Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
James R. "Jim" Agar
Nov 21, 2017
James R. Agar, distinguished local businessman, civic leader and husband of the late Jere Agar, passed away peacefully at his home in Norman on November 21st. He was 86. The son of a prominent meatpacking family, Mr. Agar was born in Chicago, Illinois to John George Agar and Lillian (Rogers) Agar and later moved to Beverly Hills, California at the...
Joan Powell Clary
Nov 16, 2017
Joan Powell Clary, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 16, 2017. Joan lived a long and happy life, the highlight of which was her family. She treasured every phone call, text, and visit with her children, grandkids, and great-grands. She loved just being with them, whether it was eating an ice...
Dr. William Lee
Nov 15, 2017
William Wallace Lee, 73, of Norman, passed away on Nov. 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 18 at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Norman. He was born August 13, 1944 in Dimmitt, TX to Maurice John (M.J.), a Baptist minister, and Beatrice Lee, a devoted minister’s wife. He was introduced to the...
Ann Cowan
Nov 15, 2017
Ann Marie Cowan of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family, at the age of 67 years. Ann Marie Cowan was born on November 25, 1949, in College Park, Maryland. She was the daughter of Clayton and Edna (Robinson) Aylor. She attended Burleson Public Schools in Burleson, Texas, graduating from...
Jerry Glenn Steely
Nov 9, 2017
Jerry Glenn Steely was born on July 16, 1939 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Roy and Mildred Steely. He passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, surrounded by love. Jerry grew up in Duncan, Oklahoma and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a graduate and lifetime supporter of The University of Oklahoma. Over the years, he enjoyed...
Alexis Leigh Rodgers
Nov 9, 2017
Born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on September 29, 1946 to George L. and Esther M. (Cockrell) Rodgers, Alexis L. Rodgers passed peacefully at home in Norman, Oklahoma on November 9, 2017 after an extended battle with cancer. Alexis graduated from University High School in 1964 and from the University of Oklahoma in 1968, with a BA in Fine Arts. She also...
Billye Faye Smith
Nov 7, 2017
Billye Faye Smith of Norman, Oklahoma, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Billye was born on January 15, 1933, in Durant, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Willie Rui and Laura Alpha (Wyatt) Moore. Billye grew up in Durant, attending Durant Public Schools and graduating from Durant High School in 1951. She...
Mark Abram
Nov 3, 2017
Mark Abram of Norman passed at the age of 43 on November 3, 2017. He was born to Tim and Pam (Stover) Abram on September 6, 1974 in Norman, Oklahoma. Mark was raised in Norman, graduating from Norman High School in 1993. He later attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated in 2001 with a BA in Architecture. Mark worked...
Charlene Akers Irwin Dix
Oct 29, 2017
Charlene Akers Irwin Dix passed away at her home on October 29, 2017 - her 83rd birthday. She was born in Prestonburg, Kentucky on October 29, 1934, the second eldest of nine children, to Edmond Burr & Woodsie Ellen Akers. Char grew up in Prestonburg and attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, where she earned her BS degree in...
Karen Jeanne Edwards
Oct 22, 2017
Karen Jeanne Edwards was born May 10, 1958 to Betty & Kendall Dykes in Oklahoma City, OK. She ultimately gained her victory in Jesus on October 22, 2017 in Nashville, TN. Karen was raised and spent her childhood in Washita, OK. She was a tremendous athlete, and the Washita/Fort Cobb area is where her love of basketball was rooted. Karen’s...
Nola June Porter
Oct 14, 2017
Nola June Porter was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Tom and Cleo Gardner on June 29, 1939. She departed this earth on October 14, 2017. June graduated from Kiowa High School, where she lettered in basketball and was the class valedictorian. She attended Oklahoma City University, where she met the love of her life, John Porter, who she later married....
Linda Leonard
Oct 13, 2017
Linda Leonard was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 28, 1948 to Paul Charles Dean and Tina Mae (Stean) Dean. She passed away on October 13, 2017 in Oklahoma City, OK. Linda was hardworking, sweet, and personable, traits which helped her succeed in her 40-year career in healthcare before retiring from Deaconess Hospital in 2000. After a hard day...
Joe Vaughn Hyden
Oct 5, 2017
Joe Vaughn Hyden of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on October 5, 2017, in Norman at the age of 79 years. Joe Vaughn Hyden was born June 2, 1938, in Ada, Oklahoma to Joe Paul Hyden and Bertha Gloe McNutt Hyden. Joe graduated from Ada High School in 1956, where he was a starting member of the 1954 and 1955 State...
Eric Edward Harmon
Oct 4, 2017
Eric Edward Harmon passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the age of 48 after a short yet courageous fight with cancer. Eric was born April 15, 1969 in Norman, Oklahoma to Jerry and Marilyn Harmon. Eric attended Norman Public Schools, beginning at Cleveland Elementary, advancing to West Mid-High, and graduating from Norman High School. He attended Rose State...
Garland Riddle
Sep 29, 2017
Garland Riddle of Norman was born on February 6, 1943 to Calvin Houston and Audrey Estelle (Johnson) Riddle in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He passed at the age of 74 on September 29, 2017. Garland was a true man of faith. He was a longtime member of Harvest Church in Norman, serving in many capacities, including serving as an usher, singing...
Raymond Terrell "Terry" Foor
Sep 29, 2017
Raymond Terrell “Terry” Foor, Sr. of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born November 11, 1919 in Galesburg, Illinois to Percy Allen “P. A.” and Sallie Lee (Miles) Foor. Terry graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1937 and attended college at the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a B. S....
Stephanie Wakeman
Sep 28, 2017
Stephanie Wakeman passed away at her home on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the age of 64. She was born in Bronx, New York, on November 3, 1952 to Jack and Violet Moshman (Steinbach). She grew up in Lindenhurst, New York. Stephanie married Kenneth Wakeman on February 8, 1976 and they moved to Oklahoma City in October 1976. They made...
Erma Irene Leflore
Sep 27, 2017
Erma Irene LeFlore of Lexington, Oklahoma, passed away on September 27, 2017, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 86 years. Erma Irene LeFlore was born on October 19, 1930, in Grimes, Iowa. She was the daughter of Paul and Elsie (Kruehl) Davidson. She grew up in Mississippi and Colorado graduating from Pueblo, Colorado, High School in 1948. She was...
Thedra Remington
Sep 24, 2017
Thedra Remington was born to Willie and Caroline (Stidham) Rodgers on December 28, 1921 in Chickasha, OK. She passed at the age of 95 on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Thedra was a longtime sales clerk at JC Penney after moving back to Chickasha when her husband, Jack, retired from the Air Force. The couple loved to travel and eventually lived...
Julian C. Thompson
Sep 22, 2017
Julian C. Thompson, 67, of Wayne, PA formerly of Oklahoma City, passed away on September 22, 2017. He was born in Oklahoma City, to the late Derald DeWalt and Reba Thompson (nee Prater). Julian worked for Array Architects of Conshohocken. He was an Architect focused on healthcare architecture. He was a registered architect in 12 states and completed over 400...
