Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.

Mar 15, 2018

David Dary, a respected journalist and prolific author who shepherded the OU journalism program's transition from a school to its own degree-granting college, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 83. Celebration of Life Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, at St. John’s Episcopal Church 235 W. Duffy Street in Norman. A Manhattan, Kansas native, Dary...

Mar 14, 2018

Dr. Rosalie A. LaVon of Norman passed on March 14, 2018 at the age of 80. Rosalie was born to Arley "Andy" Sr. and Ealmer (Lancaster) Anderson on October 2, 1937 in Sasakwa, OK. Dr. LaVon began her practice in Internal Medicine in 1968 and continued practicing until her death. She grew up in Ada, Oklahoma and graduated from Ada...

Mar 8, 2018

Donald “Dale” Burdge of Oklahoma City, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Oklahoma City at the age of 59 years. Donald “Dale” Burdge was born on January 5, 1959, in Joplin, Missouri. He was the son of Everett and Lillie (Case) Burdge. He grew up in Joplin, Missouri attending Seneca Public Schools. He married Brenda Dye on May...

Mar 7, 2018

Margarette (Self) Barton, 86, of Norman passed away at her home on March 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Dorsey and Mattie Self; son Randy Barton; and siblings Mary Lou Frankenburg, Katherine Cummings, Dorsey Self, and Dale Self. She is survived by: brother Gale Self and wife Saundra of Texas; and children Tad Barton, Rick Barton...

Mar 6, 2018

Elizabeth Ellen (Lewis) Estes of Norman, formerly of Seminole, entered into Eternal Rest on March 6, 2018 at the age of 76. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Roy Leek and Laura Rose (Hopkins) Lewis. Elizabeth was very strong in her Methodist Faith. Elizabeth worked within the Democrat Party for over thirty-five years, and served...

Mar 5, 2018

Julie Baer Hall was born to Martin David Baer and Dolores Marsden (Wilson) Baer on August 21, 1961 in Oklahoma City. She passed away on March 5, 2018 at her home in Norman after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 56. After graduating from Moore High School in 1979, Julie attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 1985 with...

Mar 5, 2018

Mildred Dougherty of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on March 5, 2018, in Norman at the age of 98 years.

Feb 25, 2018

“… And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” - Micah 6:8 Chuck Prater was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on December 18, 1930. His parents were Ray and Virginia (Durham) Prater. His childhood years were spent in Breckenridge, Eastland, and Cisco, Texas. Chuck graduated from...

Feb 19, 2018

Rodney Harold Smith of Norman passed away on February 19, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the age of 59 years. Rodney was born on December 19, 1958 in Olney, Texas. He was the son of James Harold and Sylvia Cecilia (Rogers) Smith. At the age of 5 he moved with his family to Oklahoma City. One year later they moved...

Feb 18, 2018

Kevin Scot Goodnight of Moore was born on November 15, 1972 to Lacey Myles and Beverly Ann (DuClos) Goodnight in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He departed this life at the young age of 45 on February 18, 2018. Kevin was a loving father who always took time for his children and was always looking for ways to connect with each one. With...

Feb 14, 2018

Jonna P. Johnson was born February 28, 1942 in Joplin, Missouri, and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She was the oldest of four children born to John Henry Whipple and Pauline (Shropshire) Whipple Barker. She graduated from Turpin High School in 1960; she then attended Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma, where she graduated...

Feb 10, 2018

Mr. George Anthony Deslongchamp of Norman, OK passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 75. George was born to parents George and Margaret (Unrein) Deslongchamp on December 12, 1942 in Denver, CO. He grew up as the eldest of six and attended Garden City High School. In 1962, George enlisted in the United States Navy, was...

Feb 7, 2018

Samuel Alan Lemmons was born to Michael Bruce Lemmons and Janice “Kaye” (Moss) Erdmann on March 22, 1976 in Tucson, Arizona. He was taken too soon at the age of 41 on February 7, 2018. Sam had a way of putting people at ease; with his infectious smile and mischievous sense of humor, people gravitated towards him and always left...

Feb 6, 2018

Kathryn L. Smith, 64, of Lexington, Oklahoma was born to Melvin Virgil Sumner and Mildred Virginia (Redden) Sumner on May 27, 1953 in Hemet, California. Kathryn graduated from Moore High School in 1971 and married the love of her life, James R. Smith two years later. Shortly after, they began their family and were blessed with daughter, Marta. Kathryn worked...

Feb 4, 2018

Jan 31, 2018

Patsy Gail Turner, loving mother, grandmother, nanny, sister, and aunt died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. She was born May 5, 1935, in Roff, OK to Monroe Lawrence and Vada Elouise (Short) Turner. Patsy was loved by all that knew her. She was a longtime resident of Okmulgee and member of Faith Baptist Church. Patsy was the oldest daughter of seven...

Jan 29, 2018

Bob Byron Hunt passed peacefully from this life on January 29, 2018. Bob was born on May 14, 1930 in Maud, OK to C.L. Hunt and Ozelia (Oxley) Hunt. Bob grew up in Tulsa, OK and graduated from Tulsa Central High School, where he lettered in basketball and played in the band. Bob attended the University of Okla. He played...

Jan 20, 2018

Joseph Campagna Jr. died January 20 from the effects of a massive stroke. He was eighty years old. Joe was born on January 14, 1938 in Plainfield, NJ to Joseph and Maria Theresa (Taddei) Campagna from Castelmezzano, Italy. He graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1955, and joined the U.S. Air Force that year, later retiring after twenty years...

Jan 19, 2018

Walter Lee Bredy, 80, of Norman, Oklahoma was born to John E . and Lydia (Lenaburg) Bredy on May 26, 1937 in Arapaho, Oklahoma. Walter entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 19, 2018. Walter grew up and worked on the family farm west of Arapaho. He graduated from Arapaho High School in 1955...

Jan 19, 2018

Robert A. “Bob” Mize was born January 17, 1931 in Earlsboro Junction, OK to A. A. Arthur Arnold “Buck” Mize and Johanna Louise (Myer) Mize. Bob passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Norman, OK. Bob met the love of his life, Mallie Jean Bruce, and they were married in Tulsa on September 26, 1974. They loved to travel...