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Steven ‘Steve’ D. Carlson, of Norman, passed away the 28th day of May, 2020.  He was born April 18, 1959, in San Diego, California, to Emil and Hannah (Forsberg) Carlson.   Steve grew up in Simi Valley, California, and attended Simi High where he excelled on the Varsity basketball team.  He married his lifelong sweetheart, SuAnne, in 1979.  He retired from General Motors after 30 years.  After which he began his second career as a landman for Texhoma...

Kathryn Louise Graham, age 75, passed away May 30, 2020.  She was born February 28, 1945, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to the late James Cecil Skelton and Auduary L. Hickman.  Kathryn loved the Lord, was very active in Church and supported many missionaries over the years.  She got much joy from giving to others and helping them in any way she could.  Kathryn especially enjoyed cooking and making wonderful dishes for her family and friends.  Her daughters and grandchildren...

Daniel Garcia, Jr., 57, of Norman, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.  He was born August 4, 1962 in Salinas, California to Daniel Garcia and Dolores Reynoso Garcia.  He grew up in Castroville, California and graduated from North Salinas High School in 1979.  He received a certificate in Machinery from Moore Norman Tech in 2014.  He served in the US Air Force for nine years, serving during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, as an air traffic control radar...

Edith Chloe Adams August 23, 1919 ~ May 19, 2020   Edith Ryals was born in Everton, Arkansas, to Frank and Hallie Ryals.  The family moved to Oklahoma in 1920, and Edith grew up on a farm outside of Morris, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Eram High School.   After high school, Edith moved to Dallas, Texas, where she met Benito Banez.  They were married on November 18, 1937.  After living in several places in the Midwest, they settled in Cleveland, Ohio, in...

Mattie Mae Irons August 22, 1937-May 12, 2020   Mattie Mae Irons was born on August 22, 1937, and went on to be with Our Lord and Savior on May 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband J. C. Irons. She is survived by her brother Miller M. Newman and his wife, Alice F. Newman, both of McAlester, Oklahoma. Mattie is also survived by her daughters, Sotora Guy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brenda Laws of San Jose, California, Lillie Wilburn of Atlanta, Georgia, Angela Mrema and...

Bobby Joe Felton, age 86, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020.    The family will hold a private memorial service.         

Paul Marion Rothermel, III, entered this life on December 12, 1952, a cold and snowy day in Boston, Massachusetts, a fact that his father reminded him of each year on his birthday.   Paul lived life fully and on his own terms.  He loved telling of the exploits and adventures with his many friends, especially with his “boys", James Scott, Rob Moseley and Steve Bowen, whom he loved like they were his own sons.   Paul loved all things outdoors, especially...

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Harry H. Hill Jr. was born at Verden, OK December 22, 1922 to Thora and Harry H. Hill, Sr.  He graduated from Chickasha highschool in 1940 and attended OU until 1942 when he enlisted in the Navy.  He was an aircraft engine specialist with postings in Chicago, Norman and San Diego.  He married Lydia Herron while stationed at North Island, San Diego.  After his discharge he returned to OU to earn a Bachelors and Master in Mechanical Engineering.    He taught in...

Vicki Lou Randall, age 69, while lovingly surrounded by family, passed away on May 8, 2020, in Oklahoma City, OK.  She was born August 19, 1950, in Topeka, KS, the first child to the late Betty and Victor (Buck) Gitthens.  Despite an aggressive cancer, Vicki kept a positive attitude throughout her final months. Being the proud, eldest sister to Debra, Becky, and Randy, Vicki developed the strength and wisdom to later lead large organizations.  She was a 1968 graduate of John...