Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

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Gary R. Minnerath

Born September 8, 1938, US Navy Veteran, pilot, teacher, retired  rancher, detailed story teller, devoted husband and one of the best friends a person could ever have, took his final solo flight on September 7, 2020 at 81 years 364 days old.  Gary lived in North...

Sep 4, 2020

Betty Ellen Davis passed away September 04, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. She was born April 26, 1966 in Vinita, OK the daughter of Phillip Dameron and Norma lee (Terry) Dameron. Betty was raised and lived in Vinita all her Life. She worked at Shangri-La and Tyson Foods. Betty enjoyed working, going to the lake, and spending time with her...

Sep 3, 2020

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Cecelia Eileen Howard, 76, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Osage Nursing Home in Nowata, Oklahoma. She was born on September 17, 1943 on the reservation in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Lemuel Rhodd Sr. and Iva Janet (Little Standing Buffalo) Rhodd. Cecelia grew up in Kay county and attended...

Sep 3, 2020

Josefina Navarro Moffat, age 91, passed away on September 3, 2020 in Grove, Oklahoma. Josie was born on December 12, 1928 in Madrid, Spain. She was the daughter of Antonio Navarro and Josefa Navarro-Ruiz. Josie grew up in Spain and moved to Chicago in 1961. She was united in marriage to John Bauer in 1964. He preceded her in...

Sep 2, 2020

There will be a family graveside service to celebrate the life of Mary Rozella Johnson, who went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 while residing in the Franciscan Villa in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Mary was born to Josephine (Hill) and Martin Wilcox in Hominy, Oklahoma on August 20, 1925.  Mary married Harold Johnson, October...

Sep 1, 2020

Perry Louis Smith, age 73, Pineville, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

He was born on April 24, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to the late Louis John Smith and Delores Swartz Smith. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by one brother, Daniel Smith.

He owned & operated Smith & Daughter...

Sep 1, 2020

Joanna Marie Wright 69 year old resident of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away on September 1, 2020.

Joanna was born on October 14, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana.  She was the daughter of Edward Clinton Hobbs who was born in Arlington, Indiana and Mary Elizabeth (Ryan) Hobbs who was born in Hamilton, Ohio.  Joanna was united in marriage to Marion...

Aug 31, 2020

Marian Eve Griffin, 84, Bartlesville, died early Monday morning, August 31, 2020 at The Journey Home.

Marian was born February 25, 1936 at Lyons, Kansas to Charles Clifford Dobbins and Creta (Koogle) Dobbins.  She grew up in Lyons and received her education there.  She met and married Howard Griffin and the couple had three children.  Mr. Griffin...

Aug 31, 2020

Jim Hartzfeld passed away August 31, 2020 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO, due to a massive stroke.  Jim was born in Girard, KS on February 9, 1936 to Wilson and Estelle Hartzfeld.  He graduated from Bronaugh, MO high school in 1954.  In 1957 he was united in marriage to Sondra Sauvain.

Jim is survived by his wife...

Aug 31, 2020

Well known Vinita physician Edward Wayne Allensworth MD passed away August 31, 2020 in Vinita, at the age of eighty-four. He was born April 01, 1936 in Bristow, Oklahoma the son of Robert Frank Allensworth and Eva Adele “Harkins” Allensworth.  He graduated from Bristow High School in 1954, attended School in Edmond at Central State University where he graduated...

Aug 30, 2020

Wayne Victor Allshouse, III, or Vic, as he was better known, was a 69-year-old resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, who died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home.

Vic was born January 1, 1951 at Bartlesville to Wayne Victor Allshouse, Jr. and Doris (Harker) Allshouse.  In fact, he was Mr. Bartlesville 1951, signifying him as the New Year’s...

Aug 30, 2020

Randy Allen Brock, age 55, Grove, OK. passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.

He was born September 26, 1964 in Elmhurst, IL. to the late Reginald Brock and Dianne Townsend Brock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Brock.

Randy owned and operated his own window, siding, and home...

Aug 29, 2020

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Robert Richard (Bob) Paige went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born September 3, 1926 in Nowata, Oklahoma, the son of Chester L. and Ruby L. (McLain) Paige. Bob graduated from Nowata High School Class of 1944. He married the love of his life...

Aug 28, 2020

Billy DeWayne Dick was born July 16, 1967 in Claremore, OK to Jacquelyn Dick. He was 53 years old.  Billy passed away at his home on August 28, 2020 from an extended illness.  He was a lifetime Vinita Resident.

Billy married Ruby McClain August 29, 1992 in White Oak, Oklahoma. He worked for Home of Hope, his...

Aug 28, 2020

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Robert Cleveland Palone, 92, of Delaware, Oklahoma, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Robert was born on December 14, 1927 in Lenapah, Oklahoma to Cleve and Grace (Coppock) Palone. He grew up and attended school in Lenapah.

Robert married Lorene McKee on June...

Aug 26, 2020

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Johnnie (John) Lee Black passed on from this life on August 26, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born to Jake Edward Black and Vera Maude (Guthrie) Black on January 26, 1948 in Watova, Oklahoma. He was the ninth of ten children born into his family and often reminisced...

Aug 25, 2020

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Billy Jack Dunn was born to Blythe and Bessie Dean Dunn on February 25, 1927 in Shamrock, Oklahoma.  He graduated from Alluwe High.  After serving in the Army at the end of WWII he married Betty Mexalee Bowman in California on May 21, 1945.  They lived in Brownsfield, TX and Kermit,...

Aug 24, 2020

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Jessie Martin Jr., 86, of Nowata, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Nowata Nursing Center in Nowata. He was born to Jessie Martin Sr. and Covelle (Francis) Martin on July 24, 1934, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Jessie attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Aug 24, 2020

Ruby Jean “Kelly” Blake, 89-year-old resident of Fairland, Oklahoma passed away on August 24, 2020 at Grandwood Assisted Living Center in Grove, Oklahoma.

Kelly was born on October 3, 1930 in Cardin, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of George Greenwood Williams and Cecil Elzona (Page) Williams.  Kelly’s parents lived in several places during her childhood....

Aug 23, 2020

If there is an item out of place or a procedure slightly off in Heaven’s pro shop, that is about to be rectified. If anyone was not introduced to the wonders of the mystical game of golf on earth, let’s line them up. And if the spectral help was used to going home early, well things are about to...