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Obituaries Obituaries Search for a story, obituary or memorial Advanced Search Advanced Search First name Last name Date of birth Date of passing City Reset Learn & Prepare Funeral Homes Create an Obituary Sign In Online Obituaries Email Updates Account Settings Sign In Learn & Prepare Funeral Homes Create an Obituary Search Sign In My Account Online Obituaries Email Updates Account Settings Sign In × Featured Featured Obituary Showcase your loved one’s life story with a featured obituary. Create an Obituary Elizabeth  Rathbun 1939 - 2024 Elizabeth Ann Kauffman Rathbun left this life on May 6, 2024. Elizabeth was born to Margaret Elizabeth Fielden and Joseph Lee Kauffman on September 4, 1939 in Texarkana, Texas. Elizabeth got her first teaching job at Burleson Elementary School in Dallas where she taught music from 1962-1970. During that time, she... Obituary Explore AllLatest Obituaries Betty Fryrear 1927 - 2024 Betty Jean Bowling-Fryrear, 96, passed away May 9, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel, 610 S. Duncan Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. Burial will follow 2:00 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens, 6500 S. Perkins Road, Stillwater,... Obituary Lavonna Miller 1945 - 2024 Lavonna Gayle Miller (née Nickelson), a dedicated dairy farmer, businessperson, loving wife, and cherished mother, passed away peacefully at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 8, 2024, at the age of 78. A memorial service to honor Gayle’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May... Obituary Bertil Hanson 1932 - 2024 Bertil Lennart Hanson, who taught political science to generations of OSU students and shared his love of game theory, baseball, Scandinavia and dogs with family and friends, died Tuesday in Dallas. He was 91. A Celebration of Bert’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2023 at the Salem Lutheran Church, 101 S.... Obituary Elizabeth Rathbun 1939 - 2024 Elizabeth Ann Kauffman Rathbun left this life on May 6, 2024. Elizabeth was born to Margaret Elizabeth Fielden and Joseph Lee Kauffman on September 4, 1939 in Texarkana, Texas. Elizabeth got her first teaching job at Burleson Elementary School in Dallas where she taught music from 1962-1970. During that time, she... Obituary Donald Coonts 1929 - 2024 Donald Ray Coonts, a beloved member of the Ripley and Stillwater communities, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Stillwater, Oklahoma at the age of 94. He was born on August 25, 1929, in Ripley, Oklahoma to Harry L. and Goldie R. (Baker) Coonts. Donald led a remarkable life filled with dedication to his work... Obituary Larry Wheatley 1947 - 2024 Larry Earl Wheatley, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 2:45 a.m. at Westhaven Nursing Home and Rehab. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel. Burial following in Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of the... Obituary Gwen Harrison 1928 - 2024 Gwen Adair Harrison, 95, passed away on April 30,2024, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. She and her twin brother were born on November 13, 1928 in Elgin, IL, to Frances and J.Lisle Laufer. Gwen enjoyed being in the band, band majorette and cheerleader at Hampshire High School in Illinois. She graduated... Obituary Larry Claypool 1939 - 2024 P. Larry Claypool was born on a farm near Walnut Grove, Missouri on August 21, 1939 to Pearl L. and Altha B. (Coble) Claypool. He passed from this life on April 30, 2024 in Stillwater. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Stillwater. Interment will be 1:00... Obituary Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Death Notices Willie Pradia 1941 Funeral services for Willie Ann (Linzy) Pradia will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Stillwater, Oklahoma. A private immediate family only burial will be held at a later date at Fairlawn Cemetery. Death Notice Beulah Wright 1943 - 2024 Beulah Wright, 81, passed on Sunday, 5/5/2024 at her home in Stillwater. Visitation: 5/12/2024 from 2-6pm. Funeral service: Monday, 5/13/2024, 10am, Ripley Church of God, Ripley, Oklahoma. Interment to follow at Parkland Cemetery, Agra, Oklahoma. www.dightonmarler.com. Death Notice Terri Prince (Kittle) 1958 - 2024 Terri Kittle, 65, died May 5, 2024. Visitation will be 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Strode Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery. Death Notice Bob McGinty 1924 - 2024 Robert (Bob) McGinty, 99, passed away May 1, 2024. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at University Heights Baptist Church. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Gracemont Cemetery. Strode Funeral Home. Death Notice Marie Shepherd 1929 - 2024 Maude "Marie" Shepherd, 94, died April 10, 2024. A memorial service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2024 at Strode Funeral Home and Chapel. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of the arrangements. Death Notice Georgia Vance Georgia Vance, age 95, formerly of Stillwater, died April 16, 2024. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the Strode Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Carney Cemetery. Strode Funeral Home. Death Notice George Disel 1950 - 2024 George Earl Disel, 73, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home in Stillwater. Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2PM at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Stillwater. www.dightonmarler.com. Death Notice Vicki Bickford 1955 - 2024 Vicki Elaine Bickford, 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at her home in Stillwater, Ok. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 2:00pm at Dighton Marler Funeral Home Chapel. www.dightonmarler.com. Death Notice Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Funeral, graveside and memorial services Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All In memoriam Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Other Sympathy Announcements Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Celebration of Life Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Committals Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Recent cards of thanks Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Learn & Prepare When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to know what to do. 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