Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

Kendall Joseph Dykes, Sr. passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was 91. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Paul and Willie (Pybas) Dykes, Kendall touched countless lives by his warmth, faith, humor and zest for life. Kendall overcame many challenges in his life. These included losing his mother at the age of 8, polio at the age of 17...

Jul 24, 2025

Robert James “Bob” McCutchen passed into heaven on July 24, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 81.

Born on July 5, 1944, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Bob’s journey through life carried him from Canada to Mississippi, Illinois, California, Washington, D.C., and eventually to Oklahoma. Each place left its mark, but none more so than Tulsa, where he planted roots...

Jul 22, 2025

On October 22, 1957 a beautiful baby girl was born to Charlotte James and L.C. Stokely Sr. she was given the name Jacqueline Louise.

Affectionately referred to as Jackie she graduated from Okmulgee High School with the Proud Class of 1976. She later received her Associates Degree in Secretarial Office Management.

Jackie was blessed with two children Mahogany Charon and NaChakka Juante....

Jul 21, 2025

Diana Kay (Myers) Lazenby, a beautiful soul with a small-town heart, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 2, 1947, in Mexico, Missouri, to Charles and Margaret Lucille Jennings Myers.

Diana was the kind of woman who made life sweeter just by being in it. She...

Jul 20, 2025

Joy Loray Varner, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Jenks, Oklahoma, surrounded by her devoted family.

Joy was born on September 2, 1944, in Orange, Texas, to Irvin and Leola (Felts) Langston. She attended Webster High School and later married the love of her life, James Varner, in Columbus, Kansas. Together they...

Jul 18, 2025

Richard Forrest Todd of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 95.

Richard was born on May 12, 1930, in Hartland, Wisconsin to Forrest and Elnora (Anstey) Todd. He was raised on a dairy farm in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor of Science...

Jul 18, 2025

Lucille Dixon, a beloved resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on June 27, 1945, Lucille grew up with a deep sense of family, faith, and strength that would shape the rest of her life. At the age of 18, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she met and married...

Jul 17, 2025

Mr. Randy B. Smith was born to Effie Mae. and Ed Louis Smith on May 5, 1966, in Forrest City, AR.

He graduated high school in Parkin, AR. In May of 1985 and later went to Job Cor in Dallas, TX. After leaving Job Cor he moved to Sioux City, Iowa where he met his wife. They joined in union on...

Jul 17, 2025

Marvin Duane Crisp of Sapulpa, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 73.

He was born on January 24, 1952, in Turlock, California, to Clifton and Patricia (Carter) Crisp. Marvin spent his first two years of life in California, before moving to Tulsa. He graduated from Edison High School in 1970 where he played football.

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Jul 15, 2025

Stephen Michael BarnesOctober 28, 1954 - July 15, 2025

Stephen Michael Barnes was born on October 28,1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Kenneth Lee and Jan Larue (Farley) Barnes. Steve's early years were spent moving around the country due to his father being an airline pilot. This upbringing sparked a lifelong love for adventure, travel, and aviation.

After high school, Steve...

Jul 12, 2025

E. Dayle James OHP Baker 52 - Okmulgee County 10 has finished his watch.

E. Dayle James, of Okmulgee, was born in Muskogee, OK, June 21, 1948 to Kenneth Edward James and Maxine (Elsey) James. He passed from this life on July 12, 2025 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 77.

From his days as an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman to his...

Jul 10, 2025

Jennifer Lind Palmer, age 44, passed away on July 10, 2025. Jennifer was born on October 7, 1980 in Salinas, CA to Kenneth Palmer and Patricia Palmer.

Consequences - from the time we learn to walk and talk, we are taught our actions come with consequences. Unfortunately, Jennifer faced a tragic consequence.

In the year 2006, Jennifer Palmer brought a fragile baby...

Jul 10, 2025

Bradlee Barfield Hammack, age 49, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity. Born on November 21, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Sally and Will Hammack, Brad's life was marked by deep relationships, a passion for adventure, and an unwavering willingness to help others.

In 1983, Brad moved to Española, New...

Jul 8, 2025

James Eugene Ussery, a WWII Veteran, a skilled truck driver, a loving husband, and a loving father passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 103, with family by his side.

James was born August 24, 1921, in San Angelo, TX to his parents, Elwood and Eula (Strawn) Ussery in the old Fort Concho, TX area. James and his...

Jul 8, 2025

Dr. Elaine Wesley Oates Cannon, born on October 16, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on July 8, 2025, surrounded by LOVE. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and child of God; leaving behind a profound impact on the lives of all those who knew her.The eldest of three daughters born to Horace and Princie Oates, Elaine...

Jul 8, 2025

Larry Ray Burnett, 73, of Catoosa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Larry was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, on March 20, 1952 to Calvin Burnett and Velma "Johnson" Burnett. Larry was the youngest of three children including his brother Joe and sister Judy. Early on, his family moved to Oklahoma and settled in...

Jul 5, 2025

Paul Marsh Krautter passed away peacefully at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 70 years old. He fought courageously against adenocarcinoma of the lung for three years.

Paul was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 28th, 1954 to Alice Anne Krautter and Eugene Frank Krautter. Paul is preceded in death by his...

Jul 4, 2025

Jul 2, 2025

Whitney Marie Wilson was born on March 4, 1994, at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City to Kevin and Tamara Wilson. She passed away on her own terms at home on July 2, 2025, surrounded by chosen family and the beloved pets she called her “fur babies.”

Her cherished animal companions included her loyal dogs, Fat Boy and Maximus, and her beloved...

Jul 2, 2025

Jayne Culley Hood, daughter of the late Donald J. and Jacqueline J. Culley, died July 2, 2025 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 16, 1954 and graduated from Topeka High School in 1972. Jayne married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth C. Knouse in 1974, and while attending Baker University in 1975, they...