Obituaries

Nov 6, 2026

Shirley Jean Smith, age 91, passed away on November 6, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1935, in Bunch, Oklahoma, to Greal and Ruby Stevens.

Shirley attended Tulsa Central High School and married her husband, Allen, shortly after completing high school. From a young age, Shirley had a caring heart, helping care for her mother as a child. Throughout...

Nov 5, 2026

Nov 4, 2026

Nov 4, 2026

Karice Jeannine Allen, age 73, of Kiefer, Oklahoma passed away on November 4, 2026.Karice was born on September 24, 1953 in Claremore, OK to Jefferson Davis and Ruth Eggie.Public Viewing will be held Monday, 9th of November, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Schaudt's Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service & Cremation Care Centers.Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service....

Nov 4, 2026

William Ernest Elftmann, age 84, of Glenpool, Oklahoma passed away on November 4, 2026. William was born on September 29, 1942 in Oak Park, IL to Homer Elftmann and Elsie Elftmann. He worked as a Sales. Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Nov 3, 2026

Anneta Louise Doerflinger was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and family woman who found joy in the simple things that made life special. She graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1970 and enjoyed creative hobbies such as calligraphy and scrapbooking. Anneta had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making others laugh. Above all, she cherished her family and...

Nov 2, 2026

Ruby LaRueRuby LaRue was born on March 20, 1936, in Pope County, Arkansas, to Luke and Frona Hickey. She grew up in Pleasant Grove in Pope County, Arkansas, and built a life centered on her family and the simple pleasures that made home such a special place.

Ruby met Jesse LaRue at a dance, beginning a love story that would...

Nov 2, 2026

Lenita Susan Furrh was a woman who loved life, loved people, and rarely sat still for long. She had an outgoing personality, a warm heart, and a way of making everyone feel like a friend. She truly never met a stranger. Whether she was at church, traveling, or visiting with neighbors and family, Susan was happiest when she was surrounded by...

Oct 30, 2026

Betty Ann (Heiliger) Thompson was born in 1937 in Clinton, OK. The daughter of Albert "Buster" Heiliger and F. Imogene Heiliger.

As a child, the family moved to Tulsa, OK where she became involved in the youth activities at First Baptist Church of Tulsa. It was there, at nine years old, that she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior....

Oct 28, 2026

Merrick Austin Creagh, 31, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1995, in Tulsa to Sean Hedrick and Theresa Creagh.

Merrick was a beloved son, brother, and uncle who loved his family deeply. He had a cheerful personality and a way of keeping things light, bringing laughter and smiles to those around him....

Oct 28, 2026

Heinz Walter Steves, age 86, passed away on October 28, 2026 at home. He was born on April 7, 1940, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Peter and Gertrude (Bruss) Steves.

Heinz graduated from Peekskill Military Academy in 1958 and proudly joined the United States Marine Corps following graduation. He honorably served his country from 1958 through 1965. Following his military...

Oct 28, 2026

Preston Lee Cloud, 83, passed away surrounded by his loved ones in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 28, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1943, in Kinta, Oklahoma, to Hubert Cloud and Annalee (Riley) Cloud.

Preston was a hardworking, successful businessman whose influence on Tulsa's nightlife began in the 1970s. After spending some time selling tires, he found his way...

Oct 28, 2026

There is no way to summarize a man's life in a single page. No collection of words can fully capture all that he was, all that he accomplished, or all that he meant to so many people. A man's legacy is not measured simply by the years he lived or the things he built, but by the lives he touched,...

Oct 25, 2026

Sue Ellen Finks passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 8, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Sue graduated from U.S. Grant High School and went on to attend Oklahoma State University and Central State University. It was at Central State that she met the love of her life, Richard Finks, and the...

Oct 24, 2026

Phyllis Ann Bartholomew was born on January 9, 1934, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jack O. Braswell Sr. and Sybil Braswell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her younger brother, Jack Braswell Jr.

Throughout her life, Phyllis pursued a variety of endeavors. She was a business owner, a master potter at Johnson Atelier in Tulsa, and, for many years,...

Oct 23, 2026

Kenneth Burton Sparks, lovingly known as Kenny to family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2026. Born on July 1, 1981, in Sparta, Tennessee, Kenny was a beacon of kindness, generosity, and passion throughout his life. 

Kenny was the beloved son of James (Benny) and Barbara Sparks. He is survived by his three cherished daughters, Rylee, Katelyn, and Nevaeh....

Oct 22, 2026

Gerald Joseph Grivna, age 90, passed away on October 22, 2026. Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Oct 21, 2026

Sarah Kathleen Smith, age 50, passed away on October 21, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1976, in Ojai, California.

Sarah enjoyed exercising, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She especially loved gathering around the table for board games and card games, with War being a particular favorite. Sarah was also a highly skilled Certified Nursing...

Oct 18, 2026

Oct 18, 2026

Martin Paul "JR" Fischer, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known to most as JR-and as Papa to his youngest grandson - he was a self-proclaimed "farm boy" who found joy in life's simple pleasures: tractors, cows, and time with...