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Recent Obituaries

norman, oklahoma and surrounding areas

Billie Spector

Billie Spector

Sep 27, 2025

Billie Hayes Spector was born on July 25, 1941, in Wharton, Texas. Her parents were Jimmy and Kathryn Hayes. She peacefully passed away at her home in Norman Oklahoma on September 27th, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Stephen and David, daughter-in-law Felicia, granddaughter Cooper, her twin sister Sallie, Brother-in-law Larry McBrier, niece and nephew Marlyn McBrier-Artus and William...

Brenda Marie Gomez

Brenda Marie Gomez

Sep 26, 2025

Brenda Marie Gomez, 60, of Norman, Oklahoma, went home to be with her Lord on September 26, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1964, in Pomona, California, the firstborn of John and Linda Chaffee, and from that day forward she brought joy, delight, and light into their lives. Those that were close to Brenda knew that she showed her...

Deborah Susan Arnold

Deborah Susan Arnold

Sep 25, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Deborah Susan Arnold (nee Block) announces her passing on September 25, 2025. Born to Nancy and Robert Block on February 19, 1962, in Champaign, Illinois, Debbie spent all but the first year of her life in Norman, Oklahoma. She attended Norman High School and the University of Oklahoma, where she completed...

Ralph E Blodgett

Ralph E Blodgett

Sep 23, 2025

Ralph Edward Blodgett was born in Goodland, Kansas on November 5, 1941 to Maye Rose Blodgett and Lawrence Blodgett. Ralph spent his early childhood years in the farming community of Stratton, Colorado with his parents and his brothers (Claus and Larry) and sister (June), and moved with his family to Burlington, Colorado when he was 14 years old. Ralph graduated...

Wandean Maddox

Wandean Maddox

Sep 20, 2025

Wandean Maddox was born May 16,1948 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Homer and Lawana Williams. She peacefully passed on September 20, 2025.

In 1965 Wandean married Billy Maddox. She soon then attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University where she earned her bachelor’s in education. She taught French and English for 38 years in Hydro, Chickasha, and Moore Oklahoma.

Wandean enjoyed reading, writing, gardening,...

Gary Dean Ivey

Gary Dean Ivey

Sep 19, 2025

Gary Dean Ivey, of Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born on July 21, 1951, in Oklahoma, to George and Vaszene Ivey.

After graduating high school, Gary proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, where he developed a deep sense...

August Shelby “Babe” Hansmeyer

August Shelby “Babe” Hansmeyer

Sep 17, 2025

August Shelby Hansmeyer, affectionately known to most as “Babe”, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife of 61 years, Darlene, and all five of his children. He was 83 years old.

Babe was born on March 24, 1942, in his childhood home on the family farm in Norman, Oklahoma, to...

Donna Thompson

Donna Thompson

Sep 17, 2025

Donna Gail Thompson, 73, of Norman, passed away on September 17, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Tribute Memorial Care, 4300 W Indian Hills Rd. Norman, OK 73072. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Tribute Memorial Care.

She was born on October 13,...

Sarena Sue Chapman

Sarena Sue Chapman

Sep 17, 2025

Sarena Chapman, 43, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed peacefully into eternity on September 17, 2025. Leaving behind family, friends, and a legacy of love and joy that will echo for years to come.

Sarena was born in June 7th, 1982 in Indio, California to Gary W. and June Chapman.  She grew up a true middle child with big sister, Christina and baby...

Adam Bowden

Adam Bowden

Sep 14, 2025

Adam Bowden, 38, of El Campo, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 11, 1987, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Richard and Jackie Bowden.

Adam grew up in Norman and attended Norman Public Schools, where he was cherished by his friends and teachers alike. In 2012, Adam moved to...

Cheryl Lyn Coponiti

Cheryl Lyn Coponiti

Sep 14, 2025

Cheryl Lyn Coponiti was born on April 2, 1958 in Long Beach, CA. Her parents were Mike and LaVerne I. (Elder) Coponiti. She peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Cheryl spent her life serving the State of Oklahoma, caring for others, advocating for those in need, encouraging others to boldly be themselves in all that they do,...

Barbara Ann Burleson

Barbara Ann Burleson

Sep 9, 2025

In the tapestry of life, we’re all connected. Each one of us is a gift to those around us, helping each other be who we are, weaving a perfect picture together - Anita Moorjani

Barbara Ann Burleson passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. Ever the artist, Barbara weaved color and light into the lives of all who knew her. Barbara,...

Beverly Kay Holley

Beverly Kay Holley

Sep 5, 2025

Beverly Kay Holley, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, entered her heavenly home on September 5, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on June 22, 1958, to Nathan and Joann Hyde, who she cherished and visited faithfully every Sunday after church.

Beverly’s greatest joy in life was her family. She absolutely adored her children and grandchildren, who...

Owen Thomas Keel

Owen Thomas Keel

Sep 3, 2025

Owen Thomas Keel, 91, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1934, in Troy, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Myrtle (Hobson) Keel.

He was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation. After graduating high school, Owen proudly served four years in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he built his life...

Lea Anne Dunaway

Lea Anne Dunaway

Sep 2, 2025

Lea Anne Dunaway, born March 10, 1958, in Würzburg, Germany, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 67.

As a military child, Lea Anne grew up with resilience and grace. She was an avid reader, a gifted cook, and a woman of deep faith who lived her life devoted to the Lord. For more than 20 years, she...

Aric Andrew Holmes

Aric Andrew Holmes

Aug 28, 2025

Our beloved Aric Andrew Holmes passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 37.

Aric was born on August 1, 1988, in Denver, Colorado, to Debbie and John Holmes. He grew up in Littleton, Colorado with his older brother, Jesse, and from the start was known for his head of blonde curly hair and...

Bruce E Burkett

Bruce E Burkett

Aug 23, 2025

Bruce E. Burkett, 77, of Norman, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Norman. Services are entrusted to Tribute Memorial Care of Norman.

Born on July 6, 1948, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Edward Alfred and Darlene Helen (Massie) Burkett, Bruce lived a life filled with music, travel, and adventure. He had a passion for sharing his love of music and spent...

Lori Vincent

Lori Vincent

Aug 20, 2025

In loving memory of Vivian Lorene Vincent’s passing, the beloved wife of Scott Raper and mother to Christopher Vincent, and stepmother to Chelsey Ezell, has come as a shock to everyone. Vivian peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, August 20th.

Vivian was the daughter of Gail Reis, sister of Bryan Vincent and Tamra Brown. Vivian was born in Kansas...

Anita Deloris Duncan

Anita Deloris Duncan

Aug 19, 2025

Anita Deloris Duncan passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 19, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on November 22, 1943, in Wynnewood, OK to Pete and Julia Pierce. Soon after they moved to Martha, OK, where she grew up and graduated from High School. It was there at the First...

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