Local Obituaries for Perry & Stillwater, Oklahoma

Oct 9, 2024

Cecil Raymond Williams Jr., age 70, known by his friends as “Chief,” was born April 17, 1954, in Perry, Oklahoma, the son of Cecil Raymond Williams Sr. and Ernestene Knight Williams. He passed from this life October 9, 2024, at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry, has been entrusted with his Celebration of Life arrangements. 

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Oct 5, 2024

Malinda “Linda” Louise Sewell of Orlando, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2024, after a brief illness, with her oldest daughter, Katherine (Kate) Robinson by her side. She was 80 years old.

 Linda was born on November 13, 1943, in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Cecil George (Jack) and Bertha Louise (Mitchell) Metcalf. She was the youngest of five...

Oct 2, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Daryl “Luke” Douglas Lukehart September 24, 1948 - October 2, 2024, Luke reunited with his beloved wife in their final resting place on October 2, 2024.

Luke was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on September 24, 1948, to Harold and Louella (Paxton) Lukehart. He graduated from Oelwein High School in 1966. He enlisted, proudly serving in The United States Air Force working...

Oct 1, 2024

Dennis Dunlay, 84, was born in Osage, Iowa, and lived his formative years on a family farm near McIntire, Iowa.

His early education, K - 8, at the Bailey Country School revealed an extremely keen intellect. He passed through McIntire High School, Upper Iowa University, The University of Notre Dame (earning his Masters of Science), and PhD pursuit at Oklahoma State...

Sep 29, 2024

Lena Mae Jackson, age 93, went into the arms of her maker on September 29, 2024. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Lena was born in Langston, Oklahoma on June 6, 1931, to her mother Hettie and father W.B. Cox, and was the youngest of nine children.

 For many years, Lena was an active member of Second Baptist Church in...

Sep 29, 2024

Larry D. Tovar, 87, was born September 6, 1937, in Fort Quilman, Texas….in a cave on Neeley’s Ranch in the Sierra Madre Mountains…to Urbano Diaz and Rita Tovar. He passed from this life September 29, 2024, at his home in Perry. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home.

Larry grew up in Perry and graduated from Perry High School...

Sep 29, 2024

  Charles (Chuck) William Bilyeu, 60, was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on January 17, 1964, the son of Roy Bilyeu and Carolyn (Davis) Longan. He passed from this life on September 29, 2024, at Stillwater Creek Nursing Home in Stillwater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dighton-Marler Funeral Home.

Chuck moved to Perry with his family when he was in the third...

Sep 28, 2024

Private Family services

Sep 27, 2024

Connie Carole Garst, born on June 15, 1949, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 27 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was 75 years old. Connie leaves behind a legacy defined by her kind loving nature, family-oriented spirit, and a dedication to both her professional and personal life.

She dedicated over 13 years of her career as a material...

Sep 24, 2024

Charles A. Bridges, age 81, longtime Stillwater resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Charles was born August 9, 1943, in Deport, Texas to Acey and Clarice (Rivers) Bridges. He grew up in the Guymon area where he graduated from Guymon High...

Sep 19, 2024

Gene Marshall Jackson was born June 11, 1960, in Seattle. He passed away on Sept. 19, 2024, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 64. 

An unknown adventure led Gene to Perry, Oklahoma, in the early 1980s. Gene’s longtime friend, Raymond Reub, said Gene told him that he had hitchhiked across America and acquired a station wagon at some point. That...

Sep 17, 2024

John J. Deveny Jr., 80, of Stillwater, died peacefully at home on September 17, 2024, following a short illness.

He was born on August 30, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas to John J. Deveny Sr. and Mary Ray Deveny. The family later moved to Morrisville, New York where he grew up with his two younger brothers.

John attended SUNY Buffalo where he...

Sep 15, 2024

Sep 15, 2024

Patricia A. “Patti” Spencer Davis, age 64, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Olathe. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry.

Pattie was born December 1, 1959, in Enid, Oklahoma to Keith L. and Carole (Moncrief) Spencer. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1978. She pursued an accounting...

Sep 14, 2024

Norman Lyle Manning passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater after a brief illness. He was 84. Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Norman was born December 9, 1939, in Sargent, Nebraska to Ralph Edward and Mildred Eora (Sevier) Manning. He graduated from Anselmo, Nebraska in 1958. He...

Sep 13, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

Laren Don Field, born on November 27, 1947, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in his hometown. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and jovial spirit.

Laren graduated from Ripley High School in 1966, furthering his education at Okmulgee-tech where he honed his skills as...

Sep 4, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Foran) Paxton was born April 19, 1945, in Konawa, Oklahoma to Floyd Lee and Flossie Lee Foran. She passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Yukon, Oklahoma surrounded by family. She was 79.

Dorothy spent most of her younger years growing up in Konawa. She graduated from Vamoosa High School in 1963. 

She will always be remembered for her...

Sep 1, 2024

William Lee "Buddy" Reding, born on December 12, 1934, in Springdale, Arkansas to James Maxie and Velma Ruth (Sinor) Reding, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma after a brief illness at the age of 89. He lived an inspiring life dedicated to education, family, and adventure.

Bill devoted 32 remarkable years to public education, teaching several different subjects...