Obituaries

Nov 18, 2017

Evelyn Joan Brown, 61, of Sand Springs, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, November 18th, with family by her side. She was born on November 4, 1956 in Tulsa, OK to Norma (O'Reily) and Richard Turnbow. Evelyn grew up around Tulsa and received her bachelor's degree from Langston University. She work as manager for many restaurants in the...

Nov 17, 2017

Janice Wanell Flud of Kiefer, OK, passed away at the age of 71 on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Janice was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 7, 1946 to Edith (Hines) and John Trask. Janice spent her years working for USPS as a Rural Route Postal Carrier where after many years she...

Nov 17, 2017

Lola Jean Conway, 68, of Gore, OK, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, in Broken Arrow, with her family at her side. She was the wife of Wesley Conway. They were married on March 27, 1985, at the Cheyenne First Baptist Church in Cheyenne, OK. Lola was born in Sacramento, CA on July 15, 1949, a daughter of Doris (Whorton)...

Nov 17, 2017

Memorial service honoring Clifford Eugene Gardner will be held Friday, December 1, 2017, 12PM at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. He passed away on Friday, November 17th, at the Claremore Veterans Center. He was 70 years old. Clifford was born in Culver City, CA on October 2, 1947, a son of Doris (Young) and Ernest Hugh Gardner. He...

Nov 16, 2017

Marian Jo Wilson Clark, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren, passed from this world to the next on the morning of November 16th, 2017. Marian was born September 8th, 1934 to Bob and Mabel Wilson in Hereford, Texas. She followed in the footsteps of her mother and two aunts by earning a Home Economics degree from Texas Tech University...

Nov 16, 2017

Services celebrating the life of Robert Allen McCarley will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The services will be led by Gary Volz, with the Army Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard Riders. Robert passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Saint Francis Hospital, with his daughter, Jennifer, by...

Nov 15, 2017

Elliott (Porky) Leitka, 74, of Okmulgee, OK, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Tulsa. Elliott was born in Talihina, OK on February 2, 1943, a son of the late Cora Helen (Buck) and Rev. Elliott Leitka, Sr. He was the husband of Jane (Patterson) Leitka. Porky loved crossword puzzles and word puzzles. He was a handyman; a regular "Mr....

Nov 14, 2017

Ronnie Lee Baker Ronnie Lee Baker was born on July 11, 1954 to Agnes Irene (Burch) Baker and Eddie Lee Baker in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a resident of Mounds, Oklahoma. Ron stepped into paradise at the age of 63 surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at St John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ron attended...

Nov 14, 2017

Clara G. Deese, 79, of Checotah, OK, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the Checotah Nursing Center. Clara was born in Hillsboro, TX on June 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Willa Mae (Herring) and Alfred Williams. She enjoyed doing various arts & crafts, gardening, reading. She also loved to travel and enjoyed going to Yosemite National Park...

Nov 13, 2017

Allen Leroy Kelley, passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2017 in Tulsa, OK. Born in Fordville, ND then raised in Southern California. Faithful to the Operating Engineers as a skilled welder. He married the love of his life Margaret Frances Fuller (preceded, March 2002) in July of 1962. He adopted Suzanne Marie Bulinda (preceded, November 2012). He is survived by...

Nov 12, 2017

Martin Ray Taylor 70, of Mounds, OK, passed away Sunday evening of November 12th, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa surrounded by his family. Martin was born in Lubbock, TX on June 7, 1947, the son of the late Juanita (Bingham) and Herman Ray Taylor. Martin graduated high school from Frenship High School in Wolfforth, Texas in 1965. After graduation...

Nov 12, 2017

Lisa Lee Deason, 51, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on November 12th, 2017, in Broken Arrow, OK. Lisa was born on March 27th, 1966, in Monahans, Texas and raised in Tulsa, OK by Sandra and Charles Locke. Lisa graduated high school from Holland Hall in 1984, and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Rice University in...

Nov 11, 2017

Blanche Edna Hausam, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on November 11, 2017. She was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma on April 15, 1917 to Antone and Anastasia Swanda. She was the only survivor of eight children, having celebrated her 100th birthday, this last April. Blanche moved to Tulsa, after marrying Okla Bryan Hausam on October 2nd, 1935. They...

Nov 11, 2017

Glenpool, OK Carl Henry Lund Carl Henry Lund also known as “Hank” to most, 59, of Jenks, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, November 11th, at Hillcrest Medical Center, in Tulsa. He was born in Lawton, OK on December 11, 1957, the son of Carla Jean (Thompson) and Billy Fred Lund. Hank married his loving wife in Eureka Springs, AR on July...

Nov 10, 2017

Nov 8, 2017

Pauline Lenora Belle June Swingle Wiles passed from the here-and-now into the Master’s eternity-that-is on November 8 at the age of 97. Pauline was a loving mother and grandmother, a gracious hostess, a strong Christian, and a woman whose faith and perseverance never faltered through all of life’s ups-and-downs. Pauline was born to Nellie and Elmer Swingle in Kusa, Oklahoma,...

Nov 8, 2017

Olive Floretta Moore, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 29, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Edna (Cantrell) Wheatcraft and Oliver Wheatcraft. Olive graduated from Central High School in 1946 and attended the University of Oklahoma. On February 2, 1951 she married William Manning Moore in Oklahoma City....

Nov 7, 2017

Lucian (Tom) Thomas Hill, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born October 3, 1931 in Stigler, Oklahoma. The son of Zula (Cummings) Hill and Martin Hill. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War. After his time in the service he met the love of his life,...

Nov 7, 2017

Melissa Dianne Gilliam, 40, of Tulsa, Oklahoma was killed tragically in a house fire, along with her husband, Robert Gilliam and loyal canine companion, Kiki, the morning of November 7, 2017. She was born on August 17, 1977, in Exeter, California to Donita (Watkins) and Randall Leon Robbins. She attended Poteau High School and graduated from Northeastern State University with...

Nov 7, 2017

Linda Colleen Patterson gave up her fight with cancer on November 7, 2017 at the age of 67. She lived in Sapulpa for 47 years. Linda was born on January 22, 1950 in Columbus, Kansas to Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Gensicke and Christopher Elisha Gensicke. Linda married Bill Patterson on June 14, 1968 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary...