Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 12, 2023

William Ernest “Bill” Osborn entered Jesus’ arms March 12, 2023, at his home in Norman, Oklahoma. Bill was born in Enid, Oklahoma on Wednesday, September 15, 1943, to Ernest and Maurine Osborn. He joined older brothers Jack and Bob, and soon younger brother Jim would complete the family. Bill enjoyed a lively childhood full of the adventures every boy should...

Mar 10, 2023

There are times that opportunities come up in life and a choice is made that affects people generationally. When Theta Dempsey made the decision to begin work on her master’s degree at the University of Oklahoma in 1983, no one could have known the impact she would have on OU, Norman, and a wide range of people across the state...

Mar 10, 2023

Joy A. Cooper, of Norman, Oklahoma passed on March 10, 2023. She was born January 3, 1931 in Picher, Oklahoma. She was predeceased by husband, Frank H. Cooper; parents, Elizabeth and Oscar Phillips; sisters, Mildred Kerr, Mabel (Mame) Irwin, and LaVerne (Babe) Duncan; brothers, Hugh Lee (Butch) Phillips and Fred Phillips. She is survived by her son, Tom Cooper and...

Mar 8, 2023

     Maureen Mulvey Rieger, 92 beautiful years of age, passed away on March 8, 2023, peacefully at her home in Norman, Oklahoma, with her five beloved children at her side.

     Maureen was born on January 8, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Michael Owen Mulvey and Helen Lucille Ermatinger Mulvey, and older sister to her cherished Patty....

Mar 7, 2023

Gloria Jean Fenn of Norman passed away Tuesday evening, March 7 after a year of declining health which ended in a brief and debilitating illness. An upbeat and openly friendly person, her contagious smile—which was one of her identifying characteristics—shone through even in the discomfort of sickness. Wherever she was, she made circumstances brighter and people happier with her spontaneous...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Louise (Loeffelholz) McCorkle was born to Bernard Frank Loeffelholz and Mary Josephine (Rieger) Loeffelholz, October 29, 1934 in Norman, Oklahoma at home. Mary Lou graduated from St. Joseph’s School in 1952.

On Monday, February 27, Mary Lou, our beloved mom and Meme, age 88 years young, moved to her heavenly home.

Mary Lou as a young adult enjoyed social events, dancing...

Feb 25, 2023

Michael Oliver, 68, of Oklahoma City passed away Saturday, February 25th, 2023. He was born March 25th, 1954 in Ada, Oklahoma to Roy T. Oliver and Emma Lou (Tolbert) Oliver.

Michael, known as Mike, grew up in Calvin, Oklahoma, graduated from Holdenville High School and attended East Central University where he met and married Debbie Oliver. They settled in Oklahoma City...

Feb 17, 2023

Feb 17, 2023

Eva Jo Hutchins Kruis (Jo) passed away February 17, 2023. She was born to Florence and Frank Hutchins in Norman in 1923. Hardship struck early in her life when her little brother died and her father left the home. She grew up in the loving care of her mother and grandparents and with her mother’s younger siblings. Always nimble as...

Feb 16, 2023

Charles F. “Chuck” Seapy, Jr. was born September 7, 1949, in Enid, OK to Charles F. Seapy, Sr. and Laura Louise (Barrett) Seapy. The family moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1957. He attended George Washington High School and was State Swimming Champion for the Breaststroke in 1967. After high school he was drafted into the US Army and served...

Feb 12, 2023

Donald Ray Jones was born on May 18, 1937 to Joe and Myrtle Jones. He passed away on February 12, 2023.

He retired from Dolese in 2002 after 16 years of service as a General Manager of heavy equipment repair.

Don is survived by his wife, Donna Jones; two sons, Randy Jones and wife Kim, and Tommy Jones; one daughter, Regina Love;...