Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
Marsha Jan Kennard
May 31, 2023
Marsha Jan (Bailey) Kennard
1947-2023
Marsha Kennard, 75, of Oklahoma City passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born on November 23, 1947, in Oklahoma City, OK to Marshall and Jo (Hitt) Bailey.
Marsha grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from John Marshall High School before attending both Oklahoma State University and Northeastern State University. During a summer break from college,...
Lorri Elaine Vantuyl
May 22, 2023
Lorri Elaine VanTuyl passed away on May 22, 2023 at age 54 at home in Norman, Oklahoma.
She was born on September 7, 1968 to Jerry and Diane Edgin in Norman, Oklahoma.
Lorri is survived by her father and step-mother, Jerry and Martha Edgin of Norman, OK; daughters, Celia Kimball of Norman, OK and Charlcy VanTuyl of Ponca City, OK; sisters,...
Stacey Jannine Badayos
May 19, 2023
Stacey Jannine Badayos (Swallow) was born in Los Alamitos, California on Wednesday, October 20, 1965 to Donald Swallow and Joyce Swallow (Doughty). She lived in Norman for the past 35 years. She passed peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023.
She is survived by her son, Isaac Badayos and wife Samantha of Norman; three grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob, and Charlie Badayos; her sister,...
Stacy Zurcher
May 14, 2023
Stacy Sue Zurcher passed away unexpectedly, May 14, 2023, at her home in Norman, Oklahoma.
Stacy was born March 16, 1981, to parents, Paul and Becky Zurcher, in Stillwater OK. Growing up in Norman and graduating from Norman High School, Stacy began her college education at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Staying true to herself and her creative passion, she...
Dorothy Freeman Strickland
May 14, 2023
Dorothy Freeman Strickland passed away May 14, 2023. Dorothy was born July 29, 1921 to Roger Lloyd and Mary Lessie Hames Freeman in a two-story house about 15 miles east of Norman in a little town called Little River, Oklahoma. The town no longer exists, the house is gone and now Dorothy is gone.
She graduated from Norman High School in...
Sierra Caroline Johnson
May 8, 2023
Sierra Caroline Johnson, daughter of Jeff and Andrea Johnson of Norman, Oklahoma, was born at Norman Regional Hospital on January 14, 2004. Sierra graduated Norman North High School in 2022, where she was a member of the Latin Club and played on the drum line for the marching band. She was a freshman at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont at...
Joan Margaret Boehrer
May 4, 2023
Joan Margaret Boehrer (Diemer) passed away May 4, 2023, after 87 beautiful years of life.
As the ultimate Christmas gift, she entered this world on Christmas Eve (December 24th) 1935 as the first of four daughters to Alvine & Wilma Diemer, in Perrysburg, OH. As a young woman, she was beautiful and sassy and it didn’t take long for the love...
James Edward Hunt
May 3, 2023
James Edward (Jim) Hunt, age 75, was born June 19, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elmer (Elmo) and Juanita Tibey Hunt. He passed into the presence of God his Father on May 3, 2023.
Jim grew up in Dallas, Texas attending St. Thomas Aquinas School and graduating from Jesuit High School in 1965. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma...
Christopher Jones
Apr 24, 2023
Christopher B. Jones, 57, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at home with his family Monday, April 24, 2023, after battling cancer. Chris was born November 25, 1965 on Thanksgiving Day in Lawton, Oklahoma to the late Don Brent and Ima Jo (Howard) Jones. He grew up in Lawton, Moore, and Altus, Oklahoma. He graduated from Altus High School in...
William Richard Lierman
Apr 16, 2023
William Richard (Dick) Lierman, a resident of Oklahoma City, died at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He bravely fought Lewy Body Dementia for the last seven years, never losing his quick-witted sense of humor.
The son of William Walter and Mary Louise Lierman, Dick was born in Jefferson City, MO on January 23, 1936. He attended...
Roxanne Engel
Apr 10, 2023
Roxanne “Roxy” Engel, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 10, 2023 while asleep with her pups by her side. Roxanne was born June 14, 1962 to Billy Joe Everett and Johnnie Mae Lucas in Edmond, OK. Roxanne grew up in the country riding horses and raising goats, cows, pigs, and chickens. She would tell stories of riding her horse...
Carol Ann Barnes
Apr 2, 2023
Carol Ann Barnes was born October 10, 1941 to Burl and Alice (Hunter) Curry in Waynesburg, PA. She entered into loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023. Her family moved to McAlister, OK in 1947, where her father became the Safety Engineer at the carbon mines in Krebs/McAlister. Carol Ann attended all twelve grades in McAlister...
Kathryn Charlene Heinrichs
Mar 30, 2023
Kathryn Heinrichs, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 at her home. Kathryn was born in Rocky, OK to Charley Sullins and Tommie (Pillow) Sullins. Kathryn married Arden Heinrichs on August 18, 1956, in Clinton, OK. They were blessed with over 65 years of marriage.
She could perform with the best of them when it came to sewing and ...
Judy Hamilton Morse
Mar 29, 2023
Judy Hamilton Morse, a resident of Norman, Oklahoma, died peacefully at her home on March 29, 2023. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2016, and faced her disease as she had lived her life—with grace, courage, and a signature practical confidence when faced with a challenge or turmoil.
Born in McAlester, Oklahoma, on June 17, 1946, Judy Ruth Garner was...
Sanford Mauldin Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Sanford Lee Mauldin, Jr. departed this world March 29, 2023, following his 69th birthday.
Sanford was born to Betty and Sanford Mauldin, Sr. March 12, 1954, in Oklahoma City. After graduating from Purcell High School in 1972, Sanford acquired a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Oklahoma Baptist University where he met fellow art student, Patricia Cook, who became his first wife...
Leroy Berry Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Leroy Berry Jr. was born August 9, 1956 in Orange, California to Leroy Berry Sr. and Christine (Burton). He passed away with family by his side March 26, 2023.
He was in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1980, and the Reserves from 1981 to 1984. He graduated college at the University of Texas with an engineering degree. Leroy...
Marlene M. Carmichael
Mar 23, 2023
Marlene M. Carmichael, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 in Norman, Oklahoma. Born on February 5, 1967 to Marlin and Monette (Wood) Morgan in Gainesville, Texas. Marlene left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered.
She attended Rose State University earning a degree as a hygienist in 1993. Her abilities were sought by...
Donald Roy Toney
Mar 20, 2023
Donald R. Toney, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 80.
Don was born on March 7th, 1943, in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, to J. Roy and Peggy Toney. He grew up in Stringtown, Oklahoma, where he attended high school. After graduating, he received a Reserve commission in The Army...
Allan Pollock
Mar 16, 2023
Ray Allan Pollock, 97, of Norman, Oklahoma, had his homecoming with the Lord on March 16, 2023 at Arbor House Assisted Living Facility.
His last days were spent in hospice care where he anticipated the joy of spending eternity in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the One who sacrificed his earthly life to make his heavenly life possible.
Allan...
Paul Kenneth Kieffer
Mar 13, 2023
Paul “Kenneth” Kieffer, 74, of Norman, OK went to his heavenly home on March 13, 2023. Kenneth was born January 27, 1949, in Skagg City, Oklahoma and was the youngest of five children of Louie “Shug” Kieffer and Beatrice Lillian Kieffer (Holt). Kenneth grew up in Skagg City and Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh schools. Kenneth was preceded in death by...
