Obituaries
Ruth Ann Bell
Jul 9, 2026
Ruth Ann Bell
Ruth Ann Bell passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 88.
Ruth was born on January 29, 1938, in Mounds, Oklahoma, to John and Dora Driscoll. She was raised in the Glenpool area, where she attended Glenpool Public Schools and enjoyed playing basketball.
On October 1, 1955, Ruth...
Stephen Ronald Apenbrinck
Jul 8, 2026
Stephen R. Apenbrinck "Bone"Stephen Apenbrinck, 56, of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Hillcrest Medical Center. Born on November 25, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri. Stephen's life was a tapestry of kindness, dedication, and love for his family and passions.Stephen was the beloved son of the late Ronald and Judith Apenbrinck. He graduated from The School of...
Alice Mary Kelly
Jul 7, 2026
Alice Mary Kelly, 96, a retired nurse and loving mother and grandmother, died on July 6, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 5, 1930, to James and Alice Gerrity, Alice was the youngest of three children. She spent her early life in the Windy City, growing up in a largely Irish-German Catholic South Side neighborhood that...
Barbara Jean Prescott
Jul 6, 2026
Barbara Jean Prescott passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 78.
Barbara was born on September 5, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Alvin and Rosemary (Catterton) Prescott. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1966, where she proudly played the clarinet in the marching band. Her musical talents and school spirit were just the beginning of a...
Stacy Jo Clare
Jul 6, 2026
Stacy Jo Clare passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 53.
Stacy was born on March 24, 1973, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Daniel Clare and Jody Applegate. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Throughout her career, she served residents at Montereau, the Inola Nursing...
Bruce Edward Casavan
Jul 5, 2026
Bruce Casavan
Bruce Casavan, 80, beloved father, son, and friend, was called to his eternal rest on July 5, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, to George and Velma Casavan.
Bruce was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he earned his degree as an Arkansas Razorback. His family looks forward to learning...
Ryan Ray Lawfer
Jul 4, 2026
Ryan Ray Lawfer, 20, of Sapulpa, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was born on March 21, 2006, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ryan embraced life with a fearless heart and a love for adventure. Whether he was riding his motorcycle, skating with friends, or spending a quiet day trout fishing at Roaring River, he found joy in the simple moments that...
Aidan Don Jones
Jul 4, 2026
Aidan Don Jones, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was born on May 1, 2005, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Aidan was one of a kind. A 2024 graduate of Sapulpa High School, he lived life in his own unique way, never afraid to stand out. Whether he was on his skateboard, listening to music, or making everyone...
Marlene Stansberry
Jul 3, 2026
Marlene Stansberry
Marlene Stansberry passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 85.
Marlene was born on June 12, 1941, in Billings, Montana, to Earl and Josephine (Westbrook) Matthews.
She met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Stansberry, and together they shared many wonderful years of marriage. Side by side, they owned and operated the Lake...
Billie Wayne Duncan
Jul 3, 2026
Billie Wayne Duncan, a devoted father, grandfather, retired United States Army veteran, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma, just days before his 76th birthday. He was born on July 7, 1950, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to Red and Maudie Duncan.
Bill graduated from McLain High School in Tulsa before proudly serving his country in the...
Mary Ann Steinmitz
Jul 3, 2026
With profound sadness and unwavering hope in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Mary Ann Steinmitz, who entered into the presence of her Savior on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Brookdale Claremore. She was surrounded by the love of her family and those who cared for her.
Born on August 15, 1950, in Jefferson...
Jerry Lee Rathbun
Jun 30, 2026
Jerry Lee Rathbun passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on March 30, 1958, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Jerry was the son of Jerry Rathbun and Nancy (Bishop) Rathbun. He attended Mounds High School before beginning a strong career in the workforce.
Jerry spent more than 20 years as a refractory worker, traveling across the...
Angel Luis Cruz
Jun 29, 2026
Angel Luis Cruz, age 86, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 29, 2026, one day before what would have been his 87th birthday.
