OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Curtis Bramlett
Sep 28, 2025
Curtis Reed Bramlett passed away peacefully in his Medford, OK home on September 28, 2025. A beloved son, brother, father, friend, chef, and avid food & movie critic, he touched the lives of many with his larger than life personality. The only thing larger than his witty personality was his huge heart.
Curtis was born in Enid on June 25, 1974,...
John Wayne Albright
Sep 27, 2025
John Wayne Albright, 73, of Hazelton, Kansas, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas after fighting a short five months against cancer.
John was born on June 19, 1952, in Hardtner, Kansas, to Eva and Bud Albright. He was raised in the Hazelton/Kiowa area and graduated from Kiowa High School in 1970. He went on...
Gayle Hager
Sep 20, 2025
Gloria Gayle Hager, 83, of Helena, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Gayle was born on March 23, 1943, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. She graduated from Woodward High School and went on to study cosmetology. After completing her training, she opened Gayle’s Coiffures, a beauty shop located in the heart of Main Street in Helena. Her...
Benjamin Inscore
Sep 20, 2025
Benjamin "Ben" Inscore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on July 15, 1944, Ben's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and an unyielding love for his family.
Ben devoted over three decades of his life to industrious labor, first as a skillful...
Betty Reinhart
Sep 19, 2025
Betty Lou (Atkinson) Reinhart passed away peacefully early on the morning of September 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Lanman Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home in Helena, Oklahoma. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Betty was born to Paul Forest and Louise (Bratcher) Atkinson on...
Barbara Cink
Sep 12, 2025
Barbara Cink, cherished wife and beloved matriarch, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Baptist Village in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. Born on January 9, 1943, in Anthony, Kansas, to Virgil and Alma (Henderson) Richard, Barbara dedicated her life to her family and the land she nurtured.
Barbara was a remarkable caregiver, exemplifying her role as both a...
Roberta Lahman Green Alexander
Sep 10, 2025
Roberta Lahman Green Alexander was born December 3, 1934 in Cherokee, Oklahoma, and passed away September 10, 2025 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roberta was the youngest of eight children born to Benjamin F. Lahman and Malanda E. Mullin Lahman.
Roberta is survived by her husband Edward Alexander, her children Doug Green (Glenda) of Enid, Kimberly Clay of Kansas...
Victoria Ann Blevins
Aug 18, 2025
Victoria Ann (Doherty) Blevins was born on September 12, 1942, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Cox) Doherty of Amorita, Oklahoma. She passed from this life on August 18, 2025, at the age of 82.
Vicki was raised east of Amorita on a dairy farm, attending grade school in Amorita and graduating from Burlington High School. On July...
Dean Rodger Campbell
Aug 15, 2025
Dean Rodger Campbell, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend entered eternal rest August 15th, 2025, at the age of 80 years old at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Dean was the youngest of seven children born to William Donald Campbell and Irene Wilcox Campbell in Enid Oklahoma August 25th, 1944. Dean attended Jet Public School, graduating in 1962 as class...
Bret Aker
Aug 12, 2025
Bret Dwight Aker of Burlington, OK, 67 years old, went to his Heavenly Father, Tuesday August 12, 2025 at 10:20 a.m. True to his powerful and fearless nature, he tenaciously fought cancer until the end.
Born big and strong to Max and Janice Aker February 27, 1958; he had a childhood full of outdoor adventure and antics in Columbia City, Indiana...
Edward Gage
Aug 10, 2025
Edward Noble Gage was born on September 22, 1941 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Warren and Mary Gage, he was one of eight children. He grew up in Pauls Valley on a farm in a rural community. Education played a small role in Edward's life journey. He then advanced his life journey to becoming a hardworking Rancher where he met...
Barbara Ann Beecher
Aug 4, 2025
Barbara Ann Beecher was born April 14, 1965 to Kenneth Davis Sr. and Kay Durham and passed from this life on August 4, 2025. Barbara graduated from Aline-Cleo in 1983. She then went on to Fairview Vo-Tech and earned a degree in accounting and went on to work at Cleo State Bank for many years. She met Duane in 2008...
Jay Dee Wedel
Aug 4, 2025
Jay Dee Wedel was born on September 22, 1933 in Isabella, Oklahoma to Irvin A. and Hilda (Nightingale) Wedel. The oldest of six children, Jay Dee grew up in the Ringwood area and attended Oakdale School through the eight grade. He farmed with his dad and his brother, Glenn for three years, and then went to finish high school, graduating...
Dorothy Evelyn Rapp
Aug 3, 2025
Dorothy Evelyn Rapp was born on April 18, 1935 and passed from this life at the age of 90 on August 3, 2025. She moved to Wakita, Oklahoma when she was in the sixth grade. She participated in basketball and band and graduated a Wakita Warrior in 1954. The day after she graduated, she married the love of her life,...
