Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

May 24, 2025

Robert "Robbie" Cockrum passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his home in Ponca City with his wife by his side.  His family is composing a meaningful obituary that will be posted here as soon as it is available.  We extend our condolences to the family during this difficult time.

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

Michael Eugene Watts, affectionately known as "Gene," was born on November 8, 1947, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He peacefully passed away at his home in Ripley, Oklahoma, on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Gene dedicated over 25 years of his life to the agricultural community as the foreman for Joe Blair Farm, which subsequently became the Beth Crump Farm...

May 21, 2025

Veda Jo Kirtley Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator and traveler December 22, 1934 – May 21, 2025 

Veda Jo Kirtley passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the framed photos of the people she loved most. She was 90. Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Moore, she was the adored only child of Aretas Frank and Veda Neal Ferry. She...

May 21, 2025

Charlotte Marie Matheson passed away May 21, 2025, in her home in Stillwater surrounded by family.

Charlotte Chandler was born on December 16, 1951, to Arthur and Vera Chandler. She was raised in the rural Cushing area and graduated from Cushing High School in 1969.

On July 31, 1993, Charlotte brought her three sons to marriage with Rick Matheson and his three...

May 20, 2025

Harold Ray Campbell passed into Heaven early Tuesday morning May 20, 2025, at the age of 98.

He was born on July 17, 1926, to Everett and Nola Campbell on their farm south of Stillwater. He was raised with his brother, Hollis Campbell and his two sisters, Helen Dale and Joan Shively.

Harold met his future wife Betty Jean Ridings as seniors...

May 11, 2025

Ervin C. Bier, a long-time Perry, Oklahoma resident, currently residing in Mounds, Oklahoma, passed away May 11, 2025 at the age of 73, in Glenpool, Oklahoma. He was born September 5, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Adam Bier and Gladys Ryle Bier.

Ervin served six years in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He earned...

May 8, 2025

Wilma Lucille Combs, a cherished soul and beloved matriarch, left this world on May 8, 2025, at her home in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Born on April 6, 1937, in Agra, Oklahoma, Wilma embodied a loving spirit that touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1954 and soon after found...

May 7, 2025

Ann Marie Will was born in Sumner, Oklahoma in the family home on February 19, 1934. With her family by her side, she peacefully passed on May 7, 2025.

“Marie” was the eldest child of Frank and Audra Hansen. She lived in the Sumner and Morrison communities for nearly her whole life. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1951 and...

May 6, 2025

Kathryn Suzanne Love, lovingly known as Kathy, was born on April 19, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kathy’s life was characterized by her profound commitment to her family, her passion for music, her deep faith, and her dedication to her community.

Kathy spent more than 25 years as the church pianist...

May 6, 2025

Winford R. "Ron" Rakes passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa after a brief illness.

Ron was born November 1, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Gladys Belle (Fagan) and Montague Rakes.

He attended Perkins school where he graduated with the class of 1967. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968. During his enlistment he served...

May 4, 2025

Dr. Joel J. Martin a longtime Stillwater resident passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Stillwater at the age of 86.  Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  

Dr. Martin devoted many years as a professor at OSU and will be deeply missed...

May 3, 2025

Donald Joseph Covington Jr., a dedicated security officer and beloved family man, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was born on July 25, 1942, in Sacramento, California, to Donald Joseph Covington Sr. and Jeraldine (Jerri) Smith Covington.

A life marked by commitment to service, Donald had a thriving career with Pinkertons as a...

May 1, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Sanders, born on January 24, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana, passed away peacefully in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 1, 2025. She is remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Becky graduated from Mooresville High School in Indiana in 1977. Following her high school years, she...

Apr 27, 2025

Sidney Wade Groom, affectionately known as "Sid," was born on March 25, 1949, in Perry, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully at his farm home on April 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family.

A proud 1968 graduate of Perry High School, Sid pursued further education at Oklahoma State University, where he studied aeronautics....

Apr 24, 2025

Donna Muriel Weis

November 19, 1942 – April 24, 2025

God welcomed Donna Muriel Weis into eternal life in Heaven on April 24, 2025 at the age of 82.

Donna’s birth blessed the world on November 19, 1942, in Corning, NY to Mina and Walter Wetherbee. Donna married her husband, Richard “Dick” Weis, on September 17, 1966 in Blossburg, PA at St. Mary’s...

Apr 23, 2025

James Theodore Kuhn, age 90, of Glencoe, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Pawnee.  Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

He was the son of Clarence A. "Red" Kuhn and the former Goldie Marie Stahl, born on August 1, 1934 in Enid, Oklahoma.  In 1948 he moved with his parents to...

Apr 23, 2025

Margaret Sue Meredith Barnes, 81, was born June 10, 1943, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry McKenney and Lora Margaret Denny McKinney. She was the youngest of 13 children.

She went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home in Morrison with her loved ones at her side.

On June 11, 2008 she married...

Apr 22, 2025

William “Billy” Kalvin Whittington, 43, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away on April 22, 2025.

Born on September 5, 1981, in Hampton, Virginia, Billy lived a life full of heart, laughter, and creativity. After graduating from Oklahoma State University in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, he built a meaningful career, serving most recently as an Accounting Specialist for the Oklahoma...

Apr 11, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the radiant Stacy Wells on April 11, 2025. Stacy was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on June 2, 1981, a bundle of joy and a beacon of resilience from her first breath. Her laughter was infectious, and her love for life was as vast as the Oklahoma plains she...