Obituaries

Jun 8, 2026

Audrey Marie Smith passed away with her family by her side on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the age of 85 years old.Audrey was born on September 2, 1940, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Mary and John Phipps. They later moved to Ponca City, where she graduated from high school. After graduating, she attended Bob Jones University, where she met Walt...

Jun 7, 2026

Carolyn Elenora Watkins passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 89.

Carolyn was born on January 31, 1937, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lowell and Ellen (Ford) Stone. She lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and kindness to everyone she met.

Carolyn worked as a bank teller for many years and later in various accounting roles....

Jun 5, 2026

Jun 4, 2026

Beverly Ann Lunn Young, beloved wife, businesswoman, philanthropist, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by close family and friends. She was 85 years old.

Born on September 19, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, Beverly was the daughter of Wallace Edward ("Eddie") Lunn Sr. and Gladys Hunter Lunn. She attended Hillsboro High School before...

Jun 3, 2026

Carolyn Marie Gilbert passed away with loving family by her side on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the age of 72.

Carolyn was born on September 25, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, to Andrew Burns and Mary (Flores) Knight. She met the love of her life, Billy Gilbert, and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered...

Jun 2, 2026

Sheila Kay Sullivan, 71, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away on June 2, 2026.

Born in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Edgar and Dorothy Sullivan, Sheila spent her early years in California, attending school in Shasta until her senior year when she returned to Oklahoma. She graduated from Haskell High School and went on to build a life marked by hard work, dedication,...

May 31, 2026

Philip "Phil" Jennings Dennis passed away, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, craftsmanship, and determination.Phil moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he founded Lady Bug Lawn Service and became well known for his hard work and dedication.

He was deeply involved in the hot air ballooning community as both a pilot and chase crew member. Together with his wife, Karen, he...

May 31, 2026

Thomas "Gbon" Owen Choate Jr, 64, of Mounds, Oklahoma peacefully went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at his home, surrounded by loved ones and friends.

"Gbon" was born August 1st, 1961, in Salina, Kansas to Thomas Choate and Gloria (Tulsa) Ware. He attended Coweta Public Schools before adventuring the wilderness of life. He enjoyed the thrill...

May 29, 2026

Dianna Lynn Carter, age 65, passed from this earth on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends whose lives she touched so deeply. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void, but her legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Dianna was born on May 17,...

May 29, 2026

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Been, age 79, passed peacefully from this earth on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the memories of a life well lived.

Kathy was born on December 13, 1946, in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania to Robert and Marge Reese. She later moved with her family to Okmulgee, where she graduated from Okmulgee High School. Following...

May 28, 2026

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May 26, 2026

Glenda Hinton passed away on May 26th, 2026 at the age of 89, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Glenda joins her husband of 61 years, Jack, who passed away in 2021. She is survived by her sons Derek and Brandon, their wives Becky and Laura, her grandchildren Hayley, Evan, Justin, Samantha, and Sarah, and her sister Wilma Lee Richardson. She also joins...

May 25, 2026

Alvin Kenny Faircloth

Alvin Kenny Faircloth passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 81.

Alvin was born on June 12, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, to James and Muriel (Mann) Faircloth. He grew up in Jacksonville and graduated from Paxon High School in 1963. Soon after graduation, Alvin answered...

May 25, 2026

Helen Cullison of Tulsa passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by her girls and a companion, "Pete." She was a devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend whose life was marked by compassion, strength, and quiet grace.

Helen was born in Siloam Springs, AR to Jack and Vera (West) Harrison. She later married the love of her life, David A. Cullison...

May 24, 2026

Johnney Calvin Long, 87, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed peacefully into Heaven on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on November 7, 1938, in Durant, Oklahoma, Johnney was the son of JC and Bernice Long. He lived a life grounded in hard work, determination, faith and devotion to his family.

For 64 years, Johnney shared a devoted marriage...

May 22, 2026

Phyllis June McCombs, age 87, passed on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on December 17, 1938, in Edmond, Oklahoma to James Arthur Netherton and Zora Crosswhite Netherton.

Phyllis graduated from Deer Creek High School and went on to build a beautiful life centered around faith, family, and community. On June...

May 21, 2026

Winona Harris, 95, beloved Granny, spouse, mother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on May 21, 2026. She entered this world on February 23, 1931, in Gotebo, Oklahoma, born to Jurden and Jeanette Brunken.

Winona married the love of her life, Clayburn Harris, on April 16, 1949, after meeting him while he was driving a wheat truck...

May 20, 2026

Brenda K. Walters, born Brenda K. Wolf, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 12, 1959, in Denver, Colorado.

Brenda was known for her caring heart and deep love for her family. She spent many years caring for others through nursing, hospice work,...

May 19, 2026

Carles Gene Acton passed away on May 19th, 2026 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma surrounded by his beloved family, friends, and dogs. Carles "Precious" was born to Tommie and Bruce Acton II on October 17th, 1971 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. After graduating from Kiefer High School in 1990, Carles earned the name "Sparky," a name that would stay with him for the...

May 19, 2026

David Lynell Kelley was born in Salinas, California on July 29, 1957 to Shirley Bible and Earl Kelley. He spent most of his life in or around Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

David enlisted in the United States Navy in 1974 and proudly served 4 years. Soon after his service years he met the love of his life, Bobbie Jean, and spent the rest...