Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

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...

May 25, 2024

Opal Juanita Lipke, 93, a beloved member of the community, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Opal was born on February 7, 1931, in Arlington, Missouri, and grew up in the beautiful Ozark mountains as one of eleven children of Frederick and Grace Mae (Galahon) Falkenrath.Opal's life was filled with significant accomplishments and fond memories. She graduated...

May 18, 2024

Madelyn Sue McCoy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, May18, 2024, at her home in Cushing, Oklahoma. She was born on December23, 1950, in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Joseph Springer and Anna Mae (Bassett) Springer.  Madelyn was a devoted wife to her husband, Daniel Thomas McCoy for 54 wonderful years after they exchanged vows...

May 14, 2024

John David Payne, 56, of Stillwater, OK, climbed the “Stairway to Heaven” on May 14, 2024. John was born in Tuscan, Arizona on September 8, 1967, to Gerald and Brenda Payne (York).

John and his siblings, Big Lil Sis, Laura Payne of Stillwater, OK, twin brother, Jerry Payne, (Lesli) of Rose, OK, and Lil Sis, Christina Winemiller (Jeff) of Bonner Springs,...

May 12, 2024

Mariuse Mae Harding Green met Jesus face to face, early Mother’s Day morning, May 12, 2024.  She was born February 7, 1931 to James and Ina Edwards Harding near Tupelo, OK.  At four pounds, her aunt cried as she left that night, thinking Mariuse would not make it through the night.  Her father died five months later, but when her...

May 12, 2024

Rod Lindell, a long-time resident of Stillwater, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the age of 67.

Rod is survived by his brother, Jeff Lindell (Bonnie) of Billings, Montana; niece, Shannon Lindell Geiger of Glendive, Montana; great-nephew, Payton Geiger of Glendive, Montana; also a large family of cousins in Oklahoma, Montana, North Dakota, and...

May 10, 2024

Shannon Dean Alexander, 32, of Perkins, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2024. He will be greatly loved and missed by his parents, Rick and Ellen Alexander of Perkins, Oklahoma, and his siblings, Ricky Alexander, Nick Alexander, Mary Bates, and Sarah Caul (Joey Caul). And all his nieces and nephew, Emily Barrett (Austin Barrett), Hailey...

May 10, 2024

Lloyd Neal Salsman, 74, went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1949, in El Reno, OK to Norbert and Margaret Salsman.

Lloyd graduated from El Reno High School in 1967 and then enrolled at Oklahoma State University at the age of 18. While obtaining his Bachelors and Masters in Electrical...

May 9, 2024

Daniel Frederick Coldiron, II, longtime resident of Perry, Oklahoma, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 74 after an unknown battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 21, 1949, to Kenneth K. and Mary Ellen Coldiron.  Raised in Perry, Dan attended Perry Schools and graduated in 1968. He was an...

May 6, 2024

Donald Ray Coonts, a beloved member of the Ripley and Stillwater communities, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Stillwater, Oklahoma at the age of 94. He was born on August 25, 1929, in Ripley, Oklahoma to Harry L. and Goldie R. (Baker) Coonts.   

 

Donald led a remarkable life filled with dedication to his work and love for his...

May 5, 2024

Beulah Louise Hoover Wright, 81, returned to her heavenly home on May 5th, 2024, surrounded by her family in her home.  She was devoted to her Christian faith and devoted to her family.

Beulah was born in Exeter, California to Alton “Earl” Hoover and Violet Overacker Hoover on January 10th, 1943.  She was a devoted member of the Church of the...

May 4, 2024

Bob Lee Cheatham passed into the Lord’s loving arms May 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bob, 94, passed peacefully at his home in Perkins, OK Bob was born on August 16, 1929 with his twin brother Bill to Charles Cheatham and Icy (Cawley) Cheatham in Perkins, OK. Mr. Cheatham was a member of the Perkins First Christian Church....

May 2, 2024

Apr 30, 2024

Ava Renae West was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 30th, at 4:27pm. She weighed 4 pounds, 7.2 ounces and was 17 inches long. Ava is the beloved daughter of Hannah Marker and Adam West. Ava was a blessing and her little life spoke volumes. Many anticipated her arrival and loved her dearly. Despite the fact Ava only spent a moment...

Apr 27, 2024

Mr. Stanley Paul Thomas passed away peacefully at his home in Morrison at the age of 72 surrounded by his loving family.  No public services are scheduled at this time.