Obituaries

Tommy Joseph Macon

May 17, 2025

Full obituary to follow. 

Brenda Long

May 15, 2025

Brenda Kay Long, born January 31, 1955, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and raised in nearby Morris, Oklahoma, Brenda spent her life in devoted service to others, her community, and her family.

For 35 years, Brenda served with honor and dedication working for the Oklahoma City Police...

James Patrick O'Brien

May 13, 2025

James Patrick O’Brien, lovingly known as James, Dad, Pat, Uncle Buzz, and most importantly, De, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on July 15, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pat was the son of Leslie and Donna O’Brien. A proud and dedicated worker, Pat spent many years with American...

Beckye Quackenbush

May 12, 2025

Beckye Quackenbush, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend,passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 81.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ralph D Jones and Wilma Jones and her great grandson Johnny Hunter Lindsey.

Beckye is survived by-

Her husband of 34 years, Barry Quackenbush of Okmulgee, OK

Her sister Karolyn Jones Davenport and her husband Larry Davenport...

Nancy Kay Lloyd

May 10, 2025

Nancy Kay Lloyd, a radiant soul with a heart full of love and laughter, passed away on May 10, 2025, in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 81. She was a woman who danced through life — literally and figuratively — and left a trail of joy, sass, and sparkle wherever she went.

Born on June 8, 1943,...

Paula Moore

May 6, 2025

Paula Moore, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on September 25, 1951, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to her parents, Nevel and Eva (Rushing) Gladd.

Paula proudly served her country in the United States Army Reserves. She was married to her beloved husband, Stan Moore, with whom...

Anita Mireles

May 5, 2025

Anita Mireles joined the angels and is now with our Lord, passing away peacefully during the night in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her daughter Gloria caring for her nearby on May 5th, 2025.

Anita was born on January 1, 1932 to Isidria and Luis Hernandez in Tres Norias, Texas. She traveled between Texas and Michigan performing migrant work with her family. Then...

Ronald McClure

May 5, 2025

Ronald Wayne McClure passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 5, 2025. His final rest was quiet, just as he had lived-with steadiness, warmth, and a heart full of love. He now rests in joyful reunion with his beloved wife, Linda McClure, who preceded him in death in 2020.

Married in 1968, Ronald and Linda shared more than...

Danny Hemric

May 5, 2025

Danny Hemric, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, and friend, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in his family home in East Bend, North Carolina, Danny grew up surrounded by a large, loving family as one of eight siblings.

A gifted athlete, Danny earned a full football scholarship to Appalachian State University after high school, a...

Norma Akkerman

May 5, 2025

The Homegoing of an Immaculate Mother

Norma Genovis Akkerman, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by love and covered in grace.

Born on June 3, 1952, in Surigao del Sur, Philippines, Norma lived a life marked by deep faith, strength, and compassion. She always said her first and only love...

Scott May

May 2, 2025

Scott May of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Tulsa on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 67.

Scott was born on May 12, 1957, in Plainview, Texas, to his parents, Carol and Carolyn (Sue) May. Throughout his school years, Scott attended thirteen different schools in twelve years, ultimately graduating from Hereford High School-a testament to his...

Katelyn Elisabeth Callahan

May 2, 2025

Katelyn Elisabeth Callahan, 23, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2025. Born on June 12, 2001, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cary and Melissa Callahan, Katelyn brought light, kindness, and determination to all who knew her.

A graduate of Kiefer High School, Katelyn began her higher education at Southern Nazarene University before transferring to Oklahoma State University in...

William Gorlinsky

Apr 30, 2025

William Allen Gorlinsky Sr., lovingly known as Bill, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on April 30, 2025.

Bill was born on May 26, 1939, in St. Francis, Kansas, to Carl and Edith Gorlinsky. He graduated from high school in Anderson, Missouri, in 1958, and went on to attend Central Technical Institute, where he...

James Beans

Apr 30, 2025

James Allen Beans, lovingly known as Jim, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 64 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on September 27, 1960, in Painesville, Ohio, to Paul and Judy Beans, Jim lived a life marked by generosity, humor, and an unshakable devotion to those he loved.

Jim found joy in life's simple pleasures and the...

Kent Rooks Jr.

Apr 26, 2025

Kent Ledell Rooks Jr., age 46, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on April 26, 2025. Born on October 6, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee, Kent lived a life marked by dedication to his faith, family, and professional excellence.

A proud alumnus of the University of Memphis, Kent was a talented saxophonist in the university's marching band. He later earned an...

Thomas Sikes

Apr 26, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Mitchell Sikes, age 36, on April 26, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Thomas was born on July 7, 1988, in Kissimmee, Florida, to Charles and Vicki Sikes. Though his time with us was far too short, those who knew Thomas will remember a gentle soul with a kind...

Kathryn Yvonne Scott

Apr 24, 2025

Kathryn Yvonne Scott, born in Pueblo, Colorado to Ira and Mabel Patterson, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 91. She lived her entire life in Pueblo, where she filled her days with love, adventure, and deep devotion to her family and community.

Kathryn was the loving mother of Debra Carson (Dennis), Vicki Rumbold...

Ruby Gleaton

Apr 22, 2025

Ruby Gleaton, at the age of 80 passed away Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025. Full of life and always ready with a smile or a joke, Ruby brought light and laughter to every room she entered.

Born to Elizabeth “Thompson” Wacoche, a beloved church song leader, and Willie Wacoche, a devoted pastor, Ruby was raised in faith and tradition. Her vibrant spirit...

Jojean Beattie

Apr 22, 2025

Jojean Beattie, 70, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 13, 1954, in Tulsa to Eugene and Yolanda Hooper, Jojean lived a life full of warmth, adventure, and fierce devotion to those she loved.

Jojean met the love of her life, Joe Beattie, in high school....

Larry McCosar

Apr 21, 2025

Larry Dean McCosar, beloved father, grandfather, son, Marine, and friend, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on March 21, 1971, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Larry wrestled and graduated from Eufaula High School while staying at the Eufaula Dormitory.

Larry proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, dedicating...