Obituaries

Jun 15, 2017

Richard "Dick" H. Wilson, 78, died on June 15, 2017, peacefully at his residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born August 21, 1938 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to HoraceCaithness and Marjorie Wilson. He graduated from Will Rogers High School and always enjoyed tinkering with engines. Richard met the love of his life, Cathy Burross, by luck through the mechanic shop. On...

Jun 12, 2017

Wilberta Arlene Jennings Wilberta Arlene Jennings went peacefully to Heaven on June 12, 2017 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, with all of her children by her side. Wilberta was born at home on January 31, 1946 to Thomas J. Allen and Hazel A. (Reed) Allen in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, and brother, Carol. She...

Jun 10, 2017

Bradley Jay Blankenship, 56, passed away in the early hours of June 10, 2017, at his residence in Bristow, Oklahoma. He was born September 16, 1960 to Robert Eugene and Rosemary (Vickles) Blankenship. He worked many years as a floorman, also commonly referred to as a roughneck, operating a range of equipment involved in the drilling operations. He enjoyed being...

Jun 10, 2017

Wava Lea Mann (Bump) went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2017. Wava was born May 22, 1932 to the late Forrest D. and Hazel G. Bump. Wava worked many years as a secretary, she also worked at Philips Pertroleum and in her later years as a home health caregiver. Wava enjoyed watching the Lawrence Welk...

Jun 10, 2017

Robert "Bob" Eugene West of Broken Arrow, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 10th, 2017. He was 84. Robert was born on August 28th, 1932 in Inglewood, CA. He was the son of the late Goodwill Samuel West and Dolly Suitor West. On January 17th, 1953, Robert married Clara Delora Butler in Inglewood, CA. They moved to...

Jun 9, 2017

Russell Steven Randell passed from this life on June 9, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a short illness. Russell was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 10, 1958. The family moved to Blackwell, Oklahoma where he attended grade school. In 1969 the family moved to Stillwater, where he attended CE Donart High School, class of 1976....

Jun 9, 2017

Charles William Murphy, also known as “Good Time Charlie”, passed away June 9th, 2017 at Hillcrest Medical Center. He was 77. Charlie was born on August 19th, 1939 in Paris, Texas. He was the son of the late Peter Murphy and Alice Walton. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After the military he...

Jun 8, 2017

In loving memory of Edgar Thomas Knoll At 42 years old, Ed passed peacefully into the open arms of the Lord on Thursday, June 8th, 2017, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ed was born on January 9th, 1975, to his parents, Marilyn and Hugh Knoll. He was one of five children. Originally from Indiana, the family relocated to Tulsa,...

Jun 8, 2017

Richard "Dick" Duane Secrest, 76, passed away peacefully at home in Tulsa with his family on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born March 15, 1941 in Pana, IL to James and Ellen (Fortner) Secrest, he was the youngest of three children, raised in Owaneco, IL. Dick graduated from Taylorville High School, recently inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame for achievements...

Jun 7, 2017

Jun 6, 2017

William Lee Mitchell, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 78 years of age, on June 6, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. William was born on September 28, 1938 to the late Eddie and Pearl (Smith) Mitchell, in Mansfield, Arkansas. William is preceded in death by his parents; Eddie and Pearl Mitchell, six brothers; Recie, Hathern, Robert,...

Jun 3, 2017

Henry Dean Lack, 85, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his family by his side. He was born December 12, 1931 in Big Flat, Arkansas to John Estel and Leona Mae (Henry) Lack. As a young boy, he moved to Oklahoma in 1936. He grew up in Okemah, Oklahoma and graduated from Bearden...

Jun 2, 2017

Rodney Jay (RJ) Jones, 40, of Mounds, OK, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. RJ was born in Blytheville, AR on October 18, 1976 to his parents, Cindy Joy (Richardson) Minick and the late Ronnie Mark Jones. He was a Business Partner at Mark's Heat & Air with his step father Mark Minick. RJ loved to tinker...

Jun 2, 2017

Mary Lorea Philpot, 95, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on July 27, 1921 in Clinton, MO to Jesse Clause and Sarah Lillian (Skaggs) Mann. Mary retired from the Internal Revenue System as supervisor after many years. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary was very involved in her...

Jun 1, 2017

Danelle Carol Wilcox, 43, died at her home in Glenpool, Oklahoma on Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born on April 6, 1974 to Joshua B. and Margaret A. (Johnson) Christy. She was raised in Glenpool, played school league volleyball and graduated from Glenpool High School in 1992. She attended Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow and received her license in...

May 31, 2017

Paula Sue Turner Paula Sue Turner, 81, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 19, 1936, to the late Dorris (McDaniel) Pestel and Paul Pestel. She was a Webster High School graduate with the class of 1954. After graduation, Paula...

May 31, 2017

May 30, 2017

KING – Darrell Marr, passed away May 30, 2017 one day shy of his 92nd birthday. He was a Jenks native born on May 31, 1925. He was the son of early Jenks Pioneers “Barber” Roger R. and Virginia F. King. He graduated from Jenks High School in 1943 joined the Merchant Marines and served during WWII. After the war,...

May 30, 2017

Shawn's mother Sammye J. Hughes passed peacefully with her closest friends & Hospice by her side late Tuesday evening, May 30th. Shawn will be forever grateful for her bringing him into this world and he loved her dearly. Her last words before passing were 'Hi Daddy, I love you! Hi Mama, Hi Mama!...referring to Shawn's beloved Grandparents, Ralph & Pauline...

May 28, 2017

Jake "JB" Stigall, 84, died peacefully at his home in Owasso, Oklahoma Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was born June 6, 1932 in Timbo, Arkansas to the late Oscar and Ollie (Dodson) Stigall. He graduated from Mason High School and went on to attend Connors State College on a basketball scholarship and Oklahoma State University, prior to joining the U.S....