Born on June 30, 1939, to Gumercindo and Candida Cruz, Angel lived a life defined by hard work, determination, and devotion to those he loved. He married the love of...
Larry Joe Garven
Jun 28, 2026
Larry Joe GarvenMarch 22, 1950 - June 28, 2026
Larry Joe Garven, 76, formerly of Glasgow, Missouri, recently passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 in Sapulpa, OK. Although he spent his final years in Oklahoma, Missouri was always home in his heart.
Born on March 22, 1950, in Boonville, Missouri, Larry was the son of Charles Eugene Garven and...
Massoud Hozhabri
Jun 28, 2026
Masood Hozhabri Masood Hozhabri, 69, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026, following a sudden stroke. He was in good health and living an active life, so his passing came as a profound shock to his family and the many people whose lives he touched.Masood was born on May 31, 1957, in Shiraz, Iran. At the age...
Lisa Kim Suarez
Jun 27, 2026
Lisa Kim Suarez, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026. Born on January 31, 1957, in Camiri, Bolivia, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Oscar and Betty Suarez. She spent a lot of her younger years in South America, where she attended Catholic school and developed a strong foundation in her Catholic faith that remained an important part...
John Ferrin Moss
Jun 25, 2026
John Ferrin Moss entered the gates of Heaven peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 87.
John was born on August 2, 1938, in Vian, Oklahoma, to James and Mary Moss. As the youngest of ten children, he grew up in a devoted Christian family surrounded by love and strong faith....
Talan Dempsey Chesser
Jun 24, 2026
Talan Dempsey Chesser passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 17.
Talan was born on July 29, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Casey Chesser and Nichole (Rake) Chesser. Although he arrived three weeks early, it quickly became clear that he would do things at his own pace. Easygoing and...
Doyle Barry Kerr
Jun 22, 2026
Doyle Barry Kerr passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2026, at the age of 85.
Barry was born on January 2, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to John and Thelma Vadney Kerr. He proudly served in the United States Army for 24 years and later served as Vice Chief of the Shawnee Tribe for 15 years. He was deeply...
Ruth Ann Bell
Jul 9, 2026
Ruth Ann Bell
Ruth Ann Bell passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 88.
Ruth was born on January 29, 1938, in Mounds, Oklahoma, to John and Dora Driscoll. She was raised in the Glenpool area, where she attended Glenpool Public Schools and enjoyed playing basketball.
On October 1, 1955, Ruth...
Stephen Ronald Apenbrinck
Jul 8, 2026
Stephen R. Apenbrinck "Bone"Stephen Apenbrinck, 56, of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Hillcrest Medical Center. Born on November 25, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri. Stephen's life was a tapestry of kindness, dedication, and love for his family and passions.Stephen was the beloved son of the late Ronald and Judith Apenbrinck. He graduated from The School of...
Alice Mary Kelly
Jul 7, 2026
Alice Mary Kelly, 96, a retired nurse and loving mother and grandmother, died on July 6, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 5, 1930, to James and Alice Gerrity, Alice was the youngest of three children. She spent her early life in the Windy City, growing up in a largely Irish-German Catholic South Side neighborhood that...
Barbara Jean Prescott
Jul 6, 2026
Barbara Jean Prescott passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 78.
Barbara was born on September 5, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Alvin and Rosemary (Catterton) Prescott. She graduated from Jenks High School in 1966, where she proudly played the clarinet in the marching band. Her musical talents and school spirit were just the beginning of a...
Stacy Jo Clare
Jul 6, 2026
Stacy Jo Clare passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 53.
Stacy was born on March 24, 1973, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Daniel Clare and Jody Applegate. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Throughout her career, she served residents at Montereau, the Inola Nursing...
Bruce Edward Casavan
Jul 5, 2026
Bruce Casavan
Bruce Casavan, 80, beloved father, son, and friend, was called to his eternal rest on July 5, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, to George and Velma Casavan.
Bruce was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he earned his degree as an Arkansas Razorback. His family looks forward to learning...
