Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

 

Calvin Kelley, a former Perry resident who spent his career working at the post office in his hometown, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City after a short illness. He was 95 years old.

 

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Brown-Dugger Funeral Home in Perry, with burial to follow at Grace Hill...

Jan 9, 2024

 

Jason Allen Stout, Sr. of Perry has passed away.  He was born on July 25, 1985, in San Jose, California to Selma and Jack Stout.  He attended schools both in California and Meeker.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator and technician in the trucking industry.  He enjoyed rooting for the Oklahoma State Cowboys especially when it irritated his...

Dec 27, 2023

Edward Joseph Lee Appelbaum left this life on December 27, 2023.  He was born February 23, 1940, in Perry, OK.  His parents, now deceased, were George and Cecilia Appelbaum.  His sister, Dorothy Applebaum also predeceased him.   He is survived by his sister, Mary R. Grace, and her significant other, Eric J. Groves, both of Oklahoma City.

 

Edward Attended and left...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

 

Virginia Rose Schultz Minor has gone to her heavenly home.  She was born on ay 6m 1938 in Perry, OK to Lewis Schultz, Sr. and Helena Letha Hafer Schultz.  She received her education at Billings Schools, graduating Billings High School in 1957.  She worked as a cook at a nursing and care home for many years.  She enjoyed completing...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Gloria Ann (Frederick) Cook was born February 8, 1935 to Clarence William and Lula Mae (Webb) Frederick on the homestead of her Grandfather Frederick in Orlando, OK, with Dr. Evans doing the delivery. 

Gloria married Robert (Bob) Edwin Cook on March 27, 1954.  To this union they had 4 children:  Judy Gayle in 1957, Edwin Clarence in 1959, Patricia...

Dec 12, 2023

Aaron Wayne Hudspeth “Huddy”, age 52, passed away, with his wife by his side, December 12, 2023, from complications after an extended illness.

Aaron was born December 31, 1970, to Glen and Glenda Hudspeth in Prineville, Oregon.  He grew up in Prineville on the family ranch until he entered the US Army in 1989. After serving in the regular Army,...

Dec 8, 2023

 

          James Dean “J.D.” Waggoner was born November 26, 1934 to Chester and Ella Mae (McIntyre) Waggoner in Billings, Oklahoma and died in Perry, Oklahoma December 8, 2023.  Jimmy started school at the Happy Star School near the family home and graduated from Billings High School in 1952.  His favorite memories were of his family.  Being the youngest of...

Nov 30, 2023

Julie B Myers Ratliff of Perry, Oklahoma passed on November 30th, 2023, she was 70 years old. Julie was born in Bedford, Indiana to Robert and Phyllis (Hudson) Myers. She attended high school also in Indiana before graduating in 1970. 

Julie was a mother and a Nana. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren were the light...

Nov 26, 2023

Nov 23, 2023

Floyd James Ring, Jr., better known as Jim, Jimmy, or Papa, passed away November 23, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 85 years old.

Jimmy was born December 27, 1937, in Red Rock, OK to Floyd James Ring, Sr. and Dorris Mae (Bontz) Ring. Raised on the family farm in Red Rock with his...

Nov 19, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

 

Delores Jean Patak died at her home while surrounded by family on Friday, November 10, 2023.  She was born in her grandparents’ home in Perry on October 26, 1930, to John and Charlotte Palovik.  She attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church her entire life.  It was there that she met the love of her life, husband of 70...