Obituaries

Apr 28, 2021

Sue Ella Callahan, 88, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Grove Nursing Center in Grove, Oklahoma.

Sue was born on December 21, 1934 in Commerce, Oklahoma to the late Ralph and Geneva Peck.

No services are scheduled at this time.  Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, Oklahoma.

Apr 27, 2021

Jacqueline Lucienne Wellcome, 78-year-old resident of Zena, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Jacqueline was born on February 26, 1943 in Areentieul, France, during the middle of WWII. She was the daughter of Reneé Pernes. She was united in marriage to Marvin LeRoy Wellcome, Jr. on May 9, 1960...

Apr 23, 2021

Marion “Jimmy” Swinford, 87, passed away on April 23, 2021 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Jim was born on July 9, 1933 to Marvin Clifton Swinford and Letha Mae (Medlock) Swinford at Keota, Oklahoma. The family moved to Tulsa when Jim was about 10 years old, he attended Roosevelt Junior High School. Jim worked as a mechanic before the Korean...

Apr 17, 2021

George Raymond Cole, age 84, Grove, OK, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021.

He was born May 2, 1936 in Forest City, MO, to the late Charles Clinton Cole and Mary Ann Kastl Cole.

George retired from the United States Airforce after serving 20 years as an electronics technician.

He was preceded in...

Apr 13, 2021

Betty Lee Ramsey Richie left her earthly home April 13, 2021 at Lone Tree Retirement  Center in Meade, Kansas. Betty was born August 3, 1948 in Dodge City, Kansas to Craig A. and Ruth Ramsey of Plains, Kansas.  She grew up in Plains and attended Plains schools.  In 1964 Betty married Lowell Wriston and to this union was born...

Apr 11, 2021

Helen Barbara “Pegge” White passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021.  Pegge was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on May 2, 1924 to John Alton Hoar and Nell (Bennett) Hoar.  She graduated from Oskaloosa High School and attended Penn College.  On June 24, 1944 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jack White.

Pegge was...

Apr 9, 2021

Donald Ray Rogers, age 77, Kansas, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.

He was born May 30, 1943 in Leach, Oklahoma, to the late Owen Rogers and Stella Marie Lovette Rogers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Patti Gordon; two daughter, Priscilla Diane Rogers and Lisa Marie...

Apr 2, 2021

L J Wight, age 82, Gove, OK owner of Cut Rate Plumbing, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.

There will be no services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove.

Mar 25, 2021

EULAH FAYE ELIZABETH MOORE SWEETEN BUZZARD October 6, 1932 to March 25, 2021

By a tall white chat pile in Picher, Oklahoma Is where Faye’s mother gave her life.

Faye’s mother was the daughter of John & Victoria Webster And she was Howard Moore’s wife.

Faye’s father sacrificed his health to work in...

Mar 23, 2021

Howard Dean Foresee 78, Bentonville, AR passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Bentonville. He was born June 19, 1942 in Jay, OK to the late Altow and Flossie Rayon Foresee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Billy Jack Foresee.

Howard married Phyllis Evans on September 7, 1963 in Highful, AR...

Mar 23, 2021

Carl Bearpaw, age 68, Rose, OK. passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

He was born December 15, 1952 in Leach, OK. to the late Charley Bearpaw and Betty Peters Bearpaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Davis.

Carl operated his own mechanics business for many...

Mar 20, 2021

Matthew Ryan North, 34 year old Grove resident, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  Matt was born in Grove, OK on November 30, 1986 to Tom and Patricia (Sharp) North.  He graduated from Grove High School in 2005 and attended NEO college studying in Criminal Justice.  He worked for Delaware County as a...

Mar 18, 2021

Lifetime Grove Resident Linda Ellen Crawford DuBois Dies at 81

Linda Ellen Crawford DuBois of Grove, Oklahoma died peacefully March 18, 2021 after a year-long illness, at her home in Grove and in the presence of her family.

Linda was born in Vinita, Oklahoma November 14, 1939, to Tom and Helen Crawford of Grove, Oklahoma....

Mar 17, 2021

James H. Frye, age 72, Grove, OK went to meet his maker on March 17, 2021.

He and his wife Candy had made their home in the Grove, Oklahoma area for the better part of the last 37 years. They had one son, Brian, now of California. James had a daughter Theresa, of Kentucky, from a previous...

Mar 14, 2021

Mary Ann Heatley, 80-year-old resident of Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on March 14, 2021.

Mary was born on November 20, 1940 to Guy and Cynthia (Martino) Loftis. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert Heatley on July 7, 1958.  Mary worked for the Gates company manufacturing fan belts.  She enjoyed quilting, cooking,...

Mar 14, 2021

Allis Jerrems, 96-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on March 14, 2021 at home with her son at her side.

Allis was born on August 23, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Karry Kamber and Anna (Pratash) Kamber.  She was united in marriage to Raymond Jerrems on February 1, 1943 in Chicago.  Allis...

Mar 13, 2021

Justin D Armstrong passed away Saturday March 13, 2021 due to an accident.  He was born on April 22, 1992 in Denver, CO.  Justin had owned and operated Kloud 10 Vape Shop in Grove, OK.  He also worked in Tank Construction.

Surviving are his mother Tammy Falbo, and father Ed Falbo in Grove; fiancée Eva...

Mar 12, 2021

Dewey Lee Autry, age 71, Eucha, OK. passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Joplin, MO.

He was born in Tulsa, OK. to Gladys Velderg Randolph Autry and the late William Columbus Autry. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Veronica Autry.

Dewey served in the United States Navy....

Mar 10, 2021

Jean Eloise Bohannan, age 81, Grove, OK. passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 in Tulsa, OK.

She was a born June 25, 1939 in Nevada, MO. to the late Edmond Gibson and Francis.

Jean was very active in the Grove area community as a volunteer. Memberships were held in the United Daughters of the Confederacy,...

Feb 26, 2021

Darlene Faye Sliter, 65 year old Grove resident, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021.  Darlene was born in Ventura, CA on December 3, 1955 to Edwin Louis VanGalder and Evelyn (Marshall) VanGalder.  She enjoyed crafts, all things bling, and listening to music.

Survivors include her daughters: Tammy Sliter and Lisa Ranney, siblings: Danny VanGalder, Rosemary Clifford, and...