Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Irma Jean Pry, affectionately known as Jeanie, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Claremore, Oklahoma. Jeanie was born on October 13, 1934, in Dewey, Oklahoma, she was one of six children born to Floyd Erwin and Minnie Delight (Patterson) Smith.

Throughout her life, Jeanie found joy in various hobbies and interests. She had a strong faith and dedicated herself to...

Jan 15, 2024

The world lost a great warrior and respected soldier, Benjamin Paul Saxton Jr., born to Ben Saxton and Rose Elizabeth Girardi in Cambridge, MA on May 3, 1932. Ben passed away on January 15, 2024, at 91 years old. 

Ben, a graduate of West Point, Class of 1956, and Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army, lived his retirement years in...

Jan 14, 2024

Elizabeth Leona Foster passed from this life on January 14, 2024 in Grove, Oklahoma. Elizabeth was born in Vinita, Oklahoma to Ira and Roberta Foster on May 27, 1952. Elizabeth family will hold a private burial, where she will be laid to rest with her parents. 

Jan 9, 2024

Charles Fletcher Williams was born on December 23, 1936, and left this world behind on January 9, 2024. 

Charlie was born and raised in Zena, Oklahoma.  He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea after the war.  After leaving the military, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he met and married Marilyn Rizzo.  They retired to Zena in...

Jan 9, 2024

Sandra Lee Lemons, age 60, passed away on January 9, 2024, at her home in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on August 11, 1963, in Newton, Kansas, she was the loving daughter of Wayne and Mary (Shields) Reynard.

Sandra's career as a Registered Nurse spanned over three decades, during which she touched the lives of countless individuals with her warmth and expertise....

Jan 7, 2024

 

Homer Dee Vaughan, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 82 in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. He was born on August 29, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri to his loving parents, William H. and Patricia (Van Hook) Vaughan.

Serving in the Marines was among Homer's proudest achievements, during which he displayed unwavering dedication and loyalty to his country.Outside of...

Dec 25, 2023

Dec 25, 2023

 

Marcie A. McElroy born 07-03-1963 passed on December 25, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Marcie started her career as a hairdresser in California for 20 plus years. She went back to school and received her Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in Human Resources. She worked for Malone’s CNC Machining for several years before...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Juanita Emma Wolfley, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on December 14, 1927, in Ephraim, Wisconsin to Greenwald and Anna Freudenstein, she lived a remarkable life dedicated to faith, compassion, and selfless service.

Juanita's journey was marked by numerous accomplishments and impacted many of the lives she touched. Her...

Dec 15, 2023

Randal Stoddard, 66-year-old Zena resident, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023.  Randal was born in Frontenac, KS on December 10, 1957, to George and Nelly Mae (Shaffer) Stoddard.  He graduated from Frontenac High School in 1975 and went on to pursue education and a career in land surveying.  He was united in marriage to Carlie Ann Walters in 1990...

Dec 15, 2023

William James Marlar, Jr., age 72, was a cherished member of the Monkey Island community who lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and love. Born on October 7, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, his spirited nature always brought joy to those around him. It is with deep sadness that we announce his passing on December 15, 2023.

William led a...

Dec 13, 2023

Larry Don Divine, II, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma. He was born on October 9, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Larry Don Divine and Mary Jane (Woosley) Divine.Larry was a dedicated professional in the field of heating and air conditioning. His commitment to his work and his skills as a contractor made him highly regarded...

Dec 10, 2023

Michael Kirk Epperson, a dedicated machinist in the oil field industry, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma at the age of 63. Born on January 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, Michael led a fulfilling life full of accomplishments and cherished relationships.Michael began his professional journey after completing his associate degree from Oklahoma State University. He found...

Dec 3, 2023

 

Dolores Evelyn Graham, a beloved wife mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on February 22, 1931, in Cement, Oklahoma. Dolores was born as Dolores Evelyn Laubach and grew up alongside her brother David Laubach, Jr. She later married Charles Richard Graham, on December 31, 1949, and...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Jewel Dean Elliott, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 2, 2023.

She was born to Charles and Alberta Downing on June 6, 1945. She was married to her high school sweetheart Clifford Tanner Sr. for 41 years. Several years after Clifford’s passing she found love again, and married Bobby Elliott on May 16,...

Nov 24, 2023

Karon Kaye Wheat, 80, of Jay, Oklahoma passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on November 24th, 2023 after a quiet battle with cancer. Karon was born in Hinton, Oklahoma on July 4th, 1943 to James and Addis Champion.

Karon had many wonderful memories with her sister Brenda and her parents while living in Ethiopia for four...

Nov 23, 2023

James Shannon “Jim” Hogan departed this life on Thanksgiving Day Nov 23, 2023.  He was freed from debilitating pain which plagued him for so many years, and is now singing with the choirs of angels in Heaven.

Jim was born in Great Bend, Ks on August 2, 1954 to J.D. Hogan and Carmen Campbell Hogan. He was the third of...

Nov 7, 2023

Sir Larry Robinson Tuck Esq., English Knight descendant, was a charming man who enjoyed sports, Bible history and a good laugh.  He loved his country and the men who served in it. Larry was welcomed into this world in Vinita, OK on January 12, 1952, to Ronald and Delphia (Lane) Tuck.  He departed this earth on November 7, 2023. He...

Oct 26, 2023

Bertha May (Durbin) Needham, of Grove, OK, passed away on October 26, 2023.

She was born to Herbert F. and Nolda J. (Walker) Durbin on June 15, 1942 in Clovis, NM.

On September 3, 1961, she married Bobby Ray Needham, son of George Dewey and Dott Geneva (Reasoner) Needham. Bobby and Bertha had 3 children, Alan Ray, Daryl Ray, and...

Oct 26, 2023

 

 Ruth Louise Royer Funk Slover

December 11, 1937 - October 26, 2023

Ruth Louise Slover died peacefully on October 26, 2023 at age 85 in Miami, Oklahoma. 

  Ruth was born December 11, 1937 near Ottawa, Kansas to George Loyd Royer and Florence Louise Hoagland Royer. She grew up in Kansas with her sisters, Marjorie, Jean, and Linda. Ruth...