OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas

Rodney Eugene Wright

Sep 6, 2024

Rodney Eugene Wright, born on June 5, 1961, in Kiowa, Kansas to Franklin and MaryLou (Davis) Wright, passed away on September 6, 2024, after a battle with cancer. He was born, raised, and died in Kiowa. Rodney graduated from South Barber High school in 1979 and cherished the friendships he made in his school years. On November 20, 1984, Rodney...

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Beverley Wallace

Sep 5, 2024

Beverley Bowers Wallace was born February 15, 1951, and departed this life on earth to be with her heavenly family on September 5, 2024.

Beverley Viva Bowers was born to William J. and Viva Bowers in Alva, Oklahoma. She grew up on a farm south of Waynoka with her six siblings: Shirley, Connie, Bill, Verna, Cindy, and Mike. She graduated from...

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Patricia Ann Hise

Sep 3, 2024

Patricia “Trish” Ann Hise, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on May 6, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, Patricia was proud of her Native American heritage from the Mohawk Tribe, a cultural background that played a significant role in shaping her identity throughout her life.

Patricia's...

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Andy Murrell

Sep 3, 2024

Andy Murrell, born on October 13, 1955, in Coalgate, Oklahoma, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Cherokee, Oklahoma. He was a cherished member of his community, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness and service to others.

Andy was a proud graduate of Cherokee High School, class of 1973, and continued his education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, earning a...

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Beverly Lacy

Aug 26, 2024

Beverly Lacy, 90, lifetime resident of Wakita, went home to her Heavenly Father on August 26, 2024, at Wakita Community Health Center, her home for several years. Beverly June Ayers was born June 2, 1934, to Edward and Ruth (Walker) Ayers of Wakita, the first of four daughters. She graduated from Wakita High School in 1952.

On August 27, 1953, she...

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Ruth Polson

Aug 25, 2024

Ruth Polson, a devoted housewife and mother, passed away peacefully on August 25 2024, in Kiowa, Kansas. She was born on July 6 1933, in Wisconsin. She completed her high school education in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Ruth married Lonnie Polson and to this union three sons were born: Steven, David, and Dwight. Ruth lived a life characterized by her deep commitment...

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Lynette Major

Aug 22, 2024

Lynette Helen Shafer Major was born on February 7, 1932, in Fairview to Lynn and Juanita Shafer and passed from this life on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Enid. She and Willy Major were married December 15, 1948, in St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Enid and they had two sons, Ronald Major and Leon Major. They moved from Enid to...

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Gary Salsberry

Aug 17, 2024

GARY EUGENE SALSBERRY

March 3, 1953-August 17, 2024

Gary Eugene Salsberry was born March 3, 1953 in Anthony, Kansas to Everett and Alese Salsberry and passed away on August 17, 2024 in Hardtner, Kansas at the age of 71.

Gary served in the U.S. Army, worked in several venues: Air Tech, Boeing, Anthony Courthouse, independent contractor, but was most noted for his love...

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David Ritz

Aug 16, 2024

David Ritz, born on July 23, 1948, in Okeene, Oklahoma, left this world on August 16, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma. David began his career as a band director at Carmen Dacoma High School. He later joined PSO, ultimately retiring from there. Following his retirement, David explored various endeavors, including dabbling in real estate while residing in Broken Arrow and contributing...

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Tony Meyer

Aug 16, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Scott Meyer

Tony Meyer was born July 22, 1965, to Robert (Bob) and Cathy (Murray) Meyer in Waynoka, Oklahoma. After a courageous battle against brain cancer, Tony was surrounded by his family when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the age of 59.

Tony graduated from Helena-Goltry High School, where he...

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Vicke Clepper

Aug 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicke Clepper, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Vicke was born on July 28, 1959, to her parents Bill Hitchcock and Lois (Ricke) Watt. She peacefully passed away at her home August 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Vicke, known for her loving and caring nature, touched the lives...

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Kathleen "Kathy" Conrad

Aug 4, 2024

Kathleen Norris Conrad

July 26, 1934 – August 4, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Franklin, Tennessee, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families, plus her fellow residents and friends at Morning Pointe Assisted Living of Franklin.

She was born to George and Kathryn Norris on July 26, 1934, and...

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Earl Frech

Aug 1, 2024

Earl Wayne Frech March 31, 1945 – August 1, 2024

Earl Wayne Frech, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at The Living Center in Enid, surrounded by his loving wife, Doris, and devoted family.

Born on March 31, 1945, to Robert and Olive Jane Frech, Earl Wayne grew up with a deep sense of...

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Marilyn Fredrick

Aug 1, 2024

Marilyn Fredrick, age 86, of Medford, OK, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Via Christi Living Center in Ponca City, OK with one of her daughters beside her. She was born on October 15, 1937, to Clemme “Paul” Fauchier and Laura “Mildred” (Gammon) Fauchier in Blackwell, OK. She grew up in Nardin, OK and graduated from Blackwell High School...

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Mary Joan Shire

Jul 29, 2024

Mary “Joan” Shire was born June 13, 1929, the oldest of five children. Born to JQ and Marietta (Hawkins) Adams, she went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2024 at the age of 95. Joan was a mother to five children who went on to give her 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces...

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Robert Thompson

Jul 27, 2024

Funeral service for Robert Thompson will be Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Lanman Funeral Home Chapel in Helena with burial at Aline Star Cemetery in Aline. There will be viewing before the service. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.

Robert was born on September 13, 1939 on the farm...

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Anita Hale

Jul 25, 2024

Anita Hale was born on November 26, 1936 in McCamey, Texas to John S. Tinney and Lilly Dunavant Tinney. She attended school there and graduated from McCamey High School in 1955. On November 1, 1957 she married Billy Hale.

Anita worked for a doctor’s office while in Texas, the Fairview Fellowship Home as well as the Aline Cleo Elementary Library which...

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Delbert Roberts

Jul 23, 2024

Delbert Keith Roberts was born at Newton, Kansas to Elmer and Pauline Money Roberts on February 22, 1938. He attended grade school in Peabody, Kansas and high school in Kiowa, Kansas, graduating in 1957.

He came to Kiowa in 1953 and began working at the “Phillips 66” Station for Glen Beydler. On July 14, 1963, he and Mayvis Lehr were married...

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Tom Farney

Jul 18, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Farney was the eldest child of Helen and Huber Farney was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 30, 1948. He passed in Wichita KS on July 18, 2024, at the age of 75 years of age, 2 weeks before his 76th birthday.

After high school, Tom attended Fort Hays State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree...

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David Forester Lovette

Jul 12, 2024

David Forester Lovette born October 7, 1958 passed away in his bed July 11, 2024 at the age of 65. David grew up in Wichita, Kansas, always drawing and creating illustrated stories. With gentle characters and sweet puppy Love themes. David had a lifelong passion for his first love, music, and often played his guitar no matter where he was.

David...

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