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02/21/2026

Floyd Kenneth Hodam

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02/20/2026

Lilyana Shelton

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02/19/2026

Rose Elaine Robertson

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02/19/2026

Jerry Arnold

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02/18/2026

Taylen Keith French

In Loving Memory of Taylen French April 28, 2023 – February 15, 2026

With broken hearts and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Taylen French, age 2, who left this world on February 15, 2026, in Kingfisher.

Born on April 28, 2023, to his devoted parents, Braydon and Shelby French, Taylen brought light, laughter, and boundless joy into the lives of everyone who knew him. In his short but incredibly meaningful life, he taught those around him the purest form of love — the kind given freely, joyfully, and often with a big kiss to make sure everyone felt special.

Taylen had a heart full of wonder. He loved Cars — especially Lightning McQueen — along with Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, OU Sooners, animals of every kind, and the beauty of the moon and stars above. He found happiness in life’s simplest treasures: jumping on his trampoline, racing down slides, swinging high at the park, and helping bring in groceries — even the heavy sacks that dragged along the ground as he proudly carried them.

One of his greatest joys was taking turns with his sister being lifted high into the air by his mom, Shelby — moments filled with giggles and pure delight. He loved having his picture taken, painting and coloring beside his mommy, and filling every room with his contagious laughter. Taylen had a way of creating joy in any moment, and his bright spirit left a lasting imprint on every heart he touched.

Though his time here was far too short, Taylen’s love was deep and his impact immeasurable. He will forever be remembered for the happiness he spread so effortlessly and the warmth he gave so generously.

A celebration of Taylen’s beautiful life will be held on February 21, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Alameda Church of Christ, with burial to follow at Warren Cemetery for those who wish to attend.

In honor of Taylen, the family kindly asks that those attending wear something he loved — Lightning McQueen, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, OU Sooners, animals, or anything bright and colorful — just as joyful as he was.

Though we cannot hold him in our arms, we will forever hold him in our hearts. His laughter echoes in eternity, and his light will never fade.

Forever our sweet boy.

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02/17/2026

Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Ann Sullivan, 87, passed from this life on earth to join with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 13, 2026. Her three youngest sons and daughters-in-law were at her side at the moment of passing. Dorothy was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on January 8, 1939, to Harold Tidwell and Artie Bell Barker. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, sister, first husband James O. Bryant, second husband George E. Sullivan, stepdaughter Pamela G*e Murray, daughter-in-law Lynnette Bryant, and an infant grandchild. She is survived by five (5) sons: James Bryant of Ada, OK; Joseph Bryant and wife Roxie of Drummond, OK; John Bryant and wife Crystal of Cypress, TX; Jeffery Bryant and wife Sherry of Norman, OK; and Jerald Bryant and wife Karen of Norman, OK.

Dorothy is survived by fifteen (15) grandchildren: Emily Robinson and husband Alex; Travis Bryant and wife Krista; Jacob Umble; Julie Kiker and husband Josh; Matthew Bryant and wife Kara; Spencer Bryant and wife Jasmine; Kathy Cotton and husband Richard; Tori Kropp and husband Jon; William Bryant and wife Michelle; Madelynne Deisering and husband Hunter; Benjamin Bryant and wife Hannah; Cooper Bryant and wife Delaney; Wes David Bryant and wife Kenzie; Ashleigh Jones-Hill and wife Kelsey; and Anna Costilla and husband Alex.

Dorothy has thirty-four (34) great grandchildren: Morgan Jordan and husband DaeJon, Kyndal Shugart and husband Broderick, Mallory Cheek, Aiden Robinson; Justin and Jenna Kiker; Kason, Sadie, and Adely Bryant; Avery, Addison, Guy, and Beau Bryant; Sylvia, Roxanna, Hazel, and Abigail Bryant; Gabriella, Neveah, and Carter Cotton; Avery and Evalyn Umble; Max and baby Callen Jones-Hill on the way; Hazel Kropp; Rose and Claire Bryant; Finley, Beckett, and Palmer Deisering; and Ezra, Elias, and Eloise Bryant.

