Obituaries
Lenette Gates
Feb 16, 2025
Lenette Margaret Gates, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on December 25, 1956, in El Reno, Oklahoma, Lenette greeted the world with a sweet spirit that touched the lives of everyone she encountered. After graduating from Enid High School in 1974, she carried the values of kindness and...
Elmer Eugene Nelson
Feb 14, 2025
Elmer Eugene Nelson, born on April 6, 1949, in the heart of Pawnee, Oklahoma, journeyed through life with resilience and warmth until his passing on February 14, 2025, in Billings, Oklahoma. Elmer embraced his world with a spirit unbroken by the challenges he faced from a young age, having fallen from a window at just three years old, which left...
Dedra Shuler
Feb 12, 2025
Dedra Ann Shuler, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, in her hometown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on December 15, 1971, Dedra filled the lives of those around her with sweetness and kindness that transcended her years. She had an unwavering love for animals, frequently finding joy in the companionship of both cats and...
Dale Frances Herde
Jan 29, 2025
Dale Frances Herde of Billings, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at the Garland Road Rehab and Nursing facility in Enid, OK on January 29th, 2025. Dale was born on September 19th, 1940, to Frances and Ruth Herde in Billings, OK.
Dale spent his entire life in Billings with just a short stint in the Army. He was...
Joshua Vernon Silvey
Dec 24, 2024
Joshua Vernon Silvey, born on November 4, 1988, in Enid, Oklahoma, departed this world on December 24, 2024, surrounded by the love of friends and family. A cherished son, devoted brother, and proud father, Joshua’s life was marked by an enthusiasm for life that flowed as freely as the rivers he loved to travel along. A warm embrace was never...
Teresa Jean Barnard
Dec 23, 2024
Teresa Jean Barnard, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this world on December 23, 2024, at her home in Perry, Oklahoma. Born on July 1, 1963, in Perryton, Texas, to Mary Juanita Evans and Otis Gaines Batts, Teresa lived a life filled with love, vibrant memories, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Her nurturing spirit guided...
Leona Lesley Bowen
Dec 22, 2024
Leona Lesley Bowen, a radiant soul born on December 23, 1946, in Hennessey, Oklahoma, left this world on December 22, 2024, just a day shy of her 78th birthday. She departed in Enid, Oklahoma, enveloped in the warmth of cherished memories, reflected in her luminous love for family and passion for life.
As an esteemed equipment operator at a local factory...
Mitchell Lewis Cole
Nov 22, 2024
Mitchell'e Lewis Cole, aka Lil Ali, was born on August 25, 2001, at Tulsa Regional Hospital, now known as OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born to Maria Floyd (Cole). At birth, he was placed in the loving care of his guardian mother, Kimberly Williams. Mitchell attended Nathan Hale High School.
After completing his schooling in 2018, he continued...
Ruth Phipps
Nov 8, 2024
Ruth Kathrine Phipps, fondly known as Katie, went to her heavenly home on November 8, 2024. Born on August 30, 1939, she was the cherished daughter of James William and Ruth Mary (Butler) Buntt. From her earliest days, Katie was a vibrant spirit with a nurturing soul and her legacy will forever be remembered by many.
Growing up, Katie attended Red...
Melissa Maxene McConnell
Oct 25, 2024
Melissa Maxene McConnell, born on May 18, 1975, drew her last breath on October 25, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She leaves behind a tapestry of love, kindness, and compassion that she wove throughout her life. Melissa was a fervent caregiver, dedicating her career to the Billings Fairchild Center where she tirelessly worked to uplift and support the less fortunate through...
Kyle Matthew Turner
Oct 22, 2024
Kyle Matthew Turner, born on July 22, 1985, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22, 2024. A talented artist, Kyle expressed his vibrant spirit through his passion for drawing and art, which served as both a creative outlet and a reflection of his unique personality. He cherished the time spent with his family and found joy in listening to...
Leon Hoffman
Oct 17, 2024
Leon Dominic Hoffman, age 87, of Carrollton and Plano, Texas passed away on October 17, 2024. After a brief illness, he passed away quietly with family at his side.
Leon was born outside Perry, OK on March 17, 1937, where he grew up with his sisters and brothers on the family farm. When they left the farm, the family moved to...
Sherrie Doughty
Oct 17, 2024
Sherrie Lynn Doughty was freed from the chains of Alzheimer’s disease and passed peacefully into the next life on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born October 25, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Hoyt Edward and Uldena Mae Perkins. Sherrie graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City in May 1967, and continued her education at Oklahoma State University,...
Laura Belle Beers
Oct 13, 2024
Laura Beers, 97, long-time resident of Perry, Oklahoma, died Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado. She was born in Wilson, Oklahoma on September 12, 1927, to parents Charles and Atra Thomas. Laura was a 1945 graduate of Classen High School in Oklahoma City. She received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Baylor University in 1949. She continued her...
Kristal Suzette Spears
Oct 6, 2024
Kristal Suzette (Clark) Johnson-Spears, 58, of Perry, Oklahoma, departed this world on October 6, 2024, at her home in Perry, OK
Kristal was born December 14, 1965, in Ridgecrest, California, the daughter of Donald Ralph Clark and Theresa Joann Cordell. She graduated from Okeene High School and Northern Oklahoma College.
She married Mark Spears in Perry, Oklahoma on November 30, 2007. She...
Donez Womack
Sep 21, 2024
Dolores Donez Womack, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the age of 92. Born on May 26, 1932, in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Paul and Inez Rader. Donez was a pillar of strength and kindness.
She graduated from Blackwell High School, a proud achievement that set the stage for a lifelong...
Georgianna Ruth Kroll
Sep 19, 2024
Georgianna Ruth (Holt) Kroll departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Enid, OK surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 3, 1951, in Perry, OK to Paul and Barbara Holt of Billings. They lived in Billings until she was six years old and moved to Garber when she started first grade in 1958. While attending Garber...
Ethel Louise Lovekamp
Sep 11, 2024
Ethel Louise Lovekamp (Louise) born on December 2, 1939, peacefully departed this world September 11, 2024. Throughout life, Louise was known for her spunky spirit and unwavering love for her family and friends, which served as the foundation of her being.
A talented artist and florist, Louise found joy in creating nature's beauty through her artistic expressions. Her passion for arts...
Juanita McMaster
Sep 11, 2024
Juanita Diane McMaster, lovingly known as Diane, left this world to be with her loving Father on September 11, 2024, in Perry, Oklahoma. She was born on December 19, 1955, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, where her journey began, filled with love, warmth, and a gentle spirit that touched the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.
Diane was a...
Ken Ray Shelton
Aug 21, 2024
Ken Ray ‘Tex’ Shelton passed away August 21, 2024 at the age of 74.
Tex was born June 16, 1950 in Wichita Falls, TX to Charles Bennett Shelton and Mary Ailcy (Manley) Shelton. The Sheltons moved to Perry in 1967.
In 1969, Tex graduated from Perry High School, and went on to attend VoTech in Enid, Oklahoma, where he would learn autobody...
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