obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

On March 17th, 2026, Heather Lane passed away at the age of 45.  She was born in Oklahoma City on January 30th,1981, to James and Jane Lane. She went to school at Word of Life in Dibble Oklahoma where she graduated and later worked as the manager of a loan company.  She is preceded in death by her father...

Mar 17, 2026

Joe Charley Nickels was born on March 10, 1961, to Charley Leroy and Wanda Perle (Henderson) Nickels. He lived most of his life in Dibble, OK, where he died on March 17, 2026. He graduated from Dibble High School in 1979 and served one term of enlistment in the US Air Force. He later worked for several years for...

Mar 15, 2026

Jimmy Dewayne Nickels of Dibble, passed away in Oklahoma City on Sunday, March 15, 2026.  The son of James Eldo Nickels and Mary Leveda (Steelman) Nickels, Jimmy was born in Purcell on July 23, 1960.

Jimmy grew up in Dibble and was a 1978 graduate of Dibble High School.  He was a truck driver for most of...

Mar 14, 2026

Bonnie Charlene (Shoemake) Hughes, 71, of Norman, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Norman. The daughter of Charles Edward Shoemake and Zola Fern (Forbes) Shoemake, Charlene was born in Oklahoma City on May 19, 1954.

Charlene grew up in Blanchard and was a 1972 graduate of Blanchard High School. She lived in Oklahoma City for a...

Mar 13, 2026

Amber Yvette Johnson, 64, of Newcastle, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.  The daughter of Charley Alexander Keen, Jr. and Wanda Merle (Pamplin) Keen, she was born October 3, 1961, in Oklahoma City.

Amber married Kennith Wayne "Kenny" Johnson on April...

Mar 12, 2026

Kip Dean Williamson, 63, was born on February 5, 1963, to Forrest Dean and Shirley Sue Williamson in Weatherford, Texas. He passed away on March 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Kip left behind a lifetime of laughter, stories, and love for the people around him. In 1987, he married the love of his life, Judy Bennett.

Mar 9, 2026

Charles Allen Hunter of Norman, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Charles is survived by his loving partner of 19 years, Susan Hunter, of the home, and her children Colby Bramlett and Jenni Smith and her husband Justin, all of Norman, Oklahoma. He is also survived by...

Mar 4, 2026

Geraldine (Smith) Troupe, 85, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026.  She was born in Speer, Oklahoma to James E. and Nellie Smith on July 12, 1940.

Geraldine dedicated her life to serving others and sharing her faith.  She earned an Associate of Applied Science in Child Development and found her calling working with...

Mar 3, 2026

Debra Kay "Debbie" Brandt, 69, of Blanchard, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home.  Debbie was born on October 22, 1956, to Clarence Turner Collins and Nancy Ellen (Dennie) Collins in Oklahoma City.  She married Melton Ross "Sonny" Brandt on August 17, 1973. She obtained her master's degree in education and worked as an emergency room admitting supervisor...

Feb 26, 2026

Kenneth Worley passed away February 26, 2026, at his home near Blanchard with family by his side. He was born on June 6, 1960, in Oklahoma City, to Dale and Juanita Worley the third out of five children. He was very young when his family moved to Vallejo, California, living there twelve years before moving back to Oklahoma. Kenneth...

Feb 25, 2026

Franklin Pierce Lynn, 71, of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home.  Frank was born on January 26, 1955, to Paul Lynn and Patsy Charlene (Baker) Lynn in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Frank was a man who, if you knew him, you loved him. He was faithful, strong-willed, and lived by his favorite saying:...

Feb 24, 2026

Arthur Frankford Evett, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1937, in Mesa, Arizona to Lawrence Evett and Willie Evett Smith.

Arthur grew up in Midwest City and graduated in 1955. In 1956, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country honorably until...

Feb 23, 2026

Robert Pearl "Bob" Mullen, 63, of Norman, formerly of Blanchard, passed away on February 23, 2026.  The son of Charles Edgar Mullen, Sr, and Edith Frances (Faust) Mullen, Bob was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 23, 1962.

Bob grew up in Springdale, Arkansas and graduated from Springdale High School.  He moved to Blanchard about seven...

Feb 19, 2026

Betty Jean Walker, 94, of Newcastle, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of Howard F. Plamann and Opal Juanita (LaShelle) Plamann, she was born December 7, 1931, in Morrowville, Kansas.

Betty married Jack H. Walker on February 24, 1950.  She worked alongside her husband and sons, operating Walker Racing Enterprises in Oklahoma City...

Feb 14, 2026

In keeping with how she lived her life, Evelyn Faye (Ketner) Hooper, 88, of Blanchard, OK, left this earth Feb. 14, 2026, on a day that celebrates love. She loved fiercely, completely and opened her heart to all who knew her.

She loved beyond the bounds of her heart. She loved her family deeply and unconditionally.

Feb 14, 2026

Cliffa Jean (Hacker) Karnes, 86, of Tuttle, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1939, in Minco to Robert T. Hacker and Margie (Johnson) Hacker.

On November 26, 1958, Cliffa married the love of her life, Delbert Raymond Karnes, in Grady County. Together they built a life centered on faith, family,...

Feb 13, 2026

Ricky Allen Walker, 71, of Newcastle, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Oklahoma City. The son of Jack H. Walker and Betty Jean (Plamann) Walker, Ricky was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 2, 1954.

Ricky grew up in Wichita, Kansas and was a graduate of Junction City High School. Together with his father and...

Feb 13, 2026

Johnnie (Johnny) Edward Dotson was born to Earl and Betty (Estep) Dotson in Chicago, IL on November 3, 1966, and ran to the arms of our Heavenly Father on February 13, 2026, after a daring, fearless, and heroic fight with cancer. John grew up in Bullcreek, WV and was a proud Bullcreeker. He graduated from Iaeger High School where...

Feb 12, 2026

Beverley Kaye Rankin, 82, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Henry C. Roller and Catherine B. (Blackwood) Roller.

A proud Chickasaw elder, Beverley carried her Native heritage with dignity, strength, and deep love for family. Her identity, faith,...

Feb 8, 2026

Sue Wampler passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 72. She was known for her strong love of family, sharp sense of humor, and a personality that made ordinary days entertaining.

She enjoyed good food, a day of shopping, the thrill of a jackpot, and watching sports or QVC. While she was an avid...