Obituaries

Jul 8, 2009

Dr. Ben H. Bell, age 71 of Grove, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Grand Lake Villa, Grove. Dr. Bell was born January 21, 1938 in Hollis, Oklahoma to Lacy and Noma Bell (Horton). He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Grove and was very active in the choir. He graduated from the dental school...

Jul 8, 2009

Hazel Beatrice Driskill, 98-year-old Delaware resident, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Osage Nursing Home. Mrs. Driskill was born October 17, 1910 in Hurdland, Missouri to Frank E. Roberts and Elsie Philips-Roberts. She grew up in the Hurdland area where she also attended schools until her mother passed away and she had to quit school to care for...

Jul 7, 2009

Franklin "Bobby Lee" Chewey, Sr., 71, of Eucha, Oklahoma died at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. Bobby Lee was born January 6, 1938 in Delaware County, Oklahoma to Willie and Josephine (Barehead) Chewey. He married Beulah E. Cunningham in Miami, OK on May 15, 1961. Franklin worked as a heavy...

Jul 6, 2009

Wanda Jean Bussey, 80 of Bartlesville, Ok passed away on Monday July 6, 2009 in her home. Ms. Bussey was born on October 4, 1928 in Branson, Colorado to Henry Bloxsom and Esthrid Dalholtz. In December of 1946 she married Arthur Lee Rall whom they had four children. Wanda had dedicated her life in caring for others and was an...

Jul 4, 2009

Emily Louise Henry, 88 years old, died July 4, 2009 in Blackwell Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at Ball Cemetery Wednesday 10:00 a.m. with Todd Brock officiating. Services are under direction of Benjamin Funeral Home. Emily Henry was born December 11, 1920 in Okeene, Oklahoma to John and Emma (Link) Tautfest. She worked as a cook at the Bliss...

Jul 4, 2009

Oliver Mark Simpson III, age 30 of Vinita, died Saturday July 4, 2009. Mark was born in Enid, Oklahoma on June 14, 1979 the son of Charles David and Pamela Sue (Forgey) Simpson. On March 11, 2006 Mark was united in marriage to Dana Hayes. Together they raised 5 children. Mark was a hard working family man. He loved his...

Jul 4, 2009

Eunice Evlyne Vaughn, 85, of Jay, Oklahoma went home to be with her Lord at 6:10 p.m., Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Eunice was born September 21, 1923 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Stanley and Blanche (Simmons) Ziegler. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Jay, traveling in a covered wagon...

Jul 4, 2009

Elmer Delbert Harwood, 91 year-old Grand Lake resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Rosewood Terrace in Vinita. He was born December 4, 1917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elmer spent his early years growing up on a ranch in Montana, his family moved to Humboldt Kansas in 1925, where he graduated high school in 1937. He married Marjorie Casper on May...

Jul 3, 2009

Mr. James Brett Delmas, 49 years old, died Friday July 3, 2009 at Nowata, Oklahoma. A Mass of the resurrection will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday in the sanctuary of St. Catherine's Catholic Church with The Reverend Orencio Mumar officiating. Rosary for Mr. Delmas will be said at 7:00 pm on Monday in the Chapel of the Benjamin...

Jul 3, 2009

Byrd Lee Proctor, 75, of Jay, Oklahoma died at 7:50 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Byrd was born June 11, 1934 in Kenwood, Oklahoma to Cornsilk and Sallie Mae (Bigacorn) Proctor. Byrd attended school in Kenwood. He worked as a production worker for Webb Wheel in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Byrd was a very...

Jul 1, 2009

Manford Vanover, 73 year-old resident of Bluejacket, died Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at the Craig General Hospital in Vinita. He was born March 8, 1936 in Eucha to William Taylor Vanover and Cleo (Cary) Vanover. Manford served his country from 1954 to 1955 in the United States Army. Graveside military rites will be held Monday, July 6, 2009 at 11:00...

Jul 1, 2009

Per Jack's request, there is no obituary and only a small service planned at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

Service Details

Friday, July 3rd, 2009 10:00am, Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Interment Details

Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Jun 30, 2009

Anita R. Murphy, 72, of Grove, Oklahoma died at 6:54 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, Oklahoma. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Anita was born November 14, 1936 in Nevada, Missouri to Ira Earl and Zella (Detwiler) Misener. As the only girl in the family, Anita's three brothers...

Jun 30, 2009

Jane Evelyn Elliott, 67, a resident of Grove passed away at Integris Grove General Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Mrs. Elliott was born on July 20, 1941 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Charles and Doris Evelyn (Linting) Elliott. Jane went to school to become a Registered Nurse. Nursing fit her well because she was a very caring, loving, gentle...

Jun 30, 2009

Jones, Ralph L, Jr., 59, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2009. Ralph was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to showing that love to everyone he met. Ralph graduated from Broken Arrow High School and Oklahoma State University, earning a degree in business. Since he has owned and started many successful...

Jun 29, 2009

Edgar Prine 86 year old well known Bluejacket area farmer-stockman, died Monday June 29, 2009 working just like he loved to do, fixing fence, with his boots on at the corral. He was born April 26, 1923 in Cleora to Guy E. and Minnie (Jackson) Prine. Edgar attended school at Ketchum and went to work at an early age. He...

Jun 29, 2009

Grace Irene Beatrice Fussell, 86, of Delaware passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009 at her residence. Grace was born on September 15, 1922 in Bartlesville to Clyde A. Sanders and Bertha M. Coleston Sanders. She attended Childers Public Schools and Chilocco High School. She moved to Louisiana in 1959 and moved back to Oklahoma in May of 2004. Grace...

Jun 28, 2009

Nevaeh Daneen Stoddard, age 2 passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Integris Grove General Hospital. She was born May 3, 2007 in Grove, Oklahoma to DeWayne K. Baxter and Rayven K. Stoddard. Nevaeh is survived by her parents, Dewayne K. Baxter and Rayven K. Stoddard, Brother, Mason Baxter, sisters, Kieara Fields, Allison Baxter, Grandparents, Randy Stoddard, Yolanda and Jolly...

Jun 25, 2009

Deward J. Pitts, 88 year old well known rancher and former Vinita restaurant and motel owner, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Rosewood Terrace. He was born May 4, 1921 in Big Cabin to Albert and Libby (Seney) Pitts. Deward was a graduate of Big Cabin High School, and was a World War II Veteran serving in the United...

Jun 25, 2009

Genevieve Harrison, age 93 died Thursday June 25, 2009 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Miami, OK. She was born August 10, 1915 in Afton, OK the daughter of William E. Welch and Dora Paden Welch. Genevieve was a lifetime resident of Afton and graduated from Afton High School then attended two years at NEO in Miami. She and Mack Harrison...