OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Millie McConnell
Dec 27, 2025
Millie McConell was born April 25, 1947, and passed away on December 27, 2025. A service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. Of Cherokee, Oklahoma. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com. Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Oma Gay Nichols
Dec 25, 2025
Oma Gay Nichols, Born October 16, 1938, to Sam and Mabel (Wedel) Koehn and passed away on December 25, 2025. Oma Gay grew up on the homestead north of Isabella and attended the Standard Grade School and later graduated from Fairview High School. After graduating from high school, she attended college classes at Phillips University while working for Ed Montgomery...
Dustin Luther "Dusty" Graves
Dec 21, 2025
Dustin Luther “Dusty” Graves passed away on December 21, 2025, in Lake City, Kansas. He was born on March 27, 1977, to George and Diana (Torgerson) Graves in Kiowa, KS.
Dusty was raised on horseback from a very young age, a way of life he embraced wholeheartedly and never left behind. He often shared stories of riding alongside Ralph Root, Verlin...
Lynda Laurella Barnett
Dec 16, 2025
Lynda Laurella Barnett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on July 22, 1945, in Hardtner, Kansas, Lynda was the daughter of Laurence A. and Eunice (Hoefer) Schupbach. She grew up in Burlington, attending all twelve years at Burlington School and graduating in 1963. In 1967, she earned her bachelor’s...
Steven Clark Christensen
Dec 12, 2025
Steven Clark Christensen, 68, of Kiowa, Kansas, passed away December 12, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long battle with cancer.
Steve, the youngest of four siblings, was born on March 4, 1957, in Kiowa, to Marion and Roberta Christensen.
On July 2, 1977, he married his love, Carolyn Marie Wallis of Alva. They welcomed four children, John, Cody,...
Sue Fellers
Dec 11, 2025
Carolyn Sue Fellers, 83, of Byron, Oklahoma, went home to be with her Lord on December 11, 2025.
Sue was born in Mooreland, Oklahoma, on July 18, 1942, to Abb and Lillie Hildreth. She grew up in Mooreland and graduated from Mooreland High School in 1960. Sue graduated from Northwestern State College in 1964 with a degree in vocal and piano...
DeVeda "DeDe" Ruth McWilliams
Dec 6, 2025
DeVeda (DeDe) Ruth McWilliams, 92, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on December 6, 2025.
DeVeda was born in Burlington, Oklahoma on September 14, 1933, to Josephine Sutton and Arthur Martin. She grew up in Driftwood and graduated from Driftwood High School. She married Charles McWilliams on November 12, 1954. She had worked as a nurse for over 60 years and retired...
Terry Ewing
Dec 4, 2025
Terry Ewing, 81, of Alva, Oklahoma, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Kiowa, Kansas. He was born on May 16, 1944, in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Herb and Doris (Beaty) Ewing.
As the son of a coach, Terry moved often during his childhood, attending several schools across Oklahoma and Kansas before eventually graduating from Fairview High School in Fairview, Oklahoma. He...
Alyce LaVaun Ferrell
Dec 4, 2025
Alyce LaVaun (Miller) Ferrell went to take the hand of her Lord on Thursday December 4, 2025, at the Kiowa District Hospital. Alyce was born on May 16, 1930, in Laramie, Wyoming to Vern and Velma (Orton) Miller. She grew up in Laramie, Wyoming. Alyce would often ride the train from Laramie to Burlington, Oklahoma with her family to visit...
Marcia Lynn Failes
Nov 28, 2025
Marcia Lynn Failes was born March 31, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas to Paul and Ruth Puttroff. She went to be with Jesus on November 28, 2025.
She grew up in Oklahoma City while her dad got his law degree, then they moved to Grants, New Mexico while Marcia was in junior high. They returned to Oklahoma City, and Marcia graduated from...
Barbara Ann Sawyer
Nov 23, 2025
Barbara Ann Sawyer, age 71, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 23, 2025.
Barbara was born on April 20,1954, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Shirley and Marvin Sawyer. Barbara grew up in a loving home alongside her brother, Darrell Sawyer.
She graduated from Medford High School and later attended Oklahoma State University.
Barbara married Scott...
Joseph McCall "Joe" Grimes
Nov 22, 2025
Joseph McCall "Joe" Grimes
Joe Grimes passed away November 22, 2025 in Ozark, Missouri, after living with alzheimers for several years. Joe was born July 8, 1931 in ACH Hospital, Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the third son born to Stanley Robert Grimes and Gene McCall Grimes, following Stanley Robert Grimes II and Donald Price Grimes, and grew up in Shawnee and...
Kyle Ross Stranathan
Nov 22, 2025
Kyle Ross Stranathan, 41, of Hardtner, Kansas, passed away on November 22, 2025, in his Peterbilt truck, his trusted companion on the open road. He was born on July 30, 1984, in El Dorado, Kansas.
Kyle attended South Barber Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. During his school years, he enjoyed soccer and football, and he especially loved working with animals...
