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6/1/99
10/14/01
Lauri Beth Byars Glass, 39, of St. Charles, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 14, in St. Charles. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the New Life Bible Church of Norman with the Rev. Russ Martin officiating.
Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery of Oklahoma City. Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.
Mrs. Glass was born Nov. 6, 1961, in Shreveport, La., to Harold Don and Wanda Earlene Potts Byars. She graduated from Norman High School in 1980. In high school, she was a member of Job's Daughters and served as Honor Queen. After graduating from high school, Mrs. Glass worked as a dental hygienist.
Mrs. Glass was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Sandra Gay Byars. She is survived by her mother, of Norman; a son, Frederick Glass III, of St. Charles, Mo.; her maternal grandmother, Grace Potts, of Norman; a sister, Teresa Staebler, and her husband, Kevin, of Mountain Home, Idaho; a brother, William Randal Byars, and his wife, Cyndi, of Norman; nieces, Chloe Byars and Samantha Staebler; and a nephew, Cody Staebler. The family will greet visitors at her mother's home, 1637 Pecan, Norman, 321-7974.
Memorial donations may be made to the Frederick H. Glass III Trust, in care of Charles Hollingsworth, Arvest Security Bank, Norman.
3/21/2010
Eric Halbert Ballenger, 47, of Norman, died sunday, March 21. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Havenbrook funeral Home of Norman. He was born April 6, 1962 in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Jerry Halbert and Judity Anne (Webb) Ballenger. He moved to Norman in 1973 and graduated from Norman High in 1980. Eric was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Jennifer Gray of Norman; two brothers, Jesse Ballenger of tucson, AZ and Andrew Ballenger of Fairfax, VA and severn nieces and nephews.
Send condolences online at http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.htm.
11/2/07
John Phillip Compton, 45, was born in Chickasha, Dec. 30, 1961, to John L. and Shirley (Wolfenberger) Compton. He died Friday, Nov. 2, at Norman Regional Hospital, following a sudden illness.
Phillip moved with his family to Norman when he was 9 months old and graduated from Norman High School with the Class of 1980. He was an outstanding athlete from a small child through high school, his family said, and he played basketball, football and baseball. He attended the University of Oklahoma for four years. He worked for many years in commercial construction. He was baptized at the New Life Baptist Church and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norman.
He will be remembered for his courage in dealing with a debilitating illness with which he struggled for many years. "He was still able to put a smile on all our faces with his sense of humor and his caring light spirit," a family member said. He loved his family and will be sorely missed by all, they said.
Phillip was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Compton; his grandparents Jim and Elizabeth Wolfenberger and Ruby Compton; and an uncle, J. D. Wolfenberger.
Survivors include his father and stepmother John and JoAnna Compton; sister Karen Compton; brother Bruce Compton and his wife Macy; aunt Anita Plummer and husband Jerry, all of Norman; aunt Carol Wolfenberger of Yukon; nieces and nephews, Shelly Compton, Stacy Compton and Joshua Compton Lewis; aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends at McKenzie Gardens and Thunderbird Clubhouse.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Memory Lane Cemetery with the Rev. James Ehrlich, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Norman, officiating. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Steverson Funeral Home, Anadarko.
Condolences may be sent to the family at steversonfuneralhome@netride.net.
1-3-09
11/29/80
Services for Beth Diane Sheppart, 18 and Clarence R. "Clark" Clarkson III, will be held at 3:00pm Thursday in Crystal Chapel at Wilson Funeral. Service with the Rev. Dick Smith, associate minister of Mcfarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, officiating. Burials will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Rainbow graveside services will be held for Miss Sheppard.
They were killed in a traffic accident Saturday in Kansas City, MO.
Clarkson was born June 14, 1962 in Kansas City, Kan., and moved to Norman in 1972 from Mineral Wells, TX. He was a 1980 graduate of Norman High School and also was attending Southwestern State University majoring in pre-engineering. He had been employed with John Harlend Check Printing, OKC.
