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Gloria Elizabeth Trout Preston of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on May 11, 2022, at the age of 69.  Gloria was born on July 6, 1952, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Jack and Louise Trout.  She attended Oklahoma State University and Wichita State University, and ultimately obtained a law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1989.  Gloria had her own firm in Oklahoma City for many years but made her home in Norman.  Gloria enjoyed spending time with her dogs, reading and...

  On April 3, 2022, family and friends lost a dear one at the age of 95, when Dorothea Johnson died at home surrounded by family.  Dorothea was born to Peter and Ellie Joyal in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 6, 1927.  The family moved to Norman when she was 2 years old, and she has lived here since then.  Graduating from Norman High School, she attended The University of Oklahoma (OU), majoring in art, but family matters caused her to leave OU early and work in the Norman...

  William ‘Bill’ L. Stout, age 90, of Noble, passed away May 9, 2022, at the Norman Veterans Center.  He was born October 31, 1931, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to the late Roy Bert Stout and Magdalena Johanna Faerber Stout.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill served from 1953-1955.  He graduated from Waldron High School, received his undergraduate degree from East Central University, and obtained his Masters degree from Oklahoma State University in 1962.  He was...

  Diana Lee Musgrave, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away May 6, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born December 16, 1941, in Seminole, Oklahoma, where she resided until the age of ten.  After short stops in Snyder, Texas, and Garland, Texas, she graduated from high school in Dallas, Texas.  Diana loved Dallas and found it very exciting.  To this day, she loved her occasional shopping trips to North Park Mall.  Diana’s Dad owned movie theaters,...

    Michael Daniel Banks, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on April 14, 2022, at the age of 50.  He was born on June 2, 1971, in Augsburg, Germany, to John and Inga Banks.   The first year of Mike’s life was spent in Germany, and the family moved to Oklahoma in 1972.  In 1976, Mike became a big brother to Chris.  Throughout their lives, the two brothers often fought or disagreed about one thing or another, no matter what, they always had each...

Carolyn Sue Holcomb-Hairrell , age 85, from Norman, passed away April 28, 2022. She was born at home in Alamo, Oklahoma on July 10, 1936 to M.L. and Loris Holcomb. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. Carolyn loved to camp, and to look at the deer and turkey at the lakes or in the mountains. Majority of the time Carolyn was the camp cook for everyone. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents M.L Holcomb, Loris L. Holcomb and granddaughter Jennifer Bender. Survived by husband, Bob...

  Enoch Kelly Haney died peacefully at home on April 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 12, 1940 at Turkey Creek near Seminole, Oklahoma, to William Woodrow Haney and Hattie Louise (Harjo) Haney.  He earned an Associate of Arts from Bacone College in 1962 and a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from Oklahoma City University in 1965.  He also attended the Progress Management Institute in Philadelphia in 1969. His education in art and business...

  Betty Eick, age 96, of Norman, died Monday, May 2, 2022.   Services will be held at a later date.      

  Delores DeFreeze, age 89, of Norman, passed away April 19, 2022.  She was born June 7, 1932, in Corsicana, Texas, to the late John and Itasca Collins.  She was the sixth of eight children and is the last surviving sibling.  Delores married Joe Nathan DeFreeze, and they were married for 60 years before his death in 2007.  She loved cooking and caring for her family.   Delores is survived by her children: son, Joe Wilbert DeFreeze and wife Paula of...

  Eugene Walter Hansmeyer was born on December 22, 1932, in Norman, Oklahoma.  Gene passed away peacefully, with his entire family by his side, on April 25, 2022, in Norman, Oklahoma.   Gene spent his childhood years growing up on the farm and working alongside his dad.  He graduated from Norman High School in 1950.  Gene enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the Korean War.  After returning, he married the love of his life, Nancy,...