obituaries

Nov 13, 2021

Eddie Joe Garrett, 74, of Blanchard, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Norman.  The son of Eugene Garrett and Oma Faye (Anthony) Garrett, Eddie was born March 30, 1947, in Cogar, Oklahoma.

Eddie married Donna Sue on October 11, 1969.  They lived in Newcastle for thirty years before moving to Blanchard.  Eddie was a member...

Nov 9, 2021

Otto William Kuhlman, 104, of Tuttle, died Wednesday, November 9, 2021.  The son of Gotlieb Kuhlman and Emma (Koerner) Kuhlman, Otto was born July 14, 1917, in Minco.

Otto was a veteran of World War II.  He was a farmer his whole lifetime, buying his farm that remains in the family in Tuttle in 1950.  Otto was...

Oct 28, 2021

Ramona Joyce Huffman, 88, of Tuttle, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home.  The daughter of Edwin A. Freeman and Gertrude Joan (Isbell) Freeman, she was born April 30, 1933, in Dibble.

She has lived in the Dibble, Blanchard, Bridge Creek, and Tuttle area her entire life.  Ramona married Ernie Ray Huffman on November 23, 1951,...

Oct 25, 2021

Danny Ray Jones, 64, of Blanchard, died Monday, October 25, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Henry Earl Jones, Jr. and Joyce Lea (Cochran) Jones, he was born November 21, 1956, in Oklahoma City.

He worked for Tinker AFB as an Aircraft Mechanic for 24 years until his retirement.  Danny married Patti Nickels on December 14,...

Oct 23, 2021

Kim Peter Dietzen, 66, of Blanchard, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Norman.  The son of Jack Lewis Dietzen and Genevieve Cecila (Whitehead) Dietzen, he was born June 3, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana.

Kim grew up in Anderson, Indiana and entered the United States Marine Corps where he served during the Vietnam Era.  He received his GED...

Oct 18, 2021

James Lee "Tom" Sowers, 72, of Tuttle, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home.  The son of Everett Charles Sowers and Wanda Marie (Castillo) Sowers, Tom was born January 8, 1949, in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

He grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School.  Tom married Marilyn Elaine Tyler on October 6, 1967,...

Oct 16, 2021

Jackie Donald "Jack" Wilson, 87, of Blanchard, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Norman. The son of Howard James Wilson and Bertha Lucille (Montgomery) Wilson, he was born July 23, 1934, in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  He married Ida Lee Sholer on June 2,...

Sep 22, 2021

Glenda Christine Armstead, 53, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Glenn Griffith and Antoinette Theresa Cecelia (Capone) Voellinger, she was born October 11, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Glenda was a veteran in the US Air Force and earned the rank of Sr. Airman.   She also earned a Bachelor's degree...

Sep 21, 2021

Kathryn Sue Gilreath, 75, of Dibble, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.  The daughter of Steve Kinnamon and Noble Icele (Britt) Kinnamon, she was born March 28, 1946, in Shawnee.

Kathryn married Alfred Ray "Gil" Gilreath, and they have made their home in Dibble for the last fifteen years.   She worked as a medical assistant...

Sep 19, 2021

Betty June Sparks, 60, of Dibble, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at her home.  The daughter of Nathan John Mills and Georgie Mae (Gamble) Mills, she was born March 8, 1961, in Meridian, Oklahoma.

Betty graduated from Alex High School   She was very crafty and enjoyed sewing, painting, and arranging flowers.  Betty's greatest enjoyment was being with...

Sep 16, 2021

Debra Kay (Towry) Weinrich, 38, of Blanchard, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Norman, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Charles and Martha (Hargis) Towry, Debra was born on August 17, 1983, in Greenwood, Arkansas.

Debra graduated high school from Huntsville, Arkansas.  She was also an Oklahoma State University graduate and a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. ...

Sep 15, 2021

Darrell Wayne Lee, 64, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Robert Eugene Lee and Norma Leigh (Reed) Lee, he was born June 17, 1957, in El Reno.

Darrell married Yolanda Mae Lightfoot on June 13, 1978, in Dover, Oklahoma.  He was a long-time member of the Crossroad to Life Baptist...

Sep 12, 2021

Tommie Jo Byrd, 85, of Blanchard, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Norman. The daughter of Hugh Franklin Byrd and Grace Francis (Fletcher) Byrd, she was born November 1, 1935, in Childers, Oklahoma.

Jo grew up in Dustin and attended Dustin Schools. While living in Blanchard, Jo attended the New Home Full Gospel Church in...

Sep 10, 2021

Foster "Joe" Southerland, 63, gained his golden hard hat on Friday, September 10, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1958, in Perryton, TX, to Eldon and Vivian Southerland.  Joe married Donna Harmon on December 24, 1976.  Joe grew up in the Texas Panhandle and lived in Perryton until 2008 when he moved to Bridge Creek, OK, to be around...

Sep 10, 2021

Coreena Sue Townsend passed to her heavenly home on September 10, 2021.  The daughter of Orval and Alma Adaline (Campbell) Burton, Coreena was born on October 17, 1946, in Hobart, Oklahoma.

Coreena enjoyed canning fresh vegetables, crocheting, making blankets, many kinds of crafts, including needlework and working word puzzles.  She loved spending time with her great grandkids,...

Sep 9, 2021

Robert Jackson "Bob" Lee, 80 years of age, passed away on September 9, 2021, in his home.  The son of Melvin Luther Lee and Azlee Jennie (Embry) Lee, Bob was born on May 26, 1941, in Denison, Texas.

Bob was a proud graduate of Dibble High School.  He joined the United States Navy and served during the...

Sep 9, 2021

Tommy Harold "Tom" Holding, 82, of Blanchard, OK went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2021.  A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 13, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Blanchard, OK.  Tom's life was an instrument of integrity, generosity, and blessings.

Tom was born January...

Sep 8, 2021

Marlene Elizabeth Harrell, 68, of Lindsay, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at her home.  The daughter of Marvin Morrison and Alice (Wigley) Morrison, she was born November 3, 1952 in Blanchard.

Marlene was Pentecostal in faith and raised her children in the church.  She loved being a mom.  Marlene treasured her grandkids and loved having them spend...

Sep 7, 2021

Norma Kaye Booth, "Kaye" to those who knew her, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Norman Regional Hospital.

Kaye was born on April 29, 1945 to Norman Victor and Rosa Eileen Goodrich in Oklahoma City, OK. After graduating from Northwest Classen High School in 1963, she pursued a career in the insurance field and...

Sep 1, 2021

Gustin Lynn Wood, age 78, of Newcastle, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  He was born July 2, 1943, to Roy D. and Myrtle Elsie Wood of Stratford, Oklahoma.  He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jerold James Wood of Stratford and Floyd Nelson Wood of Tuttle.  He is survived by his wife of...