Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
Jerry Don Price
Mar 10, 2021
Jerry Don Price, 68, son of Alvie and Lura Mae Price was born on August 7, 1952 in Norman, OK. He left this world on March 10, 2021 at a local hospital. Jerry attended and graduated from Norman High Highschool where he was a member of the band. While in school he also worked at Wacker’s Department Store, in the...
Willard Bertrand Guy Jr.
Mar 9, 2021
Willard Bertrand Guy, Jr. was born January 6, 1981, in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Elizabeth and Sammy Guy. He passed away March 9, 2021. He was a proud member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. He enjoyed playing soccer and coaching his boys soccer teams. He had a smile that could light up a room and a heart of gold. J.R....
Shirley Ann Rider
Mar 6, 2021
Shirley Ann Rider was born February 10, 1935 in Lexington, Oklahoma to Thomas Clark Waddle and Mary Louise (Kees) Waddle. She passed away on March 6, 2021 and was welcomed into Heaven’s gates with her next breath. Shirley was a proud graduate of Norman High School class of 1953. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and loved...
Henry N. Taylor Jr.
Mar 3, 2021
Henry N. Taylor Jr., 72, of Norman, OK, passed away, March 3, 2021. He was born February 24, 1949 in Jenkins, KY, to Henry Nelson Taylor Sr. and Georgia Mae (Hall) Taylor. Henry met the love of his life and married Cheri Ellison on December 2, 1967 in Wise, VA. He graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree...
Deborah Gail Mckiddy
Mar 2, 2021
On March 2, 2021 after a long battle with Cancer the Lord said “Well done my good and faithful servant. Let's go home.” Deborah was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Donald and Mazell Ligon, she is the second oldest of five. She was the best wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend anyone could ask for. She had a passion...
Kathleen M. Heiple
Mar 1, 2021
Kathleen (Kathy) Heiple passed away on March 1st, 2021. Kathy was born June 14, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her father, Raymond, worked for the Santa-Fe Railroad Co. for 49 years, which led the family to living in several different cities. Kathy attended many different schools during her early life, but the family finally made their permanent home in Tulsa, Oklahoma...
Gloria Christine Dodd
Feb 27, 2021
Gloria Christine Dodd, 86, of Norman, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born April 29, 1934 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Coy Williams and Mary (Ong) Williams. She became a registered nurse at a young age, working private duty and for Baptist Medical Center for twenty years. Later, she became a dental assistant for Dr. Bill Nations, DDS for...
Brett C. Bowers
Feb 25, 2021
Brett C. Bowers, 62, of Norman, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on February 25, 2021. Due to local health and safety guidelines, private family services will be held at St. Johns Episcopal Church of Norman. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, March 5th at...
Rev. Bobby Lee James
Feb 21, 2021
Reverend Bobby Lee James was born April 19, 1929 in Purdy, Oklahoma to Cephas James and Minnie Ola (Wood) James. He left his earthly home and entered heaven’s gates into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, February 21, 2021. He was called to ministry early on in life. He was credentialed in 1955, ordained in 1957, serving several small...
Karen J. Massey
Feb 21, 2021
Karen June Massey was born July 20, 1958 in Norman, Oklahoma to Louis John Kennedy and Kathryn June (Clinkenbeard) Kennedy. She passed away unexpectedly February 21, 2021. She met the love of her life, John, on the OU campus. They married February 14, 1986 in Norman, Oklahoma and just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Together, they had two sons, Stephen...
Nell Magdalen Long
Feb 8, 2021
Nell Magdalen Long of Norman, OK, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, February 8, 2021, due to COVID-19 complications after a separate illness. She was 98. Nell was born in Duryea, PA in the family home, on May 10, 1922 to Anthony John Miskinis and Agatha (Agota “Agnes”) Bagdon. Anthony and Agnes immigrated separately from Lithuania to northeast Pennsylvania where they...
Lois Irene Pickett
Feb 2, 2021
Lois (Young) Pickett was born at home January 19, 1921 in Sharon, Oklahoma to Chelcie & Fannie Young. She passed away February 2, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. She attended college at Northwestern in Alva, Oklahoma where she met Lawrence Pickett. They married after graduating. Lois taught elementary school at Indian Creek and Shattuck, Oklahoma while Lawrence served in the Navy...
J. Susan Lewellen
Jan 31, 2021
J. Susan (Penuel) Lewellen December 19,1953 – January 31, 2021 J. Susan Lewellen, 67, of Mustang, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born December 19, 1953 to Walton and Norma Penuel. Susan was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma but grew up in many different parts of the world including Venezuela and America Samoa. Her family settled in Seminole,...
Alice Ann Allred
Jan 28, 2021
Alice Allred, 77, of Norman, OK, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born December 11, 1943 in Ringwood, OK, to Fred Schmidt and Helen (Jantzen) Schmidt. Alice was the oldest of five children. Her family moved from Ringwood, OK to California when she was a young girl. The family later moved to Oregon and she graduated from high...
Angela Gayle Corbitt
Jan 23, 2021
Angela Gayle Corbitt was born December 29, 1953 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Willard Corbitt and Dorothy Jean (Roberts) Corbitt. She passed away in her home on January 23, 2021 in the presence of her daughter, grandchildren, dear friends, and surrounded by immense love. After her children left the home Angela decided to go back to school and graduated from the...
Larry Michael "Mac" Mcelroy
Jan 23, 2021
Larry Michael “Mac” McElroy, 77 , passed away at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was born in Norman, OK , November 25, 1943, to Franklin D. “Pete” McElroy and Lucy Ellen Roberts McElroy. The family moved to Pauls Valley, OK, in 1945 where Larry lived until graduating from high school. He loved growing up in...
Barbara L. Pennybaker
Jan 20, 2021
Barbara Lou Pennybaker was born February 8, 1940 in Seminole, Okla., to Raymond Earmond Robbins, Sr. and Violet D. (Drewry) Robbins. She was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2021. Barbara married Anthony Pennybaker on May 30, 1959 at First Baptist Church, Seminole. They have lived in Norman since 1959 and...
Janet Lynn (Smith) Hilgenfeld
Jan 19, 2021
Janet Lynn (Smith) Hilgenfeld was born on September 10, 1955, to Allan Dale and Jo Anne (Livingston) Smith in Wichita, Kansas. She peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on January 19, 2021. Janet married the love of her life, Jim Hilgenfeld, on August 11, 1979 in Wichita. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1973 and then attended Wichita State University...
Imelda Bernardo Buendia
Jan 17, 2021
Imelda Bernardo Buendia, MD 1944 – 2021 Imelda Buendia, 76, of Norman, OK passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born November 12th,1944 in Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines to Carlos Bernardo and Coleta De La Cruz. Imelda grew up in the place of her birth. She graduated Valedictorian in her high school, Colegio de San Jose. After college, she...
Kimberly Ann Hutchinson
Jan 13, 2021
Kimberly Ann Hutchinson passed away unexpectedly on January 13th, 2021 at her home in Norman, Oklahoma. Kim was a devoted wife, friend, and educator. She is survived by her husband, Craig Hutchinson, parents Martha and Charlie Siau, sister and brother-in-law, Jen and Ward Niccore of Hawaii, and nephew Ky, and nieces, Keppler, and Canyon Niccore, along with niece Kayla and...
