Obituaries

Larry McCosar

Sep 19, 2024

Larry McCosar

July 2, 1952 - September 19, 2024

Larry McCosar of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on July 2, 1952, in Talihina, OK, Larry was the son of Matthew and Nellie (Cornell) McCosar.

Larry was a proud graduate of Sequoyah High School and...

Nada Richert

Sep 18, 2024

September 11, 1921 - September 18, 2024

Nada Elaine Richert was born September 11, 1921, the middle child of 5 girls. She was born to Rector Taylor and Lottie Pearl Shinn in Okeene Oklahoma. Nada passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She was 103.

Nada was preceded in death by her mother and father, her...

Jannie Hoffman

Sep 17, 2024

Jannie Victoria Hoffman, of Bixby, Oklahoma, beloved mother, devoted friend, and an extraordinary soul, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on March 5, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Morgan and Lottie Gafford.

Jannie was truly one of a kind, embodying love and kindness in everything she did. A woman of...

Walter Driscoll

Sep 16, 2024

Dora Waldrop

Sep 15, 2024

Dora Mae Waldrop, born October 11, 1940, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Lee Jackson and Pearl Vesta (Woodward) Landureth, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was 83.

Dora was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Burt Smith, and her brothers, Bill and John Landureth. She is survived by her loving children: Teri Burnett (Jerry), Kim Reese...

Nancy Evelyn Boelzner

Sep 14, 2024

Nancy Evelyn Boelzner, born October 18, 1930, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Nathaniel and Rose (Gladden) Stephenson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ernest Boelzner, Jr.; and her daughter, Robin Marie Shick. She is survived by her loving children, David Boelzner (Ann) of Tulsa,...

Craig White

Sep 14, 2024

Craig Alan White, 53, passed away on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Craig was born on June 12, 1971, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Alan and Sharon (Gilliland) White.

He attended Bixby Public Schools, where he played baseball and was part of the swim team, before graduating from high school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 1989. In 1990, he...

Edwin Fish

Sep 13, 2024

On the morning of September 13, 2024, Edwin M. (Ed) Fish of Broken Arrow, OK passed from this life to receive his crown of glory after a short illness. He was 93.

Ed was born in Lyons, KS to Floyd and Verna (Myerley) Fish on January 30, 1931. The family moved to Parsons, KS during his formative years and...

Gary Passoni

Sep 11, 2024

Gary Lawrence Passoni

October 15, 1949 - September 11, 2024

Gary Lawrence Passoni, 74, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born on October 15, 1949, in New York, NY, Gary was the cherished son of Edward and Evelyn (Roscigno) Passoni.

Gary graduated East Meadow High School in 1967, and pursued his...

Rev. Dr. Everett Cooper Lees

Sep 11, 2024

Everett Lees

Most people only dream of leaving the kind of legacy that Everett Cooper Lees left and having the kind of impact that he had on everyone he met, from his parishioners to the Diocese of Oklahoma to the owner of his favorite sandwich shop.

He made everyone he met feel like a friend— because they were now.

Countless people have said...

Lisa Elaine Warden

Sep 10, 2024

Lisa Elaine Warden, born April 28, 1960, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Glen and Carole Nosekabel, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 64. Lisa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, humor, and unwavering devotion to her faith. She was excellent in the kitchen, a homecoming...

Bernadette Whitlow

Sep 9, 2024

Bernadette "Bernie" Whitlow of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born on January 2, 1955, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to her loving parents, Charles and Betty (Monday) Campbell.

Bernie grew up in Morris, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Morris High School in 1973. During her high school years, she...

Regina Stringer

Sep 8, 2024

Regina C. Stringer, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 57. Regina was born on April 29, 1967, in Houston, Texas, to her parents, LeRogers Rozas and the late Joye (Morgan) Rozas.

On June 8, 1985, Regina married her soulmate, Mitchell R. Stringer, beginning a...

Sherman Smith

Sep 7, 2024

Sherman Gene Smith was born on January 27, 1959, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Gene and Lela Lou (Martin) Smith. He left this world on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 65. Between his birth and passing, Sherman lived a life full of love, accomplishment, and joy, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives.

Sherman grew...

Doris Pursell

Sep 7, 2024

Doris Anne Pursell, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, and is now rejoicing in Heaven. Known for her selflessness and unwavering dedication to others, Doris leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and joyful memories.

Born in San Diego, CA, on March 14, 1944, to John L. Bryant and Millard (Millie)...

Crystal Walker

Sep 6, 2024

Crystal Dawn Chisholm (Walker) went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the age of 42 years old.

Crystal was born on June 22, 1982 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Frank and Linda Chisholm. She was a member of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she attended church. She graduated...

Robert Edward Wilson

Sep 5, 2024

Robert (Bob) Edward Wilson, 98, Of Tulsa Oklahoma passed away peacefully in his home on September 5, 2024. He was born August 29, 1926 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the first son of Harry and Vera (Stockham) Wilson. From childhood, Bob showed great interest in music, playing trumpet and listening to big band on the radio. After serving in Furth, Germany as...

Ricky Harless

Sep 5, 2024

Ricky David Harless Jr. "Ricko", of Peggs, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 52. Ricky was born on October 14, 1971, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Ricky "Wormy" Harless and Donna Harless.

Ricky was a man of diverse passions and a heart full of love. He took immense joy in fishing, assisting his father...

Marilyn DeMoss

Sep 5, 2024

Marilyn Sue DeMoss, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Marilyn was born on April 18, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Calvin "Bill" and Helen Main.

Marilyn grew up in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, where she graduated from high school in 1961. She continued her education at Northeastern State University...

Cordia Belisle

Sep 5, 2024

Cordia F. Belisle of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. Born in Featherston, Oklahoma, on February 15, 1927, to Paul and Maude (Newton) Hudson, Cordia lived a life filled with love, music, and creativity.

A proud graduate of Stigler High School, Cordia married her late husband, Robert "Bob" Sharp, with whom...