Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
Karen Jeanne Edwards
Oct 22, 2017
Karen Jeanne Edwards was born May 10, 1958 to Betty & Kendall Dykes in Oklahoma City, OK. She ultimately gained her victory in Jesus on October 22, 2017 in Nashville, TN. Karen was raised and spent her childhood in Washita, OK. She was a tremendous athlete, and the Washita/Fort Cobb area is where her love of basketball was rooted. Karen’s...
Nola June Porter
Oct 14, 2017
Nola June Porter was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Tom and Cleo Gardner on June 29, 1939. She departed this earth on October 14, 2017. June graduated from Kiowa High School, where she lettered in basketball and was the class valedictorian. She attended Oklahoma City University, where she met the love of her life, John Porter, who she later married....
Linda Leonard
Oct 13, 2017
Linda Leonard was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 28, 1948 to Paul Charles Dean and Tina Mae (Stean) Dean. She passed away on October 13, 2017 in Oklahoma City, OK. Linda was hardworking, sweet, and personable, traits which helped her succeed in her 40-year career in healthcare before retiring from Deaconess Hospital in 2000. After a hard day...
Joe Vaughn Hyden
Oct 5, 2017
Joe Vaughn Hyden of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on October 5, 2017, in Norman at the age of 79 years. Joe Vaughn Hyden was born June 2, 1938, in Ada, Oklahoma to Joe Paul Hyden and Bertha Gloe McNutt Hyden. Joe graduated from Ada High School in 1956, where he was a starting member of the 1954 and 1955 State...
Eric Edward Harmon
Oct 4, 2017
Eric Edward Harmon passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the age of 48 after a short yet courageous fight with cancer. Eric was born April 15, 1969 in Norman, Oklahoma to Jerry and Marilyn Harmon. Eric attended Norman Public Schools, beginning at Cleveland Elementary, advancing to West Mid-High, and graduating from Norman High School. He attended Rose State...
Garland Riddle
Sep 29, 2017
Garland Riddle of Norman was born on February 6, 1943 to Calvin Houston and Audrey Estelle (Johnson) Riddle in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He passed at the age of 74 on September 29, 2017. Garland was a true man of faith. He was a longtime member of Harvest Church in Norman, serving in many capacities, including serving as an usher, singing...
Raymond Terrell "Terry" Foor
Sep 29, 2017
Raymond Terrell “Terry” Foor, Sr. of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born November 11, 1919 in Galesburg, Illinois to Percy Allen “P. A.” and Sallie Lee (Miles) Foor. Terry graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1937 and attended college at the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a B. S....
Stephanie Wakeman
Sep 28, 2017
Stephanie Wakeman passed away at her home on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the age of 64. She was born in Bronx, New York, on November 3, 1952 to Jack and Violet Moshman (Steinbach). She grew up in Lindenhurst, New York. Stephanie married Kenneth Wakeman on February 8, 1976 and they moved to Oklahoma City in October 1976. They made...
Erma Irene Leflore
Sep 27, 2017
Erma Irene LeFlore of Lexington, Oklahoma, passed away on September 27, 2017, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 86 years. Erma Irene LeFlore was born on October 19, 1930, in Grimes, Iowa. She was the daughter of Paul and Elsie (Kruehl) Davidson. She grew up in Mississippi and Colorado graduating from Pueblo, Colorado, High School in 1948. She was...
Thedra Remington
Sep 24, 2017
Thedra Remington was born to Willie and Caroline (Stidham) Rodgers on December 28, 1921 in Chickasha, OK. She passed at the age of 95 on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Thedra was a longtime sales clerk at JC Penney after moving back to Chickasha when her husband, Jack, retired from the Air Force. The couple loved to travel and eventually lived...
Julian C. Thompson
Sep 22, 2017
Julian C. Thompson, 67, of Wayne, PA formerly of Oklahoma City, passed away on September 22, 2017. He was born in Oklahoma City, to the late Derald DeWalt and Reba Thompson (nee Prater). Julian worked for Array Architects of Conshohocken. He was an Architect focused on healthcare architecture. He was a registered architect in 12 states and completed over 400...
Carolyn (Garriott) Williams
Sep 19, 2017
Carolyn (Garriott) Williams was born on April 4, 1949 in Binger, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Juanola (Swartz) Garriott. She passed away at the age of 68 on September 19, 2017. Carolyn's career was primarily in bookkeeping for Fowler Toyota and Fowler Honda, where she was employed for 12 years before moving to California. After her time in California, Carolyn returned...
Serena Powell
Sep 17, 2017
Serena Dean Powell was born on Nov. 21, 1927 in Prague, OK to James Howard McKinnon and Rachel (Dillon) McKinnon. She passed away on Sept. 17, 2017 in Norman, OK. Survivors include: three daughters: Catiana McKay, Patty Thomas and husband Randy, and Cindy Luster and husband Steve; two sons: Ron Powell and wife Debbie and Kevin Powell; eleven grandchildren: Ross...
Billy B. Chapman
Sep 13, 2017
Billy B. Chapman of Norman was born on September 4, 1932 to Fred B. Chapman and Edna (Bowen) Wrotenbury in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He passed at the age of 85 on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Billy was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and riding his 4-Wheeler to check on his cows. Billy was an excellent marksman and competed with his...
Jeffery Ted Sparks
Sep 1, 2017
Jeffery Ted Sparks passed away on September 1, 2017 at the age of 54, after a valiant battle with cancer. He touched many lives with his positive outlook on life, need to help others, love for family and wonderful sense of humor. Jeff was born September 27, 1962 in Chickasha, OK, graduated from Mustang High School and attended University of...
Mildred (Jones) Lambert
Aug 31, 2017
Mildred (Jones) Lambert was born April 30, 1927 to the late Arnold and Minnie (French) Jones on a farm east of Lexington. She was delivered at home by Dr. J.B. Lambert who, unbeknownst to him, would someday be her father-in-law. Mildred was the fourth of eight children delivered by Dr. Lambert to the Jones family. She departed this life on...
Doug Combs
Aug 29, 2017
Douglas Martin “Doug” Combs was born July 13, 1970 in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Jack Carl Combs and Barbara Jean (Taylor) Combs. He passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in Colorado Springs, CO. Doug enjoyed life to its fullest from the time he was a fun loving little boy until he went to be with Jesus. He followed in...
Margaret Adele Eastwood
Aug 21, 2017
A Celebration of Life for Margaret Adele Eastwood, 86 of Miami, Oklahoma will be held at 12:00 pm Monday September 4th, 2017, at Providence Road Church in Norman, Oklahoma. Margaret took her last breath on August 21st, 2017 in the presence of family singing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and “All The Little Loon Loons”. Margaret was born October 26th, 1930...
Alvin "Bud" Thiessen
Aug 17, 2017
Alvin “Bud” Thiessen, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather passed away at home August 17, 2017. Bud was born September 7, 1923 in Hydro, Oklahoma to John B. Thiessen and Marie Thiessen. During his early years, Bud worked with his Father building houses and farming. Being a family of eight there was always something to do, especially during wheat harvest. Their...
Samuel King "Skay" Mccall, Iii
Aug 8, 2017
Norman native Samuel King (Skay) McCall, III died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Private family services are pending with Tribute Memorial Care. Skay was born on October 28, 1959 in Norman to Samuel King (Sam) McCall, II and Neita Kuwitzky McCall. He was a graduate of Norman High School where he excelled in marching...
