Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

Jan 20, 2025

No public services have been scheduled at this time.

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynn Hunt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully at his home on January 17, 2025, at the age of 72.

Born in Perry, Lynn grew up on the Hunt family farm near Orlando and later moved to Lucien in 1973, where he made a lasting...

Jan 15, 2025

Marilynn Knott was born on August 30th, 1947 in Stillwater, OK to Carl Warner Knott and Helen Phillips Knott. She graduated high school in Orlando, OK in 1965 and then attended Phillips University in Enid, OK and graduated with a bachelor’s in 1969. 

 After working for Payne County DHS for a time, she moved to Colorado and earned her master’s degree...

Jan 14, 2025

Tommy Dale Hughes, known by his friends and family as Tom, was born September 14, 1949, the son of Theo Hughes and Flora (Howell) Hughes. He passed away January 14, 2025, at his home northeast of Perry. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

He was reared in Perry, Oklahoma and attended Perry Public Schools from where he graduated high...

Jan 11, 2025

JoAnne Marie Carr, born on September 30, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Morrison, Oklahoma. 

 

JoAnne was the cherished daughter of Paula Jo Cook (Whitesell/Allen) and George Cook. She spent her early years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Goliad, Texas. On October 7, 1986, she married Charles Carr, sharing a loving partnership until his passing in...

Jan 10, 2025

Mary Annette Turner, affectionately known as Ms. Annette, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 70. Born on May 27, 1954, in Elyria, Ohio, Annette's life was marked by a profound dedication to education, service, and her family.

Annette's educational journey began at East Central High School, where she laid the foundation for her future...

Jan 9, 2025

Betty Jean (Cromwell) Petermann, 97, was born March 15th, 1927, in Cushing, Oklahoma. Her final breath was taken January 9th, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid with family by her side. 

 

Betty was the fifth and last child of Cullen Orlando and Lottie Elma (Dawes) Cromwell. Betty attended Sumner Public School from which she graduated in 1944. 

 

Betty worked as a...

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Ann Cammin White, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.

 

Mary Ann was born on November 1, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Beulah and Howard Cammin. As the fourth of nine children, she grew up in a lively household, where her joy and...

Jan 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Catherine J. Mitchell announces her passing on January 5, 2025, at the age of 92. A faithful servant of God, Catherine peacefully left this world surrounded by loved ones.

Catherine was born on June 24,1932 in Plate Cove East, Newfoundland, to loving parents, Stephen and Margaret Keough. She was a woman of deep faith and...

Jan 4, 2025

Malinda Berry Fischer, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her home in Stillwater surrounded by her family. Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Her motor finally stopped running on her wonderful career. Stillwater born, bred and schooled, much of her history can be found on the internet.

Malinda and...

Jan 4, 2025

Peggy Ruth (Potts) Prickett, 98, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Peggy was born to Fred and Rachel Potts on February 5, 1926, in Terlton, Oklahoma. She was the fourth of 11 children and cherished her childhood on the family farm, where they grew crops like sorghum and peanuts to trade for essentials.

Peggy first married Lawton Brightwell then...

Jan 3, 2025

Jim Lomenick, 89, of Perkins, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, with family at his side.

His services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Life Church in Stillwater with Terry Tharp and Life Church Pastor Cody Chaloner officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater. Grandsons and great-grandsons...

Jan 2, 2025

Derrold Lee Bolay, 87, of Red Rock, Oklahoma, was born March 18, 1937, to Clarence Bolay and Gertrude Viola Linden Bolay. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Arrangements are under the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home in Perry.

Derrold spent his early years in the Red Rock and Perry communities, graduating from Perry High School...

Dec 31, 2024

Carol Louise Schultz Jarvis, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Perry, Oklahoma. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4-8pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home in Stillwater. Graveside service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00pm at Carney Cemetery in Carney, Oklahoma. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton Marler...

Dec 23, 2024

Ethel Mae McNeal, 94, passed away on December 23, 2024, at her home in Perry, Oklahoma. She was born on June 20, 1930, to Harold Sargent and Eula (Tuttle) Sargent Hodge in Perry, Oklahoma.

Ethel spent most of her life in Perry. She worked for her mother, Eula, at the Corner Lunch Café. There she met Jasper (Jap) McNeal, and they...

Dec 21, 2024

James Killough Thompson Jr. “Jamie” was born on September 16, 1956 to Jim (James K) and Patricia (Wolfenburger) Thompson. He passed away December 21, 2024 in Oklahoma City at OU Medical Center at the age of 68. 

 Jamie lived in several places through the years but Perry had been his home the last year and half. Jamie attended Woodward and Perry...

Dec 19, 2024

Dawn Alethea Cawthon Behrens, 74, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.

 

Funeral Services will be held in Stillwater at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Dighton Marler Funeral Home, 5106 N. Washington St, with Rev. J. Michael Matkin officiating. The service will be followed by a reception and time of fellowship at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,...

Dec 19, 2024

Mark Nation, age 62, passed away at his home in Perry on Thursday, December 19, 2024.  There are no public services scheduled per Mark's request.  

Dec 15, 2024

Lula Irene “Rene” Goeringer, beloved Mother and Grandmother peacefully passed away at her home on December 15, 2024, surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater. 

Rene was born to John and Estherlee...