Obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

Earnest Steven Ryan of Jay, passed from this life on September 24, 2021, at the age of 70. He was born to Kenneth Glen Ryan and Wanda Burton Cox on March 27, 1951.

Steve enjoyed a simple, yet full life. He was married to his Wife Bonnie on August 13, 1993 and they shared a total of...

Sep 23, 2021

Jackie Dewayne Crossley, 82 of Grove, passed away September 23, 2021.  Jackie was born in Jay on March 28, 1939, to Claude and Hazel (Maple) Crossley.  In November of 1957 he was united in marriage to, Carole Hays.  Jackie was a Jack of all trades.  Later in life, he took Vo-Tech courses and learned upholstery.  He worked as a...

Sep 23, 2021

Donna Mae Price, 88, went into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2021.

Donna was born December 8, 1932 to Donald and Kathryn (Volz) Shafer in Falls City, Nebraska. After finishing high school, she moved to Wichita, KS to work at Boeing, and later became the lead inspector for Boeing’s B52 Bomber program.

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Sep 19, 2021

Michael Steven Davis was born on November 28, 1977, in Jay, Oklahoma to Steven and Debra (Coats) Davis.  Michael passed from his life Sunday, September 19, 2021, doing what he loved.

Michael is preceded in death by his papa, Eddie Coats and Uncle Darrell Harp.  Michael is survived by his daughters Celest and Izzy Davis, sons Dylan...

Sep 18, 2021

Leonard "Ralph" Waeltz, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2021. Ralph was born in Liberty, MO on July 13, 1950 to his parents Leonard Glen and Cassie Waeltz.

Ralph lived a full life and enjoyed many hobbies and activities. He loved playing his guitar and writing music. He...

Sep 17, 2021

Raylan Lee Brown, 5-year-old son of Tyler Brown and Alexandria (Truster) Brown, passed away on September 17, 2021, due to injuries of an automobile accident.

Raylan was born on February 24, 2016, in Grove, Oklahoma.  Raylan was infatuated with firetrucks and hot rods, which in turn earned him the nickname of “Hot Rod”.  He also enjoyed playing...

Sep 16, 2021

Terry Rex (T-Rex) Miller, 63, passed away on Thursday September 16th, 2021, after many years of poor health.

Terry was born on January 14, 1958, in Grove, Oklahoma to Freda and Charles Miller. He attended college at NEO. Terry loved to cook, work with tools, and paint.

He is survived by his wife Kenna Miller;...

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Ann (Smith) Gonzalez age 74 passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021.  Barbara was born on November 11, 1946, to Delmar Smith and Helen (Neagle) Smith in Pittsburg Kansas.  Barbara was raised in the Wichita area and graduated in 1965 from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas.  Barb attended College at Friends University as well as Wichita State. ...

Sep 7, 2021

Russell Dale Adair, 56 year old former Grove resident, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Russell was born in Grove on February 22, 1965 to Richard and Nancy Adair.  He worked as an aircraft mechanic for numerous years.  He loved racing and passed that passion on to his daughter.  She was his favorite racer of all time.  Russell also...

Sep 6, 2021

Archie Ray Speer, 72 year old Grove resident, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.  Archie was born in Rector, AR on February 11, 1949 to Archie and Hessie (Helm) Speer.  He worked as a truck driver for more than 30 years.  He loved watching Westerns and keeping up with politics.  Needless to say, his passion for politics led him...

Sep 6, 2021

Marilyn Lee (Canaday) Anglen, 76 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on September 6, 2021.

Marilyn was born on September 4, 1945 in Casper, Wyoming.  She was the daughter of Roy Newton and Willie (Greene) Canaday.  After graduating high school, she attended Crowder College. She was united in marriage to Larry Anglen in 1981, and...

Sep 5, 2021

Lisa Lee Lovelady, 55 of Grove, joined her mom, dad, and two brothers in heaven on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Lisa was born in Smithville, MO on October 24, 1965 to Daryl and Judy Gray. She was united in marriage to Steve Lovelady on December 29, 1984. She enjoyed traveling with Steve and her children, and was...

Sep 2, 2021

Ray Eugene Nixon, age 90, passed away on 9/2/21 in Grove, OK.

Ray was born in Belleville, KS on 1/11/1931 to William Roy Nixon and Nellie Mae (Gray) Nixon. During his childhood years, they lived in Belleville, Wichita, KS, and Central City, NE. He graduated from Central City High School in 1949. He soon enlisted in the...

Sep 1, 2021

Betty J. Stone, age 77, passed away peacefully with her surviving children and some grandchildren at her bedside on September 1, 2021 at Integris Hospital in Miami, Oklahoma.

Betty was born on July 22, 1944 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Frank and Lillian Elliott, where they lived until she was a young lady. Betty worked at Oklahoma State...

Sep 1, 2021

Lonnie Ray Crossley, age 79, passed away in the OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 1, 2021.  The son of Earnest Crossley and Bessie Maples Crossley, he was born on April 29, 1942 in Grove, Oklahoma.  He served in the U S Army as a Military Police.  Lonnie was a truckdriver and acted as his own GPS. ...

Aug 30, 2021

Jim Joe Elbert, age 69, passed away at his home on August 30, 2021.    He was born in Seneca, Mo on August 3, 1952, the youngest child of Robert Elbert and Mary (Van Dorien) Elbert.

He married Linda Sue Tanner on January 1, 1971 and after serving in the Army, they made their home in the Butler area.

Aug 26, 2021

Evelyn Yvonne “Vonnie” Bible, 72 of Disney, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2021.  Vonnie was born in Winfield, KS on September 11, 1948 to Clifford and Evelyn (Meeks) Burdick.

Vonnie was full of life and ambition.  She lived life to the fullest and there was not much she couldn’t accomplish.  She loved...

Aug 25, 2021

Margaret P. Feken of Grove, Oklahoma, died peacefully on August 25, 2021 at age 97.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Feken, and two daughters.  She Is survived by two daughters; Paula J. Daylor (Herb) and Janet Gomoll (Ron).  She is further survived by three brothers, grandchildren, and other family and friends.

Aug 20, 2021

Jackie Lee (Tucker) Techau went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2021.  She was born June 29, 1929 to Jack and Lillie Tucker in Dardanelle, AR.  When Jackie was 12, she and her parents moved to Sand Springs, OK to run a Glencliff Dairy Store.  They were transferred to a store in Wagoner for her last...

Aug 19, 2021

Wanda Fern Hamilton (Barnwell), better known as “Nanny”, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home in Claremore, OK.  Wanda was born in Vinita, OK on October 20, 1944, to Jacob and Fern (Tyner) Hamilton.  She graduated from Vinita High School in 1962.  She was united in marriage to Jimmy Barnwell for 26 years...