obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

Philip Quinten "Phil" Read, 101, of Cole, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Oklahoma City.  He was born in Cole, Oklahoma on June 27, 1923, the second child of Adrian Louis Read and Goldie Ann (Ross) Read.

Phil was born and lived in the house that his father built in 1912.  He attended Blanchard Schools graduating in...

Aug 31, 2024

Nancy Ellen (Eaton) Booth was born on December 3, 1934 in Paden, Oklahoma to Braxton Eaton and Etta Mae Davis. Nancy passed from this life on August 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Nancy married the love of her life James C. Booth on August 7, 1954 in Oklahoma...

Aug 24, 2024

William George Mitchell, 86, of Del City, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Midwest City.  The son of Wilburn Wayland Mitchell and Hazel Valentine (Parrish) Mitchell, George was born on November 7, 1937, in Sickles, Oklahoma.

George graduated from Eakly High School.  George married Bessie Viola Birdsong on December 23, 1967, in Del City.  He served...

Aug 23, 2024

Carla Kay Berry, 66, of Blanchard, formerly of Abilene, Texas, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home.  The daughter of Freddie Lee Kinerd and Frances Carlene (Graves) Kinerd, Kay was born January 21, 1958, in Moses Lake, Washington.

Kay married Roger Joe Berry on September 6, 1975, in Abilene, Texas.  She was Baptist in faith and...

Aug 22, 2024

Bertina "Tina" Lorene Kralik was born on April 2, 1934, in Weatherford Oklahoma to Archie "Bud" Capps and Opal (Claunch) Capps and passed away on August 22, 2024, at The Senior Village in Blanchard, Oklahoma, at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 20 days.

Tina was raised and attended school in Weatherford, Oklahoma.  She later...

Aug 19, 2024

Kermit Andrew "K" Denton, Jr., 86, of Broken Bow, passed away in Norman on August 19, 2024. The son of Kermit Andrew Denton, Sr. and Anna H. "Midge" Cody Denton, K was born on January 14, 1938, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

K attended St. Joe's Preparatory School in Muskogee, Oklahoma, until his senior year....

Aug 17, 2024

Our family has lost a treasured soul and our pillar of strength with the passing of our beloved Randy Dean Hicks.

On August 17th, 2024, Randy passed away in a place to be one of his "happy places" giving his life to save the life of his cherished grandson.

Randy leaves behind a legacy of...

Aug 12, 2024

Matthew Owen Taylor, known affectionately as Matt, passed away on August12, 2024 in Mustang, Oklahoma, at the age of 44. Born on March 19, 1980, in Enid, Oklahoma,

Matt was a dedicated iron Worker who took pride in his trade.

Matt is survived by his loving wife, Shauna, and three children, Bridgette, Ruby, and Susan....

Aug 12, 2024

Louise Genelle Richey was born on April 13, 1930, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  She passed away in Oklahoma City on August 12, 2024, at the age of 94.  Genelle's parents were Bud and May Mitchell Bayless.

Genelle graduated from Blanchard High School in 1948 and then attended college, graduating from the Oklahoma College for Women.  Mrs. Richey began...

Aug 10, 2024

Florence Lillian "Flo" Lemons, 74, of Blanchard, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home.  The daughter of Charles Edward Shoemake and Zola Fern (Forbes) Shoemake, she was born March 9, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico.

Flo married Gary Doyle Lemons on March 18, 1967, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  She worked...

Aug 7, 2024

Jerry Raleigh Franklin, 83, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home.  The son of Theodore Frances "TF" Franklin and Odessa Mae (Anglin) Franklin Gavit, Jerry was born on April 15, 1941, in Dibble.

Jerry grew up in Dibble and graduated from Dibble High School.  He owned and operated auto paint and body...

Aug 6, 2024

Lois J. Smith, 105, of Blanchard, passed from death to life eternal with Christ on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at her home.  The only child of Edwin Pearce Coy and Esther (Frost) Coy, she was born August 22, 1918, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She attended Oklahoma City public schools, namely Jefferson and Harding and graduated from Classen High School...

Aug 6, 2024

Cindy Lou (Westmoreland) Albertson, 48, of Blanchard, passed away on August 6, 2024, in her home.  The daughter of Steven Wayne Westmoreland and Sharon Lee (Exel) Westmoreland, Cindy was born on February 7, 1976, in Mangum, Oklahoma.

Cindy grew up in Oklahoma City until moving to the Blanchard/Dibble area in 1989 and attended Dibble High School.  Cindy...

Aug 6, 2024

Winston Carl Rose, 79, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home.  The youngest child of William C "Clyde" Rose and Parlee Rena (Walls) Rose,  Winston was born on October 5, 1944, in Okemah, Oklahoma.

Winston grew up in Okemah on the family farm and graduated from Mason...

Aug 2, 2024

Zane Alan Dunn, 35, of Blanchard, died on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Blanchard.  The son of Gregory Alan and Debra Ann (Emmons) Dunn.

Zane attended Moore Norman Vo-Tech where he received his training in paint and body work.  He later attended OCCC where he received training in auto mechanic work.  He has worked for the last...

Aug 1, 2024

Neil Ray Blackburn, 61, of Mustang, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Mustang.  The son of Melvin Fredrick Blackburn and Retha Lavonne (Fallwell) Hendrix, he was born June 2, 1963, in Oklahoma City.

Neil worked as a flow hand for geo testing in the oil field most recently.  He also had worked  as a supervisor at Dealers...

Jul 31, 2024

Jerry Lane Bussey, Sr., 73, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Newcastle.  The son of John Lee Bussey, Sr. and Lillie Bell (Townley) Bussey, Sr., he was born May 14, 1951 in Hanna, Oklahoma.

Jerry graduated from Dibble High School and attended OCCC for a while.  He was very patriotic and proud of his county.  He served...

Jul 30, 2024

Danny Wayne "Dan" Clymer, 72, of Blanchard, passed away on July 30, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. The son of Troy Wilford And Wynema Isabelle (Rogers) Clymer, Dan was born in Ridgecrest, California on May 4, 1952.

Dan married the love of his life, Jacqueline (Smith) Clymer on November 21, 1970.  He served in the...

Jul 30, 2024

Patsy Lee Lowen, 86, of Bethany, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Bethany.  The daughter of George Baldwin and Hazel Irene (Hackett) Baldwin, she was born April 9, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Patsy spent most of her life in California and moved back to Oklahoma in recent years to be closer to family.  She worked as...

Jul 28, 2024

Lindsay Rae (St. John) Badger, 40, of Oklahoma City, was tragically taken from this world in an automobile accident in Norman, Oklahoma, on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Lindsay was born on April 20, 1984, in Oklahoma City to Tony Ray St. John and Bonnie Lorraine (Whitehair) St. John.   She lived in Blanchard, Oklahoma until her college years....