Dorothy has five (5) great great grandchildren: Lincoln Raines, baby Rowan Jordan on the way; and Rheily, Saylor, and Sutton Shugart.

Dorothy grew up Seminole, and Shawnee, starting school in McAlester, Enid, and then to Tatum New Mexico and Goldsmith Texas in 6th grade, Odessa, Texas 7th to 9th grade, and back to Seminole to start High School, finishing up at Horace Mann High School in Ada, Oklahoma.

She met her first husband in Ada and they were married on June 15, 1957. Together they had five (5) boys in the next 6 ½ years. Dorothy met her second husband, George Sullivan, in 1972 in Hennessey, OK. They were married on January 31, 1973. George was a Church of Christ minister and he and Dorothy served together in Helena, OK and then Garden City, Kansas before he retired from the Ministry in 1981.

Dorothy attended college at Southeastern University in Durant and East Central University in Ada, finishing her Bachelor of Arts degrees in the areas of History and Art Education. She taught High School art for many years in Hennessey, Konawa, Helena, Perkins, Tahlequah, finishing her secondary school teaching career in Bethany, Oklahoma, retiring in 1992. She was very popular with the students, sponsored many homecoming floats, Junior Senior proms, Art clubs and contests and touched the lives of countless students. Dorothy inspired many young artists who always did well in state art contests. She also sponsored adult Art clubs.

Following her husband George’s retirement from the ministry, George and Dorothy focused on her professional artwork career, traveling to art shows across the United States and enjoyed spending time with each other, meeting others during their travels, and seeing the country. Following Dorothy’s retirement from teaching art at public schools they moved to Norman, Oklahoma, where her two youngest sons also live. George passed in 2008. Dorothy lived in Norman until this past year. Dorothy’s final earthly home was at Jasmine Estates in Oklahoma City.

Dorothy was a very accomplished professional artist. Dorothy also loved history and was recognized in 2020 as a National Treasure of the Cherokee Nation for her preservation of Cherokee Culture and History through her artwork. Her awards and recognitions include, among others: 1999 Honored One and Master Artist for Red Earth Native American Art festival; Best of Show in Cherokee Heritage Museum Native American Art Show 1994, and 2001; Five Civilized Tribes Museum Native American Art Show, Best of Heritage 1989, Best of Wildlife 1995; Best of Show 1999, Master Artist 2001.

Her legacy is immortalized in various public installations and historical sites, spending three years working on art commissioned by the National Parks Service and the Trail of Tears Association. Three of her pieces have been reproduced at historic Trail of Tears sites serving as visual guardians of the tribe’s past. Her artwork currently hangs in multiple Cherokee Nation facilities, and in galleries and private collections all over the world standing as a testament to her belief that “art is a reflection of ourselves”.

Dorothy was a faithful and loving wife, a patient and loving mother, a supportive grandmother, and a loving friend. She loved her family deeply and was dedicated to her children. She loved to paint, create, garden, and spend time with family. She served her family and all that she touched. She was deeply loved and will be truly missed here on earth. We rest in the assurance that she has been reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, sister, parents, and other loved ones in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will all look forward to the day we join her in heaven also in the arms of Jesus.

For those desiring to make contributions in lieu of Flowers, please consider:

National Trail of Tears Associationhttps://nationaltota.com donate

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“Under One Roof” creating a permanent home for the Cleveland County Christmas Store and the CrossPointe Care Center – Text “Heart” to 73256 and follow instructions

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Crosspointe Church website –https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=107708 select Care Center Expansion optional memo – “Under One Roof” – in memory of Dorothy Sullivan

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Cleveland County Christmas Store website – https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=76aec6c8-f394-4160-917c-644ef443e8a2 Comments – “Under One Roof” – in memory of Dorothy Sullivan

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02/05/2026

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02/04/2026

Steve Palmerton

Steven Craig Palmerton, 1958-2026, 67 years of Norman, OK

Steve passed away February 2, 2026, at home with his loved ones after an extended illness.

