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Patty L Jenkins

Patty L Jenkins

Dec 31, 2019

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patty L Jenkins will be held at the Beggs Cemetery on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM. A visitation will be held on January 3, 2020, at Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Patty L Jenkins of Mounds, Oklahoma was born on May 23, 1945, to parents...

Dale Wayne Woodruff

Dale Wayne Woodruff

Dec 29, 2019

Dale Wayne Woodruff, a long-time Glenpool resident, died Dec. 29th, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Services will be held graveside at Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove on January 6th at 1 pm. Dale was born Sept. 8th, 1943 to parents Cressie (Dick) and Virginia Woodruff of Locust Grove. After high school, he entered the Army and fought in...

Victoria Jayne Youngblood

Victoria Jayne Youngblood

Dec 28, 2019

Victoria Jayne Youngblood passed away with loving family by her side on December 28, 2019, at the age of 70 years. Victoria was born on March 24, 1949, in Tulsa, OK to her parents, Euwin and Norma (DeWeese) Watkins. She was a member of graduating class of 1967 from Tulsa Central High School. Victoria enjoyed being part of her Wednesdays...

Lorraine Edna Minter

Lorraine Edna Minter

Dec 26, 2019

Lorraine Edna Minter passed away with loving family by her side on December 26, 2019, at the age of 91 years. Lorraine was born on December 18, 1928 in Fort Stanton, NM to her parents, Young Bert and Allie Mae (Parker) Minter. Lorraine worked as an Administrative Assistant for the University of California at Los Alamos National Laboratory for several...

Nathan Albert Hobbs

Nathan Albert Hobbs

Dec 23, 2019

Nathan Albert Hobbs, 80, left his earthly home and met Jesus face to face early Monday morning, December 23rd, ending his four year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Doris Hobbs of 39 blissful years and his four loving children, Bryan Hobbs of Duncanville, Texas, Julee Turner of Red Oak, Texas, Richard & Sarah Hobbs of Sapulpa,...

David Eugene Embrey

David Eugene Embrey

Dec 22, 2019

A memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of David Eugene Embrey will be held at Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM. David Eugene Embrey, 42, a resident of Vinita, passed away December 22, 2019. He was born June 6, 1977, to Eugene Howard Embrey and Delores Embrey. David recently worked for...

John Edgar Tittle

John Edgar Tittle

Dec 20, 2019

John E. Tittle, Jr. (J.E.) passed away in his north Okmulgee County home on December 20, 2019 at the age of 83. His transition was attended by his wife of sixty years, Sharon Lee Tittle and four children, Shari Bean of Tulsa, Mark Tittle of Morris, Michelle Warrington of Cushing and Krista Wright of Beggs. J.E. was a doting grandfather...

Preston Leo Smith

Preston Leo Smith

Dec 18, 2019

Preston Leo Smith died December 18, 2019, with family by his side, at the age of 86. Preston was born November 29, 1933, in Avant, OK to his parents, Vearl Walter Smith Sr. and Mary Pauline (Poole) Smith. He proudly served our country in the US Army. Preston worked as an inspector on ammonia plant x-rays & had his own...

Karla Kay Herring

Karla Kay Herring

Dec 17, 2019

Karla Herring (50) of Claremore, OK was born November 24, 1969, in Enid, OK and passed away December 17, 2019, in Tulsa, OK. She was a kind and compassionate woman who found joy in helping and caring for others. Her smile lit up a room, and she was loved by so many people. She loved life and fought so hard...

Norma Yvonne Williams

Norma Yvonne Williams

Dec 16, 2019

Norma Yvonne Williams passed away with loving family by her side on December 16, 2019, at the age of 93 years. Norma was born on June 25, 1926 in Fargo, North Dakota to her parents, Clarence and Mabel (Patterson) LaCrosse. Norma was a retired accountant and bookkeeper, and made her home in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She loved to go to garage...

David Byron Cook

David Byron Cook

Dec 14, 2019

David Cook, Professor of Theatre, Emeritus passed December 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mt. Pleasant, TX, he attended the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship and became a proud member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. After service in the U.S. Army he had early success in Los Angeles on the small screen. His interests...

Mary Lucille Norwood

Mary Lucille Norwood

Dec 13, 2019

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mary Lucille Norwood will be held on Tuesday, December 17th at Schaudt's Tulsa Chapel at 10:30 AM. Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday, December 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary Lucille Norwood passed with loving family by her side on...

Jarl Percy Johnson

Jarl Percy Johnson

Dec 13, 2019

Jarl P. Johnson, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Inverness Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jarl (March 27, 1930) and his identical twin Earl (March 26, 1930) were born to Robert and Sarah Johnson in their home at 2627 West Easton, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jarl grew up in the Tulsa area, graduated from Central High School in 1948,...

