Obituaries

Glen L. Franklin was born May 10, 1945, in Cushing, OK.
The 4th of 5 siblings, Glen was destined for a life of struggle. Orphaned by the age of 15, he was raised by Don and Hazel Bolenbaugh of Enid, OK. He joined the military by age 21, and life was far from easy. The nation was in the throes of racial tensions,...

JoAnn Elaine (Farish) Patrizi was born on November 15, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio, to Earle Wayne and Ada Elizabeth (Martin) Farish. She passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
JoAnn married the love of her life, Nicholas (Nick) Patrizi, on May 21, 1960, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. They...

The Celebration of Life Service for Charisse LaNae Potter, 62 of Enid, will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The First United Methodist Church of Enid. Cremation and arrangements are with Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
Charisse was born August 22, 1963, in Hereford, Texas to Larry and...

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...