Obituaries

Obituary for Dr. Lance Burris Allred

Dr. Lance Burris Allred, a distinguished scholar, family member and friend to many, passed away on April 15, 2025. Born on November 21, 1972, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lance is the beloved son of the Larry and Gladeen Allred.

He spent his formative years in Stillwater, where he...

Karen Joyce Culton, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on September 5, 1949, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Karen was a true Stillwater cowgirl whose life was marked by passion, dedication, and love.

Karen's journey began in her hometown, where...

Doris June Green, the oldest of three daughters, was born on June 2, 1929, to Charlie Dailey and Ruby (Sprouse) Dailey in rural Coal County near Tupelo, Oklahoma. She died on April 4, 2025, at the age of 95 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Doris graduated from Saint Louis, Oklahoma High School in 1947 and earned a BS in...

Wesley Wade Watkins, a distinguished public servant, educator, and business leader, passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in DeQueen, Arkansas, and raised on a small peanut and cattle farm in Bennington, Oklahoma, Wes embodied the quintessential American story of hard work, dedication, and public...

Barbara Overholt, 93, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband of 74 years, Darrel, and their four daughters. Born in Perry, Oklahoma, Barbara graduated from Stillwater High School and married Darrel on February 9, 1951. She was a devoted mother to Becky Szlichta, Ora...

Ramona Price, age 96, longtime Stillwater resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Renaissance in Stillwater. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater.
Ramona was born on September, 25, 1928 in Enid, Oklahoma to Arthur and Mersa (Husted)...

Don R. Pruitt of Stillwater, passed into the heavens peacefully at home on March 3, 2025, at the age of 86. He leaves behind a legacy of love, leadership, and a passion for achievement.

Born in Tulsa to Elbert and Juanita Pruitt, he grew up in Tulsa, Stillwater, and Tuskahoma. He graduated from Tuskahoma High...

Virginia Harris Thomas, age 97, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 27, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Virginia was born in Red Rock, OK at her grandparents' home on the Otoe-Missouria Reservation on August 8, 1927, to Hildegarde Moore and Walter D "Bud" Harris. She was raised in Ponca City where...

Sarah Irene Crawford was born October 13, 1926, to Claude and Florence (Fillmore) Broyles in Ripley, Oklahoma. She departed this life on February 19th, 2025, at the age of 98 years.
Irene, the second of four daughters, was raised in Ripley, graduating from Ripley High School. She then attended Oklahoma A&M for...

Renee' Bassett Willis MD completed her life of service to others on February 10, 2025. A celebration of her life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Cushing First United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Stillwater Country Club. Dress for a joyful celebration. Strode Funeral...

Tyler Charles Vincent left this world on January 30, 2025, to skateboard down heavenly streets of gold. During his 36 years on this earth, Tyler's daring nature, funny sense of humor, consideration for others, and kind smile, left a legacy that will never fade. His family and friends miss him dearly but rejoice that...

Lynne Carol Wilsey, 76, of Stillwater, Oklahoma died January 17th in her home. Services will be Friday, January 31 in the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater. A reception will be held in the social hall in the basement of the church at 12:30 with service in the sanctuary at 2:00. Interment at Sunset...

Andrew Kenneth Morrison, age 67, of Morrison, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Oklahoma City. A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of the arrangements.

Andrew was born in Inglewood, California. He spent his younger years in...

Margaret Henry Moore
May 20, 1924 - January 5, 2025

Margaret Henry Moore, 100, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Ancram, New York. Other than living with her other daughter, her previous address for 24 years was Bermuda Village, Advance, North Carolina.

She was the...

Stephen Bain Newlin, of Wellington, Kansas, passed away at his home on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the age of 62.
Stephen was born the son of Paul and Diane (Fincham) Newlin on June 4, 1962 in Enid, Oklahoma.

Stephen was a beacon of creativity, dedication, loyalty, and talent, leaving a lasting impact on every soul...

Webb City, Oklahoma, October 19, 1939, this small town in the Osage, welcomed its newest tiny member, Karyl Ann Krohn (Price), the child of Richard and Mildred (Ross) Krohn. This child had a personality simply larger than the town. Karyl would go to Oklahoma State University and obtain a Bachelors' Degree in...

Cary A. Hill was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on August 1, 1946 to Cary L. Hill and Juanda Hill. He grew up in Stillwater with his parents and older sister Jeanie. He later moved to Golden, Colorado where he graduated from Golden High School. He went on to graduate with his Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State...

Lula Irene "Rene" Goeringer, peacefully passed away at her home on December 15, 2024, surrounded by family. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater.
Rene was born to John and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harlan "Jay" Bjorgo on December 26th, 2024, a retired Navy veteran, and beloved family patriarch. Surrounded by the love of his family, Jay departed this life at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion, and unwavering love.

Born on December...

