obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

The Reverend Dr. Steven Ray Little, STS, passed away in his home in Blanchard, on April 17, 2023.  The oldest son of Lois Ann and Johnny Brown, Sr., Steven was born in Orlando, Florida on October 5, 1952.

Steven graduated from Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas and then received his bachelor's degree from Concordia University...

Apr 9, 2023

Todd Jeffrey Vermillion was born on July 9, 1975, in Norman, Oklahoma, the third and youngest child of Sonny and Anita Vermillion.  Todd passed away on April 9, 2023 in his home in Blanchard.  He was preceded in death by grandparents, Preacher and Ann Dorsett, T.J. and Merl Vermillion of Elk City.

He attended Blanchard elementary school...

Mar 30, 2023

Dolores Laverne (Faller)  Beaty, 94 years of age, passed away in her home in Newcastle on March 30, 2023.  The daughter of Oliver and Nellie Elsie (Henley) Faller, Dolores was born on June 9, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dolores grew up in Oklahoma City and was a graduate of Capitol Hill High School.  Dolores married Willard...

Mar 29, 2023

Stacie Lynn Scyrkels, 57, of Blanchard, passed away on March 29, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The daughter of Jerome A. Johnson and Barbara Ann Johnson, she was born on March 29, 1966, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Stacie graduated from Del City High School then later went to beauty school and became a licensed cosmetologist. Later in...

Mar 26, 2023

Dorothy F. Putman, of Norman, passed away on March 26, 2023.  Dorothy was born on August 30, 1941, in Blanchard Oklahoma to Jesse Quinton and Ruth Selmer (Woods) Findley.

Dorothy married, Velter Dane Putman, the love of her life, in 1958 at the Baptist Church in Goldsby, Oklahoma.  They were happily married for almost 65 years before...

Mar 20, 2023

Jesse Lee Cook, 40, of Alex, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma. The son of Rosemarie (Bryan) Brooks, he was born on June 9, 1982, in Oklahoma City.

Jesse grew up in the Dibble area and attended Dibble Schools.  He earned his GED and later became a Certified Nurse Assistant.  Jesse worked...

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Ann (Williams) Randolph, 80, of Blanchard, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma. The daughter of Edward Williams and Margaret (Catron) Williams, she was born on March 27, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mary graduated from Northwest Classen High School.  While there, she met her lifelong friend, Verna Kirkham whom she talked to...

Mar 14, 2023

Vivian Ledean (Robbins) Butler, 86, of Oklahoma City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Bethany, Oklahoma. The daughter of Thomas Jackson Robbins and Neley Katherine (McCarn) Robbins, she was born on May 2, 1936, in Snow, Oklahoma.

Ledean grew up in Snow, Oklahoma and attended Clayton High School. She married the love of her life, Clyde Darrell...

Mar 14, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our much loved brother and uncle, Jesse Dean Ellis.  Dean, as the family called him, was born on March 22, 1946, to Harley and Irene Ellis.  He passed from this life on March 14, 2023.

Dean graduated from Cyril High...

Mar 13, 2023

Jerry Don Coshow was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 4, 1962 to Frank W. and Dora June Coshow. He passed away peacefully Monday afternoon in his favorite place, his "man cave", his barn, upon return of a great weekend camping trip with his brothers and family in Sulphur, Oklahoma trying out his new RV camper.

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Mar 8, 2023

Jessie (Eversole) Burger, 89, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Blanchard Oklahoma. The daughter of Joseph C. Eversole and Martha Jo (Thomas) Eversole, she was born on August 9, 1933, in Davenport, Oklahoma.

Jessie was very involved in her community. She worked with the Senior Center to help cook and serve meals. Jessie...

Mar 4, 2023

Jewel Betty John (Covington) Doyle, 91, passed away on March 4, 2023.  The daughter of Joseph John and Effie (Williams) Covington, Betty was born on December 5, 1931, in Wise County, Texas.

Betty grew up in Texas.  She married Orville Allen "OA" Doyle on November 24, 1950. They were blessed with two daughters, Bridget and Toni. They...

Mar 4, 2023

Larry Frank May passed away at his home in Newcastle Oklahoma on March 4, 2023. Larry was 55 years old. He was born on August 5, 1967, in Shreveport Louisiana to Claude Lee May and Dorothy Fay May (Smith-Brown).

Larry was a heat and air machinist. Larry loved to hunt and fish, watch NASCAR  and OU football....

Feb 28, 2023

Leland "Lee" Amos Frantz, 63, formerly of the Derby and Mulvane, Kansas area, passed peacefully from this life to his eternal life with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28 at home with the love of his life, Annie Frantz by his side after a courageous and admirable battle with a brief illness.

Lee was born August 26,...

Feb 26, 2023

Vernon was born March 7, 1927, to Jack Mitchell and Bonnie (Wilkins) Mitchell in Dibble, OK.  He grew up on a farm Southwest of Dibble.  He attended grade school at Dibble.  He attended Blanchard High School. In 1945 he skipped his senior year of High School and joined the Navy and served his country during the last year of...

Feb 22, 2023

Steven Samuel Gee, 75, of Blanchard, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with his family by his side.  Steve was born December 5, 1947, in Anadarko to Kenneth and Bettye Gee.  He graduated from Mountain View School, in 1966 and was awarded a full scholarship to Oklahoma State University in engineering.  Before he finished his...

Feb 20, 2023

Danna Anna (Hightower) Blanton, 79, of Newcastle, Oklahoma passed away on February 20, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma. The daughter of Garland Estes Hightower and Heloise (Hatfield) Hightower, she was born on September 12, 1943, in Lindsay, Oklahoma.

Danna married the love of her life, Bob Blanton, on July 4, 1963, in Lindsay. They were married for 58...

Feb 17, 2023

Michael Edmon "Mike" Hackney, 50 years old, of Norman, passed away on February 17, 2023.  The son of George Edmon Hackney and Mary Annette "Buttons" (Burlison) Miller, Mike was born on June 29, 1972 in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Viewing for family and friends will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Eisenhour...

Feb 15, 2023

Samantha Daye (Vaughn) Covey, 46 years old, passed away on February 15, 2023 in her home.  The daughter of Curtis Lee and Grace Laveda (Johnson) Vaughn, Sammy was born in Oklahoma City on October 26, 1976.

Sammy grew up in the Dibble area, but moved to Burns Flat for a while and graduated high school from there. ...

Feb 14, 2023

Debra Louann "Debi" (Roberts) Heller, 57, of Dibble, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2023.  Debi was born on April 20, 1965, in Oklahoma City to EJ Roberts and Mary Lou (Wiles) Roberts Seabourn.  Debi lived in Oklahoma City until she was sixteen then moved to Dibble.  She graduated from Dibble High School in...