a long-haul truck driver for various companies since the age of 16.  He was most recently a driver for Gemini Coatings...

Nov 26, 2024

Myrna Sue Wright, 80, of Newcastle, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her home.  The daughter of Jessie Leonard Melton and Ollie Mae (Hightower) Rogers, Sue was born August 15, 1944, in Ada, Oklahoma.

Sue married Jerry Gene Wright on June 23, 1962, in Ada, Oklahoma.  She worked as an accounting clerk for Oklahoma City Community College...

Nov 24, 2024

Lil man, Lil Ed, Big Sexy, and Uncle Grizzly are just a few names Edwin was known as. He was a red wood tree everyone could lean on, never bending or breaking. Edwin was kind, sweet, loving, honest, giving, and if you needed anything, he was always there. Edwin was the real deal. If he wasn't at work or...

Nov 17, 2024

Diane Marie Fields, 56, of Blanchard, died Sunday, November 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The daughter of Charles Russell Donnelly and Priscilla Mae (Jackson) Donnelly, Diane was born on December 3, 1967 in Red Oak, Iowa.

Diane grew up in the Chouteau/Wagoner area and attended school there.  She has lived in Blanchard for several years.  Diane...

Nov 17, 2024

Ora V. Nixon peacefully departed on November 17, 2024, into the loving arms of her Savior.  Ora's 91 years are not only defined by her unwavering service to others, but also a testament to her determination and strength in the face of obstacles and challenges.  She lived life to the fullest every day and was a positive force to...

Nov 16, 2024

Everett Richard Nunn, 89, of Newcastle, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma. The son of Glenn Otto Nunn and Edith Mae (Couch) Nunn, he was born March 31, 1935, in Oklahoma City.

Everett married Barbara Ann Thompson on May 13, 1955, in Oklahoma City.  He graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1953 and worked...

Nov 8, 2024

Regina Ann Eaton, 65, of Blanchard, died Friday, November 8, 2024, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Ronald George Moore and Claudine LaJune (Roland) Moore, she was born June 3, 1959, in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Regina worked as a manager of various restaurants during her life.  In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to rock and roll music.  ...

Oct 30, 2024

Paulette Marie (Frantz) Crouse, 80, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was born to Charles Harold Frantz and Helen Marie (Wilson) Frantz on August 5, 1944, in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Paulette attended Stroud Elementary School through seventh grade, and then Joy School between Wynnewood and Davis for eighth grade and graduated from Wynnewood High...

Oct 30, 2024

Carole Ann (Morrison) Stevens, 84, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The daughter of James Joseph Morrison and Edith Evelyn (Jones) Morrison, Carole was born on September 17, 1940, in Jacksonville, Ohio.

Carole married Allen Robert Wayne Stevens on September 4, 1965, in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked for over 20...

Oct 28, 2024

Vivian Lee Ann (Plumlee) Shatswell, 81, of Blanchard, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1943 to J.H. Plumlee and Loraine France "Toots" (Blackburn) in Houston, Texas

. Vivian graduated from Grant High School and married the love of her life, Johnnie LeRoy Shatswell on...