Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
John Stiehler
Apr 20, 2019
John Russell Stiehler of Tuttle passed at the age of 61 on April 20, 2019. He was born to Ronald “Ron” Douglas and Virginia Lee (Cooper) Stiehler on November 27, 1957 in Odessa, Texas. John was a hard worker with a strong work ethic; some would even go so far as to call him a workaholic. When he wasn’t doing...
Kristy Ann Collins
Apr 18, 2019
Kristy Ann Collins of Noble was born to Benny Leon and Janice Ann (Treat) Kellogg on April 24, 1972 in Norman, Oklahoma. She entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on the morning of April 18, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with her health. Kristy was a true treasure and her absence will be felt by many. Kristy was raised in...

Walter “Jerry” Dobry
Apr 12, 2019
Walter Jerome “Jerry” Dobry, Jr. was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Walter Jerome Dobry, Sr. and Patricia Kay (Hankins) Dobry on September 25, 1958. He passed at the age of 60 on April 12, 2019. Jerry was employed by ADT Security Services for 15 plus years before retiring as Sales Manager. He loved all sports, especially golf and fishing, and...
Wynoa "Suzie" (Kitchens) Martin
Apr 12, 2019
The life of Wynoa Allice Kitchens Martin (Suzie) will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at First Baptist Church Norman, Oklahoma (211 W. Comanche). Suzie was born August 13, 1925 to Roy E. and Alice Dove Kitchens in Alex, Oklahoma. Along with her five sisters and one brother, Suzie was raised to know and love God,...
Joseph Weldon "Joe" Flenniken, Jr.
Apr 11, 2019
Joseph Weldon “Joe” Flenniken Jr. was born in Fort Worth, TX to Joseph Flenniken Sr. and Dorothy (Hundle) Flenniken on February 12, 1954. He passed at the age of 65 on April 11, 2019. Joe grew up in Madill, OK, where he graduated from Madill High School in 1972. He then landed in Norman, OK, in 1973, where he stayed,...
Robert W. Gavaghan
Mar 31, 2019
Robert William Gavaghan, Jr. was born in Flushing, New York to Robert William and Marjorie (Nelson) Gavaghan on June 3, 1943. He passed at the age of 75 on March 31, 2019. Robert possessed a wonderful sense of humor that was very dry, sly, and witty. He was open-minded and accepting of all people and could always be counted on...
Delores A. (Gerner) Lantz
Mar 30, 2019
Delores Ann (Gerner) Lantz was born in Clinton, Oklahoma to Reinhold Julius “R.J.” and Opal Claire (Stewart) Gerner on July 29, 1937. She passed at the age of 81 on March 30, 2019, surrounded by her family. Delores started her career working as the Executive Secretary for Dale Carnegie, author of How to win Friends and Influence People, which led...
Thomas Charles “Tom” Benefiel
Mar 24, 2019
Thomas Charles “Tom” Benefiel was born May 7, 1944 to Ted & Pauline Benefiel in Enid, Oklahoma where he joined his older sister, Sarah Kay. He passed at the age of 74 on March 24, 2019. His family lived in Enid until Tom started high school, at which time his parents purchased the local Ford Dealership in Okeene, Oklahoma and...
Wilma Jean (Ford) Price
Mar 22, 2019
On March 22, 2019, Wilma Jean (Ford) Price, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 92. Jean was born in Sentinel, Oklahoma in Washita County on December 23, 1926. She was the oldest of five children born to E. Clay and Edith R. (Hammons) Ford. She attended grade school in Cordell and then moved to Norman, Oklahoma...
Pete Franklin
Mar 18, 2019
Pete Franklin of Norman, Oklahoma was born Pete Finley in Purcell, Oklahoma on August 7, 1950. He passed at the age of 68 on March 18, 2019.
Dr. James B. Silman
Mar 17, 2019
James Billy Silman was born to John Jared and Nancy Elizabeth (Pratt) Silman on March 6, 1923 in Commerce, Texas and passed at the age of 96 on March 17, 2019 in Norman, OK. Our Dad and your Dr. Silman will be missed. He left Betty Anne, his beloved wife of 73 years, knowing that one day they will be...
Perry A. Pendergraft
Mar 13, 2019
Perry Arthur Pendergraft was born July 20, 1940 in Lawton, Oklahoma and passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on March 13, 2019. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Edna Mae Pendergraft, and his loving wife, Nelda. Survivors include his daughter Cindy Pendergraft Smith and husband Steve, his son Craig Pendergraft, brothers Ronnie Pendergraft and wife Pam, and...
Vivian Faye Anderson
Mar 11, 2019
Vivian Faye (Mills) Anderson of Norman was born on June 5, 1917 to David Elmer and Bessie Mae (Kinder) Mills in Nash, Oklahoma. She passed at the age of 101 on March 11, 2019 with her family by her side. Vivian graduated from Enid Business College in 1936, earning her Associate’s degree in accounting. She began what would become an...
Jim C. Couch, M.D.
Mar 7, 2019
Jim C. Couch, M.D. was born September 25, 1936 to parents Letha Elnora Ball and Lawton Thompson Couch in Ada. He was raised in many towns, as his family followed work in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma, graduating from Duncan High, Oklahoma Baptist University, then University of Oklahoma Medical School. Jim was a family practice physician in Cordell,...
David Sterling "Coach Rich" Richardson
Feb 19, 2019
David Sterling “Coach Rich” Richardson, devoted father to Taryn (19), Aidan (18), Aaron (16), and Joie (3), loving husband to Jennifer (Cappuzzo) Richardson, and son to Hosea Richardson and the late Leonora Richardson, passed peacefully at home on February 19, 2019 in the arms of his wife after a fiercely fought battle with colon cancer. He was the grandson of...
Larita K. Couch
Feb 18, 2019
LaRita Kaye Dawson Couch was born April 18, 1937 to parents LaNora Alma Wright and Allan Cline Dawson in Hobart. She was raised in Port and Putnam City, attending schools in Port, Putnam City, and later Oklahoma Baptist University. LaRita married Jim C. Couch, M.D. and they recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. She was a member of First Baptist...
Mary Patricia Tobin
Feb 17, 2019
Mary Patricia Tobin was born May 12, 1947 in Atchison, Kansas to Jack Kyle and Doris Jane (Gorrell) Smith. She passed away at her home on February 17, 2019 surrounded by her family. Pat grew up in Atchison with her parents and four brothers: Mike Smith, Dave Smith, Tony Smith, and Roger Smith. She enjoyed reading, swimming, and playing baseball...