Local Obituaries for Norman, Oklahoma.
Stanley Monroe Ward
Mar 10, 2024
Stanley Monroe Ward passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and his loyal dog, Baxter. During his life, he advocated for numerous causes and was a loyal and trusted friend to many. None of his accomplishments rivaled his devotion to God and the love of his life, the former Gayle Perkins.
Stan was an outstanding athlete...
Harold Ray Couch
Mar 3, 2024
Harold Ray Couch was born March 2, 1935, in Haskell, OK, son of Dorothy Mae (Davenport) Cheatham and Tommie William Cheatham. He passed away on March 3, 2024, in Norman, OK after a brief illness.
Harold lived for several years when he was a young child with his sharecropping grandparents in Haskell, OK where he learned invaluable life lessons that influenced...
Deborah "Jill" Barnes
Mar 1, 2024
Deborah Jill Barnes was born on August 27, 1950, in Ponca City, OK to Charles A. and Rosalie F. (Davis) Rochelle. She passed away on March 1, 2024.
Deborah was a musician, pianist, and singer who performed at her church beginning in 7th grade and continuing throughout her life. She served the States of California and Oklahoma as a dispatcher for...
Laura Margaret O'Connell
Feb 22, 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, Laura Margaret O’Connell, dearly beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt ended her earthly journey surrounded by her loving daughters.
Laura was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 13th, 1948, to Doris Jeanne and Bill O’Connell. The family later moved to Norman where Laura graduated from Norman High School. She attended the University of Oklahoma, enjoying many campus...
Vicki Lynn Ivester
Feb 18, 2024
Vicki Lynn (Walker) Ivester, 73, died on February 18, 2024, at her second home in Norman, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family. A remembrance of Vicki will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 604 Hunter Lane in Sayre. All are welcome.
Vicki was born December 13, 1950 to John Lee Walker Sr. and Lavona Mae Walker in...
Jana Quattlebaum
Feb 17, 2024
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Jana Quattlebaum, a pillar of strength and love, departed from this world on February 17, 2024.
Leaving behind a legacy of laughter, warmth and compassion. Born on September 20, 1957, she lived an extraordinary life. She touched the lives of many with her sweet spirit, infectious laughter, and...
Bruce Edward Stewart
Feb 12, 2024
STEWART SR., BRUCE E. September 9, 1940 to February 12, 2024
Bruce Edward Stewart Sr., 83, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away on February 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by father, Bert William Stewart II and mother, Margruette, siblings Bert Stewart, Bob Stewart (Kathy), Bonnie Clark (Ron). He will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Patti Stewart,...
Joseph G. Sher
Feb 10, 2024
Joseph G. Sher (78), of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2024 after a short, but hard fought, battle with brain cancer.
Joe was born to Charles Joseph and Ida Mary Daleiden Sher on December 7, 1945 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He graduated from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, VA in 1963....
Kenneth Ray Green
Feb 10, 2024
Kenneth Ray Green died peacefully at home on February 10th, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Green; his son, Christopher and wife Liz Green; his daughter, Kendra and husband Stephen Greenwater; his sisters, Georgia Walsh, and Linda Cook; his nephew, Lee Ashlock; his cousins, Sue Ashlock, and Terry and wife Marth Corange; and numerous beloved friends and family.
He was...
Tom Lambrecht
Feb 9, 2024
Tom Lambrecht, 85, passed into the kingdom of God on February 9, 2024. He was born January 5, 1939, to William and Alice Lambrecht. Tom, faithful husband, loving father and grandfather, is survived by his wife Robyn Lambrecht; his two sons, Mark (wife, Amy) and Brad (wife, Sunny); his grandsons, Aidan, Jack, and Patrick; and his granddaughter Erica.
He married his...
Ronald Dean Hammons
Feb 7, 2024
Ronald Dean Hammons, 81, of Noble passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born October 9, 1942, in Muskogee, OK to John Monroe and Fern Dove (McGowan) Hammons. Nicknamed Ronny, RD and Ron, he grew up in Hulbert, Vinita and Miami, OK, graduating from Miami High School in 1960. He completed his college degrees at NEO in Miami and...
Roberta A. (Short) Smith
Feb 2, 2024
Roberta A. (Short) Smith was born July 11, 1929, in Dalhart, Texas, to Melvin Isaac Short and Ruth Lucile (Heard) Short. She was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024.
Roberta spent her first years in Cimarron County in the western Oklahoma panhandle during the worst of the Dust Bowl. At age 5, her...
Ross Nicholas "Nick" Lillard Iii
Jan 11, 2024
Ross Nicholas Lillard III
Born October 6, 1947 in Oklahoma City to Colonel and Mrs. Ross Lillard. He died on January 11, 2024. Nick graduated from Lawton High School and attended the University of Oklahoma where he became a member of Delta Tau Delta. Nick was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam where he...
Terry Wayne Estes
Jan 7, 2024
Terry Wayne Estes 80, of Norman passed away after a brief illness Sunday January 7, 2024. He was born November 25, 1943 in Oklahoma City to Claude R. and Doris L. (Allen) Estes.
Terry grew up in Moore, Oklahoma. After graduating from Moore High School, he attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a BA in government and a Law...
Dr. Lavonn Brown
Jan 3, 2024
Dr. Lavonn Brown died on January 3, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. He was 90 years old. Lavonn was a husband, father and pastor.
A 1951 graduate of Cyril High School, Lavonn received his B.A. in 1955 from Oklahoma Baptist University. He received his Master of Divinity in 1958 and his Doctor of Theology in 1964, both from Southwestern Theological Seminary...
Donald E. "Don" Farris
Jan 1, 2024
Donald Edward Farris had a peaceful transition into the arms of Jesus on January 1, 2024. He was surrounded by his children and one of his dearest friends while bluegrass music was playing in the background. While his loss is very sudden and unexpected, we know he is dancing in the presence of Jesus with his wife of 42 years....
Martha Deanna Hames
Dec 31, 2023
Martha Deanna Hames was born March 27, 1947 in Conway, Arkansas to Hugh H. Crandell and Phala B. (Fuller) Crandell. Surrounded by Family, she entered the gates of Heaven on December 31, 2023.
Deanna and Jim married in 1964 in Norman, OK. They raised two wonderful sons, Steve and Adam. Deanna was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Norman...
Marshall "Todd" Lucas
Dec 23, 2023
Marshall “Todd” Lucas was born on April 9, 1968, in Norman, Oklahoma, and passed away suddenly in his home on December 23, 2023. He spent the first ten years of his life in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and developed a lifelong love for the state, where he enjoyed skiing, camping, and fishing. He later helped operate the family-owned RV Park in...
Clark William Ritchey
Dec 22, 2023
CLARK WILLIAM RITCHEY was born on September 17, 1944 to Clark Richard Ritchey and Colleen (Moore) Ritchey. He passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on December 22, 2023.
He was born in Long Beach, California and raised in Southern California. He excelled in sports, from little league through college. In 1979 he moved with his family from Southern California to Oklahoma City...
