Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
John Baxter Stewart, Sr.
Dec 1, 2015
John Baxter Stewart was born on April 26, 1937 to Lee and Ethel Jane (Barnes) Stewart in Webbers Falls, OK. He passed away on December 1, 2015. John was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. John was a man of many talents and interests. As a mechanical engineer, he was always tinkering and building something, usually to...
Josephine Sullivan Kenney
Nov 25, 2015
Josephine de Grange Sullivan Kenney (Joey) passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015 in the home of her youngest son, Timothy Kenney, in Norman, Oklahoma. Joey was born October 25, 1920 in New Orleans to Richard L. and Josephine (de Grange) Sullivan. She spent her childhood in New York City and Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY. After matriculating at The Madeira School in...
Stephen Charles Paine
Nov 19, 2015
Stephen Charles Paine was born on December 27, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Clarence William Paine and Helen Pauline (Moore) Paine. He passed away at the age of 61 on November 19, 2015. Stephen graduated from Phillips University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science and continued his education at Oklahoma State University. In 1999 he married the love of...
Patty Sudduth
Nov 14, 2015
Patty Sudduth was the middle sister of the first set of triplets born in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Freddy B. and Betty (McLean) Sudduth on February 24, 1957. She passed away in Oklahoma City at the age of 58 on November 14, 2015. Patty was a very special woman, and she will be truly missed by all who knew her. Patty...
Louise Compton
Nov 13, 2015
Louise was born in Greenville Texas on June 17, 1926. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 13, 2015. She is preceded in death by her mom and dad and her daughter, Ginny. She is survived by daughters Joyce Collins of Norman, OK and Jean Davidson of Oklahoma City. Grandchildren Sam Collins, Shelly Stanwix and husband...
Robert Leland "Bob" Wood
Oct 29, 2015
Robert “Bob” Leland Wood was born to Dale and Gladys Wood on June 4, 1938 in Anadarko, OK. On April 1, 1961 he married his true love, Ellen Williams; they shared over 54 years of happiness together. He and Ellen were members of Trinity Baptist Church from 1961 – 1986 where Robert was ordained as a deacon. From 1987 to...
Stanley Gerald Williams
Oct 26, 2015
Stanley Gerald Williams, 63, was born to Norris Dale Williams and Jacqueline Parks in Norman, OK on December 27, 1951. He passed away in Oklahoma City on Monday, October 26, 2015 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Stan was a man of many interests and talents. He loved nature and the outdoors, especially bird watching and taking long sightseeing walks...
Jon Withrow
Oct 19, 2015
Jon Withrow passed away peacefully on October 19, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to Richard Dean Withrow and LoLeta Carroll on January 8, 1933. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother Gary. Jon had a long and accomplished life. He was a true Renaissance man. He became an Eagle Scout...
Marlene (Fails) Thomas
Oct 17, 2015
On October 17, 2015, our Mom and Mamaw, Marlene Thomas retired from work on this Earth. Though we have no doubt that her work will continue while in heaven, she will be surely missed here. Marlene (Fails) Thomas was born on September 25, 1933 to Verda and Jessie Fails in Megargel, TX. She was the 3rd child of 8. She...
Willow Jaya Boggs
Oct 14, 2015
Willow Jaya Boggs, daughter of Kimbra (Mattingly) and Jeremy Boggs, became one of God’s Littlest Angels on October 14, 2015. She is preceded in death by Grandpas Jerry Boggs and Kenny Brandt, as well as Great-Grandpas R.D. Stephens and Eddie Boggs. She is survived by: parents Kimbra and Jeremy Boggs; sister Regan Royse; brother Axel Boggs; grandparents Holly Mattingly, Johnny...
James Melvin "Jim" Robertson
Oct 9, 2015
In loving memory of Dr. James M. Robertson, who passed away on the afternoon of Friday, October 9th, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Weatherford, Texas on June 29th, 1933. He attended Peaster and Weatherford High schools. He received an Associates of Arts degree at Weatherford Junior College. Jim served 2 years in the United States Air...
Charlotte Kay Whitworth
Oct 2, 2015
Charlotte Kay (Pittman) Whitworth of Norman, OK was born on August 29, 1944 to Charles and Naomi (Gray) Pittman in Shawnee, OK. She grew up and attended school in Shawnee, OK graduating high school in 1962. She attended Oklahoma State University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Cameron University. She later graduated from the University of Oklahoma with...
Wm "Harvey" Nichols
Oct 1, 2015
WM “Harvey” Nichols, 80, passed away on October 1, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Bonanza, Arkansas on April 29, 1935 to Albert Eugene and Arzena (Smith) Nichols. Harvey proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in April 29, 1956. He served as an electrician for the U.S....
Thomas L. "Tom" Hopper
Sep 29, 2015
Thomas "Tom" L. Hopper was born on January 26, 1940 to Whan and Sophronia Hopper and went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2015. He was the third of four brothers. Tom grew up in Mt. Jackson, PA and graduated from Mt. Jackson High School. His father started and nephew Jeff still operates an HVAC and roofing business....
Casey Joe Bussett
Sep 24, 2015
Casey Joe Bussett, 40, passed away on September 24, 2015 in Granbury, Texas. He was born in Cushing, Oklahoma on June 9, 1975 to Jerry Dale and Carla Sue (Adams) Bussett. Casey graduated from Memorial High School in 1993. He met his wife Crystal Reeves on August 26, 1996 and they were married on September 21, 1996 in Van Buren,...
Betty Jo Booth
Sep 20, 2015
Betty Jo Booth, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Grace Living Center in Oklahoma City. She was born to Harvey L. and Ruby May (French) Collins in Macomb, OK on July 21, 1929. She grew up and attended school in Shawnee, OK. She later married Bill Booth on September 20, 1947. Betty was a woman of...
Charles Alfred Brown
Sep 13, 2015
Charles A. Brown, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 27, 1933 in Keota, OK to Robert Rufus and Eva Geraldine (Rose) Brown. Charles served in the National Guard and then retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service as an NCO M.Sgt and with two...
Eldon Earl Nance
Sep 10, 2015
Longtime Norman resident Eldon E. Nance died Thursday, September 10, 2015 surrounded by his wife and daughters. Eldon was born at home on a farm in Carnegie, Oklahoma, on September 22, 1933. He was the oldest of 3 sons born to Troy and Hazel Nance. Eldon attended schools in Alden, Oklahoma; Garden City, Kansas, and Carnegie. He graduated from Carnegie...
Justin Joseph Cervi
Sep 9, 2015
Justin Joseph Cervi, Jr., 92, passed peacefully on September 9, 2015. He was born in Harrison, New York to Justin and Mary (Muro) Cervi on March 13, 1923. After his high school graduation, Justin enlisted as a B-17 radio operator in the 6th U.S. Army Air Force during WWII and served proudly until his honorable discharge in November 1945. When...
Anona Lou Adair
Sep 7, 2015
Anona Adair, a lifelong resident of Norman and one of the University of Oklahoma’s most respected and honored administrators, died Monday, September 7 following an extended illness. She was 75. Anona was born on October 29, 1939, in Norman, to Robert Clifton and Calie Smith Adair. She attended Norman schools and earned two degrees from OU—a 1961 bachelor’s in education...
