Obituaries

Kenneth Thornton

Oct 31, 2024

Obituary for Kenneth Don Thornton

Kenneth Don Thornton, age 80, peacefully passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Known affectionately as Ken, Kenny, and Kenny Don, he was born in Magnolia, Texas, where he cherished the blessings of small-town life throughout his youth.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and...

Connie Burns

Oct 30, 2024

Connie Denise Burns, born on April 27, 1963, in Fairview, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 61. A beloved partner, mother, grandmother, and sister, Connie will be remembered for her larger-than-life spirit and her boundless love for those around her.

Connie is survived by her devoted partner of 27 years, Gerald Anderson,...

Kyle Miller

Oct 28, 2024

Kyle Anthony Miller, age 39, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on May 6, 1985, in Saint Louis, Missouri, he was the cherished son of Robert Miller and Sherry Shanks.

Kyle was a dedicated family man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his loved ones were well taken care of. His passion for family and...

Timothy Kennedy

Oct 27, 2024

Timothy Delmart Kennedy, known to friends and family as "Tim," passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2024, in Inola, Oklahoma. Born on February 6, 1977, in San Diego, California, Tim was the son of Del and Karon Kennedy. From his early days, he had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and nature, finding joy and peace in the beauty around...

Bradley Baldwin

Oct 27, 2024

Bradley Stewart Baldwin passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on July 5, 1972, in Dallas, Texas, Bradley was the beloved son of Kenneth and Carol (Deupree) Baldwin. The family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1974, and to Jenks, Oklahoma in 1989 where Bradley...

Joshua Remer

Oct 25, 2024

Joshua Allen Remer, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made an unceremonious exit from this life Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 much to the chagrin of all who knew him. He was born Nov. 9, 1980 to Charles and Catherine Remer in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Josh, who occasionally went by "Jay" in recent years (alias?), was 43 years and 351 days old.

Josh spent time in...

Keith Jones

Oct 24, 2024

Keith Douglas Jones, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1956, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to his parents, Jake Jones and Elsie Jones-Lewis.

Keith met the love of his life, Diana Hughes, and the two were married on September 1975 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They shared a lifetime of love and memories. Together,...

Josephine Cotton

Oct 23, 2024

Josephine Janice Cotton, 78, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on October 5, 1946, to Elmer and Martha Baerg.

Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her kind heart, her infectious smile, and her...

Janis George

Oct 20, 2024

A memorial service for Janis J. Welch-George will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Asbury Church.

Janis Jean Lowder Welch George was born on June 3, 1936, in Wetumka, Oklahoma, to Curtis and Ila (Harlan) Lowder. She passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.

Janis graduated from...

Michael Battle

Oct 18, 2024

Michael Eugene Battle, 73, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1951, in Seminole, OK, to Robert and Evelyn (Brown) Battle. The family later moved to Tulsa, where Michael graduated from East Central High School in 1969.

As a young boy, Michael had a passion for baseball and played...

Michael Whitmire

Oct 17, 2024

Michael Douglas Whitmire, age 65, passed away on October 17, 2024, in his lifelong home of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving mother, Judith A. Hill; daughter Nicole Whitmire; granddaughter Dakota Dunaway; younger brother Richard Whitmire and his wife Jennifer, along with their daughter Kathryn.

Born on August 18, 1959, Mike was a vibrant presence in the...

Lorraine Banks

Oct 13, 2024

Our dear mother, Lorraine L. Banks, sadly passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 89 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After the passing of her beloved husband, Gene Banks, Lorraine relocated to Tulsa and was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosemarie Stevenson. She spent the majority of her life in the San Jose area, which she called home....

Lanny Thompson

Oct 13, 2024

Lanny Thompson

(June 24, 1964 - October 13, 2024)

Lanny Dale Thompson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, resident of Glenpool, Oklahoma passed away on October 13th, 2024, at the age of 60. Lanny was born on June 24th, 1964, at home in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Lanny graduated from Graham high school in 1982. He met the love...

Deborah Badger Addis

Oct 13, 2024

Deborah Badger

November 17, 1956 - October 13, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Lynette Badger, 67, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024.   Debbie was born on November 17, 1956, in Odessa, TX to Glen and Thirza Badger.

She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Coit; her son Rustin Coit and his wife DeLacy; her son Caleb Coit and seven...

LaDenna Marie Gray

Oct 12, 2024

LaDenna Marie Gray, affectionately known as Denna, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on April 4, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Denna was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and wife. She was known for her kind heart, sense of humor, and unwavering love for her family.

Denna is survived by her daughters, Jenny Cohen...

Gloria "Dee" Barrett

Oct 10, 2024

Gloria "Dee" Barrett, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on April 8, 1931, in Frontenac, Kansas, Dee was the cherished daughter of Howard Moats and Zena Hosier (Minor). Dee was raised by father Howard and grandmother, Sarah Ellen Moats who she loved dearly.

Dee worked...

Matthew Brian Crosser

Oct 9, 2024

Matthew Brian Crosser died early Tuesday morning October 9, 2024 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 50. Matt was born January 8, 1974. Matt grew up in east Tulsa with his parents Bill and Jeannie Crosser and his two older brothers Kevin and Greg Crosser. He was a proud student of Mayo Elementary, Skelly Middle School and East Central...

April Campbell

Oct 8, 2024

April Michelle Campbell went home to her eternal reward on October 8, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 50. Her husband, children and parents were by her side.

April was born on July 20, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas to Ralph and Margaret Foster. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1992, attended Kansas University and later graduated...

Margaret McRorey

Oct 6, 2024

Obituary for Margaret Ann McRorey

Margaret Ann McRorey, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on October 17, 1959, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, to William and Phyllis Murphy (Atchley).

A proud graduate of Bethel Acres High School, Margaret furthered her education at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. She dedicated...

Vicki Carleton

Oct 6, 2024

Vicki Carleton, born on June 5, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, departed this life on October 6, 2024, in Bixby, Oklahoma. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Vicki was the cherished daughter of Bob Dirck and Elnora (Parsons) Dirck, who preceded her in death. She carried forward the...