Ryan Ray Lawfer
Jul 4, 2026
Ryan Ray Lawfer, 20, of Sapulpa, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was born on March 21, 2006, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ryan embraced life with a fearless heart and a love for adventure. Whether he was riding his motorcycle, skating with friends, or spending a quiet day trout fishing at Roaring River, he found joy in the simple moments that...
Aidan Don Jones
Jul 4, 2026
Aidan Don Jones, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was born on May 1, 2005, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Aidan was one of a kind. A 2024 graduate of Sapulpa High School, he lived life in his own unique way, never afraid to stand out. Whether he was on his skateboard, listening to music, or making everyone...
Marlene Stansberry
Jul 3, 2026
Marlene Stansberry
Marlene Stansberry passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 85.
Marlene was born on June 12, 1941, in Billings, Montana, to Earl and Josephine (Westbrook) Matthews.
She met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Stansberry, and together they shared many wonderful years of marriage. Side by side, they owned and operated the Lake...
Billie Wayne Duncan
Jul 3, 2026
Billie Wayne Duncan, a devoted father, grandfather, retired United States Army veteran, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma, just days before his 76th birthday. He was born on July 7, 1950, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to Red and Maudie Duncan.
Bill graduated from McLain High School in Tulsa before proudly serving his country in the...
Mary Ann Steinmitz
Jul 3, 2026
With profound sadness and unwavering hope in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Mary Ann Steinmitz, who entered into the presence of her Savior on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Brookdale Claremore. She was surrounded by the love of her family and those who cared for her.
Born on August 15, 1950, in Jefferson...
Jerry Lee Rathbun
Jun 30, 2026
Jerry Lee Rathbun passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on March 30, 1958, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Jerry was the son of Jerry Rathbun and Nancy (Bishop) Rathbun. He attended Mounds High School before beginning a strong career in the workforce.
Jerry spent more than 20 years as a refractory worker, traveling across the...
Angel Luis Cruz
Jun 29, 2026
Angel Luis Cruz, age 86, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 29, 2026, one day before what would have been his 87th birthday.
Born on June 30, 1939, to Gumercindo and Candida Cruz, Angel lived a life defined by hard work, determination, and devotion to those he loved. He married the love of...
Larry Joe Garven
Jun 28, 2026
Larry Joe GarvenMarch 22, 1950 - June 28, 2026
Larry Joe Garven, 76, formerly of Glasgow, Missouri, recently passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 in Sapulpa, OK. Although he spent his final years in Oklahoma, Missouri was always home in his heart.
Born on March 22, 1950, in Boonville, Missouri, Larry was the son of Charles Eugene Garven and...
Massoud Hozhabri
Jun 28, 2026
Masood Hozhabri Masood Hozhabri, 69, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026, following a sudden stroke. He was in good health and living an active life, so his passing came as a profound shock to his family and the many people whose lives he touched.Masood was born on May 31, 1957, in Shiraz, Iran. At the age...
Lisa Kim Suarez
Jun 27, 2026
Lisa Kim Suarez, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026. Born on January 31, 1957, in Camiri, Bolivia, Lisa was the beloved daughter of Oscar and Betty Suarez. She spent a lot of her younger years in South America, where she attended Catholic school and developed a strong foundation in her Catholic faith that remained an important part...
John Ferrin Moss
Jun 25, 2026
John Ferrin Moss entered the gates of Heaven peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 87.
John was born on August 2, 1938, in Vian, Oklahoma, to James and Mary Moss. As the youngest of ten children, he grew up in a devoted Christian family surrounded by love and strong faith....
Talan Dempsey Chesser
Jun 24, 2026
Talan Dempsey Chesser passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 17.
Talan was born on July 29, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Casey Chesser and Nichole (Rake) Chesser. Although he arrived three weeks early, it quickly became clear that he would do things at his own pace. Easygoing and...
Doyle Barry Kerr
Jun 22, 2026
Doyle Barry Kerr passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2026, at the age of 85.
Barry was born on January 2, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to John and Thelma Vadney Kerr. He proudly served in the United States Army for 24 years and later served as Vice Chief of the Shawnee Tribe for 15 years. He was deeply...
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