Obituaries

Roberta Jones

Jul 17, 2024

In loving memory of my dear mother, Ms. Roberta Jones, who passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2024 at the age of 70.

She was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and a loyal friend to many. She had a heart of gold and was always there to offer a listening ear or a helping hand to those in need. She...

Imelda Vivar

Jul 16, 2024

Imelda de la Luz Vivar was born one of five children to Juan and Elvira in Guatemala City, Guatemala on May 21, 1942. She spent her days helping to care for her siblings, and running the family business, a storefront in Guatemala City where "Mamaía" and "Papa Juan" sold food and provided tailoring services.

She embodied character and conviction in everything...

Russell Wheeler

Jul 16, 2024

Russell Leon Wheeler of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the age of 91 years. Russell was born on August 9, 1932, in Briartown, Oklahoma, the second of three sons to Arthur Wheeler and Mae Era (Barnes) Wheeler.

Russell's journey through life was marked by a diverse array of experiences and passions. He graduated from...

James Cline

Jul 15, 2024

James Leslie Cline, born on February 27, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 74 years old. James was a man who lived life with a passion for the simple joys that brought him happiness. He had an enduring love for fishing and music, often found with a guitar in hand,...

Andrea Kay Nightingale Hawkins Laceby

Jul 15, 2024

Andrea Kay Nightingale Hawkins Laceby, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, her birthplace. She was 81 years old. Andrea was born to Andrew and Edna (Hall) Nightingale on February 17, 1943, and was the oldest sister in a close-knit family of five siblings.

Andrea is survived by her children: Rhonda...

Gwen Elliott

Jul 14, 2024

Gwen Elliott

(Gwen Baby)

May 23, 1950 - July 13, 2024

Gwen Elliott a long-time resident of Mounds Oklahoma lost her long battle with cancer here on Earth and gained her beautiful wings in Heaven on July 13th while resting peacefully at her home.

Gwen was known by many for her huge love of music and singing voice....

Linda Jane Hughes

Jul 14, 2024

Linda Jane Hughes, born on March 6, 1942, in Plainview, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, in Porter, Oklahoma. She was the beloved daughter of Walter C. Harris and Myrtle McDonel Harris.

Linda dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Her hands were never idle, always busy crocheting baby items and creating beautiful blankets, gifts that warmed...

Marilyn Zarski

Jul 13, 2024

Marilyn Sue (Raus) Zarski passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 13, 2024. She was born in Tulsa on July 10, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Elma Raus. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ronald Zarski, her sons Ron Jr and Phillip, her daughter Karen Tennant, and her brother Robert...

Terrie Dorsey

Jul 12, 2024

Terrie Elaine Dorsey, of Okay, Oklahoma was born on May 2, 1960, in Kingsville, TX. She passed away on July 12, 2024, in Wagoner, OK. She was 64 years old.

Terrie is survived by her loving children: Lyndsi Hatcher, Lacie White, Lucas Saddler (Sandia), and Madison Dorsey. She was a proud grandmother to Anthony Baker, Brooklyn Baker, Cameron Baker, Hunter Jones,...

Joe Rogers

Jul 9, 2024

Joe Richard Rogers of Kiefer, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the age of 69. Joe was born on June 30, 1955, in Silsbee, Texas, to his parents, Joe and Tony Rogers. He is survived by his brother Tommy, his wife Maria Armida Rogers (Amy), their three children-Noah, Winston, and Christopher Brown-and six grandchildren-Cade, Brad, Landon, Christina-Abigail,...

James Redding

Jul 7, 2024

Dr. James L. Redding passed away on July 7th. Born in Tulsa, he graduated from high school in Indian Springs, NV, and returned to Oklahoma to play basketball at Seminole Junior College. After his time there, he moved back to Tulsa and worked as a welder alongside his father.

It was in Tulsa that he discovered the Tulsa Rugby...

Dorothy Lee Brill

Jul 7, 2024

Dorothy Lee Prewitt Brill was born on July 2, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed peacefully on July 7, 2024. 

Dorothy married W. Curtis Brill on July 6, 1956, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, however, made their home in Tulsa. Dorothy was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Int’l since 1958 and was a part of the Garden City and Berryhill congregations...

Mary Scott

Jul 6, 2024

Mary Jane Scott of Leesburg, GA, was born on April 22, 1940, in Reno County, Kansas. She passed away July 6, 2024 after living with Dementia for over seven years. She was a kind and loving mother and grandmother ("Grammie") who was always willing to help family and friends. She was smart and witty and enjoyed laughing with loved ones....

Mary Ellen Turner

Jul 3, 2024

Mary Ellen Turner, 92, was born in Abilene, TX and passed peacefully at her home in Tulsa, OK on July 3rd. She is survived by her children Joe Turner, Ann Horton, and Sue (Chris) Jones; grandchildren Frank (Jazmine) Green, Mashala (Daniel) Temas, and Rayshel Horton; great grandchildren Trenton Green, Abigail Temas, Matthew Temas and expecting Victor Green in September. Preceded...

Robert Moore

Jul 2, 2024

Robert Allen Moore passed away on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at the age of 63 at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was born December 8th, 1960, in Jacksonville, Illinois to Floyd Allen Moore and Barbara J. Dunmire Moore.

Bob was raised in Jacksonville and Winchester, Illinois. He loved many things in life including his family, the peace...

Andy Curtis Bradshaw

Jul 1, 2024

Andy Curtis Bradshaw, born on March 1, 1953, passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 71. Andy was a man who embraced life with a quiet strength and a deep love for those around him. His life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and the importance of family and friendship.

Sara B. Duncan

Jun 30, 2024

Long time Tulsan, Sara Bangert Duncan, died June 30, 2024, after a full, happy, and productive life. Though born in Tulsa, she spent her early years in Mt. Pleasant, MI. She returned to Tulsa as a teen and graduated in 1950 from Will Rogers High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1954 from the University of Tulsa,...

Connie Hall

Jun 27, 2024

Connie Hall, 61, passed away on June 26, 2024, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Born to Ronald Hall and Nancy Ferriman on March 5, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Connie attended college in Louisiana, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She had a passion for crafting, cooking, and collecting recipes, with her family's favorite dish being her banana bread....

Pamela Howard

Jun 26, 2024

October 4, 1945 - June 26, 2024

Pam Howard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother aunt and friend, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 78 years old.

Pam was born in Fort Worth, TX on October 4, 1945, to Bill and Betty Elliott. She attended public schools in North Texas graduating from North Richland Hills...

Michael Tyler

Jun 25, 2024

Michael Ray Tyler, 82, passed away on June 25, 2024, at St. Francis in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was married to Helen Ruth Tyler for 61 wonderful years, she preceded him in death on June 3, 2023.

Born on July 16, 1941, and adopted by Ray and Virginia Tyler, Michael attended Southwest Bible College, where he studied Religion. Michael remained a lifelong...