Ronnie Hodgson
Nov 18, 2025
Ronnie Orie Hodgson was born March 18, 1936, to Orie and Leota Hodgson in their home North of Cherokee, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 18, 2025 at Kiowa Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Ronnie graduated from Byron-Driftwood High School in 1955 and was very active in basketball, football, and summer baseball. He went on to Northwestern Oklahoma State University where...
Clara Victoria Sands
Nov 15, 2025
Clara Victoria Sands passed away on November 15, 2025, in Enid, Oklahoma. Born on July 1, 1935, in Westcliffe, Colorado, Clara lived a life rich in creativity and familial devotion.
As a proud member of the Enid Art Association, Clara expressed her artistic talents through her love for painting and creating pastel portraits. Her artistic endeavors were complemented by her passion...
Donald Gene Scheffler
Nov 14, 2025
Donald (Donnie) Gene Scheffler was born October 23, 1938 and was laid to rest on November 14, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Wesley Scheffler and Evelyn (Ortner) Scheffler-White-Schnell. He was married on June 26,1958 to Janice (Hoskins) Scheffler.
Donnie graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1956 and later attended one year at Oklahoma State University. He is...
Carolyn Sue Young
Nov 10, 2025
Carolyn Sue Young, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Enid, Oklahoma. She was born on August 10, 1946, in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, to Arthur and Lula (Parker) Kingcade. Carolyn’s 79 years were filled with love, laughter, and a deep sense of care for those around her.
For the last 60 years, Carolyn...
Ray Allen Greb
Nov 3, 2025
Ray Greb was the second son of Henry and Marie Greb. He was born in their family home on October 31, 1944, where he grew up working on the farm with his dad and older brother Harland. Ray attended Deep Creek’s one room classroom until the seventh grade, then was transferred to Okeene High School. He graduated from OHS in...
Garry Countryman
Oct 31, 2025
Garry Countryman, a dedicated family man, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on September 24, 1938, to Lester and Ruby (Bennett) Countryman, Garry led a life rich in love, adventure, and commitment to his family and profession.
Garry's career, spent diligently working in the oilfield, reflected his strong work ethic and dedication.
Above all, Garry will...
Chris Bower Spicer
Oct 22, 2025
Chris Bower Spicer, born on June 3, 1954, in Hardtner, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Wheatlands Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas. Chris graduated from Kiowa High School, then went on to be a dedicated laborer, contributing his skills to various companies throughout his life. Chris took great pride in his work and was recognized for his commitment...
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Millie McConnell
Dec 27, 2025
Millie McConell was born April 25, 1947, and passed away on December 27, 2025. A service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. Of Cherokee, Oklahoma. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com. Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Oma Gay Nichols
Dec 25, 2025
Oma Gay Nichols, Born October 16, 1938, to Sam and Mabel (Wedel) Koehn and passed away on December 25, 2025. Oma Gay grew up on the homestead north of Isabella and attended the Standard Grade School and later graduated from Fairview High School. After graduating from high school, she attended college classes at Phillips University while working for Ed Montgomery...
Dustin Luther "Dusty" Graves
Dec 21, 2025
Dustin Luther “Dusty” Graves passed away on December 21, 2025, in Lake City, Kansas. He was born on March 27, 1977, to George and Diana (Torgerson) Graves in Kiowa, KS.
Dusty was raised on horseback from a very young age, a way of life he embraced wholeheartedly and never left behind. He often shared stories of riding alongside Ralph Root, Verlin...
Lynda Laurella Barnett
Dec 16, 2025
Lynda Laurella Barnett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on July 22, 1945, in Hardtner, Kansas, Lynda was the daughter of Laurence A. and Eunice (Hoefer) Schupbach. She grew up in Burlington, attending all twelve years at Burlington School and graduating in 1963. In 1967, she earned her bachelor’s...
Steven Clark Christensen
Dec 12, 2025
Steven Clark Christensen, 68, of Kiowa, Kansas, passed away December 12, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long battle with cancer.
Steve, the youngest of four siblings, was born on March 4, 1957, in Kiowa, to Marion and Roberta Christensen.
On July 2, 1977, he married his love, Carolyn Marie Wallis of Alva. They welcomed four children, John, Cody,...
Sue Fellers
Dec 11, 2025
Carolyn Sue Fellers, 83, of Byron, Oklahoma, went home to be with her Lord on December 11, 2025.
Sue was born in Mooreland, Oklahoma, on July 18, 1942, to Abb and Lillie Hildreth. She grew up in Mooreland and graduated from Mooreland High School in 1960. Sue graduated from Northwestern State College in 1964 with a degree in vocal and piano...
DeVeda "DeDe" Ruth McWilliams
Dec 6, 2025
DeVeda (DeDe) Ruth McWilliams, 92, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on December 6, 2025.
DeVeda was born in Burlington, Oklahoma on September 14, 1933, to Josephine Sutton and Arthur Martin. She grew up in Driftwood and graduated from Driftwood High School. She married Charles McWilliams on November 12, 1954. She had worked as a nurse for over 60 years and retired...
