Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma
Delores June Dunivan
Aug 10, 2025
Delores June Dunivan, loving mother, grandma, GG, aunt, cousin and friend was called to her heavenly home on August 10th, 2025, at the age of 88. Full of love, laughter and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2025,...
Ropyr Bennett Strickland
Aug 7, 2025
Ropyr Bennett Strickland August 7, 2025 – Born into Heaven August 5, 2025
With deepest love and immeasurable sorrow, we announce the birth of our precious son, Ropyr Bennett Strickland, who was delivered into the arms of Jesus on August 7, 2025, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ropyr’s heart stopped unexpectedly in the womb on August 5, 2025, just...
James "Jim" Russell Campbell
Aug 6, 2025
A devoted son, husband, dad and papa, James Russell “Jim” Campbell was welcomed into heaven on August 6, 2025; he was 73.
Born on October 7, 1951 to Harold and Betty Jean (Ridings) Campbell in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jim was raised with his sister, Lynnette. He graduated from C.E. Donart High School (Stillwater) in 1969 and earned his bachelor’s degree in business...
Mary E. Shinault
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Shinault passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025 in Stillwater surrounded by her loving family and caretakers. She was 69. Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.
Dwight Lyman Becker, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Dwight Lyman Becker, Jr., age 84, of Oilton, OK, passed away on August 2, 2025, at home, surrounded by close family and friends.
Dwight was born on November 15, 1940, in Tulsa, OK to Dwight and Helen Becker. After serving in the Air National Guard, he graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1966 and went on to work a long...
Walker Fredrick Clark
Aug 2, 2025
Walker Fredrick Clark, Jr., 92, long time Glencoe resident, passed away on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Services will be held on Friday, August 8th, 11:00 AM at the Glencoe Church of Christ under the direction of Dighton Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Gentle in talk, but strong in faith, Fred led his family by example. He was a lifelong member of...
Matthew James Winter
Jul 31, 2025
Matthew was born to Robert and Twana Winter July 19, 1973, in Enid and passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2025, in Stillwater, at the age of 52, following a very short illness. Matt was lovingly held in his parents’ arms when he was born, and again when he passed.
Raised in North Enid and Enid, Matt made his forever home...
Nelleta Darlene Harris
Jul 31, 2025
Nelleta Darlene Harris, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Stillwater Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 7, 1964, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Nelleta was a radiant light in the lives of those who knew her. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1982, carrying with her a...
Paige Morse
Jul 25, 2025
Paige Morse, a beloved member of the Stillwater community and a cherished family member, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was 45 years old. Born on March 25, 1980, in Oklahoma City to Danny and Linda Jo (Evans) Marler, Paige lived a life characterized by love, kindness, and generosity, always approaching...
Barbara Jean Penick
Jul 21, 2025
Barbara Jean Penick went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on October 26, 1932, in Enid, Oklahoma to Garrett Brown Lyon and Ura Arletta Lyon. When Barbara was 9 years old her family moved to Kansas City, Kansas where her father worked as a chemist for Philip’s 66. Barbara...
James Donald Tucker
Jul 17, 2025
James Donald Tucker, 85, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025. Born in Gorman, Texas, and raised in Baird and later Artesia, New Mexico, James graduated from Artesia High School in 1957 before serving in the U.S. Navy as a Boilerhouse Foreman.
After his honorable discharge, he returned home and married the love of his life, Leah Steele. They...
Duane Leroy Condit
Jul 14, 2025
Duane Leroy Condit, 67, was born December 21, 1957, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Norman Condit and Wilma Sullins Condit. He passed away July 14, 2025, near Perry, Oklahoma. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Duane grew up in the Red Rock and Perry communities and was a 1977 graduate of Perry High School. He was employed...
Lois E. Harris
Jul 7, 2025
Lois Eileen Harris was born on 2/11/1946 in Fort Scott, Kansas to Joe and Ethelyn Boatright, and passed from this earth on 7/7/2025 in Stillwater, Oklahoma after a prolonged illness. Lois grew up in Bronaugh with her parents and two sisters. Lois graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1964. She married Larry Harris on 1/29/1966 in Kansas. Together they lived...
Gayle Deon Goforth
Jul 4, 2025
Gayle Deon Goforth, 91, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.at First United Methodist Church of Perry. Dighton Marler Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
He was born January 23, 1934, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Henry and Bertie (Walker) Goforth. He graduated from Homestead...
Daniel Harold Mustard
Jul 4, 2025
Daniel Harold Mustard, a loving husband, father, and friend, was born on December 17, 1939, in Peoria, Illinois to Ralph and Maxine (Woodley) Mustard, and passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. He lived a life characterized by kindness, gentleness, and deep faith, leaving a lasting impact on all who...
Merle Morris Manning
Jun 19, 2025
Merle Morris Manning was born December 22, 1936, in Lucien, Oklahoma, the son of Guy Manning and Effie Marie McCracken Manning. He passed away June 19, 2025 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Merle grew up in Lucien and graduated from Orlando High school in 1955. He continued his education at Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa and Oklahoma State...
Boyd Lee Sumpter
Jun 16, 2025
Boyd Lee Sumpter, born on December 16, 1996, in Enid, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, June 16, 2025, in Perry, Oklahoma. He was a cherished son, brother, and father, whose impact on the lives of those around him will be fondly remembered.
Boyd attended Perry Public School, where he made lasting memories along his educational journey. He was known...
Steven Ray Heath
Jun 15, 2025
Steven Ray (Steve) Heath, 59, passed away on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, at Integris Hospice Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
He was born June 10, 1966, the son of Denzil Ray Heath and Sharon Kay (Taylor) Heath, in Oklahoma City where he grew up and graduated from Grant High School in 1984. He moved to Perry with his family in...