Obituaries

Sep 5, 2015

Clarence Eugene Smith, Jr. passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at his home in Coweta, Ok. Clarence was born November 7, 1940 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Clarence Eugene, Sr. and Eva (Cornell) Smith. Clarence was a oil field worker. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Balentine of Haskell, Oklahoma. There are no services planned at this time.

Sep 4, 2015

On April 15, 1935 in Washington Louisiana a wonderful Baby Boy was born to Rella Vallien Steward and Johnnie Mayo. Growing up as a child Lester began to work at a early age. Lester spent most of his younger years in Louisiana. In 1960 He departed Louisiana and traveled many states. During his travel He worked on the Railroad. Lester...

Sep 1, 2015

Neva Mae Calvert, 85, long-time resident of Glenpool, OK, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2015. She was born July 12, 1930 in Lenna, OK to James Elmer and Bennie Mae Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cecil, 5 brothers and sisters, and 3 great grandchildren. She is survived by sisters...

Sep 1, 2015

Lillian Margaret Chesebro passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at University Village, Tulsa. Lillian was born April 10, 1925 to Wallace and Margaret Vanderwater in Brooklyn, New York. Lillian grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Vassar High School in Brooklyn and went on to study education at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City, graduating...

Aug 29, 2015

Peggy Sue Andrews, a resident of Tulsa and former longtime resident of Dewar, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Tulsa at the age of 76. Peggy was born on April 28, 1939 to Milden Morris and Donnie (Bryan) Morris in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Mrs. Andrews worked as an accounting clerk at QuikTrip for many years...

Aug 29, 2015

Ronald "Kevin" Marquette age 59 passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family members at his residence in Glenpool. Kevin was born on June 27, 1956 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Ronald Otto Marquette and Rosetta Jewell (Jones) Marquette. He graduated from Bixby High School with the Class of 1974. Kevin married the love of his life,...

Aug 28, 2015

Scottie Junior Hamilton passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home in Tulsa. Scottie was born June 7, 1946 to Scottie and Ruby Irene (Martin) Hamilton in Tulsa. Scottie graduated from Central High School. He loved hunting and fishing and had a great sense of humor. Scottie is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Lori Knaeble; son, Mikel Hamilton;...

Aug 24, 2015

Peggy Yvonne Johnson passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 fighting a courageous battle for seven years with cancer since 2008. Peggy was born September 23, 1954 to Wilbur Charles and Ahnawake (Craig) McCaslin in Tulsa. She was a homemaker. Peggy graduated from Jenks High School 1972. She loved her banjo, ballroom dancing, movies and home cooking. She was preceded in...

Aug 23, 2015

Aug 21, 2015

Juan Manuel Reyes passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 in Tulsa. Juan was born November 11, 1947 in Lima, Peru to Juan Manuel and Rosa (Quesada) Reyes. He was an electrician. Juan is survived by his daughter, Rosario D. Ortiz of Pompano Beach, Florida. There are no services planned at this time.

Aug 21, 2015

Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida as the eldest child of Gene and Jerry Meeker, Ron passed from this Earth on August 21, 2015 at 70 years young. Devoted husband, beloved father and firefighter Captain, Ron will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49-plus years, Dianna Jean Meeker and two adoring daughters, Jennifer (Meeker) Kneafsey with her...

Aug 20, 2015

Ron T Hess was born February 11, 1957 to Thane and Jackie Hess and raised in Rogers Heights, Michigan. Ron began his career in Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1981. Ron was an avid golfer, accomplished artist and athlete. He loved his daughters and grand-girls unconditionally. He had a joke for every occasion and a heart...

Aug 18, 2015

Aleshea Kay “Huddie” Ward, age 37, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alesha was born December 29, 1977 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Retta Fields Yahola. She was a homemaker. She leaves many loving memories with her family, husband, Mark Ward; her children, Devin Ward, Bailey Ward, and Hannah...

Aug 18, 2015

Stephen Mack Reyburn, Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at his home in Claremore. Stephen was born April 17 1957 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Stephen Mack and Cherokee (Swimmer) Reyburn, Sr. He was a Service Technician for a food equipment service company. Stephen is survived by his wife, Melinda of the home. A memorial service as be scheduled for...

Aug 18, 2015

Michelle Denise Atkins age 57 passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Michelle was born on January 30, 1958 in Hiawatha, Kansas to Paul Hobbs and Jean (Vantellman) Hobbs. She had a Bachelors Degree in accounting and worked as an accountant for Sundown Marine. Michelle liked gardening, loved country music and dancing....

Aug 17, 2015

Mavis Ruth Campbell was born January 14, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana where she spent her childhood. She was a fraternal twin and the only daughter of Raymond L. King and Anna Ruth (Stoxen) King. By vocation, she was a magazine editor, writer and school teacher. Mavis began her career in the Chicago area. She attended Wheaton College 1941-43, later studying...

Aug 17, 2015

Terry Pettle passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Terry was born July 1, 1948 in Kearney, Nebraska to Orville and Bernice (Walker) Pettle. He worked for McJunkin Red Man Company as an electrical engineer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice. Terry is survived by his father, Orville and his sister, Linda...

Aug 16, 2015

Tammy Marie Easley passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Okemah, Ok. Tammy was born November 6, 1959 in Osceola, Arkansas to Orville Marion ad Elsie Mamie Mae (Higginbotham) Easley. She lived in Collinsville most of her early years and then moved to Lake Drive Nursing Home in Henrietta, OK. where she lived for many years. Tammy then moved to...

Aug 15, 2015

George William Craig, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born November 1, 1939 to Ernest and Helen (Matthews) Craig in Burley, Idaho. Mr. Craig graduated from Jerome High School in Idaho, attended Idaho State and was a Professional Golfer. Survivors include his loving wife, Joan Louise Craig; children, Matt...

Aug 14, 2015

Geraldine M. Burns, age 86 passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by loving family members. Mrs. Burns was born in Altus, Oklahoma on March 24, 1929 to HC McCarty and Iris (Bailey). She graduated from Borger High School in Borger, Texas and received her teaching degree from Northeastern State University. Geraldine taught school for over...