All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Hodge has gone to be with the Lord Almighty on Sunday, April 18th. She was the daughter of John and Minnie Curran, born in Oklahoma City on December 22, 1935. She married William Edward (Bill) Hodge Jr. on June 28th, 1953 in Perry. Bill was a fireman and chief. She was a great homemaker, cook, gardener, camper and competitive game player. She worked at StClair’s plumbing until Bill retired as the fire chief and they purchased the Western Auto store. After retirement, she...

Scott Failing of Perry, Oklahoma passed away on Apr 17, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Gerald Duane Colvin formerly of Garber, OK passed away on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Seminole, OK at the age of 77 years. “Burtie” as he was known by his friends was born on February 5, 1944 in Okemah, OK to the late Jarvis Colvin & Ruby (Stone) Colvin. In October of 1961 “Burtie” joined the United States Army where he served his country faithfully during the Vietnam Conflict until his honorable discharge in October of 1967. While in...

Loren Eugene Hayes of Orlando, OK passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Stillwater at age 93. Loren was born in Seminole, OK on September 30, 1927 to Lela (Snyder) Hayes and Merle Hayes.   He attended and graduated from Hayward High School in 1945. After graduation, Loren joined the Navy where he spent time in San Diego, Seattle and New Orleans before he was discharged on July 19, 1946, when he came back to Oklahoma to work in the oil fields. While working, Loren also attended a...

Donald Dean Beasley, 72 of Edmond has passed away.  He was born in Perry, OK on June 26, 1948. He was the younger of 2 boys.   When he was a young boy, the Beasleys moved to southwest Oklahoma where he attended Claud schools.  He graduated from Velma-Alma High School with the class of 1966.    He worked as an over the road driver most of his life.  He raised a beautiful daughter Haley; she was the light of his life. Don will...

Zelma Faye Rupp of Perry, OK passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Perry Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 years, 6 months, & 19 days. Zelma was born in Perry September 01, 1933 to the late John Edgar Melton & Mary Arminta League. Zelma made Noble county her home all of her life. Zelma attended and graduated from Perry High School. On May 25, 1951 Zelma married the love of her life Richard Rupp a union that would last 58 wonderful years. Zelma was a caregiver & a...

David Leroy Heskett of Maramec, OK has passed away. He was 55 years old. David was born on August 6, 1965 the son of John David and Letha Maxine (Redburn) Heskett. He attended Perry schools for many years. David was a graduate of the Mulhall Orlando High School class of 1985. As a young man, David wanted to be an officer of the law. He attended OSU where he studied criminal justice hoping to join the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. He served as a Reserve Deputy for the Noble County Sheriff...

  Mrs. Nancy Ann Burks Schwab has gone to heaven.  She was 76 years young at the time of her passing on February 27, 2021 at her home.  Nancy was born on November 28, 1944 in Ponca City to James Frank Burks and Betty Jo (Box) Burks.  She attended Perry schools and was a member of the Nazarene Church.  She worked at Perry schools as well as many office jobs including being self-employed at Tax Service and Words and Cents.   She met and married the love of...

Kenneth Neal Criswell, Jr., life-long resident of Perry has passed away.  He was only 35 years old.  He was born on August 12, 1985 in Enid the son of Kenneth Neal Criswell, Sr. and his bride Janet Lea Ferguson Criswell.   He attended Perry schools and later worked in the poultry industry as a supervisor.  He was a talented welder and a hard worker.   “Skeeter” as his family and friends called him, like the play video...

Sandra Maxine (Huddleston) McLemore of Perry has passed away. Sandra was born in Stuart, OK on October 18, 1957 to the late Mack Huddleston & Mary Loretta (Banta) Bowling. Sandra grew up in Stuart, OK where she obtained, her education from Stuart Public Schools. Sandra was proud to call Perry her home. Sandra worked as a cashier at a local convenience store.  Sandra will be forever remembered for her love of watching game shows, going to the casino, but most of all Sandra loved her...