Justin Robert Fuller

Justin Robert Fuller

Dec 13, 2019

Justin R. Fuller, age 19, died peacefully in his home on December 13th, 2019 after a six-month battle with spinal cord cancer. Justin was born in Tulsa, OK and lived his entire life in Glenpool, OK. He graduated from Glenpool High School in May of 2019. He completed 1 year of the machinist program at Tulsa Technology Center and was...

James Donnelly Payne

James Donnelly Payne

Dec 13, 2019

Disclaimer: The following obituary was written by Judy Payne and Lyle Payne. All dates and facts are to the best of recollection. There may be some facts that are in fact embellishments…near the end. Enjoy Jim was born James Biddle on September 19, 1938. He was then placed in an orphanage with 7 siblings. Jim was the last child to...

Lawrence Eugene Coats

Lawrence Eugene Coats

Dec 12, 2019

Lawrence Eugene “Larry” Coats, 74, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to complications associated with dementia. He leaves behind two sons, Craig (Dianna) and Kent Coats, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Hazel Coats, and his sister, Karna Burr. Larry was...

Zorina Francine Testerman

Zorina Francine Testerman

Dec 12, 2019

Zorina ("Zee") Francine Testerman passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Abner and Ruby (Franklin) Stewart on Sunday, November 17, 1957 in Oklahoma City and was the granddaughter of Cheyenne-Arapaho Chief Nelson and Frances Taunkeahmah Franklin. Zorina attended Capitol Hill and Mount St. Mary's high schools. She had various...

Helen Earlene Glaser

Helen Earlene Glaser

Dec 11, 2019

Helen Glaser of Jenks, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 11, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Larry Steven Lyon

Larry Steven Lyon

Dec 11, 2019

Larry Steven Lyon, 72, passed away on December 11, 2019 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A Celebration of Life will be held in Tulsa, 1pm, February 1st, 2020 at Schaudt’s Funeral Home, 5757 S. Memorial, with a reception to follow. His final resting place will be in Colorado where he has fond memories as a camper, camp counselor...

Maudean Hope Segress

Maudean Hope Segress

Dec 10, 2019

Maudean Segress of Glenpool, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 10, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. No services are planned at this time.

Patty L Jenkins

Patty L Jenkins

Dec 31, 2019

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Patty L Jenkins will be held at the Beggs Cemetery on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM. A visitation will be held on January 3, 2020, at Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Patty L Jenkins of Mounds, Oklahoma was born on May 23, 1945, to parents...

Dale Wayne Woodruff

Dale Wayne Woodruff

Dec 29, 2019

Dale Wayne Woodruff, a long-time Glenpool resident, died Dec. 29th, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Services will be held graveside at Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove on January 6th at 1 pm. Dale was born Sept. 8th, 1943 to parents Cressie (Dick) and Virginia Woodruff of Locust Grove. After high school, he entered the Army and fought in...

Victoria Jayne Youngblood

Victoria Jayne Youngblood

Dec 28, 2019

Victoria Jayne Youngblood passed away with loving family by her side on December 28, 2019, at the age of 70 years. Victoria was born on March 24, 1949, in Tulsa, OK to her parents, Euwin and Norma (DeWeese) Watkins. She was a member of graduating class of 1967 from Tulsa Central High School. Victoria enjoyed being part of her Wednesdays...

Lorraine Edna Minter

Lorraine Edna Minter

Dec 26, 2019

Lorraine Edna Minter passed away with loving family by her side on December 26, 2019, at the age of 91 years. Lorraine was born on December 18, 1928 in Fort Stanton, NM to her parents, Young Bert and Allie Mae (Parker) Minter. Lorraine worked as an Administrative Assistant for the University of California at Los Alamos National Laboratory for several...

Nathan Albert Hobbs

Nathan Albert Hobbs

Dec 23, 2019

Nathan Albert Hobbs, 80, left his earthly home and met Jesus face to face early Monday morning, December 23rd, ending his four year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Doris Hobbs of 39 blissful years and his four loving children, Bryan Hobbs of Duncanville, Texas, Julee Turner of Red Oak, Texas, Richard & Sarah Hobbs of Sapulpa,...

David Eugene Embrey

David Eugene Embrey

Dec 22, 2019

A memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of David Eugene Embrey will be held at Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM. David Eugene Embrey, 42, a resident of Vinita, passed away December 22, 2019. He was born June 6, 1977, to Eugene Howard Embrey and Delores Embrey. David recently worked for...

