Obituaries

Jan 19, 2022

Brandi Gaylene Jackson, 29, beloved daughter, sister, and fiancé, put up her white flag Wednesday January 19, 2022, and went home to be with the Lord. She left us from Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri due to Covid.

Brandi was born September 9, 1992, in Springfield, MO. She attended high school in Spokane, MO,...

Jan 17, 2022

Walter Lee Sanford, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 17, 2022.

Walter was born on April 1, 1940 in Rosenberg, Texas.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force working in communications. Walter enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, gardening, and landscaping, and listening to all kinds of music.

He was...

Jan 3, 2022

Susan Laurie King, 59 of Jay, OK, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.  Susan was born in Joplin, MO on August 22, 1962.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack King and Joyce (Pharis) Basinger.  Survivors include her daughter Elizabeth King of Keller, TX, brother Greg King of Seneca, MO, and sister Christy King of Jay, OK....

Jan 3, 2022

Karen Kay Demoss passed from this world and walked into her glory on January 03, 2022, she was only seventy-one when she passed. Karen was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to George Tinker, and Edith Tinker. Karen graduated high school and worked as a barber. Karen worked in the profession until her retirement.

Karen enjoyed many things in...

Dec 29, 2021

Winnie I. Johnson, age 83, passed away on December 29, 2021, at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Winnie was born on March 16, 1938, in Jay, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Scott and Sallie (Owens) Tanner.  She was united in marriage to Charles A. Johnson on September 7, 1957, together they raised three boys. Winnie was a long...

Dec 28, 2021

Willa Dean Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dean was born on October 31, 1932, in Afton, Oklahoma.  She was the loving daughter of Oliver and Golda Inez (Blankenship) Todd.  She was united in marriage to Marvin “Mike” Smith on July 24, 1949 in Afton, Oklahoma.  Dean enjoyed life and...

Dec 23, 2021

Thomas Archie Walter Lyman, 38, was born on October 26, 1983, in Gravette, Arkansas to Bill Lyman and Nancy Youngbird.  He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2021.

Thomas was raised and lived around Kansas, Oklahoma his whole life.  Thomas married Rashelle on February 19, 2016.  Thomas and Rashelle then began...

Dec 20, 2021

Travis Duel Ryan of Jay, OK, passed from this life on December 20, 2021, at the age of 49 years.  Travis was born to Steve Ryan and Pam Oakley in Miami, OK on January 1, 1972.

Travis had many talents, and just as many wonderful dreams.  He was so witty; he could come back with the funniest...

Dec 20, 2021

Vernon L Auld, 74 of Colcord, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021.  He was born on April 27, 1947, to Joseph “Bill” and Agnes “Idabell” (Dunham) Auld.  He graduated from Hughes High School in Lindsey, OK in 1965.  On September 9, 1966, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Martha Ince.  Together they raised 4...

Dec 17, 2021

Joseph Claud Clevenger, 92, passed into the waiting arms of his Savior early Friday morning, December 17, 2021.

Joe was born on August 22, 1929 to Ila Mae (Scroggins) and Claud Newton Clevenger in Fort Worth, TX. He graduated from Amon Carter High School in Fort Worth in 1948, and then served in the United States Air...

Dec 17, 2021

John McConnell Sparkman, 97, of Grove, OK, passed away on December 17, 2021, at his home with his children at his side.  John was born on June 20, 1924, in Springdale, Arkansas to Wiley and Norena “Ducee” Brown Sparkman.

He graduated from Grove High School in 1942.  Following graduation, John served his country at a U.S. Navy...

Dec 15, 2021

On the evening of December 15, 2021, Max Windsor of Grove, Oklahoma passed away at the age of 80.  Max was born to Leo and Thelma Windsor in 1941.  On July 17, 1964, he married Connie Bell, and together they raised two boys, Aaron and Lance.  Max was a financial advisor for Edward Jones Investments and received several awards...

Dec 13, 2021

Doice C. Blevins

Doice Blevins of Afton, Oklahoma died Monday, December 13, 2021, at Grandwood Assisted Living Center in Grove.  The son of Fred and Ollie Mae Atterberry Blevins, he was born on July 12, 1940, in Delaware County, OK.  Doice married Edna Ruth Bowan on Dec 17,1959 and she survives him.

Doice was a...

Dec 12, 2021

Sandra Jane Kerns, 66 of Jay, OK, passed away, Sunday, December 12, 2021.  Sandra was born in Tulsa on April 26, 1955 to Alfred Wayne and Mary Jo (Pollan) Seaton.  She enjoyed crafting, painting, and sewing, as well as going to the casino.

Survivors include her children: Dewayne Kerns and wife Kristi of Jay and Rebecca Kerns...

Dec 9, 2021

Nettie Elnore (Carson) Brewster, age 75, passed away with her two daughters by her side December 9, 2021, at her residence in Grove, Oklahoma.

Nettie was born on December 3, 1946, in Mannford, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Albert and Rado (Luke) Carson. She was an outstanding basketball player and was in the graduating class of...

Dec 8, 2021

Browning Burnett No Ear, 64 of Grove, OK, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  Browning was born in Pawnee, OK on May 31, 1957, to Calvin Douglas No Ear and Claudia Lee (Brown) Spicer.  He is preceded in death by his father Calvin and siblings Douglas No Ear, Joey Whitehorn, Doreen No Ear and nephew Dayne Whitehorn.  Survivors include...

Dec 6, 2021

Michael Trevett died Monday December 6, 2021 at his home in Grove, OK.  The son of Clark and Marth (Abbott) Trevett, he was born on October 1, 1953 in Marianna, FL.  He married Cathy Adams on September 21, 1974. Michael enjoyed camping with his family. For a living he manufactured and sold boats. He was enjoyed boat racing and...

Dec 5, 2021

Paul Earnest Paguin, Jr., age 63, passed away on December 5, 2021, at his residence in Grove, Oklahoma.

Paul was born on April 16, 1958, in Miami, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Paul Sr. and Sarah (Maple) Paquin.  He was united in marriage to Kathy Griggs on July 12, 1975, in Independence, Missouri.  Paul proudly served...

Dec 4, 2021

Nina Louise Cunningham, 79 of Wyandotte, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Nina was born in Ink, AR on January 30, 1942 to Lon and Lorine (Stanley) Lunsford.  She proudly sold Avon for 54 years and enjoyed spending time with family and all things crafting.

Survivors include her children: Frankie Howerton and wife Betty “Stub” Jackson, Tina,...

Dec 2, 2021

Ernesteen Murry, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2021 at the Grove Nursing Center in Grove, OK. Ernesteen was born to Ernest and Bessie (Maples) Crossley on October 05, 1940.

Ernesteen married Danny Murry on January 31, 1957.  They had 5 children Danny, Randy, Tony, Gary and Patricia.  They were...