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David R. Morgan, a conscientious, thoughtful, and generous husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and professor emeritus of political science at the University of Oklahoma, died at home in Norman, OK, on November 13th, 2023. David was born in Muskogee in February of 1933 and has lived in Norman since 1970. He retired from the University of Oklahoma in 2000 as a professor of political science and the Henry Bellmon Chair in Public Service. David had a distinguished career as an...

  Timothy Lawrence Kellogg, age 64, of Norman, Ok, passed away on November 22, 2023 at INTEGRIS Hospice House with his wife, Judy, at his side.  Tim was born on September 27, 1959 in Sioux City, Iowa and was raised in Mankato, Minnesota with his mother Patricia Kellogg and grandparents Frank and Anne Kanok. While still in high school, Tim “fibbed” about his age to pursue his life’s calling as soon as possible, to work in Emergency Medicine. Through a career that...

  Ramona Francis Fisher, age 91, passed away on December 1, 2023.  Ramona was born October 4, 1932, to Frank Raymond and Doris Aline Armstrong, in Greenwood, Indiana.  The family later relocated to Anderson, Missouri.  Ramona Armstrong graduated from Anderson High School in 1950.  She was valedictorian of her class, a member of the glee club, won three letter as a volleyball player, participated in four operettas, had a role in the senior class play, was a...

  Josephine Margaret Monks ‘Jo’ passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 96.  She was born in Cardin, Oklahoma, on August 15, 1927. Jo and Connie were longtime and devoted members of McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. They met at a McFarlin Bonus Years luncheon where he asked her to breakfast at iHop. From then on, they were devoted to, loved, and cared deeply for each other. Connie was the love of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mercia Octia Devora Guy-Smith, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on November 11, 2023. Born and raised in Norman, she attended Norman High School and graduated in 2009. Mercia achieved her Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) certification on November 6, 2023, exemplifying her dedication to caring for others. Mercia’s journey of love and companionship began when she met Richard at his house. A chance meeting in the driveway blossomed into a profound connection, and it was...

  Arlesa Katherine Tarver passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at her home in Norman, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family.  Arlesa was born on March 6, 1921, to parents Walter and Ollie Valentine in eastern Cleveland County and moved with her family to Norman around the age of 5 and lived in Norman the rest of her life.  In 1929 at the age of 8 years old she became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and remained so until her...

  David James Jones, of Norman, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  David was a very kind-hearted, giving and family oriented man.  He would give you the shirt off his back and would help anyone in need.   David’s knowledge about any subject was vast.  He was better than Google to his family and friends.  He enjoyed discussing politics and conspiracy theories and enjoyed engaging others in debates.  He told funny jokes, and his sense of...

  Andrew Denver Graves, age 38, of Norman, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.  He was born on March 5, 1985, in Anchorage, Alaska.  Andrew attended the University of Arizona, and in 2011, he began his career with Allstate Insurance and was a leader on the National Catastrophe Team.   Andrew met his wife, Jessica, in high school in Tucson, Arizona, and they were married in 2014.  He attended the University of Arizona.  Andrew was a talented musician,...

  Allene Williams, of Norman, OK passed away Tuesday, November 21st, 2023.  She was born May 10th, 1945 in Beller Mountain, OK to Henry Council Dennis and Eulema S. Semore. Allene graduated from Norman High School and later graduated from Beautician school. She was co-owner and operator with her sister Loretta and friends at the beauty shop KLAS Creation in Norman, OK for over 30 years. Allene was revered and loved by the community and will be remembered by her clients, friends...

Ronald Lamar Higbee, 90, of Norman, OK, passed away on November 18, 2023, after a long and blessed life. Ron, the youngest of ten children, was born on September 4, 1933, to Arthur G. and Christena (Friend) Higbee in Lexington, Oklahoma. Ron grew up working on the Higbee family farm where he learned the value of hard work and the importance of family. In 1951, Ron graduated from Noble High School and became the last man in Cleveland County to be drafted into the United States Army. On...