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Bruce Edward Casavan

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...

Billie Wayne Duncan

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

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...

Larry Joe Garven

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

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

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

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...

Talan Dempsey Chesser

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

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...

Dolores Moreno Moreyda

Dolores Moreno Moreyda

Jun 20, 2026

Dolores M. Moreyda, age 100, passed away at home peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

She was born on November 9, 1925, in Tampico, Mexico, to loving parents who preceded her in death. In 1945, she married the love of her life, Robert Moreyda, in Tampico, Mexico. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and...

Terry Vernon Moore

Terry Vernon Moore

Jun 18, 2026

Terry Vernon Moore passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the age of 76.

Terry was born on February 2, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Lonnie and Hazel (Moore) Moore. He grew up in Okmulgee alongside his sisters, Helen, Sue, and Jeannie, and graduated from Okmulgee High School. Following high school, Terry attended Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology...

Donna Karen Moore

Donna Karen Moore

Jun 18, 2026

Donna Karen Moore passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the age of 75.

Donna was born on August 18, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Gerald and Lois (Tollison) Grant. She was raised in Okmulgee, where she attended Okmulgee High School before continuing her education at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT). There, she earned a degree in Accounting...

Jennifer Lillian Munyan

Jennifer Lillian Munyan

Jun 16, 2026

Jennifer Lillian Munyan, 21, of Alexandria Virginia, left us far too soon on June 16, 2026. Born on March 2nd, 2005, she was the beloved daughter of Jelean and Walter Munyan.

Jennifer will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her brilliant mind, her love of music, color, thrift store and scavenging finds, and for her witty humor, independence, bravery, and...

Larry Alan Finley Jr

Larry Alan Finley Jr

Jun 13, 2026

Larry Alan Finley Jr., 54, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away on June 13, 2026.

Born on July 13, 1971, in Ohio, Larry was the son of Karen Merson-Hespler and Larry Finley Sr.

He graduated from East Central High School in 1989. On October 13, 2001, Larry married the love of his life, Vanessa Finley, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together they...

Terry Glen Shaw

Terry Glen Shaw

Jun 12, 2026

Dr. Terry G. Shaw, ABPN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was 77 years young. May he journey among the imperishable stars.

Born on July 18, 1948, in McAlester, Oklahoma, Terry was the youngest son of Earnest and Tommie Sue Shaw. He was a proud citizen of the Choctaw Nation...

Susie Kathleen Paulson

Susie Kathleen Paulson

Jun 11, 2026

Susan "Susie" Kathleen Paulson (Zingg), 84, a longtime Tulsa resident, devoted advocate and homemaker, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at Schaudt Tulsa Funeral Service & Cremation Care Center, in the chapel located at 5757 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Family and friends are invited to...

Garey Leo Curtsinger

Garey Leo Curtsinger

Jun 10, 2026

Garey Leo Curtsinger born March 12th, 1949 also known as G.L. or to his close friends "Blue" passed away at his home in Okemah on Wednesday June 10th 2026 at the age of 77.

Garey was born to Walter Leo Curtsinger and Pauline Kimberlin Curtsinger in Pasadena Texas. He was the oldest of four children. Garey parents and siblings have all...

Lucille Catherine Gregory

Lucille Catherine Gregory

Jun 10, 2026

Lucille Catherine (Logan) Gregory, lovingly known as "Lucy," of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 87.Born in San Pierre, Indiana on July 26, 1938, to Mary Ruby (Sands) and William Wilson Logan, Lucy lived a life grounded in faith, love, and service to others. A devoted member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Lucy's faith was...

Bruce Edward Casavan

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...

Billie Wayne Duncan

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

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...

Larry Joe Garven

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

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

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

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...

Talan Dempsey Chesser

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

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...

Dolores Moreno Moreyda

Dolores Moreno Moreyda

Jun 20, 2026

Dolores M. Moreyda, age 100, passed away at home peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

She was born on November 9, 1925, in Tampico, Mexico, to loving parents who preceded her in death. In 1945, she married the love of her life, Robert Moreyda, in Tampico, Mexico. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and...

Terry Vernon Moore

Terry Vernon Moore

Jun 18, 2026

Terry Vernon Moore passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the age of 76.

Terry was born on February 2, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Lonnie and Hazel (Moore) Moore. He grew up in Okmulgee alongside his sisters, Helen, Sue, and Jeannie, and graduated from Okmulgee High School. Following high school, Terry attended Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology...

Donna Karen Moore

Donna Karen Moore

Jun 18, 2026

Donna Karen Moore passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the age of 75.

Donna was born on August 18, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Gerald and Lois (Tollison) Grant. She was raised in Okmulgee, where she attended Okmulgee High School before continuing her education at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT). There, she earned a degree in Accounting...

Jennifer Lillian Munyan

Jennifer Lillian Munyan

Jun 16, 2026

Jennifer Lillian Munyan, 21, of Alexandria Virginia, left us far too soon on June 16, 2026. Born on March 2nd, 2005, she was the beloved daughter of Jelean and Walter Munyan.

Jennifer will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her brilliant mind, her love of music, color, thrift store and scavenging finds, and for her witty humor, independence, bravery, and...

Larry Alan Finley Jr

Larry Alan Finley Jr

Jun 13, 2026

Larry Alan Finley Jr., 54, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away on June 13, 2026.

Born on July 13, 1971, in Ohio, Larry was the son of Karen Merson-Hespler and Larry Finley Sr.

He graduated from East Central High School in 1989. On October 13, 2001, Larry married the love of his life, Vanessa Finley, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together they...

Terry Glen Shaw

Terry Glen Shaw

Jun 12, 2026

Dr. Terry G. Shaw, ABPN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was 77 years young. May he journey among the imperishable stars.

Born on July 18, 1948, in McAlester, Oklahoma, Terry was the youngest son of Earnest and Tommie Sue Shaw. He was a proud citizen of the Choctaw Nation...

Susie Kathleen Paulson

Susie Kathleen Paulson

Jun 11, 2026

Susan "Susie" Kathleen Paulson (Zingg), 84, a longtime Tulsa resident, devoted advocate and homemaker, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at Schaudt Tulsa Funeral Service & Cremation Care Center, in the chapel located at 5757 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Family and friends are invited to...

Garey Leo Curtsinger

Garey Leo Curtsinger

Jun 10, 2026

Garey Leo Curtsinger born March 12th, 1949 also known as G.L. or to his close friends "Blue" passed away at his home in Okemah on Wednesday June 10th 2026 at the age of 77.

Garey was born to Walter Leo Curtsinger and Pauline Kimberlin Curtsinger in Pasadena Texas. He was the oldest of four children. Garey parents and siblings have all...

Lucille Catherine Gregory

Lucille Catherine Gregory

Jun 10, 2026

Lucille Catherine (Logan) Gregory, lovingly known as "Lucy," of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 87.Born in San Pierre, Indiana on July 26, 1938, to Mary Ruby (Sands) and William Wilson Logan, Lucy lived a life grounded in faith, love, and service to others. A devoted member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Lucy's faith was...