Obituaries

Jan 6, 2009

David Daniel Luinstra went to join our Lord on January 6, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born October 28, 1922 at Laverne, Oklahoma. He attended Copan High School where he played football for the Copan Hornets. He left before graduating to join the U.S. Army effort in World War II. His grades were good enough he was granted...

Jan 6, 2009

Mr. Marvin Lloyd Grant, 73 years old, died Tuesday January 6, 2009 in the Jane Phillips Medical Center. Marvin Lloyd Grant a lifelong area resident was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, February 17, 1935, the son of Searles G. Grant and Bertha E. (Beason) Grant. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Ochelata High School in 1954. Marvin...

Jan 5, 2009

Linda Marie Neill Obit Linda Neill age 59, died Monday January 5, 2009 in the Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. The daughter of Jess and Thelma Wallace Walker, she was born on February 25, 1949 in Miami, OK. Linda married Ron Neill on August 10, 1979 in Miami. She attended North Eastern Oklahoma nursing School in Miami and Afton Votech...

Jan 5, 2009

LaVern Stroud 74, of Nowata passed away at 10:56 p.m. at his home on Monday, January 5, 2009. Blaine LaVern Stroud was born on August 8, 1934 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Lo Bo "Dick" Stroud and Ida (McDaniels) Stroud. He graduated from Nowata High School; he then became a rancher and horseman. LaVern was a member of the First Baptist...

Jan 4, 2009

Service Details

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 2:00pm, White Oak Baptist Church

Interment Details

Timpson Chapel Cemetery

Jan 4, 2009

Geraldine Y. "Jerri" Harney-Barnes, born January 31, 1930 in Nowata, Oklahoma to E.F. Harney and Zola Clifford-Harney, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2009. "Jerri" was the fourth of nine children. Jerri was married to Clyde Barnes in 1954. From this union came a daughter Rebecca Barnes-Sheddon of Jacksonville, Florida; a son Robert Barnes of Jenks; and...

Jan 3, 2009

Service Details

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 10:00am, Benjamin Funeral Home

Interment Details

Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery

Jan 3, 2009

Johnnie Joseph Wickham was born to John Martin and Lena Elizabeth "Klein" Wickham July 21st 1928 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He died January 3rd 2009 in Vinita, Oklahoma. John lived his early years in and around Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He attended church school in Sapulpa. After being drafted into the US Army in 1953 and taking his basic training at Camp Pendleton,...

Jan 3, 2009

Charles Smith, 71, of Jay, Oklahoma died at 5:40 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Charles was born February 19, 1937 in Wanaque, New Jersey to Albert and Julia (Wyble) Smith. Charles had worked in construction and for many years was a custodian for public schools, including Jefferson Central School in Jefferson, New York....

Dec 31, 2008

Darlene E. Deruy Obituary Grove, Ok. - Darlene E. Deruy, 96, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Integris Grove General Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1912 to Daniel and Anna (Bradehoff) McCaffrey. Darlene was married to Norvelle R. Deruy. He preceded her in death in 1982. She was a Pink Lady at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas...

Dec 30, 2008

Robert Neil "Bob" Johnson, 65, of Grove, Oklahoma died at 6:17 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at his home. Bob was born August 27, 1943 in Jasper County, Missouri to William E. and Mary "Loretta" (Walsh) Johnson. He served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged on April 20, 1971. His father preceded him in death. Bob's mother,...

Dec 30, 2008

Nathan Hayes, 18, rural Vinita resident and beloved son went to be with the lord December 30th. Nathan is survived by his parents, Tom and Chris Hayes, Grandmother Jane Anderson and Uncle David and Aunt Marilyn Anderson of Napa CA, Aunt Connie Cleveland of Macon, Georgia, Aunt Norma Anderson of Providence, RI , Uncle and Aunt Kathy Glancy of Palm...

Dec 29, 2008

Robert Emry Mann 81 year old longtime area resident, died Monday December 29, 2008 at the Heritage Villa Nursing Center in Bartlesville. He was born February 23, 1927 in Vinita to Clifford Clinton and Jennie Mae (Williams) Mann. Robert was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army from October 11, 1945 to December 2, 1946....

Dec 29, 2008

Jack V. Woodall age 91 of Vinita died Monday December 29, 2008 at Rosewood Terrace in Vinita. He was born August 3, 1917 in Carselowey, OK the son of Isaac and Anna (Merrill) Woodall. Jack was reared in Grove where he graduated from Grove High School. He and Lorene Rogers were united in marriage in Commerce, OK on December 23,...

Dec 27, 2008

Letitia (Lee) O'Brien 51, of Bartlesville passed away at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008 at her home. Memorial services for Lee are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 in the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with Kristy Rodgers officiating. Condolences may be left for the O'Brien family at www.honoringmemories.com. Lee was born on November 30, 1957 in...

Dec 27, 2008

Delbert Lee Reich went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Delbert was born on July 31, 1928 at Alluwe, Oklahoma to Walter R. (Joe) and Ida Belle Foxworthy Reich. He lived his early years in Delaware, Oklahoma graduating from Delaware High School. While still in school he was employed by Boohers Market as a butcher and...

Dec 26, 2008

Willie Jean Pope, age 81 and longtime Vinita resident, died Friday December 26, 2008. Willie was born in Hornersville, Missouri to Ross and Pearl (Robinson) Taylor. In 1943 she was united in marriage to Shirley Lloyd Pope. After moving to Vinita in 1944 Willie began working for Craig General Hospital as the Dietary Supervisor. She retired there in 1989. Her...

Dec 25, 2008

Frank Butler 70, of Bartlesville passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2008. Frank was born on September 3, 1938 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Ray and Jewel (Hooper) Butler. He was a valuable member of the Bartlesville Fire Department for 25 and half years. Frank married Patricia on December 23, 1960 in Bartlesville. He has made Ochelata his home for the...

Dec 23, 2008

Delores Ann "Dee Ann" Spradling, 46, life-long Grove resident, passed away in her home at 10:09 p.m., on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 after an extended battle with cancer. Dee Ann was born November 2, 1962 in Grove, Oklahoma to Jack and Carole (Hays) Crossley. She graduated from Grove High School. She was a member of the Cherokee Nation. She had...

Dec 23, 2008

Ethel "Jane" Danner, 87 year-old loving mother, grandmother and friend too many, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 23, 2008 at the Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born March 23, 1921 in Caney, Oklahoma to Mr. & Mrs. Marvin P. Flowers. She was married to Bert Wilson Danner on July 5, 1941 in Tulsa; he preceded...