obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Gregory Lynn Shupert, 61, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 26, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.

Greg was born on July 10, 1959, to Barney and Mary Sue Shupert in Talihina, Oklahoma. Greg married Elaine Timothy on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1981. They made their home in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

Jul 21, 2020

Mary Lois Welton, 99, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Chickasha.  The daughter of Alva Williams and Elizabeth Bessie (Underwood) Williams, she was born December 23, 1920 in Hayden, Colorado.

Mary married Ernest Alvin Welton on April 17, 1948, in Hayden, Colorado.  In her spare time, she enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, reading romance novels, camping...

Jul 20, 2020

Gary Wayne Webb, 73, of Blanchard, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in Anadarko.  The son of Wayne S. Webb and Ruth May (Mars) Webb, he was born November 26, 1946 in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

Gary married Dianna Ruth Hobbs on November 6, 1971 in Blanchard.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.  He worked...

Jul 18, 2020

Denise Marie Chancellor passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, just one day before her 31 st birthday. She died from injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident while on a fundraiser ride benefiting another fallen biker.

Denise was a beautiful soul, who moved through her life with passion and grit. Don't let her nicknames FeFe and Munchkin...

Jul 17, 2020

Randy Allen Sartin, Sr., 55, of Dibble, died Friday, July 17, 2020, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Jerry Earl Sartin and Jo Ann (Buck) Sartin, he was born November 12, 1964, in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Randy married Julia Gale (Nixon) Ferrell on January 1, 1999, in Del City, Oklahoma.  He attended Midway Southern Baptist Church in...

Jul 6, 2020

Jackie Lynn "Jack" Karr, 68, of Blanchard, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. The son of William Joseph Karr and Ludie (Marksberry) Karr, he was born May 27, 1952 in Calera, Oklahoma.

Jack worked for many years as a truck driver and then owned and operated his own small engine repair shop. In his spare...

Jul 5, 2020

Shawn Alan Stephens, 57, of Blanchard, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his home. The son of Benjamin Jerome Stephens and Donna Marlene (Hunt) Clift, he was born December 12, 1962 in Midwest City.

Shawn married Melanie Kaye Lindly on December 12, 1983, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was a member of Acts of Grace Church in Blanchard...

Jul 3, 2020

Lori Michelle Putter, 48, of Newcastle, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at her home.  The daughter of Lloyd Michael Putter and Dorinda Ann (Williams) Putter, she was born April 20, 1972, in Oklahoma City.

Lori worked as an administrative assistant for various businesses throughout her life.  In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, going to the beach,...

Jun 27, 2020

Barbara Anne Allen, 79, passed away peacefully in her Tuttle home on Saturday June 27. She lost a year-long battle against cancer which took her life. Barbara spent the last few weeks of her life at home being cared for compassionately by her devoted husband Jesse Allen, her youngest son Jeffrey Allen, and a team of attentive hospice nurses....

Jun 13, 2020

Birdie "LaMoyne" (Pybas) Brooks, 85, of Blanchard, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020. She spent her last moments with her loving husband of 68 years, by her side.

LaMoyne was born November 21, 1934, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to John Wiggins Pybas and Myrtle May (Hendrix) Pybas. She was the youngest of 12...

Jun 10, 2020

Leonard Nolan Lewis, of Blanchard, passed from this life Wednesday June 10, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He had just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Leonard was born January 3, 1948 in Gallup, New Mexico to Cecil Harvey Lewis and Lila Lee Brown Lewis. His twin brother Leland preceded him by 3 minutes, making him the fourth...

Jun 4, 2020

Billy Gene "Bill" Wooten, 93, of Blanchard, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Heber Lenoir Wooten and Ellen May (Roberts) Wooten, he was born May 9, 1927, in Amber, Oklahoma.

Bill served in the United States Army during World War II and then served in the Air Force Reserve during the Korean...

Jun 2, 2020

Byron Lynn Keely, 45, of Dibble, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Oklahoma City. The son of Frank Gene Keely and Sondra Lee (Cameron) Keely, he was born July 28, 1974 in Emporia, Kansas.

Byron owned and operated B&T Automotive for many years and was an ASE Certified Technician. He attended Dibble Free Will Baptist Church. Byron...

Jun 2, 2020

Mary Louise Ritter, 88, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Ada. The daughter of Otis W. Radford and Janie Elizabeth (Cates) White, she was born March 24, 1932 in Lexington, Oklahoma.

Mary owned and operated Mary's Y Ritter Critter Barbecue in Blanchard for many years. She was a longtime member of the Crossroad to Life...

May 30, 2020

Betty Louise Christian, 80, of Rush Springs, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Marlow. The daughter of Murrel Calvin Malone and Katie Beatrice (Clement) Malone, she was born December 12, 1939, in Rush Springs.

Betty was raised in the Rush Springs and Chickasha area. She held many jobs over the years...

May 29, 2020

Jimmie Dale Hunter passed away peacefully in his home in Moore, Oklahoma on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born March 14, 1939 in Ada, Oklahoma to Robert Ridley Hunter and Alta Mae (Sawyers) Hunter. He was a 1957 graduate of Stonewall High School. He soon married Sharon Francis Phillips and during their union they had two daughters together,...

May 24, 2020

Thomas Franklin "Skeet" Swindell, Jr., 84, of Blanchard, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at his home. The son of Thomas Franklin Swindell, Sr. and Viola Mae (Turner) Swindell, he was born November 27, 1935 in ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Davenport, Oklahoma.

Tom worked for many years as a trim carpenter and was Christian in faith. He was a very talented artist...

May 22, 2020

Helen Bernice Selby, 84, of Blanchard, died Friday, May 22, 2020, in Blanchard. The daughter of Orie Jefferson Myers and Bertha Ellen (Mahurin) Myers, she was born February 25, 1936, in Blanchard.

Helen worked for many years as a nurse aide at Senior Village Nursing Home and was Pentecostal in faith. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

May 5, 2020

Michael Lee Wall, 58, of Norman, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home.  The son of Garland Randall Wall, Sr. and Betty Maurine (Goldsmith) Wall, he was born May 18, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Michael worked in maintenance for the University of Oklahoma and retired after 33 years of service. He was a member of the...

May 5, 2020

Rickey David Dunn, 61, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home. The son of J.D. David Dunn and Doris Imogene (Dolph) Owens, he was born September 16, 1958 in Oklahoma City.

Rickey married Sharon Kay Smith on May 2, 1975. He worked for many years as a carpenter and was a member of Faith...