Enid News and Eagle | Obituaries

James CarrisJames E. Carris

1951 - 2026

James Edwin "Jim" Carris, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Enid on August 10, 2026. Jim was born on August 27, 1951, in Enid, Oklahoma, to William and Margie (Koehn) Carris.
He was the oldest of four sons, followed by Max, Terry, and David. He was raised on the family farm west of Wakita, where his father...

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Ellis DownsEllis Downs

1937 - 2026

The memorial service honoring the life of Ellis Raymond Downs, 89, will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Brown-Cummings Chapel. The service is under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.
Ray was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 23, 1937, and passed away peacefully in...

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Cynthia "Cindy" HueppelsheuserCynthia "Cindy" Ann Hueppelsheuser

1954 - 2026

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Hueppelsheuser, 71, of Covington, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, at her home after a battle with cancer.
She was born September 4, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the first daughter of Frank and Evangeline (Gage) Pulley.
Being the daughter of an Air Force father,...

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Gaylen PippinGaylen Mark Pippin

1948 - 2026

A Celebration of Life Service for Gaylen "Mark" Pippin, age 77, of Enid, will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel, with Pastor Josh Crosby officiating. Private family burial will be held at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Service and cremation arrangements are under the direction of...

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Charles TappanCharles Dewey Tappan

1935 - 2026

Celebration of Life Service for Charles Dewey Tappan, 91, will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Graceway Baptist Church, with Pastor Craig Bruyn officiating. Burial will follow in Enid Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
Charles was born January...

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Owen WeberOwen Wayne Weber

1955 - 2026

Owen Wayne Weber, 70, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Born on October 7, 1955, in Enid, Oklahoma, Owen was the son of Clarence Owen Weber and Grace Grantz Weber.
From an early age, he developed a love of learning, a strong work ethic, and a deep faith in Jesus Christ that guided him throughout his life....

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Richard WightRichard Matthew Wight

1949 - 2026

Richard Matthew Wight, 77, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Athens, Greece. Soldier, sailor, social worker, car mechanic, and excellent older brother.
Richard was born in Enid on January 1, 1949, to Dr. Avery and Teresa Wight. He was 4th of 9 children in a small, Irish-Catholic family. Richard attended St....

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