Obituaries

Apr 30, 2022

Farrel Loyd Smith, 83 year old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Farrel was born in Ivanhoe, CA on January 3, 1939, to Travis and Opal Smith.  He worked as a contractor and a building inspector and was proud to belong to the Cement Masons Union.  He was a very talented man who could build anything.  He was also a great...

Apr 17, 2022

Marilyn (Rizzo) Williams, 81-year-old of Zena, Oklahoma, passed away on April 17, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma.

Marilyn was a first-generation Italian American, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of more than 60 years to Charles Williams.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Cosmo (Nick) Rizzo, her sister Carol Jean,...

Apr 10, 2022

Neothia Kae Hale, beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022.

Neothia was born to Wilburn and Okleay Rogers on November 6, 1954 in Claremore, OK.  She met and married Donnie Hale and they raised their children in Jay, OK.  Neothia had a servant’s heart and took great joy in...

Apr 10, 2022

Elaine Reasor of Oaks, OK passed from this life on April 10, 2022, at the age of 70 with her loving family by her side.

She was the daughter of Wes and Babe Wilson. She was born September 1, 1951, in Tahlequah OK.  Elaine was a hairstylist by trade but enjoyed many other hobbies and...

Apr 9, 2022

James Anthony Grasmick, “Andy” 60-year-old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Andy was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November 16, 1961, to James “Jim” and Bette (Taylor) Grasmick.    He moved to Grove last August but prior to that had lived in Colorado most of his life. He proudly served in the United States Navy. James had...

Apr 8, 2022

Linda “Nanny” Charlene James was born on April 3, 1946, in Blue Springs, MO and passed away peacefully after a long illness.

Linda served as a US Army Nurse from October 1965-November 1968 with an honorable discharge. Linda loved horses and spending time with her friends.  She enjoyed caring for all her nieces and nephews and was...

Apr 8, 2022

Edna Ruth (Bowen) Blevins, age 81, passed away on April 8, 2022, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove, Oklahoma.

Edna was born on February 12, 1941, in Mountain Top, Arkansas. She was one of five children born to Melvin and Leola (Ellison) Bowen. She worked as pharmacy technician for Walmart.  Edna was a very strong in her...

Apr 6, 2022

Kimberly Mae Turpin, age 53, passed away on April 6, 2022.  Kimberly was born on February 26, 1969, in Wellington, Kansas.  She was the loving daughter of Jack Turpin and Connie (Howard) Turpin-Inlow. Kimberly’s passion was to take care of the elderly.  She worked in the health care field as a certified nursing assistant as well as a certified...

Mar 27, 2022

Julie Ann Lewandowski, age 66, went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2022, at Integris Grove Hospital.

Julie was born on September 7, 1955, in Springfield, Missouri. She was the loving daughter of Robert M. and Elizabeth Ann (Wyrsch) Jennings.  She earned her master's degree in Education from Drury College in Springfield, Missouri.  She was...

Mar 26, 2022

Bonnie Robertia (Craig) Hobbs, 87, of Jay, Oklahoma went home to her Savior March 26, 2022, 1:30pm at Grand Lake Villa of Grove. Bonnie was born on February 13, 1935, to William Thomas and Fannie Francis (Woods) Craig on an "extremely, wild stormy night" (her words) at their home in Devils Promenade, Oklahoma. Bonnie was a country girl who...

Mar 22, 2022

James Theodore McIllwain, 97-year-old Grove resident, passed away March 22, 2022.  James was born in Memphis, TN on January 20, 1925, to Troy and Dora (Wood) McIllwain.  He proudly served in the Army from 1949-1954 and the Army Reserves from 1954-1958.  He then worked for Layman and Roberts Construction Company for 38 years, retiring as the office manager. His...

Mar 18, 2022

James always wanted to be a part of aviation.  He just loved flying and aircrafts of all types. After graduating high school in 1977, he left Jay, OK to serve in the United States Navy.  After boot training and aviation maintenance training, he was attached to the VF-114 Fighting Aardvarks and performed maintenance activities on the F-14 Tomcat.  Ejection...

Mar 17, 2022

Connie Rae Windsor, 80 of Grove, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022.  Connie was born in Baxter Springs, KS on August 11, 1941, to Grant and Esther (Strop) Bell.  On July 17, 1964, she was married to her soulmate Max Windsor and together they raised two sons.  Connie enjoyed taking care of others.  She loved taking care of her family...

Mar 15, 2022

Nichlaus Ott McClure was born on June 29,1965 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Bill and Vera (White) McClure. He was the youngest of three children, and grew up in Crescent, Oklahoma attending Crescent Public Schools. He is regarded by his classmates as being kind, respectful, mischievous, and for his one-of-a-kind smile. After graduating high school Nick pursued a career in...

Mar 12, 2022

On March 12th 2022, Terri Lynn Pendleton Sanday, passed through the veil and now rests in the arms of our Heavenly Father. She was born on March 8th, 1959, in Topeka Kansas to William Harry Pendleton and Joan Carole Francis Pendleton. The first years of her life were spent traveling abroad due to her father being in the Air...

Mar 7, 2022

Rita Jean McDonald, 88-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on March 7, 2022.

Rita was born on February 10, 1934, in Independence, Kansas.  She was the loving daughter of Herman and Roxie Celestia (Seller) Daniel.  She was united in marriage to John Allan McDonald in August of 1989. Rita enjoyed going shopping, reading, watching...

Mar 5, 2022

Michael Wayne Taylor, 71, beloved brother and son, was called to his eternal resting place on March 5, 2022.

He entered this world on September 29, 1950, in Wagoner, OK, born to Leo and Wilma Taylor. Michael served in the Marines and was proud to serve his country. Michael was station in many different parts...

Mar 5, 2022

Donald Gene Killion, 56-year-old resident of Southwest City, Missouri, passed away on March 5, 2022, at Integris Grove Hospital.

Donald was born on July 15, 1965, in Dallas, Texas.  He was the son of Morsalis and Lois Killion. He was united in marriage to Shanna Michelle King on February 12, 1994. Donald enjoyed going fishing,...

Mar 4, 2022

Sylvia Joan Burger Hitt Morrissey, born March 9, 1930 in Charleston, W VA, and lifelong resident of Nashville, TN, passed from this life March, 4, 2022 at her home in Monkey Island, OK.

She is survived by her two sons, Holley Dean Hitt and Kyle Wayne Hitt, and by her son-as-a-matter-of-choice, Joe Steve Forrester, their spouses, Michael...

Feb 21, 2022

Lynn Elaine Barnard, 89 year old Grove resident, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022.  Lynn was born on May 27, 1932.  She lived majority of her life in California and worked as a telephone operator.  She was always on the go and loved to hop in the car and drive places.  She also loved to go shopping.

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