obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Carolyn Ruth Proctor, 80, of Oklahoma City, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Bruce Oliver (Moose) Miller and Mable Ruth (Simpson) Miller, Carolyn was born on June 16, 1941, in Fletcher, Oklahoma.

Carolyn graduated from Oklahoma City's Capitol Hill High School in 1959 and, within a few of years, managed a home...

Aug 29, 2021

Clayton Eugene Dorris, 60, of Bridge Creek, died August 29, 2021, in Norman. The son of Clayton "MC" Ivan Dorris and Mildred Pearl (Parkerson), he was born April 18, 1961 in Oklahoma City. He grew up in Caddo County working on farms in the area. He attended school at Lookeba-Sickles School until 9th grade. After leaving school he continued...

Aug 26, 2021

Jesse Lee "J.L." Allen, 89, passed away peacefully in his Tuttle home on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He had a full life in which he loved those around him.  Jesse spent the last few weeks of his life at home being cared for compassionately by his youngest son Jeffrey Allen and a team of attentive hospice nurses. They were...

Aug 24, 2021

Julie Henrietta Lee, 82, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Norman.  The daughter of Harry Henry Janssen and Anna Martha (Olah) Janssen, she was born July 19, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Julie married James Robert Lee, Jr. on November 16, 2004, in Chickasha.  She worked many years for Wal-Mart and was a member of...

Aug 22, 2021

Jeremy Adam Kozak, 35, of Blanchard, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, in Norman.  The son of Peter Kozak and Nancy Ruth Berry-Kozak, he was born March 10, 1986, in Manassas, Virginia.

Jeremy graduated from Blanchard High School in 2005 and served as the football manager for the Blanchard Lions his last couple of years.  He loved sports...

Aug 18, 2021

Bobby Lee Williams, 88, of Criner, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Norman.  The son of Homer Fleetwood Williams and Carrie Lee (Roberts) Williams, he was born December 21, 1932, in Criner, Oklahoma.

Bobby graduated from Dibble High School in 1950 and then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  Bobby married Marjorie Joan Mills...

Aug 15, 2021

Jack L. Dotson, 89, of Newcastle, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Melvin Dotson and Dimple M. (Gee) Dotson, he was born July 30,1932 in Oklahoma City.

Jack was a veteran of the US Navy.  He worked in construction and owned and operated Jack Dotson Inc. for over fifty years and attended...

Aug 13, 2021

Geraldine Lawanna Lewis passed away at the age of 90 years on August 13, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma.  The daughter of George Porter "Port" and Dora "Dode" Agnes (Cobb) Lewis, Geraldine was born on November 14, 1930, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

She was a proud graduate of Blanchard High School in 1949.  Geraldine was like a second mom...

Aug 9, 2021

Brenda Martha Mitchell, 72, of Blanchard, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, in Norman.  The daughter of Acy William Kyle and Martha Elvia (Claborn) Barton, she was born December 14, 1948, in Apache.

Brenda married Kenneth Jaye Mitchell on January 28, 1967, in Apache.  Together they owned and operated Kenny's Plumbing for many years.  She was a...

Aug 9, 2021

Delores Fay Tilson, 86, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Blanchard, died Monday, August 9, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Eulus Edward Dodd and Nellie Mable (McMillin) Dodd, she was born February 14, 1935, in Oklahoma City.

Delores married Edward Lee Tilson on October 6, 1954, in Oklahoma City.  She was a homemaker and was a...

Aug 7, 2021

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Lolita Faye Lemming, loving mother of four children passed away at the age of 93.  She was born October 30, 1927, to Oscar Leon Anderson and Idella (Terrell) Anderson.  She grew up in Blanchard, Oklahoma, and graduated from Blanchard High School.

Lolita married David Corley from Newcastle, Oklahoma, and they settled in...

Aug 6, 2021

Irvin Lee Knowles, 84, met his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 6 , 2021. The son of Estle (E.P.) and Opal Knowles, Irvin was born on April 1 , 1937 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.  He was a long time resident of Moore.

Irvin graduated from Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and entered...

Aug 6, 2021

Betty Boswell, 93, of Newcastle, died Friday, August 6, 2021, in Blanchard.  The daughter of Charles Elledge and Leacy Edna (Haley) O'Hagan, she was born May 12, 1928 in Yuma, Arizona.

Betty worked in law enforcement as a dispatcher and then went to work for the Capitol Patrol for twelve years, which was a job she truly...

Aug 6, 2021

Sharon Kathryon Barnes, 71, of Oklahoma City, died Friday, August 6, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Arthur Oscar McElroy and Helen Louise (Sanders) McElroy, she was born August 9, 1949, in Snyder, Oklahoma.

Sharon married Roy Gene "Buddy" Barnes on July 28, 1998, in Chickasha.  She was Christian in faith.  Sharon worked as an accountant...

Aug 3, 2021

James Leroy Bailey, 80, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Ira Pershing Bailey and Virginia Clara (Caskey) Bailey, he was born May 30, 1941 in Oklahoma City.

James served in the US Army and began his career on July 2, 1958 as a Private E-2 during the cold war.  His...

Jul 25, 2021

Robert Eugene "Gene" Schmoldt, 92, of Blanchard, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Blanchard.  The son of John Herman Schmoldt and Irene Effie (Hibinger) Schmoldt, he was born March 5, 1929, in Oklahoma City.

Gene graduated from Moore High School in 1949.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  ...

Jul 20, 2021

Irma Sue Riddle, 89, of Newcastle, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Oklahoma City, after a car accident.  The daughter of Vernon and Beulah Clay, she was born February 23, 1932, in Gilmore, Oklahoma.

Sue married Troy Franklin Riddle on September 16, 1951, in Poteau, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on April 3,...

Jul 16, 2021

Stanley Thomas Staggs, 93, of Norman, formerly of Oklahoma City, died Friday, July 16, 2021, in Norman.  The son of Rufus Henry Staggs and Cora Louella (Terrell) Staggs, he was born in Blanchard on December 15, 1927.

Stanley grew up and enjoyed his childhood in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Stanley graduated from Blanchard High School and from a University...

Jul 15, 2021

Leedda Fay (Wendling) Franklin, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Theodore Jackson Wendling and Ruby Lee (Barbee) Wendling, Leedda was born on March 13, 1942.

Leedda attended school at the Naples schoolhouse in the Alex/Blanchard area.  She worked at the Maramont Auto Assembly Plant on the assembly line, owned...

Jul 8, 2021

Karen Jean Wood, 69, of Blanchard, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Norman.  The daughter of Roy Lee Wood and Jewell Regina (Isom) Wood, she was born March 21, 1952, in Chickasha.

Karen worked as a beautician for forty-six years and was a member of the New Home Full Gospel Church in Dibble.  She was a faithful...