Funeral Homes in Purcell, OK

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Joe Simpson (baseball player and announcer).

Purcell is a city in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States, and the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 5,884.Purcell's railroad heritage includes being named after Edward B. Purcell of Manhattan, Kansas, former director of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF).Purcell is often called the "Quarterhorse Capital of the World" and its official motto is "Heart of Oklahoma"; the city has registered trademarks on both titles.

Purcell Obituaries

It was noted by The Times at Shreveport La on October 13th, 2019 that Haskell Ray Atshley died in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Atshley was 89 years old and was born in Purcell, OK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Haskell Ray's life.

It was reported on October 2nd, 2019 that Donald Lee White perished in Purcell, Oklahoma.  White was 79 years old and was born in Marfrance, WV.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald Lee's life.

It was revealed on June 3rd, 2018 that Jay Lawrence Glenn passed away in Purcell, Oklahoma.  Glenn was 50 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jay Lawrence's life.

It was revealed on October 26th, 2017 that Carole Lea Brannon died in Purcell, Oklahoma.  Brannon was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carole Lea's life.

It was written on October 13th, 2017 that Derral Gene Fulks perished in Purcell, Oklahoma.  Fulks was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Derral Gene's life.

It was written on August 31st, 2017 that Robert Arthur "Bob" Elliott perished in Purcell, Oklahoma.  Elliott was 72 years old and was born in Colby, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Arthur "Bob"'s life.

It was written on April 14th, 2016 that Daisy June Crabtree passed on in Fouke, Arkansas.  Crabtree was 84 years old and was born in Purcell, OK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Daisy June's life.

It was noted by Tri-City Herald on March 30th, 2016 that Tommy E Hudson passed away in Pasco, Washington.  Hudson was 90 years old and was born in Purcell, OK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Tommy E's life.

It was noted by Arizona Republic on November 4th, 2015 that Patricia Ruth Ray (Pierce) died in Paradise Valley, Arizona.  Ms. Ray was 90 years old and was born in Purcell, OK.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patricia Ruth's life.

It was revealed by Sierra Star on July 1st, 2015 that Lester "Les" Hammer perished in Oakhurst, California.  Hammer was 82 years old and was born in Purcell, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lester "Les"'s life.

History

It is part of the 7 county central Oklahoma/Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area and south of Norman, Oklahoma site of the University of Oklahoma campus.

Purcell was founded as a railroad town in 1887, with the coming of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. The town is named in honor of ATSF railroad executive director Edward Benton Purcell Benton (E.B.) Purcell, of Manhattan, Kansas Kansas. Purcell is a city in and the county seat of McClain County, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States; it also extends a small distance into Cleveland County, Oklahoma County. The population was 5,571 at the United States Census, 2000 census and 10,880 residents in the zipcode (Bestplaces.net). Located in the central part of the state, situated on a bluff overlooking the Canadian River valley, which lies below.

The official website for the city of Purcell is http://www.cityofpurcell.com.