Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

Dec 25, 2026

Mr. Mike Allen Barnes, age 61, passed away December 25, 2025 in Stillwater.  No public services have been scheduled at this time.

Jan 8, 2026

Solomon Castleberry Jr., (Junior) 100, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was born on September 6, 1925, in Cushing, Oklahoma, and grew up in Tryon. He shared a very small farmhouse with 4 siblings and his mom for many years while attending a one room schoolhouse, afterwards...

Jan 6, 2026

Franklin Floyd Kendrick was born January 8, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As he grew into a rambunctious boy who couldn’t sit still in church, he became known as “Sonny”. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Floyd and Aileen Kendrick, with his brother, Karl. Since Floyd was employed by oil companies that drilled in North Africa and Saudi Arabia,...

Jan 6, 2026

Janet Christine Benes, 61, born on December 21, 1964, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 6, 2026, in Morrison, Oklahoma. Her journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to her community, a love for children, and a devotion to her family.

Raised in Morrison, Janet graduated from Morrison High School in 1983 before continuing her education at Northeastern...

Jan 4, 2026

Kimberly Jo Ramsey, age 59, of Ponca City, passed away on January 4, 2026, at home with her husband by her side. A service honoring her will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Carolyn Renfro Auditorium. Burial will immediately follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Kim was born on May 3, 1966, in Ponca City, Oklahoma,...

Dec 30, 2025

Richard Joseph Weis

March 12, 1938 – December 30, 2025

God welcomed Richard Joseph Weis into eternal life in Heaven on December 30, 2025 at the age of 87.

Dick was born on March 12, 1938 in Montreal, Canada to Edward and Kathryn Weis. He later grew up in Brooklyn, NY where the foundation of his lifelong work ethic, discipline and faith were...

Dec 30, 2025

Melvin Boyd Williams, affectionately known by his family and friends as Mel, was born December 23. 1932, in Morrison, Oklahoma to Leona and Earl Williams. They moved to Perry where he attended Perry High School.

Mel met the love of his life, Evelyn Rupp, at age 14. He saw her on the square and said, “I’m going to marry her!” Mel...

Dec 29, 2025

Judy R. Rueger was born to Willard and Virginia Swan on August 13, 1938, in Midland, MI. She was born fifteen minutes after her twin, Jane. That she was pregnant with twins was unknown to Virginia. We don’t know which one was a surprise, and it doesn’t matter because what a great blessing those twins have been. They were the...

Dec 28, 2025

Donald Dale Clary left his life on Earth for his heavenly home with his Savior on December 28, 2025, surrounded by family. Donald, born October 21, 1959, is preceded in death by his parents Max Clary of Perkins, and Ina (Boyd) Clary of Stillwater. He leaves behind his love of 40 years, Vivian (Reeves) Clary who he married in January...

Dec 27, 2025

James Aaron Russell, 42, was born August 9, 1983, in Perry, Oklahoma, the son of James Donald Russell and Linda Jo Cyphers Bussard. He went to be with the Lord December 27, 2025, at his home in Perry.

He grew up in Mulhall-Orlando graduating from M-O High School in 2001. He was employed as a general laborer and handy man.

Aaron had...

Dec 26, 2025

June Black Dorris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 89. June was known for her sparkling determination, her deep commitment to early childhood education, the way she covered her mouth when she giggled, and most of all, for her love. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from...

Dec 24, 2025

Dean E. Courtright, 82, Perry, OK, died December 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Public viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Dighton Funeral Home in Perry. The family will greet guests from 6-8 p.m. Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at the First Bank...

Dec 24, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Jack, of Perry, Oklahoma, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City after a courageous battle with Choleanigo Carcinoda. He was born at home in Orlando, Oklahoma, to Arthur Theodore Jack and Eleanor Lou (Hurst) Jack.

Tommy grew up in Orlando and graduated from Orlando High School in 1963. During his school years,...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Charlotte Ann Costa, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. Born on October 5, 1936, in Oklahoma City, to Ernest and Nancy Loft, she lived a life full of love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Charlotte graduated from Northeast High School in 1954, after which she attended Hill's Business...

Dec 10, 2025

Once upon a time a beautiful baby boy was born on December 13, 1967, to Mr. Walter and Armethas Mildred Brown and they named him Kenneth Jay Brown. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 12-8pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Dighton Marler Funeral...

Dec 3, 2025

Jim Patrick Steward, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 78, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on October 2, 1947, in Yale, Oklahoma, Jim lived a life filled with purpose and passion.

A dedicated aircraft mechanic at Spirit Aerosystems, Jim took great pride in his work. His commitment to his craft was...

Dec 3, 2025

Rick McSwain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community leader, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Pond Creek, Oklahoma, on June 13, 1944, to Joe and Glorene McSwain, Rick spent his early years in Pond Creek before moving to Morrison in 1955. He was a proud graduate of Morrison High...

Dec 2, 2025

Joseph Paul Gillinger, born on January 5, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joe dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country as a communication specialist in the Army, achieving the rank of E5-SGT during his service in Georgia, North Carolina, and Germany. His commitment to duty and country...

Dec 1, 2025

Danny Milton Rains, age 80, of Perkins, Oklahoma, passed away on December 1, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1945, and lived a life marked by independence, intensity, and a mind that never stopped searching for truth.

A Vietnam veteran, Danny carried his experiences from the service with him throughout his life. His beliefs were strong, his opinions firm, and...