Peggy Eades, 82, of Stillwater, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, with her children by her side. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Stillwater Bible Church with Senior Pastor JB Bond officiating.
Peggy was born September 4, 1942, to Lewis and Vivian (Eiel)...

Rickey Larry Cagle of Stillwater, 75, passed away from this life on December 9, 2024. Rick was born July 12, 1949, to Elic Roberts Cagle and Mary (Williams) Masters in Temple, Oklahoma. He attended high school in Waurika, Oklahoma and earned a degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. He...

Grovalynn "Lynn" Foreman Sisler stepped into Heaven peacefully December 3, 2024, the day after her 90th birthday. Throughout her life, she combined talent, ingenuity, humor and determination to accomplish whatever she set her mind to do.
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 14, at Miller Funeral Home...

Sherry Mayes Teague, 69, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2024 while traveling in Monterey, California with her husband Keith, a place they both loved to visit. Sherry was born in Oklahoma City on September 24, 1955 to Steve and Joy Mayes, and spent almost all of her adult life in Stillwater. She was a caring and...

Stephen "Steve" Ray Cruzan was born on May 20, 1951, to Eva Bernice and Lee Cruzan in Chickasha Oklahoma. Steve graduated Tuttle High School in 1969 and graduated Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor in Science in Agriculture in 1974. Steve married Tamara "Tammy" Cruzan on October 13, 1974, in Tuttle OK.

Steve...

Charles Robertson passed away on Tuesday October 29 at 72. He shared a home in Grove, OK with brother David Robertson after spending most of his life in the Stillwater area. He leaves behind daughter Carrie and two sons, Travis and TJ. Memorial service will be held at the Moose Lodge in Stillwater at 1pm on Saturday...

Dale Vernon (87) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 2 at his home with his family by his side.

Dale was born to Hazel and Clarence Vernon on January 29, 1937 in Anthony, KS. Dale loved working cattle and riding horseback.

Dale attended OSU for a few years before becoming interested in buying and selling...

In Memory of Harold R. Mace


Harold Raymond Mace, the only child of Kermit R Mace and Lilly K. Mace, was born on May 23, 1939 in Edmond, OK. He was raised on the family farm in what is now the general area of the I-35/I-44 interchange in north OKC, in a small area known as Witcher. Attending Oakdale School and...

Carla Leanne Burris, born on May 30, 1942, in Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Leanne is survived by her sister, Kathy; her nephew Scott; her niece, Brandy; and grand-nephews, Justin, Daniel and William.
Leanne had a zest for life that shone through in her love for cats, shopping, and delicious...

Mildred "Fern" Downey, age 89, of Perkins, died October 19, 2024 in Stillwater, surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Strode Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 at Sunnybrook Christian Church. Burial...

Jane Ann Grooms of Stillwater, Oklahoma, was welcomed Home and into the arms of her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 19, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held at the Anderson Burris Funeral Home Chapel located at 3002 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma on Wednesday, October 23,...

Janet Elaine Biven, age 90, of Stillwater, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A visitation with family greeting friends, will be 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Strode Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. October 18, 2024 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel. She will make her final...

Jackie "Jack" Ray Womack, 71, of Morrison Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024. Jack was born on December 14, 1952 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Orville and Ruby Womack. Jack married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Hagle, and three children—Lori Ann, Steven Ray and David Jack—were born to their...

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...

Pat was the 2nd daughter born to Roy Ollen and Dorothy Marie Jones and grew up in Glencoe, OK and lived in the surrounding area most of her life with brief stints in Tulsa, Snyder, TX and California. Her passions in life were photography and oil painting, horseback riding, children, and animals of all kinds. Pat...

Darla Jo Allen was born to Loney and Wilford Allen on October 26, 1942, in Trail, Oklahoma. Jo passed from this earthly life on September 21, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Jo was the third of four daughters, and she had a lively childhood with her sisters on the farm. Jo attended Trail School from 1st through 4th...

Linda L Doss was born August 22, 1949 in Hood River, Oregan. She passed September 22, 2024 in Glencoe. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Glencoe United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs.
Linda is preceded in death by her...

Kayo Jones was born on June 17, 1935, in Kyoto, Japan. She was the fourth of seven children born to Umejiro and Masae Masuda. Kayo passed from this life and went to her eternal home in Heaven on September 20, 2024. Funeral services will begin 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Stillwater First Baptist Church....

Randall J. "Randy" Jones Jr., 83, of Oklahoma City, passed away on September 11, 2024. Born on April 12, 1941, in Montgomery, Alabama, Randy moved to Stillwater in 1951 and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1958. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Oklahoma State University and went on to...

Victor LaRue Kraybill, 72, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away on September 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness with cancer. Services will be held at the Strode Chapel on Thursday, September 19th at 3:00 pm with Rev. Will Harper and Rev. Ken Harder officiating. Strode Funeral Home and...

