Obituaries

Jul 29, 2016

Jul 27, 2016

Lydia Mary Allbee, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016 at Legend's Assisted Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lydia was born on August 16, 1925 in Aurora, Illinois to Arthur and Edna (Farrington) Nobles. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna Nobles, her loving husband Howard Eugene Allbee,...

Jul 27, 2016

Kevin Lee Crosser, 54, of Tulsa, OK died July 27, 2016 in Tulsa, OK. Kevin was born in Tulsa, OK to Bil and Jeanne Crosser on August 14, 1962. Kevin is survived by his children, Leigha (Taylor) McCool and her husband, Chance; Thaddeus (Kohl) Crosser, Jacob William Crosser and his wife, Hannah; brother, Gregory Scot Crosser and his children, Brittany...

Jul 26, 2016

Jul 25, 2016

Jack Ballard passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home in Claremore. Jack was born June 3, 1963 to Raymond and Orvella K. (Taylor) Ballard in San Juan, New Mexico. Jack was a Nuclear Inspector for a power plant. He retired from the United States Navy in 2005. Jack is survived by his wife, Galyna Ballard and four children:...

Jul 23, 2016

Steven Eugene Knickerbocker age 52 passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Steve was born in Peoria, Illinois on February 9, 1964 to Robert and Kay (Reffett) Knickerbocker. He attended school and was raised in the Streator, Illinois area. Steve worked as a carpenter in the construction field. He loved fishing and spending time with his family,...

Jul 22, 2016

Evelyn Grace (Autaubo) Pridgen, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2016. Evelyn was born on March 30,1959 to George and Rebecca (Simmers) Autaubo. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Evelyn married her love, Timothy Pridgen on November 15, 2005. She is preceded in death by her father, George, brother, George...

Jul 20, 2016

Dr. James Edward Drake, 69, passed away on July 20, 2016; in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born to Calvin James and Doris Deene Drake (born Flick) on May 20, 1947; in Wichita, Kansas. In his early teens, the family moved to the Tulsa area from Manhattan, Kansas. Dr. Drake was a proud Eagle Scout, and a 1965 graduate of Jenks...

Jul 18, 2016

George Kendall, age 69 passed away on Monday, July18, 2016. George was born on March 3,1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to George and Fay Kendall. He worked in the trucking industry as a truck driver. George also, enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as “The Reverend” and enjoyed spending time with his family. George is preceded in death by...

Jul 18, 2016

Jul 18, 2016

Martin Harley Bean age 85 passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at his Jenks, Oklahoma residence surrounded by his family members. Martin was born on January 4, 1931 in Keystone, Oklahoma to William Knox Bean and Thelma Lucille (Roop) Bean. He graduated from Charles Page High School with the Class of 1949. By trade, Martin worked as a electrician...

Jul 18, 2016

Kevin Ray Rogers age 52 passed away in Beggs, Oklahoma on Monday, July 18, 2016. Kevin was born October 21, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Thomas Edward Rogers, III and Willa Dean (Griffith) Blackley. He graduated from Liberty Mounds High School with the Class of 1981. He worked in the construction field as a brick mason. Kevin enjoyed fishing in...

Jul 17, 2016

Donald Carl Schulz came into this world on September 7th, 1930. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Edward and Myrtle Schulz. He was raised in Downers Grove, IL and graduated from Downers Grove Community High School in 1949. Don joined the United States Navy after high school and served during the Korean War on an aircraft carrier...

Jul 14, 2016

Phyllis Givens, of Tulsa, Ok., loving mother, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016. Phyllis was a long time member of Asbury United methodist Church, and volunteered in the Saint Francis Auxiliary for 30 years. She was working as a flight attendant in 1954 when she met her husband, Jack on a plane. They were married the next year, and...

Jul 14, 2016

Jack Newburn Compton, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Tulsa. Jack was born December 25, 1943 to Jack, Sr. and Dortha (Decker) Compton in Harlingen, TX. He was a computer programmer for a health insurance company. Jack attended Sam Houston State University and University of Texas in Austin. Jack loved to help those in need, watching basketball and...

Jul 13, 2016

Arlene Mary Barczak passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at University Village Nursing Home in Tulsa. Arlene was born September 17, 1941 to Arthur and Mary (Piotrowski) Brunt in Amsterdam, New York. Arlene was a Computer Data Clerk for a Carpentry Company. She is survived by her son, Michael Knapik of Tulsa and son, Robert knapik of Missouri. Arlene will...

Jul 13, 2016

Shirley Jean (Beach) Holmes was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on January 1, 1931 to Fred and Julia (Ervi) Keller. She spent her childhood years during the depression in Dewey and Nowata, Ok before moving to Tulsa at age 12. She graduated from Will Rogers High School n 1949, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the Lariat Staff....

Jul 13, 2016

Evelyn Marie Currie passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at her home in Broken Arrow. Evelyn was born January 13, 1959 to John Henry and Evelyn Rose (Easterby) Stahlberg in Huntington, NY. Evelyn was a rehabilitation nurse. She is survived by husband, Ed Vyrostek. There are no services planned at this time.

Jul 9, 2016

Stephen Tarner Cesar passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Tulsa. Stephen was born August 1, 1959 to Ronnie Austin and Stephanie December (Grasinger) Cesar in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Austin Cesar. Stephen is survived by his mother, Stephanie Cesar; sister, Dana Cesar; sister, Carole Ann Trammel and her husband, Richard; sister, Sherry...

Jul 9, 2016

Roxanne Grenfell Cloak passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at her home in Claremore. Roxanne was born May 20, 1937 to Leroy and Cora (McMillan) Grenfell in Colusa, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and her husband, Frank Douglas Cloak. Roxanne is survived by her daughter, Corinne Kunkle and her husband, Ken; daughter, Valerie Royce...