Steve was born December 24, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to Carol Lee Palmerton (née Potkonjak) and Thomas (Tom) Dale Palmerton. The family moved to Omaha. In 1969, the family moved to Brownville, Nebraska.

Steve attended Brownville Elementary school and Auburn High School, graduating in 1977 he was very active in art, theater, musicals and played the drums.

Steve married Denise Moenning on November 13, 1977, and had two children Amanda and Jason. Later, divorced.

Steve, his brother Mark, father Tom and his sister Karen cast bronze sculptures in the family's foundry 7 Hills in Brownville, NE.

Steve married Doreen Redmond December 17th, 1983. Steve and his wife Doreen moved to Santa Fe, NM in 1984, and Steve worked at Shidoni bronze art foundry in Tesuque, NM for 15 years. They welcomed their daughter Chelsey D. Palmerton born November 6, 1988.

Steve and his brother Mark and families relocated to Norman, OK and became co-owners of The Crucible, LLC. bronze art casting foundry, which opened in 1999. Steve, after working on initial set up for the foundry, primarily worked on sculpture enlargements for many artist clients. He also was a talented sculptor, and created his own beautiful sculptures and paintings, many depicting wildlife and nature. He was also a great cook!

In 2015, The Crucible, LLC., Steve, Mark and employees were in a short TV series that aired 5 episodes called “Monument Guys” about bronze art casting.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents Carol and Tom, brother-in-law John Huey, first wife Denise Henderson and his son Sgt. Jason T. Palmerton, Green Beret, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group.

Steve is survived by his wife of 42 years, Doreen, brother Mark Palmerton and wife Lynette, sisters Karen Huey, Andrea and husband Mitch Birch and Diana Palmerton, daughters Amanda and Chelsey and many nephews and nieces.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring in Norman, OK in the spring, date, time and location TBD.

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02/04/2026

Donna Sue Hammons

Donna Sue Hammons, 82, of Noble passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born May 4, 1943, in Glendale, CA to DeWitt and Faye (Sellars) Whitwell. After the war, her family returned to Miami, OK where she grew up, graduating from Miami High School and NEO Junior College. Donna enjoyed many activities and clubs during high school and junior college, especially cheerleading and drama.

Donna married the love of her life Ronald Dean Hammons on July 14, 1963 in Miami. After a brief stay in Houston, Donna and Ronnie moved to Norman to attend OU. After college, they lived in a variety of places during Ron’s career with the Air Force, settling back in Norman when he was stationed at Tinker. They raised their two daughters in Norman, then later moved to Noble. They were active in First Baptist Church Norman and loved attending their grandchildren’s sports and activities as well as following OU sports.

Donna earned a BA in English and a Master’s in Reading from OU. She taught Language Arts and Reading for 30 years at Longfellow Middle School in Norman and James Griffith Intermediate Elementary in Choctaw-Nicoma Park. She was recognized as Teacher of the Year at both schools.

Donna volunteered with the Girl Scouts, Acteens, and Friendship International and taught Sunday School. She loved teaching, reading, watching movies, and she loved dolls. Having granddaughters was an excuse to buy more dolls and doll clothes! She loved crafts, painting, sewing, and quilting – her quilted bags became popular with her friends and others who saw them. She made hundreds of quilted bags and was still making them until her health declined.

During retirement, Donna and Ronnie enjoyed traveling to the beach, going on an Alaskan cruise, and taking trips to the west coast and to the mountains. They especially enjoyed trips with her brother and his wife and with her cousin Linda and husband Robert. Donna and Linda were especially close, having grown up together as the daughters of twins.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ronald. She is survived by her daughters, Dedra (Philip) Redwine, and J. Kythe Walkswithwind (Bernta); granddaughters, Hayley (Lucas) Goodspeed (and great grandbaby coming in May) and Brooke (Matt) Helm, grandson, Trace Redwine; brother, Tom (Sara) Whitwell; sister-in-law, Diane Hammons; nephews, Trevor (Donnell) Hammons and children, and Jordan Blalock; niece Jessica (Brandon) Loecker; her Whitwell and Sellars cousins; many teacher friends, neighbors, and church friends, including the ladies of Sallie Kennedy’s Sunday School class. Special thanks to her longtime friend Alice McGrew, Susan Warren of her Sunday School class, Sarah Redwine, Diane Hammons, and her grandchildren for faithfully visiting her in the nursing home. Thank you to Hayley and Lucas for the regular Sunday visits with Braum’s malts. Thank you to her roommate Fay for her friendship while Donna was at Grace and to Fay’s son Kerry for the milkshakes. Thank you to the staff of Grace Skilled Nursing Center for caring for Donna during her last two years.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.

