obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Michael Dean Blaisdell, 72, of Blanchard passed away on August 1, 2023, in his home.  The son of Leo James Blaisdell and Betty Jean (Morris) Blaisdell, Michael was born on September 10, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Michael served in the United States Army from 1972 – 1978 where he worked as a tactical wire operations specialist...

Aug 1, 2023

Daniel John Novich, 73, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Norman. The son of John Novich and Anna May (Holmquist) Posack, he was born on May 3, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois.

At the young age of 17, Daniel joined the armed forces and spent the next three years proudly serving his country...

Aug 1, 2023

Sandra Gayle "Sandy" (Meeks) Childers, 68, of Blanchard, passed away on August 1, 2023, in Norman.  The daughter of James Donald and Lois Mae (Moad) Meeks, Sandy was born on June 12, 1955, in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Sandy grew up mostly in Texas and graduated from Amarillo High School.  She lived in California for a few years and...

Jul 31, 2023

Thomas Christopher Adkins, 41, of Blanchard, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Norman.  The son of Christopher DeVon and Lisa Dawn (Washburn) Adkins, Thomas was born in Oklahoma City on January 9, 1982.

Thomas lived in Blanchard his whole life and was a 2000 graduate of Blanchard High School.  In high school he played football, baseball,...

Jul 29, 2023

On Saturday, July 29th, 2023, Ronald (Ron) Jerome Brown, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 80.

Ron was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on March 26, 1943, to Vivian and Balfour Brown. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and later retired from Bridgestone Firestone after more than 20 years. On May 22nd,...

Jul 29, 2023

Auther Louis "Butch" Caton, 74, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Blanchard. The son of Henry Emery Louis Caton and Dorothy Bea (Judd) Caton, he was born on February 13, 1949, in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Butch was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army during Vietnam.

He married...

Jul 22, 2023

Stanley "Stan" DeLane Keef, 61, of Newcastle, passed away on July 22, 2023, in Oklahoma City.  The son of DeLane and Betty Faye (Rawson) Keef, Stan was born on September 1, 1961, in Oklahoma City.

Stan grew up and graduated from High School in Newcastle.  He lived in Oklahoma City for a while but moved back to...

Jul 22, 2023

Mary Gathaleen (McCray) Eggleston, 94 years of age, of Blanchard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  The daughter of Vernon Henry McCray and Gladys Elnora (Watson) McCray Short, Mary was born on November 10, 1928, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

Mary's dad worked in the oil field so she moved around a...

Jul 21, 2023

Kendra Michelle Hager, 47, of Dibble, died Friday, July 21, 2023, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Alfred Ray Gilreath and Kathryn Sue (Kinnamon) Gilreath, Kendra was born March 4, 1976, in Oklahoma City.

Kendra graduated from Moore High School in 1994.  She married Rodney Clifton Hager on June 20, 1998, in Oklahoma City.  She earned an...

Jul 19, 2023

Glenda Elaine Peck, 64, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Blanchard. The daughter of Glen Dale Peck and Grace Lavada (Johnson) Vaughn, she was born on February 3, 1959, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Glenda was a woman who was very dedicated to her family. She loved being a mom to her...

Jul 15, 2023

Donald George Woods passed away at home July 15, 2023, at the age of 84. He passed surrounded by his family, friends, and dogs.

Donald G. Woods was born October 24, 1938, to Bertha Lois (McMillan-Boyer) Woods and Forrest Glenn Woods in St. Paul Minnesota. During WWII, Donald's father was stationed in Bremerton Washington and Donald spent...

Jul 10, 2023

Edith Mae (Gilliland) Roberts, 87, of Lindsay, Oklahoma, was born September 25, 1935, in Mountain Township, Missouri to Redmond and Lallie Gilliland. She left her earthly body on July 10, 2023 at her home.

Edith married the love of her life Esley Roberts on December 3, 1954 in Skamania County, Washington. Together they shared four children Gregory...

Jul 10, 2023

LaHonda Pearl (Hardin) Sisson, 86, of Wayne, passed away in her home on Monday, July 10, 2023.  The daughter of Clyde Jackson and Edith Louella (Watts) Hardin, LaHonda was born in Hollis, Oklahoma on August 27, 1936.

LaHonda graduated from Putnam City High School.  She married the love of her life, Robert Karl Sisson, Sr. on May...

Jul 10, 2023

Chase Manley Stinson, 26, of Blanchard, passed away early Monday morning, July 10, 2023 in Norman, Oklahoma.  The son of Chad Everette and Jeanne Marie (Roberson) Stinson, Chase was born in Springfield, Missouri on September 24, 1996.

Chase moved to Blanchard when he was four years old and has made his home in Blanchard since then. Chase...

Jul 9, 2023

Ronald Dean "Ron" Morris, 80, of Blanchard, died Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma.  The son of Arvol D. Morris and Doris Deloris (Carroll) Morris, he was born May 2, 1943, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

During his early life, Ron worked at Tinker Air Force Base.  He later owned and operated Sunbelt Machine Tools for many years...

Jul 6, 2023

Phyllis Jean Barrington, 90, of Blanchard, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Norman.  The daughter of Arthur Elmer Belew and Odell Elizabeth (Gaston) Belew, she was born April 5, 1933, in Chickasha.

Phyllis graduated from Chickasha High School in 1951.  She worked at various jobs throughout her life but was primarily a homemaker and was Christian in...

Jul 1, 2023

Former Blanchard Business owner of 41 years, Norvel Joe Moore, was born February 11, 1930, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to Jessie Mae and John L. Moore.  He went to be with his Lord and many loved ones on July 1, 2023, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Norvel Joe graduated Blanchard High School where he loved playing...

Jul 1, 2023

Carl Wayne Davis, 75, of Stigler, Oklahoma, passed away on July 1, 2023, in Stigler. The son of John Dewey Davis and Ruby Zelpha Lea (Woods) Davis, he was born on July 15, 1947, in Cole, Oklahoma.

Carl graduated from Dibble High School and shortly afterwards he joined the United States Army and proudly served his country....

Jun 27, 2023

Ardis James "Jim" Graves, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2023.  The son of George Wallace Graves and Martha Lou (Mandoza) Graves, he was born on June 9, 1948, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Jim attended high school in Jones, Oklahoma. After high school he joined the military and proudly served his country as a Sergeant in...

Jun 26, 2023

Mark Allen Harris, 66, of Dibble, passed away on June 26, 2023 in his home.  The son of Edwin Glenn and Esther Leoma (Heydenreich) Harris, Mark was born on September 29, 1956, in Pueblo, Colorado.

Mark grew up in Wichita, Kansas and moved to Dibble, Oklahoma where he graduated from high school in 1974.  He married the...