Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.

Dec 31, 2023

Martha Deanna Hames was born March 27, 1947 in Conway, Arkansas to Hugh H. Crandell and Phala B. (Fuller) Crandell. Surrounded by Family, she entered the gates of Heaven on December 31, 2023.

Deanna and Jim married in 1964 in Norman, OK. They raised two wonderful sons, Steve and Adam. Deanna was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Norman...

Dec 23, 2023

Marshall “Todd” Lucas was born on April 9, 1968, in Norman, Oklahoma, and passed away suddenly in his home on December 23, 2023. He spent the first ten years of his life in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and developed a lifelong love for the state, where he enjoyed skiing, camping, and fishing. He later helped operate the family-owned RV Park in...

Dec 22, 2023

CLARK WILLIAM RITCHEY was born on September 17, 1944 to Clark Richard Ritchey and Colleen (Moore) Ritchey. He passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on December 22, 2023.

He was born in Long Beach, California and raised in Southern California. He excelled in sports, from little league through college. In 1979 he moved with his family from Southern California to Oklahoma City...

Dec 18, 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Cody Dain Cox, age 45, of Moore, OK passed away Saturday morning in his home, December 9, 2023.

Cody was born in Norman, OK on July 17, 1978 to Mike and Jan Cox. He attended and graduated from Norman High School and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He learned to weld early on and used that trade throughout his...

Dec 1, 2023

     Mary Ann Purcell passed away peacefully at age 98 on December 1, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born in Burlington, Iowa on April 23, 1925 to Andrew Frederik and Laura Clara (Rudiger) Andersen, the eighth of their nine children.

     As a teenager helping to teach Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, she realized that she had...

Nov 23, 2023

Randy Dale James was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 10, 1979 to Clyde Dale James and Ilene Marie (Stephens) James. He entered the arms of Jesus on November 23, 2023 at the age of 43.

Randy was a man of many trades. He worked for High Country Electric as an electrician and was a skilled handyman. One of the...

Nov 15, 2023

Jequita Ann Uhles, 88, of Norman passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born December 3, 1934 in Corbett community east of Lexington, Oklahoma to Otis Oclea Johnson and Willene Clara Higbee Johnson.

Jequita moved to Norman in 1940 and started first grade at Lincoln Grade School. She began attending First Baptist Church of Norman in 1944 and was baptized...

Nov 14, 2023

Bob Milton Hines, 90, of Norman, Oklahoma, departed this earth at home on November 14, 2023. Known for his unwavering devotion to family and genuine friendships, Bob’s final moments were spent discussing his third greatest love: the game of golf.

Born on March 27, 1933, in Mountain View, Oklahoma, to Parker and Goldie Hines, Bob was a 13-pound bundle of joy....

Nov 11, 2023

Donald Robert Adkins, age 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and encourager to all, passed away on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023. He was born August 2, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas to Mildred Kathleen (Moreland) Adkins and Roy Patrick Adkins.

Don spent 39 years as professional staff for the Boy Scouts of America. He was Council Scout Executive...

Nov 9, 2023

Terry DeWayne Beggs was born January 8, 1968 in Norman, Oklahoma to F. DeWayne Beggs and Elouise (Hall) Beggs. He passed away November 9, 2023 with his family by his side.

He drove a bus for 21 years. Terry liked traveling to Branson, Missouri, enjoyed getting together with family for reunions and birthday parties, watching old westerns, war movies, action movies...

Nov 8, 2023

John W. Henson, Jr., of Norman, Oklahoma, born August 30, 1941, went to Heaven on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after a year-long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Evelyn Henson, also of Norman. He is survived by his wife Elaine Henson, of Norman; daughter Teresa Schuster (Mike) of Norman; son David Henson (Penny) of Plano,...

Nov 4, 2023

Funeral services for Wanda Kelley Murchison, 89, of Norman will be held at 11:00 am November 9 at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman, officiated by Pastor Shyloe O’Neal. Burial will be held at 10:00 am November 10 at Clinton Cemetery under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home with Pastor Shyloe O’Neal officiating.

Wanda June Kelley was born on December...

Oct 30, 2023

Zeus Apollo Williams was born September 22nd 2023 to Xavien Hogan and Shaniya (Sanders) Hogan. He weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. His family was blessed with five weeks and three days with Zeus before he went to his heavenly home October 30th 2023.

Zeus was deeply loved by his daddy and mommy along with his two big brothers, Julian and Giovonni;...

Oct 23, 2023

Joe Douglas Ruppert was born August 30, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bill J. Ruppert and Lorita "June" (Cavett)

Ruppert. He passed away October 23, 2023 his loving family by his side.

He graduated from Newcastle High School. Joe started working in the auto recycling business from the time he could drive, following in his dad’s footsteps and eventually taking over...

Oct 18, 2023

Mary Frances Henry, devoted wife to her husband, Billy, and the most wonderful mom, Grammie, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 18th surrounded by her loving family.

Mary’s family was the absolute love of her life. She is survived by her husband, Billy; four children, Quin (David) Berry, Cindy (Eddie) Kear, Buddy Henry, and Carrie (Gary) Flippen; seven grandchildren,...

Oct 15, 2023

Robert R. Rickner was born September 25, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Ray Rickner and Stella (Sutton) Rickner. He passed away on October 15, 2023.

He graduated from Norman High School in 1956. He then attended Yale University, graduating Summa Cume Laude in 1960. Robert later earned his master’s degree of Fine Arts at Boston University. He then continued his...

Oct 3, 2023

William LeRoy Marley, 88, of Norman, OK and Ft. Myers, FL passed away Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. He was born November 20th, 1934 in Larned, Kansas to John Walter Marley and Ethel Luella (Schultz) Marley.

William, known to friends and family as “Bill”, was attending Ottawa University in 1957 when he met Joyce Ann Hasten, who would later become his wife...

Sep 27, 2023

Julie Gae Ehrhart was born November 12, 1964 to Gary W. Gilstrap and Patsy A. (Tyler) Gilstrap. She was welcomed into heaven on September 27, 2023.

Julie was born in Miami, OK and raised in Commerce, OK. She loved being active and spent most of her childhood in dance. On August 1, 1984 she married Shane Ehrhart of Miami, OK. After...

Sep 25, 2023

Susan L. Boutwell, 81, of Norman, OK met her Eternal Father on September 25, 2023, after a long, full life. She was born January 5, 1942, in Bowie, Texas to Salamis McCarver (Mack) Fuller and Mona Jim Fuller.

She was a devout Christian who loved serving her church and others. She attended Nocona Public Schools. She met her future husband, P.A....