Local Obituaries for Tuttle, Oklahoma.
Christopher Lee Johnson
Feb 1, 2025
On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died in Memphis, Tennessee and Christopher Lee Johnson was born in Pierre, South Dakota. Chris was the first child born to Mark and Debbie (Erickson) Johnson, as well as the oldest sibling to Jesse, Beth, and Cody. The family resided in the extra small community of Ree Heights, South Dakota until June of 1988...
Tony Rex Simpkins
Jan 31, 2025
Tony Rex Simpkins, age 70, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home.
Tony was born November 06, 1954 in Shirley, Arkansas, a son of Lucille and J.T. Simpkins. He was raised in Shirley, Arkansas alongside his siblings Larry, Jerry, Richard, Janie, Tommy, Anita, Stevie, Bonnie, and Cindy. He played baseball and basketball for the Blue Devils...
Patricia Ann Henderson
Jan 28, 2025
Patricia Ann “Pat” Henderson of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away at the age of 83 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Pat was born August 10, 1941 in Cherokee, Oklahoma the daughter of Lucille and Bill Page. She was raised in Jett, Oklahoma alongside her brother Billy where she attended school graduating with the Jett High School Class of 1959.
After graduation, Pat married Charles...
Doug Wayne Manning
Jan 27, 2025
Douglas Wayne Manning decided to see what was on the other side on January 27, 2025. His 92 years were an amazing journey that touched people all over the world with his deep wisdom, his listening heart and his gift of the written and spoken word. His impact on the community of the bereaved and his vision for improving the...
Bodie Wayne Goodspeed
Jan 22, 2025
Bodie Wayne Goodspeed, 60, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on January 22, 2025.
Bodie was born on June 8, 1964, in Borger, Texas, to Walton "Speedy" Goodspeed and Ruby Jean Adams, joining his beloved sisters. He grew up in a close-knit, humble home, where he learned the values of hard work and determination. In his youth, Bodie played football in...
Robert Lynn Taylor
Jan 22, 2025
Robert Lynn Taylor, 86, went to be with our Lord, Jesus, in Heaven on January 22, 2025.
Born on May 17, 1938, to Wila Mae and Joseph Taylor, Robert lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Robert exemplified a strong work ethic and a commitment to service. After his military tenure, he...
Loyd Alvin Wariner
Jan 20, 2025
Loyd Alvin Wariner, age 94, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 in Midland, Texas.
Loyd was born May 18, 1930 in Chickasha , Oklahoma, the oldest son of Pearlie and Vernon Wariner. He came from humble beginnings and experienced the loss of both parents by the age of eighteen. Loyd had to grow up fast and found work to provide for...
Johnie Lyne Johnson
Jan 15, 2025
Johnie Lyne Johnson, 65, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 6, 1959, to Betty and Bill Ashlock, Johnie grew up with her brothers, Bobby Beckman and Randy Ashlock, and learned early in life the value of resilience, love, and family.
Johnie began her journey as a mother at the young age...
Linda Elaine Earnest
Jan 11, 2025
Linda Elaine (Curlee) Earnest, 75, passed away on January 11th, 2025 after a very short battle with Cancer.
Linda was born on May 18, 1949 to Duke W. Jones and Yvonne Steirer Jones in Baytown, Texas. Her childhood was spent in Baytown and she moved to Boulder, Colorado in her early teens, where she graduated from Fairview High school in 1967.
She...
Billy Joe "Bill" Lingle
Jan 10, 2025
Billy Joe "Bill" Lingle, age 89, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Bill was born October 16, 1935 in Tuttle, Oklahoma, a son of Pearl (McKinney) and Attis Lingle. He attended school at Bride Creek in his early years until attending at Tuttle where he was an all sports athlete in football, basketball, and...
Dan Oliver Griffin
Jan 9, 2025
Dan Oliver Griffin, age 81, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dan was born December 14, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia, a son of Helen and Henry Griffin. He came from humble beginnings moving often with his father serving in the United States Army. He attended high school in Columbus, Georgia where he was an...
Virgil Wayne Stuva
Jan 3, 2025
Virgil Wayne Stuva, 95, passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 3rd, 2025.
Virgil Stuva, born on June 3, 1929, to Jeanette and Floyd Stuva, was the eldest of their children. From humble beginnings in rural life to a legacy of family, love, and laughter, Virgil's journey was one of resilience, adventure, and joy.
After graduating high school, Virgil married Doris,...
Betty Lee Motley
Jan 2, 2025
Betty Lee Motley, 89 of Tuttle went to be with her Lord on January 2 ,2025.
She was born on November 1, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas to Roy & Stella Hungerford. She married Ira “JR” Motley Jr, on June 4, 1952, they were married for 50 years. She loved her family dearly. She loved and enjoyed cooking, painting, sewing, fishing, traveling,...
Margie Ann Harp
Dec 25, 2024
Margie Ann Harp, age 85, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home in Tuttle, Oklahoma.
Margie was born March 21, 1939 in Keystone, Oklahoma, a daughter of Cynthia and Sam Sisco. She was raised in Burbank, Oklahoma alongside her siblings where she attended school through the seventh grade. Margie's family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma when...
Zettie Florence Johnson
Dec 23, 2024
Zettie Johnson, age 75, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 13, 1949, in Kanauga, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Cecil and Lytie Jewell.
Zettie’s journey through life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep devotion to her family. At the tender age of 19, she married Clinton Dement and from...
Ricky Don Sowers, Sr.
Dec 20, 2024
Ricky Don Sowers Sr., age 55, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at his home in Tuttle, Oklahoma.
Ricky was born April 2, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the only son of Carolyn "Vickie" and William "Rick" Sowers. He was raised in Tuttle alongside his sister Tamra "Sissy" where he attended school. He entered the workforce before reaching...
Ronald Leroy Werneke
Dec 18, 2024
Ronald Leroy Werneke February 26, 1962 – December 18, 2024
February 26, 1962, was a crisp day in Oklahoma City when a small baby boy was born. His parents Leo and Aliene, his grandparents Leo and Mae Werneke, and Aunt Jennifer, along with maternal grandparents Doug and Essie Liles were beyond thrilled by his arrival. A little over a year later,...
Thomas Ignatious Adams
Dec 17, 2024
Thomas "Tom" I. Adams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who filled his days with faith, love and hard work, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home in Chickasha, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88.
Tom’s greatest legacy is his family. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Rosezita "Zita" Adams; son...
Sharon Cher-rie Sue Jamshidi
Dec 11, 2024
On June 3, 1951, Sharon Sue Hurley came screaming into the world. Rumor has it the world screamed back. She spent her formative years...being formed. The important part here is that she left “Sharon” and became the iconic “Cher-rie.” On a fateful day in 1975, Cher-rie met Nader Jamshidi. The two eventually married after what the reader should assume to...
Martha Ann Cox
Dec 5, 2024
Martha Ann Cox, age 98, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Yukon, Oklahoma.
Martha was born October 15, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Annie and Ernest Sterling. She was raised along with her seven siblings in Topeka where she attended school. Her father died tragically when Martha was 13 years old which lead...