Herbert "Mack" Sturgeon
Jul 24, 2025
Herbert Mack Sturgeon, the second son of Lawrence Rockwell “Swede” Sturgeon and J. Elaine Lamle Sturgeon, was born on August 3, 1954, in Enid, Oklahoma. Mack went to be with the Lord, and with loved ones who had passed before him, on July 24, 2025.
Mack grew up on the family farm near Helena, enjoying countless adventures with his siblings and...
Harlan Nathan "Pete" Harmon
Jul 22, 2025
Harlan Nathan “Pete” Harmon was born on November 10, 1941, in Buffalo, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Ethel(Waugh) Harmon. The youngest of seven children, Pete grew up surrounded by family and the values that shaped his generous and spirited nature. He passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, following a brain hemorrhage caused by a...
Gary Qualls
Jul 22, 2025
Gary Qualls, 75, peacefully made his ascent to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home in Enid, surrounded by his loving family. We find peace knowing His Lord greeted him with the words, “Gary, You fought the good fight, You finished the race, You kept the faith.”
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at...
Deborah Kay Stevens
Jul 20, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deborah Kay Stevens (Prather), Debbie passed away on July 20, 2025 at the young age of 64. Debbie was born on January 26, 1961 in Riverside California. Debbie's life was rooted in love and strength. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family in Kiowa, Kansas. Debbie leaves behind a...
Evelyn Faye Keith
Jul 18, 2025
Evelyn Faye Keith was born to Roy Osburn and Bessie Pearl (Terry) Osburn on August 5,1937 in Cordell, Oklahoma and was welcomed in the arms of Jesus on July 18, 2025. She graduated from Medford High School in 1955 and attended Phillips University in Enid. She married Alton Keith in 1959 at the First Christian Church in Medford. Two daughters...
Bonnie Stanley
Jul 15, 2025
Bonnie Stanley, a devoted farmer's wife and loving mother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the Greenbriar Nursing Home. Born on January 19, 1937, in Jet, Oklahoma to Sylvester "Buck" Hopkins and Clara (Jett) Hopkins .
Married to her childhood sweetheart, Billy Stanley, on June 18, 1955, Bonnie shared a beautiful partnership that spanned decades. Together, they cultivated not...
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Curtis Bramlett
Sep 28, 2025
Curtis Reed Bramlett passed away peacefully in his Medford, OK home on September 28, 2025. A beloved son, brother, father, friend, chef, and avid food & movie critic, he touched the lives of many with his larger than life personality. The only thing larger than his witty personality was his huge heart.
Curtis was born in Enid on June 25, 1974,...
John Wayne Albright
Sep 27, 2025
John Wayne Albright, 73, of Hazelton, Kansas, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas after fighting a short five months against cancer.
John was born on June 19, 1952, in Hardtner, Kansas, to Eva and Bud Albright. He was raised in the Hazelton/Kiowa area and graduated from Kiowa High School in 1970. He went on...
Gayle Hager
Sep 20, 2025
Gloria Gayle Hager, 83, of Helena, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Gayle was born on March 23, 1943, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. She graduated from Woodward High School and went on to study cosmetology. After completing her training, she opened Gayle’s Coiffures, a beauty shop located in the heart of Main Street in Helena. Her...
Benjamin Inscore
Sep 20, 2025
Benjamin "Ben" Inscore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 20, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on July 15, 1944, Ben's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and an unyielding love for his family.
Ben devoted over three decades of his life to industrious labor, first as a skillful...
Betty Reinhart
Sep 19, 2025
Betty Lou (Atkinson) Reinhart passed away peacefully early on the morning of September 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Lanman Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home in Helena, Oklahoma. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.
Betty was born to Paul Forest and Louise (Bratcher) Atkinson on...
Barbara Cink
Sep 12, 2025
Barbara Cink, cherished wife and beloved matriarch, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Baptist Village in Enid, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. Born on January 9, 1943, in Anthony, Kansas, to Virgil and Alma (Henderson) Richard, Barbara dedicated her life to her family and the land she nurtured.
Barbara was a remarkable caregiver, exemplifying her role as both a...
Roberta Lahman Green Alexander
Sep 10, 2025
Roberta Lahman Green Alexander was born December 3, 1934 in Cherokee, Oklahoma, and passed away September 10, 2025 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roberta was the youngest of eight children born to Benjamin F. Lahman and Malanda E. Mullin Lahman.
Roberta is survived by her husband Edward Alexander, her children Doug Green (Glenda) of Enid, Kimberly Clay of Kansas...