John Edgar Tittle

John Edgar Tittle

Dec 20, 2019

John E. Tittle, Jr. (J.E.) passed away in his north Okmulgee County home on December 20, 2019 at the age of 83. His transition was attended by his wife of sixty years, Sharon Lee Tittle and four children, Shari Bean of Tulsa, Mark Tittle of Morris, Michelle Warrington of Cushing and Krista Wright of Beggs. J.E. was a doting grandfather...

Preston Leo Smith

Preston Leo Smith

Dec 18, 2019

Preston Leo Smith died December 18, 2019, with family by his side, at the age of 86. Preston was born November 29, 1933, in Avant, OK to his parents, Vearl Walter Smith Sr. and Mary Pauline (Poole) Smith. He proudly served our country in the US Army. Preston worked as an inspector on ammonia plant x-rays & had his own...

Karla Kay Herring

Karla Kay Herring

Dec 17, 2019

Karla Herring (50) of Claremore, OK was born November 24, 1969, in Enid, OK and passed away December 17, 2019, in Tulsa, OK. She was a kind and compassionate woman who found joy in helping and caring for others. Her smile lit up a room, and she was loved by so many people. She loved life and fought so hard...

Norma Yvonne Williams

Norma Yvonne Williams

Dec 16, 2019

Norma Yvonne Williams passed away with loving family by her side on December 16, 2019, at the age of 93 years. Norma was born on June 25, 1926 in Fargo, North Dakota to her parents, Clarence and Mabel (Patterson) LaCrosse. Norma was a retired accountant and bookkeeper, and made her home in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She loved to go to garage...

David Byron Cook

David Byron Cook

Dec 14, 2019

David Cook, Professor of Theatre, Emeritus passed December 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mt. Pleasant, TX, he attended the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship and became a proud member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. After service in the U.S. Army he had early success in Los Angeles on the small screen. His interests...

Mary Lucille Norwood

Mary Lucille Norwood

Dec 13, 2019

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mary Lucille Norwood will be held on Tuesday, December 17th at Schaudt's Tulsa Chapel at 10:30 AM. Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday, December 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary Lucille Norwood passed with loving family by her side on...

Jarl Percy Johnson

Jarl Percy Johnson

Dec 13, 2019

Jarl P. Johnson, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Inverness Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jarl (March 27, 1930) and his identical twin Earl (March 26, 1930) were born to Robert and Sarah Johnson in their home at 2627 West Easton, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jarl grew up in the Tulsa area, graduated from Central High School in 1948,...

Justin Robert Fuller

Justin Robert Fuller

Dec 13, 2019

Justin R. Fuller, age 19, died peacefully in his home on December 13th, 2019 after a six-month battle with spinal cord cancer. Justin was born in Tulsa, OK and lived his entire life in Glenpool, OK. He graduated from Glenpool High School in May of 2019. He completed 1 year of the machinist program at Tulsa Technology Center and was...

James Donnelly Payne

James Donnelly Payne

Dec 13, 2019

Disclaimer: The following obituary was written by Judy Payne and Lyle Payne. All dates and facts are to the best of recollection. There may be some facts that are in fact embellishments…near the end. Enjoy Jim was born James Biddle on September 19, 1938. He was then placed in an orphanage with 7 siblings. Jim was the last child to...

Lawrence Eugene Coats

Lawrence Eugene Coats

Dec 12, 2019

Lawrence Eugene “Larry” Coats, 74, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to complications associated with dementia. He leaves behind two sons, Craig (Dianna) and Kent Coats, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Hazel Coats, and his sister, Karna Burr. Larry was...

Zorina Francine Testerman

Zorina Francine Testerman

Dec 12, 2019

Zorina ("Zee") Francine Testerman passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Abner and Ruby (Franklin) Stewart on Sunday, November 17, 1957 in Oklahoma City and was the granddaughter of Cheyenne-Arapaho Chief Nelson and Frances Taunkeahmah Franklin. Zorina attended Capitol Hill and Mount St. Mary's high schools. She had various...

Helen Earlene Glaser

Helen Earlene Glaser

Dec 11, 2019

Helen Glaser of Jenks, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 11, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Larry Steven Lyon

Larry Steven Lyon

Dec 11, 2019

Larry Steven Lyon, 72, passed away on December 11, 2019 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A Celebration of Life will be held in Tulsa, 1pm, February 1st, 2020 at Schaudt’s Funeral Home, 5757 S. Memorial, with a reception to follow. His final resting place will be in Colorado where he has fond memories as a camper, camp counselor...

Maudean Hope Segress

Maudean Hope Segress

Dec 10, 2019

Maudean Segress of Glenpool, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 10, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. No services are planned at this time.