Obituaries

Eddie Thrasher

Jan 31, 2025

The Legend of Eddie Bolden Thrasher: A Life Well-Laughed

On January 31, 2025, at the seasoned age of 80, Eddie Bolden Thrasher - affectionately known as E.B., Ed, Eddie, and, most honorably, Grandpa, passed away with his loving wife by his side.

Born on April 1, 1944 (yes, an April Fool's baby), in Alicia, Arkansas, to Bolden and...

Bonita Maria Ruiz

Jan 30, 2025

Bonita Maria Ruiz lived a life full of love, laughter, and had an energy that was hard to match. Born on March 7, 1947, in Pittsburg, California, to Ralph and Mary Lugan, she spent her 77 years making the world around her a little brighter.

Bonita was never one to sit still-she was always busy working, always moving, and always ready...

Therese Dickenson

Jan 30, 2025

Therese "Toni" Dickenson of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on November 15, 1950, and raised by parents Oscar and Pauline.

Raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Toni grew up in a household where hard work and dedication were valued-her father worked for American Airlines, and her mother was a...

Gordon Nelson

Jan 30, 2025

Gordon Ray Nelson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on April 11, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, to his loving parents, Gordon and Clarene (Wright) Nelson.

Gordon dedicated 20 years of his career to Revenue Accounting at Frontier Airlines in Denver before continuing his work with American...

William Hawkins

Jan 29, 2025

William Dan Hawkins of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away with loving family by his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 72 years. William was born on May 9, 1952, in Okemah, OK, to his parents, Jesse and Leah Minnie (Johnson) Hawkins.

Known affectionately by his friends as William attended Altus High School and, after graduating, dedicated...

Marie M. McCauley Gilbreath Willis

Jan 29, 2025

Marie M. McCauley Gilbreath Willis lived 105 incredible years filled with love, laughter, and a competitive spirit that never faded. Just days before her peaceful passing on January 29, 2025, in Tulsa, OK, she did what she did best-ran the table at game night, proving once again that she was a force to be reckoned with.

Born on August 30, 1919,...

James Harrison Millhorn

Jan 24, 2025

Jim Millhorn, 96, passed away peacefully on January 24 in Allen, TX. Born in 1928 in Maud, Oklahoma, to Grace and Howard Millhorn, he was a hardened survivor of both the Great Depression and Dust Bowl - not that he complained. He lived in Lawton until the age of 16, when the family moved to Oklahoma City. He was a...

April Pike

Jan 22, 2025

April Rae Pike passed away peacefully at her home in Glenpool, Oklahoma on January 22nd, 2025. Born on November 22nd, 1940, in Durant, Oklahoma, April dedicated her life to the Lord and her family.

April was a devoted wife to Bob Edward Pike. She was a resilient mother of five who obtained her teaching certificate in her 40s from Ventura Junior...

Pierre Greeff

Jan 20, 2025

Pierre Jean Greeff of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 29, 1941, in Riversdale, South Africa, to his parents, Hugo and Leonie Greeff, Pierre led a life marked by passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

When Pierre was very young, his family moved to Hermanus, a...

James Eric Douthat

Jan 20, 2025

James Eric (Ric) Douthat passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ric was born in Tulsa on April 10,1957 to James Gerber Douthat and Patsy Hemphill Douthat who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by loving grandparents, stepmother Carol Dick and stepbrother Bob Dick. He is survived by sister Diane Douthat Finch, brother-in-law Charles Finch, stepsister Tami Benson, stepsister Leslie...

Alice Bartee Heath

Jan 20, 2025

Alice Bartee Heath, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, accomplished musician and scholar, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Born on March 19, 1935, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Alice was a beacon of love, wisdom, and grace throughout her remarkable life. Her legacy is one of devotion—to her family, her faith, and the pursuit of knowledge and...

Sabrina Scott

Jan 17, 2025

Sabrina Yvonne Scott

December 15, 1967 - January 17, 2025

Sabrina Yvonne Scott, 57, of Tulsa, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, surrounded by her family and close friends. Known for her warmth, compassion, and generosity, Sabrina touched countless lives with her love for God, family, and friends.

Born at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Sabrina grew up in Owasso, Oklahoma, where...

José Saldivar

Jan 17, 2025

José S. Saldivar Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on July 18, 1958, in Nochistlán, Mexico, José was the beloved son of Ramón and Margarita Saldivar and the second of fourteen children. As the eldest son, he grew up embracing a sense of responsibility and leadership that would...

Jill Nichols

Jan 15, 2025

Jill Ann Nichols of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Jill was born on February 29, 1948, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, to her loving parents, Melvin and Evelyn (Anderson) Martinson.

Jill grew up on a small farm near Stoughton, Wisconsin, where she developed a deep appreciation for the simple joys of...

Gary Stubblefield

Jan 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gary Alan Stubblefield

March 7, 1963 - January 14, 2025

Gary Alan Stubblefield, 61, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Born on March 7, 1963, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Alice Ann Hall (Watkins), Gary was a man of...

Mark Campbell

Jan 14, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Mark Steven Campbell

July 30, 1961 - January 14, 2025

Mark Steven Campbell, 63, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mark was the son of Arlen and Loretta, whose love and values shaped the man he...

Marilyn Rose Bentley

Jan 13, 2025

Marilyn Rose Bentley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on January 13, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 79. Born on April 7, 1945, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, faith, and passion.

Marilyn married the love of her life, Royce Bentley, in August 1973, and together...

Teddy Beesley

Jan 12, 2025

Teddy Amon Beesley of Beggs, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Ted was born on March 8, 1948, in Nuyaka, Oklahoma, to his parents, Henry and Esther (Owen) Beesley as child number 19 of 21 (Jewel, Duff, Frank, Ida, Fray, Flay, Hazel, Ruth, Gene, Jimmy, Dorothy, Alva, Fred, Sue, Zene, Faye, Bill,...

Judith Renae Loveless

Jan 11, 2025

Judith Renae Loveless, affectionately known as "Cheetah," passed away on January 11, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 59. Born on July 28, 1965, in Clinton, Oklahoma, she was a cherished daughter of Albert Loveless Sr. and Jane Loveless. A proud graduate of Marlow High School Class of 1984, Judith embraced life with a joyful spirit and...

Hugh William Enos, Jr.

Jan 11, 2025

Hugh William Enos, Jr., peacefully departed this life and was welcomed into his eternal home on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Born on June 22, 1938, in Perry, Oklahoma, Hugh lived a remarkable life filled with love, faith, and dedication to his family, friends, and community.

A life-long educator, Hugh served as a Physical Education teacher for 32 years with Tulsa Public Schools,...