Victoria Ann Blevins
Aug 18, 2025
Victoria Ann (Doherty) Blevins was born on September 12, 1942, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Cox) Doherty of Amorita, Oklahoma. She passed from this life on August 18, 2025, at the age of 82.
Vicki was raised east of Amorita on a dairy farm, attending grade school in Amorita and graduating from Burlington High School. On July...
Dean Rodger Campbell
Aug 15, 2025
Dean Rodger Campbell, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend entered eternal rest August 15th, 2025, at the age of 80 years old at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Dean was the youngest of seven children born to William Donald Campbell and Irene Wilcox Campbell in Enid Oklahoma August 25th, 1944. Dean attended Jet Public School, graduating in 1962 as class...
Bret Aker
Aug 12, 2025
Bret Dwight Aker of Burlington, OK, 67 years old, went to his Heavenly Father, Tuesday August 12, 2025 at 10:20 a.m. True to his powerful and fearless nature, he tenaciously fought cancer until the end.
Born big and strong to Max and Janice Aker February 27, 1958; he had a childhood full of outdoor adventure and antics in Columbia City, Indiana...
Edward Gage
Aug 10, 2025
Edward Noble Gage was born on September 22, 1941 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Warren and Mary Gage, he was one of eight children. He grew up in Pauls Valley on a farm in a rural community. Education played a small role in Edward's life journey. He then advanced his life journey to becoming a hardworking Rancher where he met...
Barbara Ann Beecher
Aug 4, 2025
Barbara Ann Beecher was born April 14, 1965 to Kenneth Davis Sr. and Kay Durham and passed from this life on August 4, 2025. Barbara graduated from Aline-Cleo in 1983. She then went on to Fairview Vo-Tech and earned a degree in accounting and went on to work at Cleo State Bank for many years. She met Duane in 2008...
Jay Dee Wedel
Aug 4, 2025
Jay Dee Wedel was born on September 22, 1933 in Isabella, Oklahoma to Irvin A. and Hilda (Nightingale) Wedel. The oldest of six children, Jay Dee grew up in the Ringwood area and attended Oakdale School through the eight grade. He farmed with his dad and his brother, Glenn for three years, and then went to finish high school, graduating...
Dorothy Evelyn Rapp
Aug 3, 2025
Dorothy Evelyn Rapp was born on April 18, 1935 and passed from this life at the age of 90 on August 3, 2025. She moved to Wakita, Oklahoma when she was in the sixth grade. She participated in basketball and band and graduated a Wakita Warrior in 1954. The day after she graduated, she married the love of her life,...
Herbert "Mack" Sturgeon
Jul 24, 2025
Herbert Mack Sturgeon, the second son of Lawrence Rockwell “Swede” Sturgeon and J. Elaine Lamle Sturgeon, was born on August 3, 1954, in Enid, Oklahoma. Mack went to be with the Lord, and with loved ones who had passed before him, on July 24, 2025.
Mack grew up on the family farm near Helena, enjoying countless adventures with his siblings and...
Harlan Nathan "Pete" Harmon
Jul 22, 2025
Harlan Nathan “Pete” Harmon was born on November 10, 1941, in Buffalo, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Ethel(Waugh) Harmon. The youngest of seven children, Pete grew up surrounded by family and the values that shaped his generous and spirited nature. He passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, following a brain hemorrhage caused by a...
Gary Qualls
Jul 22, 2025
Gary Qualls, 75, peacefully made his ascent to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home in Enid, surrounded by his loving family. We find peace knowing His Lord greeted him with the words, “Gary, You fought the good fight, You finished the race, You kept the faith.”
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at...
Deborah Kay Stevens
Jul 20, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deborah Kay Stevens (Prather), Debbie passed away on July 20, 2025 at the young age of 64. Debbie was born on January 26, 1961 in Riverside California. Debbie's life was rooted in love and strength. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family in Kiowa, Kansas. Debbie leaves behind a...
Evelyn Faye Keith
Jul 18, 2025
Evelyn Faye Keith was born to Roy Osburn and Bessie Pearl (Terry) Osburn on August 5,1937 in Cordell, Oklahoma and was welcomed in the arms of Jesus on July 18, 2025. She graduated from Medford High School in 1955 and attended Phillips University in Enid. She married Alton Keith in 1959 at the First Christian Church in Medford. Two daughters...
Bonnie Stanley
Jul 15, 2025
Bonnie Stanley, a devoted farmer's wife and loving mother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the Greenbriar Nursing Home. Born on January 19, 1937, in Jet, Oklahoma to Sylvester "Buck" Hopkins and Clara (Jett) Hopkins .
Married to her childhood sweetheart, Billy Stanley, on June 18, 1955, Bonnie shared a beautiful partnership that spanned decades. Together, they cultivated not...
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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.
