obituaries

Jul 5, 2021

Amy Bethany Kerr, 45, passed away on July 5 th , 2021.  Amy was born on December 28, 1975, in Moore, Oklahoma.

Amy graduated from Edmond Memorial High School and received a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.  She worked at OG&E for 5 years as a Software Developer before...

Jul 4, 2021

Jerrid James Kuehl, 29, passed away on July 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  The son of Darrell Duane and Gina Lynnette (VanGelder) Kuehl, Jerrid was born on September 16, 1991, in Canon City, Colorado.

Jerrid attended school in Florence, Colorado and Blanchard, Oklahoma.  He worked for 5-7 years at the Newcastle Casino as a 501 on the...

Jun 25, 2021

Vera Mae Browning, 89, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.  The daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Jettie Mae (Barnes) Johnson, Vera was born on December 6, 1931, in Tupelo, Oklahoma.

Vera was a godly, Christian woman of faith, who made her family a priority. She was the mom to 4 kids that were all born in...

Jun 24, 2021

Jerry Bewley Jr. (Jay) was born in Oklahoma City on August 29, 1968, to Alta Mae Simer and Jerry Bewley Sr.  Jay went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 9:45 AM.

Jay married Tamara Rychlec and together they had Haley on June 27, 1992, Chrislyn Jae on September 25, 2003, and Emma Mae...

Jun 22, 2021

Tommie Milton White, 77, passed away on June 22, 2021.  The son of Arlie Eugene and Leatress Lillie (Nicholas) White, Tommie was born in Purcell, Oklahoma on September 23, 1943.

Tommie was a veteran of the United States Army.  He worked as a supervisor in the paint assembly department at GM, where he retired after 30 years...

Jun 18, 2021

Benny Derrell Sitton, 80, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Blanchard, died, Friday, June 18, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Clarence Austin Sitton and Millie Irene (Sharp) Sitton, he was born March 26, 1941, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Benny grew up in Blanchard and graduated from Blanchard High School, where he played football.  He was a veteran...

Jun 12, 2021

Darren's first and last names together mean Greatly Blessed. He was just that to all who knew him. He was average height with a stout build, and as strong as he was sensitive. Darren showed grace to all in his path, and I never heard him utter an unkind word about anyone. Was he perfect? Nah, but he chose...

Jun 10, 2021

Lois "Lavelle" Knox was born on the family farm in Chattanooga Ok, August 9, 1935 to Leonard & Leona (Smith) Sims and passed peacefully at home, June 10, 2021.  Lavelle graduated high school in Indiahoma and met the love of her life, Lester Dee Knox of Mountain Park soon after. They were married August 12, 1953. They established their...

Jun 10, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Holder, 76 years of age, passed away on June 10, 2021.  The daughter of Freddie Orville and Helen Mary (Kime) Roberson, Sandy was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on April 1, 1945.

Sandy was Baptist by faith.  When she was younger, she was a member of the Newcastle Ladies Auxiliary where she did volunteer work...

Jun 3, 2021

Billy Wayne Dewbre II, 55, passed away on June 3, 2021.  The son of Billy Wayne Dewbre I and Virginia Louise (Facemyers) Garrison, Wayne was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 10, 1965.

The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Blanchard, OK.

May 29, 2021

Robert Gerald "Bobby" Adamson, 82, of Blanchard, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home.  The son of Robert Claude Adamson and Ruth Pauline (Caldwell) Adamson, he was born February 26, 1939, in Geneseo, Kansas.

Bobby married Gloria Ann Bench in Durant, Oklahoma on December 20, 1959.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and...

May 26, 2021

Jeannie Alice Lynch Baker passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  She was born on March 23, 1974 in Hominy, Oklahoma.  Her birth mother was Barbara Rose who gave Jeannie to Bill and Bennie Lynch in 1980.

Jeannie was a big OU fan especially when they were playing Texas.  She loved to decorate and rearrange...

May 23, 2021

Mary Ellen (Owens) Rohr passed away on Sunday, May 23 , 2021, in Blanchard, Oklahoma at the age of 91. The daughter of Cecil and Zelma (Lemons) Owens, Mary was born on February 16 , 1930, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mary married Joseph Donald "Don" Rohr on August 15 , 1972, in Gainesville, Texas. In her professional life, Mary worked...

May 21, 2021

Irene Ozella Hickman, 68, of Wayne, died Friday, May 21, 2021, in Norman.  The daughter of Maurice Eugene Broyles and Bertie Mae (Strickland) Nickles, she was born April 5, 1953, in Oklahoma City.

Irene was a homemaker and was Christian in faith.  In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and knitting, and watching cooking shows on television. ...

May 20, 2021

Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Rowland, 78, of Blanchard, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Norman.  He was born April 27, 1943 in Bridge Creek to Alton Delano Rowland and Mildred Louise (Taylor) Rowland.

Ronnie married Marilyn (Farnham) Russell on August 8, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He worked for many years as a diesel mechanic at Tester's Inc. ...

May 20, 2021

Wanda Austin, 96, of Oklahoma City, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Thomas Sims and Martha Elizabeth (McDaniels) Sims, she was born October 6, 1924, in Rush Springs.

Wanda worked for many years in food service at the airport.  She was Baptist in faith.  In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, crocheting,...

May 17, 2021

Ronald Raymond "Ronny" Moore, 73, of Newcastle, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at his home.  The son of Raymond Moore and Wanda Evelyn (McCauley) Moore, he was born July 23, 1947 in Oklahoma City.

Ronny graduated from the Newcastle High School in 1965 and was the valedictorian of his class.  He received a bachelor's degree from OU...

May 12, 2021

Troy Fritz Ringwald, 76, of Dibble, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his home.  The son of Leslie Lee Ringwald and Frances Naomi (Myrick) Ringwald, he was born October 17, 1944, in Perkins, Oklahoma.

Troy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1969.  Troy married Marita Ann "Marty" Descher on November 29,...

May 9, 2021

Verlin Loyal Bell, 72, of Bridge Creek, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his home.  The son of Loyal Jesse "Pete" Bell and Roberta Jeanne (Boyd) Bell, he was born November 29, 1948 in Mangum.

Verlin was a proud Tiger and graduated from Mangum High School in 1967.  He then attended Oklahoma State University and then the...

May 5, 2021

Rosemary (Hudson) Whitehead, 88, of Criner, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Luther Carroll Hudson and Nettie Viola (Hale) Hudson, she was born August 14, 1932 in Dibble.

Rosemary married Charles William Whitehead on May 25, 1950 in Grady County.  She was a homemaker and was an active member of the Dibble...