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02/02/2026

Mary Beth Emerson

Funeral services for Mary Beth Emerson, 65, will begin at 10:00am Monday, February 2, 2026, in The Chapel of Tribute Memorial Care, 4300 West Indian Hills Road, Norman, Oklahoma with Brian Warfield officiating.

A Graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, Oklahoma.

Mary Beth Welch was born January 12, 1961, in Enid, Oklahoma the daughter of Kamran Nooshin and Peggy Aikens. She passed away January 20, 2026, in her home. Mary Beth attended public school in Dill City, Oklahoma, graduating from Dill City High School in 1979. She was self-employed as a landscaper for more than 35 years. She enjoyed many things but being a Mom brought her the most joy.

She is survived by one son, Adam Zachariah El Hakour; one daughter, Stevie Danielle Emerson; one brother, Billy Ramsey; one sister, Beverly Meinsohn; her beloved cat, Carson; two granddogs, Dasher and Shorty; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and additional family members and friends.

Mary Beth was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Debbie Masella.

Arrangements for Mary Beth and her family were placed in the care of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home of Clinton, Oklahoma.

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02/01/2026

Jim "Jeeps" Waldrop

James Richard Waldrop III was born January 23, 1944, in Cohasset MA to Navy Seaman James Richard Waldrop Jr and his wife Carol of Cohasset MA.

Jim grew up in the Oklahoma City area, and had three children Deborah, Jim, and Traci. He worked hard supporting his family as a contractor at his business “Waldrop Contracting.” After selling his business, he continued to concentrate on commercial projects with the government, working across the entire US.. During this time Jim and wife Millie traveled extensively throughout the country while maintaining their home in Norman, OK

Jim earned his Black Belt in Karate and served for many years as a Deputy Sheriff for the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.

Jim accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age and lived a Christ centered exemplary life. He served as an elder with Crossroads Cathedral Church and joined Pastor Dan Shaffer on eight International Ministry trips to Africa. Jim was also a Gideon.

After retirement, Jim went into full-time ministry focusing on deliverance. His work was totally based on the Holy Bible which he read and studied daily for many years. He was able to help hundreds of people find peace through faith.

Survivors include his wife, Millie of the home; his daughter, Deborah Waldrop of Norman, OK; his son, Jim Waldrop, IV of Cary, NC; and his daughter, Traci Bowlware and her husband, Kevin of Oklahoma City; daughter Kathy Lenski and her husband, Joe of Mishawaka, IN; grandchildren; Stephenie Bowlware and her husband, Brandon Milligan, Sydney Pyle and her husband, Cody, Spencer Bowlware and his wife, Carley, Sasha Anderson and her husband, William; Sierra Waldrop, Savannah King and her husband, Kevin, Sheridian Waldrop, Aaron Lenski and his wife, Michelle, Anthony Lenski and his wife, Lisa, Joey Lenski and his wife, Katie, Karolyn Greenwood and her husband, Joel, Brittanie Jouris, and Christopher Brugh and his wife, Toni; great grandchildren Anderson Pyle, Pierson Pyle, Nixson JAMES Pyle, and Scarlett Waldrop; and numerous other great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; brothers; Charles Waldrop and his wife, Tracy of Oklahoma City; John Waldrop and his wife, Gloria of Oklahoma City; and one sister, Margaret Yanish and her husband, Bill Bezdek of Edmond, OK;

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, John Brugh and Robert Brugh

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