Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

Jul 26, 2024

Jul 17, 2024

Jimmie Darrell Spillman, 92, was born November 30, 1931, in Sumner, Oklahoma, the son of Henderson Spillman and Floris (Williams) Spillman. He passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Somerset Assisted Living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Jimmie grew up in Noble County and was a 1950 graduate of Sumner High School....

Jul 12, 2024

Lyle “Blake” Coe, 93, was born November 1, 1930, on the family farm north of Glencoe, Oklahoma, the son of DeWitt Coe and Edna (Broyles) Coe. He passed away the morning of July 12, 2024, at the Green Valley Nursing Home in Perry, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry, Oklahoma.

Blake grew up in the Glencoe area,...

Jul 7, 2024

John “Leonard” or “Shorty” Shelton was born November 5, 1937 to J. Roy Shelton and Clara (Darmer) Shelton. He was born and raised on a farm near Perry, Oklahoma and was baptized in a small country church. 

He passed from this life July 7, 2024 at Green Valley Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,...

Jul 6, 2024

Retired Perry Fire Captain/EMT Kenneth “David” Brandon, 63, was born August 21, 1960, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth Martin Brandon and Judy Ann Barrows Brandon. He passed away July 6, 2024, at Stillwater Medical Center, Perry.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home Chapel in Perry. He will...

Jul 6, 2024

Bobby Jewell Ritter, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Dighton Marler Funeral Home from 9am to 5pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., at Dighton Marler Funeral Home in Stillwater. Interment will follow at Glencoe South Cemetery in...

Jul 5, 2024

Leo Sloan, 82, was born September 16, 1941, in Perry, Oklahoma. He passed away July 5, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. No services are planned. 

Jul 2, 2024

Wayne Norris Taylor was born October 21, 1931, and died at home July 2, 2024, at 92 years of age. He was born to James and Ida Alice Burnett Taylor in Friona, Texas. The family returned to the family farm in rural Payne County, Oklahoma when Wayne was a baby. He attended Clayton School and graduated from Perkins High School....

Jul 2, 2024

Joye Faye (McCormick) Huddleston, 87, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life early Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024 in Talihina. Joye was born August 27, 1936 in Sardis, Oklahoma to Charlie and Bessie (James) McCormick and continued to live around that area all of her life. 

Joye and her husband of 64 years, Don,...

Jun 27, 2024

Nellie Delora Alderson, born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on October 6, 1932, and passed away at age of 91 on June 27, 2024.

Nellie married the love of her life, Donald Jack Alderson, on August 31, 1950, and together they embarked on a journey that spanned decades. Nellie attended Eureka High School in Glencoe, OK, graduating in 1949. She continued her education...

Jun 24, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that Franklin D. Walls beloved dad, brother, grandpa, and best friend left this earthly home on June 24, 2024. Frank was born in Lawton, OK on July 24, 1958 to Franklin and Elenea Jane Pulliam. He was the oldest of four brothers and as such kept his siblings on their toes. Frank’s...

Jun 21, 2024

Georgiana McClure Kincaid, a life-long resident of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away on June 21, 2024 in Stillwater, OK at the age of 80.

Georgiana was born on September 24, 1943, in Ada, Oklahoma to Richard and Opha (Lowrimore) McClure. She grew up in Sulphur, OK and Graduated High School there in 1961. She attended East Central State College (Now East Central...

Jun 20, 2024

Fredrick Nolan Pitts, a beloved member of the Stillwater community, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Born on August 21, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gayle and Bobbie (Johnson) Pitts, Fredrick was the epitome of kindness and love. He dedicated his life to spreading hope through his work at Mission of...

Jun 19, 2024

A celebration of the life of Lois Lodiene (Etheridge) Taylor will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27th, at Eden Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Lois was born August 27, 1932, in rural Payne County, Oklahoma to Joseph Adam Etheridge and Estelle Ruth (Thompson) Etheridge. Lois attended Ripley Public School where she was Valedictorian...

Jun 19, 2024

Luther Newt Lucas, a well-respected mechanic who had an unwavering passion for tractors, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on March 2, 1954, in Floydada, Texas to William Newt and Ollie May (Collins) Lucas. 

Luther was known for his exceptional skills and deep knowledge of the inner workings of tractors. His dedication to...

Jun 16, 2024

Darren Joe Overbey, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June16, 2024, in Yanush, Oklahoma. He was born on March 17, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Herb and Letha (Dill) Overbey.

Darren was a man of many talents and passions. He graduated Broken Arrow High School in 1983 and went on to serve his country with...

Jun 8, 2024

Ray C. Hickey, esteemed finance director and consultant,  beloved auctioneer, real estate broker, and longtime resident of Payne County passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Born on January 22, 1940, to Joseph Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth (Roder) Hickey in Kingfisher County, five miles east of Hennessey, Oklahoma, Ray led a remarkable life filled with dedication and...

Jun 4, 2024

[Obituary]Elmer James “Jim” Bickell, 92, longtime resident of Perkins, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Stillwater surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated lease operator for Sun Oil Company for many years. He was born on June 17, 1931, in Yale, Oklahoma to Elmer Warren and Ollie Inez (Harris) Bickell. Jim was a man...

May 30, 2024

Betty Bernice McNeil Branstetter, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 30, 2024, in Stillwater, OK. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 1-2pm., Funeral service will begin at 2:00pm. Interment will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 2:00pm at Debolt Cemetery in Arnett, Oklahoma. Dighton Marler Funeral Home is entrusted...

May 25, 2024

Charles Gary LaFrance, a dedicated forester for the Oklahoma Forestry Department and Land Tech and Appraiser for the Oklahoma School Land Commission, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm with family greeting guests from 5-7 pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home. Funeral...