Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

Jonathan James Ritsema, 48, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 22, 2025. Born on March 21, 1976, in Ontario, Canada, to Jack Duane and Sandra Beth (Vlieger) Ritsema, Jonathan lived a life of dedication, service, and love.

As the son of a military servicemember, Jonathan experienced life in many places as a child. After graduating high...

Jan 20, 2025

Mildred Logan of Macomb passed away on January 20. She was born on September 3, 1938, in Washington, OK to John W. and Sarah Q. (Manning) Smith. The family lived on a farm near Washington where Mildred developed a love for animals and rural life. Mildred attended elementary and early high school in Washington before attending Norman High School for...

Jan 18, 2025

Services for Arlene are pending at this time.

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 11, 2025

Keri (Kirkpatrick) Koehler, of Altus, Oklahoma, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 11, 2025, following a tragic accident to which she succumbed.

Keri was born in Dallas, Texas, and spent most of her formative years growing up in Norman, Oklahoma. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Norman, and active in the...

Jan 11, 2025

Lera Joyce was born on November 8, 1930 to the youngest of Herbert and Annon North. She grew up in the village of Hagarville, Arkansas, located in the southern foothills of the Ozark mountains. After graduating from high school, she followed her sister to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she worked for Arkansas Power and Light. However, she kept close ties...

Jan 11, 2025

 Funeral Services for Mrs. LaDonna Kay Heavner, age 80, a lifelong resident of Norman will begin at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in The Chapel of Tribute Memorial Care, 4300 West Indian Hills Road, Norman, OK. The family will greet friends from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Tribute Memorial Care.

 LaDonna Kay Heavner was born on Monday,...

Jan 8, 2025

Randall L. Bray

Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend

Randall (Randy) L. Bray, 69, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 22, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Bill and Reina Bray, Randy led a life filled with purpose, kindness, and a deep love for his family and community.

Randy moved to Norman at a...

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. Ragland, known to most as Edie or “Dr. Edie”, age 82, of Norman, Oklahoma, died peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 

Dr. Ragland was born July 28, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to her parents Harry and Edith Davis Keeton. Dr. Ragland was preceded in death by her devoted husband Dr. Bob Ragland; parents,...

Dec 30, 2024

Jennifer “Jenny” Marie Bryan, 45, revered as a pillar of strength and bravery, entered heaven’s gates December 30, 2024 following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Jenny was born November 1, 1979 in Norman, OK. After graduating from Norman High School, she went on to study special education at Northwestern University. Jenny was a big personality in a small package....

Dec 28, 2024

Joyce Hughes, age 59, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Norman, Oklahoma. Service details and a more detailed obituary are coming.

Dec 27, 2024

Thomas Alan Hrubik passed away on December 27, 2024 at the age of eighty-one. He was born on June 9, 1943 to Olive Ruth and Andrew Hrubik Jr. in Akron, Ohio. Tom is survived by his wife of fifty years, Elizabeth (Liz), a daughter Christine Renee and her partner Jeremy of Norman; two sons, James Russell and fiancé Stacie of...

Dec 27, 2024

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Dec 24, 2024

Rebecca Ann Rhynes, age 60, one of central Oklahoma’s brightest lights, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home in Noble, Oklahoma.

Rebecca was born January 31, 1964 in Oklahoma City, a daughter of Betty and Bill Rhynes. She was raised and attended school in Noble alongside her sisters Sherri and Cathy. From her earliest years, she was a talented...

Dec 24, 2024

Donald Charles Hudson was born April 29, 1940, at Bellevue Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and passed away peacefully at his home in Norman on December 24th, surrounded by his loving family.

Growing up in Pittsburgh, Don loved baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He collected autographs from Jackie Robinson and Stan Musial while hanging around the dugouts at Forbes Field where the...

Dec 21, 2024

Patricia Anne Creger was born on January 13, 1961 in the Seoul Military Hospital, Seoul Korea, to Edward N. Creger and Okpun Creger (Chae). Patricia passed away on December 21, 2024.

Survivors include her son Nicholas N. Creger, her daughter Samantha M. Creger, son Tilman Robson, and sister Beverly Heckerman.

Patricia was preceded in death by her father Edward N. Creger, mother...

Dec 17, 2024

Obituary and service information to come.

Dec 17, 2024

Livestream of Dr Moore's Service

Dr. Berrien Moore III of Norman passed away December 17, 2024. He was born to Berrien Moore Jr and Mary (Large) Moore in Atlanta, Georgia on November 12, 1941.

While his professional achievements were monumental, those who had the privilege of knowing Berrien will remember him for his brilliant wit, passion for learning and unwavering dedication to...

Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Krishnaiyan Thulasiraman (KT) passed away on December 16, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born in Ammayappan, India to parents Krishnaiyan and Nannammal on June 9, 1942. KT married his wife Santha on August 22, 1965. They were married for sixty years, which brought them three beautiful daughters.

Dr. Thulasiraman graduated with a PhD from The Indian Institute of...

Dec 15, 2024

Raymond Lee Gorzney, 72 was born on August 8, 1952 to Vince and Myrtle (Dolly) Gorzney in Paducah, Kentucky. He passed away on December 15, 2024 at OU Medical Center surrounded by Molly, Josh, and Amanda. 

Raymond loved golf and rock and roll music. Cedardell Golf Club in Plano, IL was his home away from home and he loved his golfing...