obituaries

Mar 13, 2024

Sheila Mae Hudson, 87, of Oklahoma City, OK, sadly is no longer with us.  This loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother known by most as "Momo" passed away peacefully, with family by her side, Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Born July 10, 1936, in Iowa City,...

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Jane "Janie" (Felton) Rayburn, 73, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away at her home in Cole on March 11, 2024. The daughter of Kenneth Herman Felton and Thelma Joyce (Lell) Felton, she was born on June 28, 1950, in Cole, Oklahoma.

Janie was an exceptionally loving person. Family was very important to her. She adored her children...

Mar 9, 2024

Lonnie "Anthony" Roberts, 71, of Dibble, passed away in Lindsay on March 9, 2024.  The son of Lonnie Lee Roberts and Wilma Dean (Smith) Roberts, Anthony was born on July 8, 1952, in Chickasha.

Anthony lived almost his whole life in Dibble and graduated from Dibble High School.  He worked as a salesman for the OKC Stockyards.  ...

Mar 6, 2024

Phyllis Ann (Gentry) Taylor, 86, of Blanchard died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home.  The daughter of Robert Beryl Gentry and Laura Bernadine (Sutherland) Gentry, she was born October 12, 1937, in Dixie Community, Oklahoma.

She married John Bosman "J.B." Taylor on November 14, 1955, in Wichita Falls, Texas and he preceded her in death on...

Mar 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Brooks - a cherished matriarch beloved by her family, friends, and the Blanchard community. Ruth Ann passed away of terminal breast cancer at the age of 88 surrounded by the love of her family and friends on March 5th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth,...

Mar 5, 2024

Opal Lee (Arter) Saunders, 98 years of age, passed away on March 5, 2024, in Lexington.  The daughter of Lee Wesley and Gladys Bertha  (Johnson) Arter, Opal was born on January 15, 1926, in Bradley, Oklahoma.

Opal attended school in Bradley and Lindsay, graduating from Lindsay High School.  She married the love of her life, Haskell Leon...

Mar 1, 2024

James "Kevin" Green, 64, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Snyder, Oklahoma. The son of Robert James Green and Mary Elizabeth (Goodmiller) Green, he was born on July 27, 1959.

For many years, Kevin worked as a boiler maker in construction. This job often allowed him to travel, which was something he...

Feb 29, 2024

Randall Dean "Randy" Madden, 71, of Norman, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Norman.  The son of John Samuel Madden and Zelma June (Pence) Madden, he was born February 16, 1953, in Norman.

Randy married Terri Ann Cothran on May 23, 2005, in Newcastle, Oklahoma.  He worked for many years as a meat cutter for Wal-Mart until...

Feb 27, 2024

Bobbie Jeanne (Likes) Gilbreath, 87, Oklahoma City, passed away on February 27, 2024, in Oklahoma City. The daughter of Marion Washington Likes and Gertrude May (Dillmon) Likes, she was born on December 23, 1936, in Putnam, Oklahoma.

Bobbie married the love of her life, Curtis Perry Gilbreath, on August 27, 1955, in Putnam, Oklahoma. They were married...

Feb 24, 2024

Sanders Martin "Sandy" Shaffer, 63, of Newcastle, passed away on February 24, 2024.  The son of Donald Webster and Catherine Lee (Martin) Shaffer, Sandy was born on February 16, 1961, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Sandy met the love of his life Yvonne Suzuki when they were both attending OU and married on December 27, 1982.  Sandy and...

Feb 16, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn (Coonce) Keen, 70, of Oklahoma City, died Friday, February 16, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The daughter of Walter Daniel Coonce and Marie Josephine (Levandoski) Davis, she was born November 23, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio.

Debbie married Curtis Ray Keen and they were together for 22 years until his death in 2004. She worked...

Feb 15, 2024

Lori Ann (Stewart) Kelly, 66, of Yukon, Oklahoma died Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Colan Stewart and Lois (Thompson) Stewart, she was born July 21, 1957, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

On December 21, 2001, Lori married Robert Thomas Kelly in Oklahoma City. They were married for 22 wonderful years. Throughout those years,...

Feb 15, 2024

Harvey Louis Steelman "Louis or Lou" was born November 1, 1939, in Blanchard Oklahoma to Charlie Louis Steelman and Sudie Marie (Lenderman) Steelman.  He passed February 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

As a child, Louis's family moved several times while working as sharecroppers until Charlie purchased the land that would be the family farm...

Feb 14, 2024

Shirley Joyce Conner, 72, passed away in Norman on February 14, 2024.  The daughter of Robert James and Joyce Lafern (Carey) Schlecht, Shirley was born on July 5, 1951, in Altus, Oklahoma.

Shirley grew up in Altus and was a 1969 graduate of Altus High School.  She married Loyd Ray Conner on November 17, 1972, and they...

Feb 14, 2024

Neil Edward Finley, 68, of Blanchard and Oklahoma City, passed away at his home in Blanchard on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The son of Edward Finley and Mary Jacqueline "Jackie" (Bruner) Finley, he was born on July 18, 1955, in Artesia, New Mexico.

Neil married the love of his life, Gayla Denise Patterson, on July 12, 1985,...

Feb 12, 2024

Edna Leona Cornish of Newcastle Oklahoma passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024.

Her favorite past times were gardening and having family gatherings whether at home, a lake house, or a neighbor's house.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Leon Thomas; sister, Sue Shipman and brother-in-law, Pete Shipman; and infant brother,...

Feb 5, 2024

Jerome "Jerry" Lichtwald arrived screaming into this world on August 26, 1936, in Riverside, California, to the late Leroy C. Lichtwald and Helene Hannam Lichtwald. He left the building on February 5, 2024, after a sudden decline in his health. He was at the ripe young age of 87. He is now stress-free and at peace.

He...

Feb 2, 2024

Deborah Elizabeth "Debbie" Paulk, 71, of Blanchard, died, Friday, February 2, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Froman Bishop Carriger and Stella Marjorie (Carlile) Carriger, she was born May 18, 1952, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Debbie graduated from Del City High School in 1970.  She married Thomas David Paulk on December 15, 1973, in Del City.  Debbie...

Feb 1, 2024

Paul Gerome Gray, 88, of Purcell, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Purcell.  The son of Sidney James Gray and Virgil (Williamson) Gray, he was born December 1, 1935, in Blanchard.

Paul married Melva Bernice Kemp on August 24, 1981, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He worked as salesman for Pioneer Farm Equipment in California and retired in...

Feb 1, 2024

Edward August Miller, 84, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Walter Gunther Miller and Mae (Beebe) Miller, he was born April 23, 1939, in Norwich, Connecticut.  Edward was a 1957 graduate of Norwich High School.

Being the son of a dairy farmer, Edward learned the fruits of hard...