Terry Ewing
Dec 4, 2025
Terry Ewing, 81, of Alva, Oklahoma, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Kiowa, Kansas. He was born on May 16, 1944, in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Herb and Doris (Beaty) Ewing.
As the son of a coach, Terry moved often during his childhood, attending several schools across Oklahoma and Kansas before eventually graduating from Fairview High School in Fairview, Oklahoma. He...
Alyce LaVaun Ferrell
Dec 4, 2025
Alyce LaVaun (Miller) Ferrell went to take the hand of her Lord on Thursday December 4, 2025, at the Kiowa District Hospital. Alyce was born on May 16, 1930, in Laramie, Wyoming to Vern and Velma (Orton) Miller. She grew up in Laramie, Wyoming. Alyce would often ride the train from Laramie to Burlington, Oklahoma with her family to visit...
Marcia Lynn Failes
Nov 28, 2025
Marcia Lynn Failes was born March 31, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas to Paul and Ruth Puttroff. She went to be with Jesus on November 28, 2025.
She grew up in Oklahoma City while her dad got his law degree, then they moved to Grants, New Mexico while Marcia was in junior high. They returned to Oklahoma City, and Marcia graduated from...
Barbara Ann Sawyer
Nov 23, 2025
Barbara Ann Sawyer, age 71, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 23, 2025.
Barbara was born on April 20,1954, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Shirley and Marvin Sawyer. Barbara grew up in a loving home alongside her brother, Darrell Sawyer.
She graduated from Medford High School and later attended Oklahoma State University.
Barbara married Scott...
Joseph McCall "Joe" Grimes
Nov 22, 2025
Joseph McCall "Joe" Grimes
Joe Grimes passed away November 22, 2025 in Ozark, Missouri, after living with alzheimers for several years. Joe was born July 8, 1931 in ACH Hospital, Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the third son born to Stanley Robert Grimes and Gene McCall Grimes, following Stanley Robert Grimes II and Donald Price Grimes, and grew up in Shawnee and...
Kyle Ross Stranathan
Nov 22, 2025
Kyle Ross Stranathan, 41, of Hardtner, Kansas, passed away on November 22, 2025, in his Peterbilt truck, his trusted companion on the open road. He was born on July 30, 1984, in El Dorado, Kansas.
Kyle attended South Barber Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. During his school years, he enjoyed soccer and football, and he especially loved working with animals...
Ronnie Hodgson
Nov 18, 2025
Ronnie Orie Hodgson was born March 18, 1936, to Orie and Leota Hodgson in their home North of Cherokee, Oklahoma. He passed away on November 18, 2025 at Kiowa Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Ronnie graduated from Byron-Driftwood High School in 1955 and was very active in basketball, football, and summer baseball. He went on to Northwestern Oklahoma State University where...
Clara Victoria Sands
Nov 15, 2025
Clara Victoria Sands passed away on November 15, 2025, in Enid, Oklahoma. Born on July 1, 1935, in Westcliffe, Colorado, Clara lived a life rich in creativity and familial devotion.
As a proud member of the Enid Art Association, Clara expressed her artistic talents through her love for painting and creating pastel portraits. Her artistic endeavors were complemented by her passion...
Donald Gene Scheffler
Nov 14, 2025
Donald (Donnie) Gene Scheffler was born October 23, 1938 and was laid to rest on November 14, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Wesley Scheffler and Evelyn (Ortner) Scheffler-White-Schnell. He was married on June 26,1958 to Janice (Hoskins) Scheffler.
Donnie graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1956 and later attended one year at Oklahoma State University. He is...
Carolyn Sue Young
Nov 10, 2025
Carolyn Sue Young, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Enid, Oklahoma. She was born on August 10, 1946, in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, to Arthur and Lula (Parker) Kingcade. Carolyn’s 79 years were filled with love, laughter, and a deep sense of care for those around her.
For the last 60 years, Carolyn...
Ray Allen Greb
Nov 3, 2025
Ray Greb was the second son of Henry and Marie Greb. He was born in their family home on October 31, 1944, where he grew up working on the farm with his dad and older brother Harland. Ray attended Deep Creek’s one room classroom until the seventh grade, then was transferred to Okeene High School. He graduated from OHS in...
Garry Countryman
Oct 31, 2025
Garry Countryman, a dedicated family man, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on September 24, 1938, to Lester and Ruby (Bennett) Countryman, Garry led a life rich in love, adventure, and commitment to his family and profession.
Garry's career, spent diligently working in the oilfield, reflected his strong work ethic and dedication.
Above all, Garry will...
Chris Bower Spicer
Oct 22, 2025
Chris Bower Spicer, born on June 3, 1954, in Hardtner, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2025, at Wheatlands Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas. Chris graduated from Kiowa High School, then went on to be a dedicated laborer, contributing his skills to various companies throughout his life. Chris took great pride in his work and was recognized for his commitment...
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Lanman Funeral Home, Inc is a collection of obituaries for Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, in addition to Kiowa, Kansas.
