obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Franklin Dee White, age 77, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on November 6, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1948, in Artussee, Oklahoma.

Franklin is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Diana Lois White; and his three children: Danny White (Melissa), Robby White (Brittany), and Amy Smith (Allen),  who reside in...

Nov 6, 2025

Neal Dwayne Baker, 82 passed away on November 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Neal was born to Chester Garland Baker and Hazel Mae (Miller) Baker in Tuttle, Oklahoma on August 14, 1943. He married the love of his life, Naoli Fae Baker, on New Year's Eve in 1963.

Neal was a man who could fix just about...

Nov 3, 2025

Velda Ruth (Clark) Adams, 95, of Blanchard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2025, at her home.  The daughter of James Allen Clark and Dollie Sylvana (Ezelle) Clark, Velda was born in Middleberg, Oklahoma on April 28, 1930.

Velda married Floyd Earl Adams on August 9, 1947, and she served as a...

Nov 1, 2025

Edwin Wayne Finley (Eddie), of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on November 1, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born April 28, 1967, in Norman, Oklahoma to Karen Sue and Jackie Joe Finley.

Eddie's father's career took the family to several countries in his youth, including Bahrain, Indonesia and Singapore.  When they moved back...

Oct 26, 2025

Charles Harold Shelden, Jr., 80, of Tuttle, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Charles Harold Shelden, Sr. and Ethel Lorine (Record) Shelden, Charles was born June 21, 1945, in Edmond.

Charles graduated from Edmond High School and received his associate's degree from OSU Tech.  He served in the United States Air Force...

Oct 26, 2025

Rhonda June Watson, 67, was born on June 24, 1958, to Clarence Sylvester and Lois Yoveen (Wallingford) Myers in Ryan, Oklahoma. Rhonda passed away on October 26, 2025.

Raised in Dibble, Oklahoma, Rhonda carried her small-town roots with her wherever she went. While working at a restaurant in Purcell, she met the love of her life, Johnny...

Oct 18, 2025

Martha Katherine (Myers) Wear, 84, was born on May 30, 1941, to Earl Manford and Goldie Jewel (Johnson) Myers in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Martha passed away on October 18, 2025.

Martha Wear was known for her quick wit, keen discernment, and unshakable spirit. Raised in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Martha lived a life full of rich experiences that shaped...

Oct 15, 2025

Carmelita Ann (Castro) Robertson, 72, of Newcastle, passed away in Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  The daughter of Charlotte Louise (Kyzer) Saylor and Tony Jiminez Castro, Sr., Carma was born on November 26, 1952, in Oklahoma City.

Carma grew up in Warr Acres and attended school at the Putnam City Schools.  Carma worked for GM...

Oct 14, 2025

Joline Kay (Well) Bowles was born March 30, 1935, to Kermit and Mable (Johannson) Well in Cavalier, North Dakota. She passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Joline grew up in a farming community and at an early age she helped on the family farm driving grain trucks to the elevator and back for her...

Oct 13, 2025

Mary Lou "Mimi" Wigham, 75, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.  Born on December 17, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Mary Lou was the cherished daughter of Mary Ellen (Tharp) Eggleston and Dale Eggleston Sr.

Mimi was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and...

Oct 13, 2025

Vicki "Little Vicki" (Williams) Keen passed away at the age of 73. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Vicki was born in Ada and grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, and was a proud graduate of Moore High School, where she loved...

Oct 12, 2025

Betty Jean Lemons, 95, of Blanchard, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Tecumseh.  The daughter of Eugene W. White and Ruthie Lee (Dodd) White, she was born March 20, 1930, in Blanchard.

Betty married Vernon H. Lemons on May 13, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Blanchard.  In her spare...

Oct 11, 2025

Joyce Lorene Almquist, 90, of Blanchard, died Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home.  The daughter of Robert Riley Raibourn and Alta Theta (Miller) Raibourn, Lorene was born July 11, 1935, in Anthony, Kansas.

She married the love of her life, David Michael "Dave" Almquist, on July 14, 1967, in Oklahoma City.  They were married for almost...

Oct 9, 2025

Virginia Aleta Morgan, 80, was born on February 13, 1945, to Thomas Jefferson and Virgie Aleta (Putman) Rollings in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Virginia passed away on October 9, 2025, in Norman.

Virginia was the backbone of her family and the one everyone turned to when they needed something done or someone to count on. She married John Morgan...

Oct 9, 2025

Rev. Jack Bryant Richey, 92, of Blanchard, passed away October 9, 2025. Jack was born June 14, 1933, in Dibble, OK, to Rev. Clay and Shay (Ramsey) Richey. He graduated from Blanchard High School and married his high school sweetheart Mona Raye Taylor, August 17, 1951.

In 1962, Jack committed his life to the ministry, and together...

Oct 6, 2025

Iris "Colleen" (Reeves) Frizzell was born on February 10, 1943, to W.J. "Dub" and Ione Louise (Luck) Reeves in Amarillo, Texas. She passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Colleen grew up in Hereford, Texas, and lived a life as spirited and unforgettable as she was. She married George in 1962 and later shared...

Oct 2, 2025

Brantley Clifford-Ray Eplin, 5, of Blanchard passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in the arms of his Father and Mother surrounded by family. The son of Jace and Taylor Eplin, Brantley was born on November 5, 2019.

Brantley was an amazing and supportive little brother to his big sis Paris Eplin. They had the best relationship...

Sep 29, 2025

Anita Jane (Crockett) Cox, 95, of Newcastle, passed from this life into eternal life, Monday, September 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of John William "Bill" and Opal (Davis) Crockett, Jane was born July 27, 1930, in Hollis, Oklahoma.

Jane was a graduate of Hollis High School.  She also graduated from...

Sep 22, 2025

Dayla Sue (Henson) Bobier, 77, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in her home.  The daughter of Claude Henson and Wanda Louise (McKinney) Henson, Dayla was born in Tuttle on December 12, 1947.

Dayla was a life-long resident of Tuttle Oklahoma.  She married Taylor Bobier when they eloped on March 9, 1979, in Austin, Texas.  She...

Sep 20, 2025

Timothy Lyndelle Harnois, 64, of Mustang, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1960, to Francis Vincent Harnois and Judith Ann Igo in Clinton, Oklahoma. He spent time growing up in Germany but ultimately graduated from high school in Yorktown, Virginia. Captain Harnois was a proud veteran of Desert Storm; he wore his...