He is survived by his parents, Clarence Jr. and Beverly Clarkson of the home; a sister, Kelly of Norman; a brother Gregory of Norman, maternal grandmother, Nina Shaw of Kansas City , Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Clarkence R. Clarkson of Kansas City, KS and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Bearers will be Doug Wilson, Howard Shaw, Marty Tompkins, Terry Saxon, Mark Pilling and E.J. Smith
11/29/08
Thomas Scott Cullins, 46, of Norman Oklahoma died Saturday, November 29, 2008 after open heart surgery. He was born to Lt. Col. Thomas E. and Margaret Cullins at Fort Lee Virginia May 7, 1962.Scott was preceded in death by his father, Tom Cullins in 1987. He is survived by his mother, Margaret and stepfather, Joe Gil; sister, Cindy Cullins and Kami, Kara and Noah Willyard; his special good buddy, James Dragg and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M., on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the Havenbrook Funeral Home.
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8/17/07
Charles “Chuck” Calvin Lane Jr., 45, formerly of Norman, OK died Friday, August 17, 2007, in Denver, CO.
He was born in Norman, OK on November 23, 1961, Thanksgiving Day and died in Denver, CO, at Rose Medical Center. Chuck graduated from Norman High School in 1980 and attended the University of Oklahoma. He moved to Denver in the late 90’s continuing his career in graphic design and print art.
He was owner and operator of Web concepts, LLC, a computer website design and consulting company, where he created websites for a variety of clients. During the past year, he was also working on real estate investment, looking for properties to fix and flip.
He is survived by his many friends and family. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Charles and Delores Lane of Norman; mother, Joy Evangel lane, of Norman; sister, Connie Anne Offenburger and husband, John, of Norman; significant other, Rodney Allen, of Denver, CO; nieces and nephews; Grant, Gregory, Garrett, Brad and Mary Beth Offenburger; stepbrother, Glenn Holesonbake; stepsister, Allison Chapmond and husband, Tony; step new phew, Jacob Chapmond; uncles and aunts; Pat and Wenona Marquis of Virginia, Edgar and Sharline Dennis of Georgia, John and Donna Dennis of Georgia, Dan and Freda Storm of Norman, twenty-six first cousins, and numerous other relatives.
Chuck was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bay and Ethel Bettes, maternal grandparents, Rev. R.F., an Eulah Dennis; and Uncle Bruce Dennis and Aunt Mary Dove Hartig.
8/28/08
Tammy K. Frazier, 45, of Brighton,
passed away on August 28, 2008 at her home. She was born on December 9,
1962 in Farmington, New Mexico to Phillip and Norma (Shebester)
Lohmann. Tammy graduated from High School in Norman, Oklahoma and
received a Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma University in Fashion
Merchandising. She married David Frazier on May 20, 1989 in Las Vegas,
Nevada. Tammy has lived in Brighton for the last 17 years. She loved to make jewelry, bead work, needle point and cross stitch. She had a contagious smile, was always giving and selfless at heart. She was always giving of herself to those around her. Tammy loved watching her children play sports. She coached youth soccer in Brighton and had helped with the Brighton Booster Club. Tammy always supported the BHS Spaghetti Dinners.
Survivors include her mother Norma Lohmann of Norman, Oklahoma, brother Jeff Lohmann of Norman, Oklahoma and sister Sandy Brickman also of Norman, Oklahoma, husband David Frazier of Brighton, daughter Bridgette Frazier of Burnett, Texas, sons Jay O. Frazier of Brighton and Colton Frazier also of Brighton, grandson Devin Rhodes and granddaughter Shelby Frazier.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 1, 2008 from 5-8pm at the Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Funeral services will conclude on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 10am also at the Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Tammy's memory to the Brighton Booster Club.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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11/17/2005
The Norman Transcript
Scott Allen Osburn, 43, of Norman died Thursday, Nov. 17, at his home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Norman with Chaplain Pete Miller of Heartland Hospice officiating. Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman is handling arrangements.
