Dec 8, 2020

Robert Dale Doane, 78, of Bartlesville Oklahoma passed away on December 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Bartlesville, the son of John and Mildred Doane.  Robert attended Dewey public schools and served his country in the army during the Korean War from July 26, 1960 to January 3, 1967.

Robert...

Dec 7, 2020

Delbert J. Cox, Jr., 75, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away at his home early Monday morning,

December 7, 2020.

Delbert was born June 15, 1945 at Bartlesville to Delbert J. Cox, Sr. and Imo Jean (Roe) Cox. He grew up

in Bartlesville and was a 1963 graduate of Bartlesville College High School. A...

Dec 6, 2020

Mary Barbara Ann Fallingpot-Starr Scott, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020.  Barbara was born in Claremore, Oklahoma to Lacy Fallingpot-Starr and Buelah Benton Hendren Fallingpot-Starr.  Barbara grew up in Eucha, Oklahoma before the City of Tulsa built Lake Eucha in 1952.  The family relocated to Rattlesnake Hollow where the family home still stands today.  Barbara was the second child...

Dec 6, 2020

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Real estate tycoon and retired fireman Sherman Earl Shanklin also known as Baron von Shanklin, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020.  He was born in Brockville, Ontario, Canada on August 7, 1952 to John A. and Mavis Shanklin.  In 1956, they moved to Watova, Oklahoma to start their first...

Dec 5, 2020

Ronnie LeRoy Hicks was born in Bangor, ME to Herman and Betty (Evans) Hicks.  He passed away on Saturday, December 05, 2020 at his home in Spavinaw, OK.

Ronnie Attended schools in Spavinaw and Ketchum OK.  Ronnie enjoyed listening to music and loved working at the Tyson Chicken Plant, where he worked for over 13 years.  He...

Dec 5, 2020

Marvin Eugene Martin passed away December 05, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born July 04, 1930 in Vinita, Oklahoma the son of George “Dick” Martin and Alma (West) Martin. Marvin was raised in Vinita and took up the trade of Carpentry for a profession. He married the love of his life Dorothy Snodderly April 05, 1950; they celebrated...

Dec 4, 2020

Norma Rhea Gilcrease, 76 of Paris, Arkansas, passed in Grove, Oklahoma on December 4th, 2020. She was surrounded by love and comfort in her final days. Born and raised in Paris, Arkansas, Norma was a woman of many trades. She always spoke her mind, regardless of who was around. She was known to never sugar coat anything, which was...

Dec 3, 2020

Sheri Serene Roberts was born May 7, 1967 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Clarence and Rosie (Mouse) Roberts. She passed from this life on December 3, 2020.  She was a resident of Colcord, Oklahoma.

Sheri was a 1985 graduate of Colcord High School.  She worked for the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital for 15 years.  She loved bargain...

Dec 3, 2020

Sue Nell Shuck, 78 year old lifetime Jay resident, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Sue Nell was born in Jay on September 25, 1942 to Julian “Juke” Sturges and Zetta (Robertson) Sturges.  She graduated from Jay High School in 1960.  She worked at Janie’s Flowers for 15 years and Worley Luginbuel Funeral...

Dec 2, 2020

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Frank Edward DeMoss, Jr.

(Born: Nowata, OK on Feb. 3, 1943 – Passed: Nowata, OK on Dec. 2, 2020)

Frank DeMoss, aka: Big Frank, Big Red, Chief, Frankie, Rockhead, Uncle Frank, Pops & Dad, was born in Nowata to Frank Sr. & Hazel back in “the good...

Dec 1, 2020

Sarah Elizabeth Craig, 65 of Grove, OK, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  Sarah was born in For Myers, FL on October 25, 1955 to Hewitt Weeks and Florence Elizabeth (Waldron) Hughes. Sarah enjoyed laughter, music, and dancing. To some she was known as Sarah bear, to family she was known as Flash or Penelope Pittstop! She enjoyed music,...

Nov 29, 2020

Robert J. Lee 87, Grove, Oklahoma died Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Jay, Oklahoma after a brief illness.

A native of Columbia, Missouri, Robert graduated from Hickman High School in 1951.  He enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War from 1952 through 1956 on the Mount McKinley.  He earned the rank of Radarman First...

Nov 26, 2020

Lelia Lorene Wagner, 92, longtime resident of the Bartlesville area, died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020, at Clarehouse in Tulsa with her children by her side. Many friends and family members also supported her with their love and prayers.

Lorene was born at home in Oklahoma City to James and Mabel Jane Gatewood on August...

Nov 25, 2020

Earl Keith Goins, 87 year old Jay resident, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  He was born in Kenwood, OK on June 3, 1933 to Jeff and Ressie (Alexander) Goins. Earl’s life passion was working on cars and fixing old trucks.

Survivors include his children: Dale Goins of Jay, Lacresia Isman of Jay, Randy Goins and wife...

Nov 25, 2020

Ronald Rader, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Ron was born March 18, 1941 in Caldwell, KS to Owen and Helen (Misak) Rader.  Ron grew up and attended school in Caldwell, KS.  He continued his education at Kansas State University and graduated with a BS degree.  He was employed by Phillips 66 Petroleum Company, retiring after...

Nov 25, 2020

Jeanne Elaine Dishman, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Jeanne Elaine Dishman was born May 24, 1948 in Bartlesville, OK the daughter of Eugene “ER” and Ada Mae (Baker) Ewing.  She grew up and attended schools in the Bartlesville area. Elaine graduated high school from College High in 1966.  She married Keith Davis in 1968.  Keith passed away...

Nov 24, 2020

Donald Lee Crain, 87, of Bartlesville, passed away Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family.

Don was born April 20, 1933, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Ocle Dee and Lillian Nettie (Rudemann) Crain.  He grew up there, graduating high school in 1950.  Following high school graduation, Don attended William Jewell College in Liberty,...

Nov 23, 2020

Donna Sue Simpson was born January 25, 1941 to Earl and Ella Simpson in Oklahoma City, Ok. She graduated from Putnam City High School in 1959. She then went on to attend Central State University where she met her future husband John Leroy McClure. They settled in Oklahoma City and raised their two sons, John Kyle and Douglas Blake...

Nov 23, 2020

Helen Louise Martin, 90 years of age, passed from this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on November 23, 2020. Helen was born November 4, 1930, to James E. “Sam” Triplett and Margaret E. “Ola” (Tyree) Triplett at Racine, MO. She was one of nine children born to Sam and Ola.

Life on the farm in...

Nov 23, 2020

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Oh, my! If angels speak, these were undoubtedly the words of Catherine Virginia (Kate) O’Neil Lynch when she got her first glimpse of Heaven.

Kate was born the eighth of nine children on August 14, 1926, to Charles A. and Edna Vogus O’Neil in Okmulgee, OK, and passed into...