Beloved pediatrician, Dr. James Eugene Hollingsworth passed away on August 29th, 2024. James was born in Mississippi on January 13, 1951. Known as Jimmy growing up, he was a star football player at Lake High School in Mississippi. Known for his tenacity and hard running style, he led Lake High School to an...

Vivian Aingworth Morgan, 87, died August 1, 2024 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Vivian was born May 4, 1937 in Los Angeles, California to Herbert and Helen Aingworth. She spent her early life moving between Los Angeles, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. She graduated from...

Margaret S. Ewing, 84, died peacefully at home in Stillwater on 31 July 2024. A lover of the prairie and rivers of Oklahoma and intertidal zone of the St. Helena Sound, she was born on 4 April 1940 in New York, New York to Margaret and Charles Steffens. She graduated from high school in Massillon, Ohio (where she...

Delbert Leroy Rutledge (AKA: Lee) was born on 07/20/25 in Mooreland, OK, to Thomas Henry and Tena Croisant Rutledge. He joined a brother, Al, who was 15 months older. They would later be joined by eight other brothers, but no sisters. Al and Lee attended a one-room school for the first eight years of their...

08/20/1947-07/18/2024
Charla was born in Pawnee, OK to Archie and Thelma Lee McCray. She later became a sister to her younger brother, Gary McCray.
She attended Hominy High School and graduated in 1965.
She had her first child, Tonya, born in September 1966 and then her son Robert born August 1969
She always...

Carol Ann Lloyd Douglas passed away peacefully in her home July 10th. She was born in Bartlesville, OK, to Lenore Mae Cummins Lloyd and Raymond Cass Lloyd on 15 August 1941, spending most of her childhood in Pawhuska, OK. Carol moved to Stillwater as a senior in high school and attended OSU after graduating from...

Her children, grandchildren and all who knew her "rose up and called her blessed" (Proverbs 31:28).

Mona Jean Long, an extraordinary mother, grandmother, mentor and friend loved by all, passed away July 3, 2024 at the age of 91 in Oklahoma City, after a major stroke. Mona's inspiring light enriched the lives of all...

Whitney Paige Brown Lujan 37 unexpectedly ascended to her heavenly father,on the early morning of May 19, 2024, in Kissimmee, FL. Whitney was born on June 23, 1986, to Tim Brown and Robbin (Hesser) Patterson in Stillwater, OK. Whitney was predeceased by her uncle, Brandon Hill.

She is survived by her husband, Shawn...

Mark was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1951, to Ralph and Margaret Leona (Carroll) McDonald. His family moved to Alaska in 1957, and following his father's work with the FAA, Mark spent his younger years growing up in Unalakleet, McGrath, Moses Point, King Salmon, and Anchorage, where the family was living during the...

Carolyn RaGyne Crank, long-time Stillwater resident, crossed over on Monday, May 27, 2024, at home in Edmond, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Sunset Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 411 West Matthews, Stillwater,...

Ray C. Hickey, esteemed finance director and consultant, beloved auctioneer, real estate broker, and longtime resident of Payne County passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Born on January 22, 1940, to Joseph Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth (Roder) Hickey in Kingfisher County, five miles east of...

David C. Bosserman, aged 84, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. David's life was a testament of love, dedication, and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on January 11, 1940, in Staunton, Virginia. He was the middle son of Richard and Ruby Bosserman. In his...

Jana Hair, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 70, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Strode Funeral Home Chapel. Those that knew and loved Jana are...

Carol F. Swanson, age 78, died May 19, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Strode Funeral Home. The graveside funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Crescent Cemetery in Crescent, Oklahoma. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge...

Mariuse Mae Harding Green met Jesus face to face, early Mother's Day morning, May 12,
2024. She was born February 7, 1931 to James and Ina Edwards Harding near Tupelo,
OK. At four pounds, her aunt cried as she left that night, thinking Mariuse would not make
it through the night. Her father died five months later,...

John David Payne, 56, of Stillwater, OK, climbed the "Stairway to Heaven" on May 14, 2024. John was born in Tuscan, Arizona on September 8, 1967, to Gerald and Brenda Payne (York).
John and his siblings, Big Lil Sis, Laura Payne of Stillwater, OK, twin brother, Jerry Payne, (Lesli) of Rose, OK, and Lil Sis,...

In Loving Memory of Verna Lou Reid

Verna Lou Reid, a longtime Stillwater, OK resident, died peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2024, at the age of 89.

Verna Lou was a devoted wife (to put it mildly), loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Verna Lou was born...

Emma Jane (Watts) Miller passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Born on June 5, 1928 in Latimer County, Oklahoma, Emma's life was a tapestry of love, service, and unwavering optimism that touched all who knew her.
Emma's early years were spent on the Watts Ranch, just south of Hartshorne. A...

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,...

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....