Mr. Osburn was born May 17, 1962, in Liberty, Texas, to Charles S. and Patricia (Kyle) Osburn. He moved with his family to Noble in early 1972 and graduated from Norman High School in 1980. He was a member of the Church of Christ. During his working years he worked in the retail industry in San Francisco, Dallas and most recently at Norman's westside Wal-Mart Supercenter. He was an avid gardener who grew beautiful plants and flowers that brightened the lives of those around him. He enjoyed arts, crafts, music, spending time with his nieces Courtney and Emalee and playing baseball with his nephew Kyle. Mr. Osburn is remembered as a courageous young man throughout his illness and an inspiration to those around him. Family members thank Mr. Osburn's longtime physician and friend Dr. Gene Voskuhl and his staff and Heartland Hospice of Oklahoma City for their compassionate care and concern for Mr. Osburn and his family.
Mr. Osburn is survived by his mother Patricia Osburn of Norman; father and stepmother Charles and Jo Ann Osburn of Meridian, Miss.; brothers Terry of Tulsa and Todd and Stephen of Norman; sisters Tamara Osburn of Santa Fe, N.M., Shawna Ingram and husband Kelly of Norman and Whitney Osburn of Meridian; nieces Courtney Ingram and Emalee Osburn, both of Norman; nephew Kyle Ingram of Norman; and many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Bearers will be Charles, Terry, Todd and Stephen Osburn, Kelly Ingram and Jordan Rice.
Contributions may be sent to the charity of one's choice or Heartland Hospice of Oklahoma City.
Online condolences may be posted at www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
11/29/80
Services for Beth Diane Sheppart, 18 and Clarence R. "Clark" Clarkson III, will be held at 3:00pm Thursday in Crystal Chapel at Wilson Funeral. Service with the Rev. Dick Smith, associate minister of Mcfarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, officiating. Burials will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Rainbow graveside services will be held for Miss Sheppard.
They were killed in a traffic accident Saturday in Kansas City, MO.
Miss Sheppard was born May 16, 1962 in Norman and moved back to Norman from Japan in 1970. She was a 1980 graduate of Norman High Schoola and was attending Southwestern State University majoring in mechanical engineering. She ahd been a carrier for the Daily Oklahoman for five years.
She was a member of the International Order of Job's Daughters, the International Order of Rainbow Girls, and was past worthy advisory of the Norman Assembly and grand officer for the State of Oklahoma Rainbow. She also was a member of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 41.
She is survived by her parents, William and Joann Sheppard of the home, two sisters, Kim and Debra, both of Norman, paternal grandmother, Margaret Brooks of Norman; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Stall of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and a niece and nephew.
Bearers will be Dale Jackson, Steve Locke, James Lagdon, Don Gordoni, Tony Gatewood and Micky Gatewood.
4/30/2000
Deborah Anne Murdaugh, 38, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 at Norman Regional Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the Riverside Church in Norman with Rev. John Stitt officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mayes Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Murdaugh was born Jan. 4, 1962, in Oklahoma City to Donald L. and Carolyn K. Spradlin. The family moved to Norman in 1967, and she graduated from Norman High School in 1980. She later attended Southern Nazarene University, and then graduated from the University of Oklahoma. She and Clint Murdaugh were married on Oct. 4, 1997, at the Riverside Church in Norman. She enjoyed all sports, particularly softball, and playing the piano. She was active in her worship team choir.
Survivors include her husband, Clint Murdaugh of the home in Norman; four sons, Robert Benjamin, Matthew Austin, Mark Madison and Samuel Parker; a brother, Mark Spradlin of Duncan; a sister, Kelly Dawn Almaguer of Marshall, Texas; and her parents, Donald and Carolyn Spradlin of Norman.
5/22/2010
Marty Tompkins
Billy Martin "Marty" Tompkins was born July 21, 1962, in Purcell, Oklahoma, to Billy Joe and Charlene Tompkins and departed this life on May 22, 2010, in Norman, Oklahoma.
Marty was a 1980 graduate of Norman High School where he played all of the "boy" sports. His favorite stories to reminisce were about 2-a-day football practices, but his love was baseball, and he enjoyed golfing with his dad. He attended Rose State on a baseball scholarship. He received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 2000 and a B.S. in Health Services in 2009.
Marty married Wrobyn Whipple on June 4, 1983, the same year he became a fireman in Noble where he helped build the EMS program and Clown Society. He left Noble to join the Norman Fire Department in 1990 and retired as a Captain on January 31, 2008. He was also a 20+ year member of the Norman Board of Realtors and currently working in the Emergency Room at Integris. Marty was a volunteer with Norman's Special Olympics and the Marathon Benefiting the OKC Bombing Memorial.
