Margaret Ann Linnemann, of Norman, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the age of 77.  She was born on March 8, 1946, in Crockett, Texas, to the late Rufus and Doris Rayburn.  Margaret was a loving mother to her daughter, Amy, who she adopted in March 1975, and her son, Jay, who she adopted in December 1977, both through Catholic Charities.   Margaret worked as an office manager for their family veterinary business in Norman for over 15 years.  In...

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Brock Bowen, on September 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of gentle compassion, empathy, and kindness.  Above all, his quirky sense of humor and love of music were his greatest attributes.   Born on May 16, 1983, Brock was a light beacon from the beginning; full of warmth and kindness.  He was the loving son of Larry and Patricia Bowen and cherished big brother to...

  Dr. Joyce Ann Krittenbrink Brandes passed away surrounded by her family the morning of September 21, 2023.  A caring daughter, loving sister, devoted wife, wonderful mother and gifted educator, she was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma on August 30, 1950, to Dorothy and Curran Krittenbrink.  She attended St. Peter and Paul school before graduating from Kingfisher High School in 1968.  After getting her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Oklahoma,...

Richard (Rick) Warren passed away on September 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born March 7, 1953 to Grover Harry Warren Jr and Marion Jean Hutchinson in Champaign IL. Richard was preceded in death by his Father – Grover Warren, Father-in-law – Marshall Lawson, Brothers-in-law – Floyd Laney, Dowl Lawson, and Mark King Richard is survived by his Mother – Jean Warren Wife – Cynthia Warren Brother – Randel Warren and Neice Brittany...

  Elaine passed away Aug. 18, 2023, at the Village at Orchard Ridge Retirement Community in Winchester, Va., after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Sept. 5, 1940, in Galveston, Texas, to Dorothy and Clifford Stark. The family moved to Lawton in 1945.   She graduated from Lawton High School in Lawton, Okla., in 1958 and graduated from the OU School of Nursing in 1962. After nursing school, she joined the Army Nurse Corp as a 2nd Lieutenant and married...

  Dylan Mitchell Vann was born November 27, 1976 in Norman, OK.  Dylan died July 18, 2023.  He is survived by his parents, Marilyn and Pat Vann, and grandmother, Helen Vann, all of Norman.  He is also survived by his brother, Brandon P. Vann, and sister-in-law, Kimberly Young Vann, of Blanchard, OK; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and special niece and nephew, Allison Vann and Blake Vann.  Dylan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gordon P. Vann, and W.B....

  Sharon Deniese Gray, age 76, of Norman, passed away on September 8, 2023.  She was born April 11, 1947, in Hereford, Texas, to the late Dale and Grace Tinnin.  She grew up in Hereford, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Ron Gray.  They were married at the First United Methodist Church of Hereford, on August 26, 1967.  In 1976, they moved to Oklahoma City from Lubbock, Texas, and later settled in Norman, Oklahoma.   Sharon...

  Mary Jane Briggs, age 75, of Norman, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  She was born on February 21, 1948, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the late Arthur and Carmella Bowman and attended high school in Hayden Lake, Idaho and in California.   Mary was very much a people person.  She collected angels and loved her dog, JoJo.  She enjoyed fishing, sewing, cooking, playing games, and most importantly, spending time with her family.  A loving wife,...

  Gordon Jerome Frazier went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  He was blessed to be at his Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, home the day of his passing.  He was born October 10, 1935, in Dalhart, Texas, to Ruby Lloyd Frazier and Ozias Frazier.   Gordon grew up in Dalhart, Texas, graduating from Dalhart High School in 1954.  Gordon served in the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army National Guard from January 1953 through June 1962.  Additionally,...

  Rhonda Sue Brown, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  She was born December 24, 1954, to Ronald and Sue Higbee and was a life-long resident of Norman and a proud Citizen Potawatomi Nation heritage.   Her father worked primarily as a food salesman her entire life.  He hitch-hiked home from army camp to be with Sue as she gave birth to their first born, Rhonda.  In her younger years, she performed as a dancer of all types such as jazz, tap and...