OBITUARIES

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

Patricia Ann Watkins

Jul 2, 2025

A graveside service celebrating the life of Patricia (Patti) Ann Watkins will be held on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Square Cedar Cemetery, viewing will be Tuesday July, 8 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family present 5:00 to 7:00 at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral...

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Perry Lee Warlick

Jul 2, 2025

Perry Lee Warlick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 25, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri, Perry lived a life that was rich in love and adventure, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who had the honor of knowing him.

Perry's journey began in...

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Cleo Jahay

Jun 29, 2025

Ellen Cleo Jahay, age 97 of Hazelton, Kansas, went to her heavenly home peacefully on June 29, 2025 with family by her side.

Cleo was born August 25, 1927 at Sand Creek, Oklahoma, to Phillipine Florence (Arnold) Thomas and Herbey Edward Thomas. She was raised and went to school at Fargo, Oklahoma.

She married Homer Thomas Jahay on July 17, 1945 in...

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Charlene Carol Riggs

Jun 28, 2025

Charlene Carol (Wallace) Riggs, age 83, of Enid was born December 19, 1941 in McWillie, Oklahoma to Charles and Bessie (Reece) Wallace and passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home in Enid surrounded by her family. She was the youngest of seven children, and the only girl. Her brothers either doted on her or tormented her, depending on...

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Phyllis Puffinbarger

Jun 28, 2025

Phyllis Lorene Puffinbarger, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Kiowa Kansas.

Phyllis was born to Garfield and Bernice Ricker on October 10, 1936, in Anthony Kansas. She graduated High School from Bluff City High School. She married Jerry Puffinbarger in Cherokee in 1955. Together they were blessed with three children; Edward, Lloyd (Chub) and Tammy. Phyllis...

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George A Sutton

Jun 23, 2025

George Alfred Sutton

January 1, 1926 – June 23, 2025

George Alfred Sutton, son of Lena (Sternberger) Sutton and Emery L. Sutton, was born on January 1, 1926, in Hardtner, Kansas. He passed away peacefully at Kiowa Manor on June 23, 2025, at the age of 99 years, 5 months, and 22 days.

George attended Eldred Rural Grade School and graduated from Hardtner...

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Norma Dean Campbell

Jun 21, 2025

Norma Dean Campbell July 29, 1932 – June 21, 2025

Norma Dean Campbell, 92, of Helena, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1932, in Purdy, Missouri, to Leo Troy Hamilton and Georgia Elizabeth Wells.

She graduated as Valedictorian of Wheaton High School’s Class of 1950. While working for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, she met...

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Daniel Wallace

Jun 20, 2025

Merlin (Daniel) Wallace was born January 4, 1957 at home in Major County, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Lois Fortner Wallace. He passed quietly at home surrounded by his family June 20, 2025 at the age of 68.

Daniel was the fourth son of eight children. His family moved around some until they settled on his Dad’s home place in rural Aline....

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Mary Louise Green

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Louise Ayers was born August 13, 1936, (one of the hottest summers on record), in Anthony, Kansas to Edward Walton and Ruth Elise (Walker) Ayers. Mary was the second of four girls in that family. The “Ayers girls” were close their entire lives, enjoying one another’s company for shopping weekends, trips, and any excuse for a family gathering. Their...

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David "Dave" Stienblock

Jun 17, 2025

Dave Stienblock was born in Sac City, Iowa to Herman Stienblock and Esther Fedders on March 20, 1950. He passed away June 17, 2025 in Oklahoma City after a courageous fight with several health issues. Dave served in the Army from 1974-1976. He loved serving his country. On April 11, 1969 Dave married the love of his life Carol Sweeney...

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Jack Wayne Schmidt

Jun 13, 2025

Jack Wayne Schmidt, 70, of Ringwood, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, June 13, 2025. Born on November 18, 1954, in Wellington, Kansas, to Joseph and Anna Mae Schmidt, Jack lived a life full of grit, laughter, and deep love. He was loud. He was stubborn. He was absolutely one of a kind—and if you ever had the...

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Ronald Lynn Major

Jun 8, 2025

Ronald Lynn Major, born on August, 1949, in Enid, Oklahoma, passed away on June 8, 2025, in Enid. A dedicated family man and a respected veteran, Ron's life was defined by his service to his country and the love he cherished for his family and friends.

Ron proudly served in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Throughout...

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Gloria Buller

May 30, 2025

Gloria Jane Buller, 92, went to meet our Lord and Savior on May 30, 2025 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. Gloria was born on February 5, 1933 to Eugene F. and Josie Johnson Unruh north of Meno in Alfalfa County. Gloria attended Cozy Palace Elementary School and after completing the eighth grade, she attended high school at Oklahoma...

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Stephen Joseph Gates

May 29, 2025

It is with great difficulty and sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Stephen Joseph Gates on May 29, 2025 at the age of 65.

Steve was born in Tucson, Arizona on June 22, 1959. He hit prime age in the 1970s; his haircut and beard were proof. In the early 80s he married his high school sweetheart, Cady....

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Wanda Lou Bierig

May 26, 2025

Wanda Lou “NuNu” Bierig, 95, went to meet our Lord and Savior on May 26, 2025, in Okeene, Oklahoma. Wanda was born on the Bierig Centennial Farm on October 26, 1929, to Harry Leonard and Edith Metzler Bierig north of Okeene.

Wanda attended Deep Creek School and lived her life as a devoted homemaker and a loyal helper to her brother...

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Price Poe

May 24, 2025

Meet our boy, Price Allan Poe, who made us parents 16 years ago on March 26, 2009, in Enid, Oklahoma. Price started off his life in Waynoka with some amazing people who influenced him throughout his entire life. He then began his 5th grade year as a Cherokee Chief where he had just completed his freshman year.

Price was a full-on...

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Neilan Bruce Dietz

May 19, 2025

Neilan Bruce Dietz, son of Floyd Thomas and Frances Irene Cox Dietz, was born at his grandparents’ home east of Cleo Springs on Easter Sunday, March 24, 1940.

Neilan went to Cleo Springs School and graduated with the class of 1958. He attended NWOSU and graduated in 1962 with a BS Degree in Mathematics. He taught school at Burlington and Enid...

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Carole Shepard

May 16, 2025

Helen Carole Cronin Shepard was born on May 17, 1928, on the family farm southeast of Helena to Jess and Ruby Clark Cronin. She grew up there alongside her siblings: Norma Ruth, Roger Lee, and Ruby Eileen.

Carole was a student at Pleasant Ridge 102, a one-room country school southeast of Helena. After completing the eighth grade, she attended Helena High...

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Sandra Merrill Reimer

May 14, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Merrill (Snider) Reimer was born to Edwin “Bud” and Betty Snider on January 4, 1954, in Oklahoma City. Sandy grew up with two brothers and two sisters whom she loved dearly. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1972 and Oklahoma State University in 1976 with a degree in Interior Design.

Sandy was a proud member of Alpha...

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Doug Foltz

May 9, 2025

Ramon Dougles Foltz was born in Driftwood, Oklahoma on March 1, 1931. He was the only child of John and Myrtle Foltz, was raised there and graduated from the little local school.

He married Carol Montgomery in 1950, started a family and finished his schooling graduating with a BS in industrial arts from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Doug began his teaching...

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