Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

Gene Francis Groff

November 18, 1932 - April 1, 2025

Gene and his identical twin, Jerry, were the youngest of 6 children born to Mary and Dan Groff, and grew up in a loving family, supported by a close-knit community in Grayville, Illinois.

Outgoing and gregarious from the get-go, Gene was an athlete, lettering in football, basketball and track before graduating Grayville High...

Mar 28, 2025

Stanley Glenn Cook arrived into this world on July 23,1946 at Gholson, TX as the youngest of eight children born to Phillip Alton Cook and Ruby Lee Prince. The son of sharecroppers, he grew up without much money but a great deal of love. The hardships made for a humble, hardworking, and devoted man that did much good in the...

Mar 25, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Tommy Lee Erwin was born on August 18, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Kenneth L. Erwin and Emma L. (Burnett) Erwin. He honorably served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force on April 13, 1966. Tommy passed away on March 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service.

He was preceded in death by...

Mar 18, 2025

Marye Ellen Kerr passed from this life on March 18, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. She was born in Atoka, Oklahoma to Reedy and Clara Evans on December 23, 1932.

Marye married Wally Kerr (senior) in 1951 in Shawnee Oklahoma, after first meeting him several years earlier in Atoka, where she was in high school and worked at a local soda fountain...

Mar 16, 2025

Obituary to come.

Mar 14, 2025

Myra Elaine Anderson (Perry) was born on February 7, 1943, at University Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to J.R. Perry and Betty Page (Edgemon). She passed away on March 14, 2025, at her home in Norman, OK, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by love at the age of 82.

Myra was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, GiGi, and sister....

Mar 13, 2025

Obituary to come. 

Mar 11, 2025

Lisa Marie Coates, born on September 20, 1962, in Frederick, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. She was 62 years old.

Lisa's journey took her through various chapters, each filled with experiences that enriched her life. She embraced challenges with grace and approached each new day with optimism. Her passion for life was infectious, leaving a...

Mar 10, 2025

Shannon Deann Wells, 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10th, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home with her husband and two children present. She was born on April 16th, 1957 in Frederick, OK to Kenneth Cheek and Dorothy Venita (Murphy) Cheek. She graduated from high school in Davidson, OK in 1975 and was the Valedictorian...

Mar 9, 2025

Carolyn Vernice Seratte, longtime resident of Norman, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Medical Park West Nursing Facility.

Carolyn was born July 28, 1942, in DeWitt, VA to John and Ethel Anderson. She was born on a tobacco farm and at a very young age had the job of helping hand the tobacco leaves to her mother to...

Mar 7, 2025

Deloris Mae Beneditti Gritz, 84 years old from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on March 7, 2025, at Arbor House Memory Care in Norman, Oklahoma.

Born in Enid Oklahoma to Ella Mae and Ted Beneditti, Deloris is survived by her two sons, James Roy Gritz from Las Vegas, Nevada and Jay Randall Gritz of Spring Lake, North Carolina.

Delores is survived by...

Mar 6, 2025

Peggy Rae O'Neal-Thurston, 64, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. She was born on June 7, 1960, in Alberta, Calgary, Canada, to John William Scott and Madella Faye O'Neal.

Peggy was a woman of sharp wit, fierce independence, and unwavering conviction. She moved to Oklahoma 30 years ago to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming an educator...

Mar 6, 2025

Terry Lynn Thompson passed away suddenly on March 6, 2025. He was born October 19, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Fines W. “Pete” and Winona B. (Ross) Thompson after moving their family to Lexington, Oklahoma from Oklahoma City in 1967.

Lexington was the hometown of Terry where he attended Lexington public schools. During his junior and senior years, Terry attended...

Mar 4, 2025

Maria Otilia Sanabria, entered the gates of Heaven on March 4, 2025. She was born on June 30th, 1931, to the late Porfirio and Conception Garcia in Arkansas City, Kansas. As a devoted Catholic, Maria’s faith was a central part of her identity and served as the foundation of her life. Her unwavering love for the Lord was evident in...

Mar 4, 2025

Ruby Janette Ketchum, 87, of Norman, OK, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025.

Janette was born on April 20, 1937, in Byars, OK to Henry and Gladys (Rambo) Powell. She was a devoted mother, aunt, and friend known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She grew up in Byars and Purcell and she graduated from Purcell...

Mar 3, 2025

It is with great sorrow the family of Charles “Charlie Bob” Hatcher announces his departure to be with his beloved Wanda “Jo-Jo” West Hatcher on March 4, 2025.

Born in Ada Oklahoma, August 22,1940, Charles moved to Sulphur Oklahoma as a young boy, seemingly setting the tone for his love of outdoors and nature. Charles swam in every swimming hole in...

Mar 1, 2025

Noel Morris, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and community member, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Emergency Room at the Norman HealthPlex in Norman, Oklahoma. He was 61 years old.

Born on March 22, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Noel was the son of Dr. William and Virginia (Slate) Morris. He spent his childhood in Lindsey, Tahlequah, and...

Mar 1, 2025

Kenneth Ray Moore II, (December 25, 1980 - March 1, 2025), affectionately known as Kenny of KO, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born with a lively spirit and a heart full of compassion, he dedicated his life to bringing joy to those around him. A proud father, he adored his daughter and always...

Feb 26, 2025

Orville Lee “Buster” Masters passed away at the age of 95. He was married for 74 years to Naola Sanderson Masters. Buster was born at home to W. J. and Janie Masters. He was the grandson of a Baptist preacher and had a deep and abiding faith, who read his bible every night. Buster was a role model for his...