Marty leaves behind his parents; wife; daughter, Taryn Annesley and son-in-law Tim; daughter, Taylor Tompkins; grandsons, Hudson and Cooper Annesley; brother, Mike Tompkins, sister, Kathy Nixon and her husband Randy, their children Emma and Adam; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Mack and Lorena Tompkins, Charles Nemec, and Joe and Leona Marrs and his aunt, Leta Vassaw.
Billy Martin "Marty" Tompkins was born July 21, 1962, in Purcell, Oklahoma, to Billy Joe and Charlene Tompkins and departed this life on May 22, 2010, in Norman, Oklahoma.
Marty was a 1980 graduate of Norman High School where he played all of the "boy" sports. His favorite stories to reminisce were about 2-a-day football practices, but his love was baseball, and he enjoyed golfing with his dad. He attended Rose State on a baseball scholarship. He received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 2000 and a B.S. in Health Services in 2009.
Marty married Wrobyn Whipple on June 4, 1983, the same year he became a fireman in Noble where he helped build the EMS program and Clown Society. He left Noble to join the Norman Fire Department in 1990 and retired as a Captain on January 31, 2008. He was also a 20+ year member of the Norman Board of Realtors and currently working in the Emergency Room at Integris. Marty was a volunteer with Norman's Special Olympics and the Marathon Benefiting the OKC Bombing Memorial.
Marty leaves behind his parents; wife; daughter, Taryn Annesley and son-in-law Tim; daughter, Taylor Tompkins; grandsons, Hudson and Cooper Annesley; brother, Mike Tompkins, sister, Kathy Nixon and her husband Randy, their children Emma and Adam; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Mack and Lorena Tompkins, Charles Nemec, and Joe and Leona Marrs and his aunt, Leta Vassaw.
5/30/05
Gary Wayne Webster, 43, of Hamptonville, N.C., and formerly of Norman, died Monday, May 30, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., following a lengthy illness. Family members will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Mackie-Reavis Funeral Home in Yadkinville, N.C. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Glenn Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Elder Earl Baker officiating. Mackie-Reavis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mr. Webster was born April 30, 1962, in
Norman, to Joe (Louise) Webster and Jonni Ruth Northcutt York.
He was a Baptist. Family members say Mr. Webster was a great
husband, son, brother and friend to all who knew him.
Mr. Webster was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Mr.
Webster is survived by his parents; wife of three years, Sandra Brooks
Webster; brothers Terri and wife Lorie Webster of Bixby and Steve
Webster of Denton, Texas; stepbrothers Roger York of San Antonio and
Randy and wife Beth York of Norman; and
many nieces
and nephews.
5/14/08
Anthony 'Tony' Wayne Wolfe
The Norman TranscriptMay 17, 2008 12:22 am
— Anthony "Tony" Wayne Wolfe, 47, died Wednesday, May 14. Services are 1 p.m. today at Memorial Chapel Funeral Chapel with Jay Smith officiating. Interment will be at Corbett Cemetery.
He was born to Charles A. and Mary B. (Smith) Wolfe March 23, 1961, at Norman.
Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, an uncle and an aunt.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Wolfe; father Charles Wolfe; daughter Sharmilla Bissinerri; sister Tammy K. Wolfe; niece Chasity Wolfe; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Anthony Wolfe Memorial Fund in care of Mary Wolfe, 211 W. Frank St., Norman, OK 73069.
5/29/85
Lisa Ann worley Ellsworth, 23, Birmingham, Ala., died Tuesday night of injuries received in an auto accident in Birmingham. Her husband, Mike, is in critical condition in a Birmingham hospital.
Services are pending with Mayes Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Ellsworth was a former Norman resident and a graduate of Norman High School.
Survivors include her husband, Mike of the home, her parents , Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Worley of Norman; two brothers, Brian David and Darren Ray Worley, both of Norman; her maternal grandmother, Mary Giachino of Coalgate; and several aunts and uncles.
*She is buried in St. Josephs' Cemetery, Norman, OK