Obituaries

Sep 5, 2019

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Brian “Big” Jefferson Williams, 44, of Bartlesville, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Brian was born in Bartlesville on January 7, 1975 to Michael and Deborah (Shipley) Williams.

He graduated from Nowata High School in 1993. Brian was currently employed at Jones Brown Law, Tulsa, OK as a...

Sep 5, 2019

Freida Fansler, 78, of Grove, OK passed peacefully in the presence of her family on September 5, 2019.

Freida was born and raised in Bluejacket Oklahoma, where she met the Love of her life Loren “Putt” Fansler” who preceded her in death in 2009.​ She attended Bluejacket Public Schools and Miami Beauty College. Freida owned...

Sep 4, 2019

Sybil Barbara (Tooke) Hoffman, 82, of Bartlesville, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Journey Home of Bartlesville, in the presence of her three loving daughters.

Barbara was born May 2, 1937 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to James and Sybil (Smith) Tooke.  Her parents moved to Bartlesville, where her father was employed by Phillips Petroleum R&D department.  Barbara came...

Sep 3, 2019

Judith Ann Gray, 75 of Grove, joined her husband and two sons in heaven on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Judy was born in Long Beach, CA on May 28, 1944 to Kenneth Baker and Burn Eva Baker Browning.  She was united in marriage to Daryl Gray on January 23, 1967. She enjoyed traveling with Daryl and her...

Aug 30, 2019

Ray Argene Clanton, 95, passed away at his home on August 30, 2019.  Argene was born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, on July 11th, 1924 to Cleve and Verda Clanton.  He attended Vinita and Chelsea schools and on August 17th, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country until he was honorably discharged on June 10th,...

Aug 26, 2019

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Betty Lou Samples, 89, of Nowata, passed away on Monday, August, 26, 2019. Betty was born in Colorado on July 9, 1930 to Arvel and Viola Green.

She graduated from Casper High School in Wyoming. Betty married William Samples in 1949. In the early 1960’s they moved to Nowata...

Aug 24, 2019

Mrs. Rosemary Herzig, 90, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Rosemary Herzig was born October 1, 1928 in Lawton, OK. She was the daughter of John Patten and Rose (McGuire) Patten. Rosemary attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. She continued her education at Oklahoma A&M. Rosemary married the love of her life, Harry R. Herzig, in 1948 in...

Aug 22, 2019

Loretta Mae Shobe, age 86, Tiff City, MO, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Grand Wood Nursing  Center, Grove, OK.

Mae was born February 13, 1933 in Savory, AR, to the late Kenny Burleson and Fern Weldon Burleson.

She married the love of her life Jay Shobe, on June 13,1953 in Neosho, MO. He...

Aug 21, 2019

Richard “Dick” Clampitt passed away on August 21, 2019 in Oklahoma City.  Dick was born on October 22, 1936 in Randlett, Oklahoma to Bert A. and Ione Lee Clampitt.        Dick was valedictorian of his graduating class at Randlett High School.  His first two years of college were at Cameron University.  In 1959, after graduation from the University of...

Aug 20, 2019

J C Johnson passed away August 20, 2019 at his ranch in Centralia, OK while tending his cattle.

J C was born May 28, 1925 in the oil boom tent city of Three Sands, OK to J A (John Albert) and Charlotte (Grieser) Johnson. The family moved several times, causing J C to start 1st grade at...

Aug 12, 2019

Peggy Irene Kilpatrick, 90-year-old lifelong Big Cabin resident passed away at Saint Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Big Cabin to Gerald and Leetta (Trout) Hanan on December 22. 1928. Peggy was a graduate of Big Cabin High School and on September 2, 1947 she married Elmer Reed Kilpatrick in Bentonville, Arkansas. They...

Aug 12, 2019

Jerry Don Lane, Jr., age 50, Grove, OK. passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK.

He was born October 23, 1968 to Shirley Bea Coats and the late Jerry Don Lane, SR.

He worked several years as a electricians helper, car salesman, graduating from the Missouri Auction School of...

Aug 11, 2019

Charles Daniel “Danny” Sherman, 76 year old, lifetime resident of Jay, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Danny was born on June 12, 1943 to Martin “Dee” and Agnes Marie (Chafey) Sherman.  Danny was united in marriage to the love of his life Allie Jo Cooper on January...

Aug 10, 2019

Jimmy Wayne Hayward passed away August 10, 2019 in Vinita, Oklahoma. He was born September 06, 1931 in Vinita, Oklahoma the son of William and Alice Jane (Vassar) Hayward. Jimmy was raised in Vinita where he graduated from Vinita High School in 1950. He joined the US Air Force in 1952 serving his country in the Korean War. While...

Aug 8, 2019

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Fred David Secondine 72, passed away August 8, 2019 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Nowata, OK.

Fred was born April 14, 1947 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Henry Anderson and Mae Mary (Tate) Secondine. He was one of six children. Fred attended Delaware Public Schools where he graduated...

Aug 8, 2019

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George G. Ebbs 89 passed away August 8, 2019 at the Maple Wood Care Center in Tulsa, OK. He was born January 14, 1930 to Charley Albert and Viola Elizabeth (Brown) Ebbs in South Coffeyville, OK. He was one of nine children.

George attended Lenapah High, in the Lenapah...

Aug 7, 2019

Mary Louise (Jumper) Snell-Butler, 87 year old, lifetime resident of Jay, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2019.

Mary was born on November 30, 1931 to Esiah and Nancy (Teehee) Jumper.  Mary was united in marriage to Richard Snell on September 15, 1955. After his passing, Mary found love...

Aug 7, 2019

Metta M. Knight, 89 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2019.

Metta was born on May 16, 1930 in Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was the loving daughter of Louis and Norva (Lynch) Commons.  She was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. Metta worked for the...

Aug 6, 2019

Nicholas Ryan Sharrock, 14 of Grove, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Nicholas was born in Circleville, Ohio on October 15, 2004 to Joshua and Bonita (Stevens) Sharrock. Nicholas was a light to be around.  He was spontaneous, friendly, kindhearted, and loved to make others laugh.  He loved spending time with his...

Aug 6, 2019

Billy Ray Martin, 86 year old resident of Colcord, Oklahoma, passed away on August 6, 2019.

Billy was born in the Chamberlain Community area in rural Delaware County on May 11, 1933.  He was the son of Samuel B. and Inez (Chamberlain) Martin.  Billy graduated from Colcord High School in the class of 1953. Billy proudly served...