Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

Sep 13, 2023

Vacia Wilkes, age 73, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her home in Perkins. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Vacia was born December 6, 1949 in Chandler, Oklahoma to James Michael Watts and Florence Elnora (Gaither) Watts. She grew up in the Tryon area and graduated from Perkins High School in...

Sep 13, 2023

Cheryl Lou Miller went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her home west of Perry. She was 77 years old.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home-Perry.

Cheryl was born September 15, 1945 in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of William Glyndon “Pat” Washburn and Dorothea “Hazel” (Young) Washburn. She attended Perry...

Sep 11, 2023

James A. Hall, 82, of Choctaw, OK passed away on 9/11/2023. He was born on 12/24/1940 in Tryon, OK to Virgil and Lorraine Hall. James attended Tryon Schools until 1957. The family briefly lived in Edmond before relocating and settling in Perkins, OK. Here James attended high school and was captain of the basketball team and active in track and...

Sep 10, 2023

Brooks Ryan Mittasch, 9, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with family greeting guests from 5-7 P.M. at Dighton Marler Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Will Miller Gymnasium...

Sep 10, 2023

Charlie Wesley Patten, Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Stillwater, Ok. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 1-6pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dighton Marler Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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Sep 5, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

James Kenneth “Ken” Box, 85, a long-time Perry resident, passed away at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, at Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.

Ken was born September 3, 1938, in Abilene, Texas, the son of William Alton Box and Ethel Russell Box. He grew up in Perry, Oklahoma and was a 1956...

Sep 1, 2023

William Elmer “Bill” Mullen, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was 84. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry.

Bill was born March 18, 1939 in Florence, Texas, the son of Arthur Truman Mullen and Lola Vee ( McGonagle) Mullen. He graduated from Crane High School. On...

Aug 29, 2023

Michael Ronnie (Mike) Mesloh, 55, Perry, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior August 29, 2023 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.

Mike was born September 24, 1967, in Borger, Texas to Melvin Henry Mesloh and Betty Lou Fritts Mesloh. He moved to Perry with his parents when he was only three days old. He grew up in...

Aug 28, 2023

Carletta Slavens passed away peacefully in her sleep at 3:21 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2023. Carletta was born September 28, 1947, the daughter of William W. Graham and Avilina C. Ward. She grew up in Perry and was a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe.

She married John Slavens on August 23, 1965. They had three children together: Jason Slavens of Stillwater,...

Aug 26, 2023

Laquita Ann Seales, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at West Haven Nursing Home in Stillwater. Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Dighton Marler Funeral Home in Stillwater. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Laquita was born November 6, 1933, in Cushing, Oklahoma...

Aug 24, 2023

Russell Martin Peterman, 67, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Claremore VA Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 1:00P.M.

Russell was born on August 28, 1955, in Germany to Martin and Shirley Peterman. He graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1973 and joined the United States Navy.

He is survived...

Aug 20, 2023

Please join us in celebrating the life of Gaetano “Guy” Palladino, 62, of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Guy died peacefully at home on Sunday evening, August 20, 2023. Guy was born to Stefano and Carla Palladino in Chicago, Illinois, on June 14, 1961. He graduated from Gore High School in Gore, Oklahoma. He attended Northeastern State University where he was a member...

Aug 18, 2023

Steve Brown, 67, long time resident of Grove, OK passed away peacefully surrounded by his close family on August 18, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Steve was born July 19, 1956 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Joe Vernon Brown Jr. and Shirley Jean Brown (McClure) and was the oldest of four boys. Steve graduated from Edmond High School in 1974 and went to...

Aug 17, 2023

Doug Swanson, 72, passed away on August 17, 2023, at his home in Stillwater. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 11AM at Dighton Marler Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Doug was born on September 12, 1950, in Kane, PA to Carl and Sara Swanson. Doug attended the...

Aug 17, 2023

Shirley Powers, age 85, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Southern Oaks Care Center in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Shirley was born February 20, 1938 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Walter Ashbrook and Vernetta (Earley) Ashbrook. She lived in Bartlesville until the age of 10. Then she moved to...

Aug 16, 2023

Linda K. Bridges, 76, longtime resident of Stillwater, Oklahoma received her eternal promotion on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

Homegoing services are scheduled for 11AM Monday, August 21, 2023 at CrossPointe Church in Stillwater with Rev. Norman Richmond and Pastor Mike King officiating. Interment will be 11AM Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon,...

Aug 12, 2023

Raymond Arthur Kukuk, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma with his wife by his side. He was 84. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry.

Raymond was born September 25, 1938 in Perry, Oklahoma to Raymond A. Kukuk and Anna A. (Feken) Kukuk. He grew up...

Aug 11, 2023

Loretta Beavers, 89, of Glencoe, passed from this life on Friday, August 11, at home.

Loretta was born April 24, 1934, in Pawnee, OK to Forrest and Maybelle (Prince) Tyson.

She attended schools in Pawnee, OK graduating from Pawnee High School in 1952 where she was the first and only female Trombonist in the band. Upon graduation, she met the love of...

Aug 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Hodson, was born on March 15, 1985 and left us at the age of 38.

Robert was gentle and compassionate to all who knew him. His playful spirit and unique sense of humor brought joy to many. He always found a way of connecting with people, no matter their...