obituaries

Dec 3, 2023

Judy Marlene Tinsley, 81, of The Village, passed away on December 3, 2023.   The daughter of Charles Bunyon "CB" Swanson and Zella Cornelia (Roy) Swanson, Judy was born on December 6, 1941, in Blanchard.

Judy was born in Blanchard and lived there until after high school graduation. She was a cheerleader as well as played on the...

Nov 30, 2023

Robert Virgil "Bob" Harrell, 84, of Blanchard, died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his home.  The son of Omer Virgil Harrell and Ada (Forehand) Harrell, he was born June 22, 1939, in Upland, Indiana.

Bob married Glenda Pauline Whaley on March 11, 1960, in El Reno.  He served in the US Air Force and worked for Tinker...

Nov 29, 2023

Carolyn DeLores (Mayfield) Hill, 80, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on November 28, 2023, in Norman. The daughter of Frank Whitlock Mayfield and Muriel DeLores (Andrews) Mayfield, she was born on July 17, 1943, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

Carolyn was a hardworking woman. She loved her family deeply and especially enjoyed spending time with children. Carolyn was also...

Nov 27, 2023

Julia Rosetta "Rosie" (Pool) Brooks, 85, of Blanchard, died Monday, November 27, 2023, in Chickasha.  The daughter of Hugh N. Pool and Irene (Martin) Pool, she was born in Dibble on August 21, 1938.

Rosie graduated from Blanchard High School in 1956 and went to work at Right Way Café as a waitress.  There she met Sedall...

Nov 21, 2023

George V Cone, Jr., 90, of Tuttle, passed away on November 21, 2023, in his home.  The son of George V Cone, Sr.  and Gladys (Jackson) Cone, George was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on February 3, 1933.

A man that was always described as "larger than life" and known to those close to him as "The...

Nov 18, 2023

Henry Harrison Lancaster, Jr., 68, of Blanchard, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Norman.  The son of Henry Harrison "Hank" Lancaster, Sr. and Anna Laura (Buchanan) Lancaster, he was born November 21, 1954, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Henry lived in Oklahoma City when he was young, and moved to Newcastle his sophomore year of high school and...

Nov 17, 2023

Colleen Loreta Stanton, 84, passed from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 17, 2023 with her family by her side.

Colleen was born March 22, 1939 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, to Ernest and Mabel Gilley. She was the youngest of six brothers and sisters. She was an avid basketball player, and was a...

Nov 11, 2023

Kerry Leann Jennings, born February 12, 1981, entered the arms of Jesus November 11, 2023.

She is survived by her parents Donna and Vaughn Pirtle of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and Bob and Kara Jennings of Bridgecreek, Oklahoma; brother, Kevin Jennings of Yukon, Oklahoma; step brothers, Matt Pirtle of Frisco, Texas, and Colby Johnson of Dibble, Oklahoma; step sisters,...

Oct 29, 2023

Thomas Eugene Shipp, Sr., age 91, was born in Omaha Nebraska on April 20, 1932 to Bill and Flora Shipp.  He moved to Oklahoma when he was an infant.  Thomas was married to Barbara Shipp for 54 years.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Bill Shipp; mother, Flora Shipp Carter; sister, Wanda Courtney; and brother,...

Oct 27, 2023

Jerry Wayne Price, affectionately known as "POPS," passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the age of 75. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, leaving behind cherished memories with his family and friends.

Jerry was born on July 5, 1948, in Norman, Oklahoma, to General Frost "Buss" Price and Lillie Maudina (Garrison) Price. He...

Oct 27, 2023

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Oct 26, 2023

Tom "Butch" Devera, 76, of Newcastle, Oklahoma died on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Blanchard. Tom was born on September 9, 1947, in Streator, Illinois.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Patricia (Pat) Devera of Streator, Illinois.

Tom is survived by his son Scott Devera, daughter-in-law Shanda Geurin-Devera, and two step-granddaughters,...

Oct 18, 2023

Charles Wayne Hall (74), loving husband, dad & grandpa, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023; after a long illness.

Wayne was born March 25, 1949 in Elk City, OK to Charlie 'Tut' and Della Hall.  He was raised in Canute, OK. After H.S., he attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK where he completed his degree in...

Oct 16, 2023

Cynthia Ann (Perry) Bingman, 83, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, in Oklahoma City. The daughter of Earl Paul Perry and Katherine Elizabeth (Peterson) Perry, she was born on December 14, 1939, in Fremont, Ohio.

Cynthia married the love of her life, John William Bingman on September 6, 1958. They spent 65 beautiful...

Oct 13, 2023

Carol Ann (Melton) Stringer Kleckner, 81, of Blanchard, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Lewis David and Rena Cornelia (Dawson) Melton was born July 23, 1942, in Vernon, Texas.

Carol was raised in Borger, Texas where she lived with her mother Rena and her 3 siblings, Travis, David and Joy, Carol...

Oct 7, 2023

Lillie Mae (Martin) Rose, 88, long time resident of Newcastle, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Blanchard.  The daughter of Johnnie and Etta (Smith) Martin, she was born June 27, 1935, in Ft. Towson, Oklahoma.

Lillie married the love of her life, Charles Edward Rose, on November 26, 1954 in Hugo, Oklahoma.  ...

Oct 4, 2023

Carol Sue (Landreth) Roberts, 80, of Washington, Oklahoma, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of JC and Rose Landreth, and was born on December 13, 1942, in California.  With her father in the Air Force, she grew up living all over the United States. It was while living in Clovis, NM that...

Oct 4, 2023

Billy Keith "Tiny" Simmons, 78 of Blanchard, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Norman.  The son of Carl Mack and Ines Rebecca (Phillips) Simmons, Tiny was born on December 30, 1944, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Tiny grew up in Verden and moved to Blanchard in 1969 when he married JoAnn Knox on January 29, 1969.  Tiny was...

Oct 3, 2023

Kristy Denise Ransome (45) of Blanchard, died, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Norman.  The daughter of Linda Marlene (Rose) and Dale Whitaker and Gerald Wayne Ransome, she was born October 2, 1978, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Kristy received training to be a LPN.  She also showed her caring spirit by being the family and friend's dog and cat...

Oct 1, 2023

Donald Ray Allen, Sr., 81 years of age, formerly of Guthrie, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The son of Joseph Alvin and Frances Ellen (McCoy) Allen, Don was born on November 25, 1941, in Idabel, Oklahoma

Don was a 1960 graduate of Guthrie High School and a long-time resident of Guthrie.  He married Trena J....