Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

Jolene Manes (Townsend) passed from this life on January 8, 2023 in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on December 27, 1928 to Buck Townsend, and Mildred Oxford in the town of Durant, Oklahoma.

Jan 2, 2023

Jarrod Wayne O’Banion, 40-year-old Grove resident, passed away from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023.  Jarrod was born in Miami, OK on March 23, 1982, to Vernon and Rebecca O’Banion.  He proudly served as a fireman in the Navy from 2001-2005.  Jarrod loved being outdoors and spending time at the creek.  He also had a passion...

Dec 28, 2022

Cheryl Yvonne Smith, 72-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on December 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  Cheryl was born on October 11, 1950, in Lyons, Kansas.  She was the loving daughter of William “Bill” Edgar and Loretta Jo (Bowman) Inlow.  She was united in marriage to Danny Smith.  She enjoyed crocheting, attending church,...

Dec 28, 2022

Wesley Allen Scarberry, age 64, passed away on December 28, 2022, at his residence in Jay, Oklahoma.

Wesley was born on July 23, 1958, in Big Lake, Texas to Don and Jeanne (Terry) Scarberry.  Wesley was united in marriage to Jeneva Marie Pace.  He worked as a pipe fitter in the pipeline industry. ...

Dec 26, 2022

Joann Neal was born on August 26, 1944, in Jay, Oklahoma to Arnold and Zanoma Price.  She lived in Jay almost her entire life.  She graduated from Jay High School in 1962.  She was the granddaughter of Ollie and Leila Praytor and Chock and Ethel Price, both of her grandfathers were Delaware County Sheriffs at one time.  One can...

Dec 24, 2022

James Richard Morse was called home by his Lord in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve; December 24, 2022. James was able to pass peacefully in his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1955, to Elmer Morse, and Thelma Wood in the town of New Port, Arkansas.

James met...

Dec 23, 2022

Carla Kim Brittain transitioned to heaven on December 23, 2022, due to complications from emphysema. She was 61 years young.

Carla was a light and the epitome of love. She lived a life of love and kindness and it was seen everywhere she went and with everyone she touched. She never met a stranger and would create...

Dec 17, 2022

Johnny Ray Williams of Grove, Oklahoma, joined his Heavenly Father Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was 68. John was born August 9, 1954, in Grove, to the late Charles Cicero Williams and Louise Katherine Thompson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Claude Williams, brother-in-law, David Ray Pattison, and niece,...

Dec 3, 2022

Patricia Marie Cooper, 83-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on December 3, 2022.

Pat was born on November 1, 1939, in Denver, Colorado.  She was a graduate of Vinita High school.  Pat went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.  She was a teacher at Jay Public Schools and Collier...

Nov 27, 2022

James Elroy Gooding was surrounded by his family when he went to be with his Lord on November 27, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. James was born to James Eddie Gooding and Susan (Shepherd) Gooding in Gravette, Arkansas. James met and married Jo McGhee on September 05, 1986, and together they had three children; sons James Eric and Joshua...

Nov 25, 2022

Margaret Ann Philpott age 66 of Grove, Oklahoma passed away Friday November 25th, 2022, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove OK.  Ann was born November 24th, 1956, to Carl C Bradley and Ethel M (Harrison) Bradley in Elgin, Oklahoma. Ann married Dwayne Philpott and celebrated their union November 24th, 1974. Ann enjoyed camping, fishing, sewing, crochet, gardening, travel, cooking, shopping,...

Nov 20, 2022

Frieda Mary Reed, 78 year old Grove resident, passed away on November 20, 2022.  Frieda was born in Tulsa, OK on January 19, 1944, to John and Betty (Milam) Barksdale.  Frieda loved to travel.  She traveled throughout Europe several times.  She enjoyed living on the beach in Southern California most her life.

She retired in Grove near...

Nov 17, 2022

Dale Creig Wilson, age 72, passed away on November 17, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma.  Dale was born on June 10, 1950, in Kingsburg, California to James Alvin Wilson and Hazel Louvine (Ward) Wilson.

Dale was united in marriage to Linda Bacon-Brixey on July 25, 1974.  Dale owned and operated Wilson’s Propane for many...

Nov 17, 2022

Benton James Parrish, 17 year old Grove resident, passed from this life on November 17, 2022.  Benton was born in Chanute, KS on December 20, 2004.  He worked at McDonald’s and was recently promoted to Crew Trainer.  Benton enjoyed life.  He enjoyed his job, he enjoyed being around people, and was always up for an adventure.  He loved being...

Nov 13, 2022

Nancy Ann Proctor, long time resident of Grove, Oklahoma passed away November 13th, 2022. Nancy was born on April 30th, 1936, in Shreveport, LA, to Mary and Earl Weeks. In 1947 she moved with her mother and stepfather to Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She attended Midwest City High School, Gulf Park College in Gulfport, MS and obtained her BA degree...

Nov 11, 2022

Mary Mae Welch-Jennings was called home by her Lord on November 11, 2022, she was born to Luther Jennings Sr. and Donie Jennings (Tanner) on December 25, 1945, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mary was honored to be a member of Cherokee Nation. She earned her GED and furthered her education at Bacone College and became a nurse. Mary was a natural in the nursing field as she had a care giver spirit. She regularly attended the Assembly of God Church in Chelsea, Oklahoma. She enjoyed visiting with people at...

Nov 10, 2022

Cynda Joye Hampton (Foster) was taken home to be with her Lord on November 10, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born to John R. Foster Sr. and Jennie Foster (Reagin) on September 9, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina. Cynda met Ronald and they were married  (50 years) on June 27, 1972  and together they had four children; a...

Nov 1, 2022

Catherine Marie Hunter, 62 year old Grove resident, passed from this life on November 1, 2022.  Catherine was the first baby girl born in the Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City on May 31, 1960, to Elzie Boyd and Dorothy Jean (Elliott) Hunter.  She enjoyed reading and telling stories, and listening to all types of music, except rap.

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Oct 31, 2022

Ronald Ray Goessens passed from this earth on October 31, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. He was born to Remie L Goessens and Jeannie G Beerens on July 15, 1951, in Santa Ana, California. Ronald known as “Goose” to friends met and fell in love with Dianne Seaton they married December 5, 1973. Together Ronald and Dianne had three children,...

Oct 31, 2022

Gone Too Soon - We love you, Eric

After an unthinkable tragedy, Eric Dannels Stampfli was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2022, at the age of 35. His family and friends find some comfort in knowing Eric had rededicated his life back to Christ and was baptized just a few...