Obituaries for Sulphur and Davis, OK
Norma Lea Evans Gibson
Jul 22, 2024
Norma Lea Evans Gibson expired on July 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband Neil Gibson and grandchildren Larryn Rayburn, Reed and Krysta Yount, sister Mary Lou Adams and parents Wayne and Mary Mustain Evans.
She was passionate about caring for the elderly and afflicted, spending 34 years as an LPN giving care in Artesian Home, Burford...
Mary Jane Hilliard
Jul 21, 2024
Mary Jane Hilliard
Mary Jane Hilliard was born March 30, 1942, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to the late Rayburn Wayne and Eary Lizzie (Rauburn) Cowell. She passed from this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 21 days. Mary and the late Joe DeWayne Hilliard were united in marriage on...
Earlene Blagg Chandler
Jul 19, 2024
Earlene Blagg Chandler
Earlene Blagg Chandler, born on November 23, 1940, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, to the late Earl and Mable (Van Orden) Blagg, departed this world on the evening of Friday, July 19, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the blessed age of 83, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was greeted at Heaven's gates by her daughter Kellie Ann...
Bennie Dwayne Morris
Jul 16, 2024
Bennie Dwayne Morris
Bennie Dwayne Morris was born August 13, 1958, in Oklahoma City, to the late Benjamin Joe "Bennie" Morris and Millie Marie (Braudrick) Redington. He passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Bennie grew up in Oklahoma City. After high school he began a career...
Carolynn Patricia Johnson
Jun 30, 2024
Carolynn (Long) Johnson
Carolynn Patricia (Long) Johnson was born on January 10, 1949, in Sulphur, OK, to the late John Richard & Carlene Mildred (Burleson) Long, Jr. She passed from this life, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home, east of Sulphur.
Carolynn grew up on the Long Family Ranch, east of Sulphur....
Ronal Loy Newton
Jun 28, 2024
Ronal Loy Newton
Ronal Loy Newton was born March 12, 1944, in Hobart, OK, to the late Vertus and Juanita (Richey) Newton. He died on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 80. He and Dorothy Jane Collinsworth were married on October 24, 1961. To this union were born two sons, Dwayne and Shawn. Dorothy preceded him in...
Lillian B. Hawkins
Jun 27, 2024
Lillian Beatrice (Fuller) Hawkins was born February 17, 1941, in Oklahoma City, to the late Charles Percy and Lillian Belle (Burnside) Fuller. She received her crown of glory on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 83. Lillian married the love of her life, Warren Lee Hawkins, on June 16, 1961, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her...
Willie Faye Miles
Jun 21, 2024
Willie Faye (Breath) Miles
Funeral services for Willie Faye (Breath) Miles will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Hale's Memorial Chapel, in Davis. Dr. Erma Glass will officiate the homegoing service. Interment will follow at the Five Mile Cemetery, in Hennepin, OK.
Willie, better known by her beloved family and friends as Faye, was...
William Theodore Carter IV
Jun 18, 2024
William Theodore "Will" Carter, IV
William Theodore Carter, IV, better known as "Will", was born May 28, 1981, in Baton Rouge, LA, to William Theodore and Belinda Kay (McKee) Carter, III. He died on Monday, June 18, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 43 years and 21 days.
As the son of an oil field worker, the earlier years of Will's...
Mary Lee Fletcher
Jun 12, 2024
Mary Lee Fletcher
Mary Lee Fletcher was born January 14, 1943, in Davis, to the late Venus Franklin and Opal Lucille (Tyner) Fullerton. She passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Norman, at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 2 days. Mary Lee and Michael Dennis "Mike" Fletcher were married on September 4, 1962, in Davis. He preceded...
Joe Byrom Hawkins, Jr
Jun 6, 2024
Joe Byrom Hawkins, Jr. was born January 17, 1949, in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Joe Byrom & Marjorie Grace (Arnold) Hawkins, Sr. He died on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 75.
Joe grew up in California. He joined the United States Army on May 20, 1969, serving during the Vietnam War. His...
Patsy Fay Gray
Jun 4, 2024
Patsy Fay Gray was born July 14, 1935, in Shawnee, OK, to the late William Bewey & Ona Bell (Blackwell) Driver. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 4, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age 88. She and Paul Elton Gray were united in marriage on March 12, 1953 in Gainesville,...
L. D. Kesler
Jun 3, 2024
Funeral services for L.D. Kelser will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 7, 2024, at Hale’s Memorial Chapel in Sulphur with Pastor Bill Leveridge officiating. Interment will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur.
L.D. was born March 12, 1930, in Wanette, OK, to the late Loyd and Lena (Bratcher) Kesler. He died on Monday, June 3, 2024,...
James Junior Busby
May 30, 2024
James Junior Busby, better known by all as “Junior”, was born December 11, 1939, in Dougherty, to the late James C. “Jim” & Martha E. (McCray) Busby. He died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 84. Junior and the late Patricia Ann “Pat” Barnett were united in marriage on September 4, 1959, in Davis....
Gerald Dean Robinson
May 29, 2024
Gerald Dean Robinson was born on October 28, 1965, in Wynnewood, OK. He passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 58. Gerald and the former Ms. Cynthia “Cindy” Billings were married on November 25, 2011, in Midwest City, OK.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy; daughter, Danon Robinson of Ada; son, Blain Robinson of Sulphur; mother,...
Harrel Akers
May 27, 2024
Harrel "Biggon" Akers
Harrel Akers, better known by family and friends as "Biggon," was born October 4, 1934, in Dougherty, to the late Johnnie Oscar and Alta Mae (Hale) Akers. He died on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 23 days. Biggon and the late Hildagard "Hilda" Huster were united in...
Robert Dean Price
May 24, 2024
Robert Dean Price
Robert Dean Price was born on January 28, 1941, in the Chickasaw National Recreational Area, in Sulphur, to the late Hubert & Eva (Roach) Price. He passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 83.
Robert, a lifelong resident of Sulphur, attended Sulphur Public Schools, prior to joining the United...
Gerald Lee Vannoy
May 7, 2024
Gerald Lee "Rock" Vannoy
Gerald Lee "Rock" Vannoy was born July 25, 1934, in Maud, OK, to the late Ernest & Retha (Sartain) Vannoy. He passed from this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 12 days. Gerald and the former Ms. Anna E. Sekavec were united in marriage on September...
Randy Dennis Sluder
May 6, 2024
Randy Dennis Sluder
Services for Randy Dennis Sluder will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Central Church Fellowship of Believers, 45 Shepherd of the Hills Rd, Sulphur, OK, with Brother Thomas J. Thompson officiating.
Randy was born October 26, 1956, in Detroit, MI, to Haven K. and Bettie Jean (Matthis) Sluder. He died on Monday, May 6, 2024,...
Courtney Leann Sorrells
May 5, 2024
Courtney Leann (Amos) Sorrells was born December 7, 1998, in Ada, OK. She died Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 25.
Courtney was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. After attending Sulphur High School, she began working in long-term healthcare at the Calloway Nursing Home. She held several positions, including nutritionist and activities director. Her hardworking...