Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
Bonnie Jean Wiewel
Aug 9, 2025
Bonnie Jean Wiewel was born July 14, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Frank and Berniece (Holland) Welch. She passed away on August 9, 2025 after a brief battle with a rare illness.
Bonnie married Billy Wiewel in 1975. Soon after they married they moved to California where they raised their four children. During her time in California she worked at...
David Levy
Aug 9, 2025
David William Levy was born in Chicago on May 6, 1937 to Roy A. and Helen E. (Loeffler) Levy. He died peacefully at his home in Norman on August 9, 2025, in the presence of family, after a long battle with cancer.
Growing up in the neighborhoods of Cicero and Berwyn, David spent his early life in immigrant communities. He worked...
Terry Garner
Aug 8, 2025
Terry Phillip Garner, age 78, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born in Belleville, Illinois, to Bernice Klotz Garner and Theo D. Garner, and went to college in South Bend, Indiana. Terry was a former U.S. Marine who later enjoyed a forty year career in manufacturing and finance, working for companies both local and national....
Betty Pringle
Aug 6, 2025
Mary “Betty” Elizabeth Pringle, 82, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York.
Betty was a kind, loving, and gentle soul who brought warmth and joy to everyone she met. She cherished her family above all and found happiness in the simple moments spent together.
She...
Eldora Lee Clements
Jul 27, 2025
A Graveside service will be held 1pm Thursday July 31,2025 at Warren Cemetery in Norman, OK.
Jimmy Wayne Ward
Jul 23, 2025
Jimmy (“Jim”) Ward, aged 92 years, was born on January 17, 1933, in Idalou, TX, to Thomas and Stella Ward, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 23, 2025.
He grew up on the family farm in Chillicothe, Texas, the 8th of nine children, where he acquired his talent for and enjoyment of farming and...
Phil Hale
Jul 12, 2025
Phil Hale, lovingly known as Dad and Papa Hat, age 72, of Norman, Oklahoma, went to be with God on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
He was born on January 5, 1953, in Hinton, Oklahoma, the oldest son of Fred and Norma Hale. Phil spent most of his life in and around Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Weatherford High School in...
Marian "Mattie" A. Bowling
Jul 12, 2025
Marian "Mattie" A. Bowling January 11, 1956 – July 12, 2025 Born in Tacoma, Washington
Marian “Mattie” A. Bowling was a woman of simple things—yet to those who knew her, she was anything but ordinary. Creative, practical, and wise, Mattie possessed a deep well of knowledge and artistic spirit. She lived life on her own terms, always insightful, often feisty, and...
Jerry Lewis Worster
Jul 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the Worster family announces the sudden but peaceful passing of Jerry on July 7, 2025. Jerry was born to Dorothy Helen and Harry Lewis Worster in Berea, Ohio on August 14, 1949. He is predeceased by both of his parents; and survived by his children, Tristan Michael MacKenzie, 56, of Scotland (formerly Trish Worster)...
Joseph Robert Weaver
Jul 7, 2025
Joseph Robert “Joe Bob” Weaver, age 89, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on July 7, 2025.
Born on November 6, 1935, in Rayville, Louisiana, he was the beloved son of Ellis and Marie Weaver.
Joe Bob earned his Ph.D in Mathematics Education at the University of Oklahoma, launching a lifelong dedication to teaching and academic leadership.
He honorably served in the Army National...
Franklin Houchin
Jul 5, 2025
Franklin David Houchin, 65, passed away on July 5, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Born on July 7, 1959, Frank lived a life marked by kindness and generosity. He was known for his loving nature and unwavering willingness to help anyone in need. His warm heart and open spirit left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him.
Frank had...
Tenia Gay Davis
Jul 3, 2025
Tenia Gay Davis, 67, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2025.
Born in Cordell, Oklahoma, Tenia was the daughter of the late Frank and Ernistine (Husband) Russell. She married the love of her life, Gary Davis, on June 1, 1978, in her hometown of Cordell. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, family,...
Betty Jean Janko
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Jean Janko, age 92, of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family and the comfort of familiar things.
Born in Oklahoma City on February 23, 1933, to Taylor and Mary Etta (Percival) Kimery, Betty was one of twelve children and shared a special bond with her twin sister, Bonnie. Betty was...
Jason Robert Chowins
Jun 3, 2025
Jason Robert Chowins, born on February 25, 1965, in Ada, Oklahoma, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 60. At the time of his passing, he was a resident of Norman, OK.
Jason was the beloved son of James “Jim” Chowins and Judy (Herring) Chowins, who survive him.
A proud graduate, Jason earned his bachelor’s...
Taiko "Tai" Nees
May 31, 2025
Taiko (Tai) Nees, 86, of Oklahoma City passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving family on May 31, 2025. Tai was born on December 2, 1938 in Chiba,Japan to Fumi Hoshi and was raised and educated there and in Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan. She came to America in 1965 and raised her five children initially as a homemaker then as a single...
Frances Lavonia Fowler
May 31, 2025
Frances Lavonia Fowler, known lovingly as “Mamaw” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by family at OU Medical Center.
The youngest of five children, Fran was born in Purcell, Oklahoma in 1930, a Christmas day baby. She went on to marry her husband, Robert Fowler, March 26, 1950, and they remained happily married...
Eva Alene Ward
May 24, 2025
Eva Alene Ward of Norman was born on March 24, 1939, to Richard Evelyn and Ora May (Wofford) Cottrell in Wheeler, Texas. She passed on May 24, 2025, at the age of 86 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
After graduating from Shawnee High School, Eva worked for the City of Shawnee Water Department and began her family by marrying Darrell Ward on...
Katherine Ann Brockhaus Maloy
May 12, 2025
Katherine Ann Brockhaus Maloy, 72, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on May 12, 2025.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 N. Porter Ave., Norman, OK 73071. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at...
William "Bill" Wayne Carter
May 5, 2025
William “Bill” Wayne Carter, 80, of Norman, passed away on May 5, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Alameda Church of Christ in Norman. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Tribute Memorial Care, 4300 W Indian Hills Rd....
