OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Betty Acklin
Sep 14, 2024
Betty Acklin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. Born on September 19, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri, she was the daughter of Walter and Helena. Betty led a life rich in love, laughter, and memorable experiences, cherishing every moment spent with family and friends.
A proud graduate of Boulder High School,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Local Obituaries at Lanman Funeral Home, Inc Providing Services Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, and in addition to Kiowa, Kansas
Betty Acklin
Sep 14, 2024
Betty Acklin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. Born on September 19, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri, she was the daughter of Walter and Helena. Betty led a life rich in love, laughter, and memorable experiences, cherishing every moment spent with family and friends.
A proud graduate of Boulder High School,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Lanman Funeral Home, Inc is a collection of obituaries for Helena, Cherokee, Okeene, and Medford Oklahoma, in addition to Kiowa, Kansas.
