Obituaries

Danny Gene Copeland

Mar 10, 2024

Danny Gene Copeland was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He passed away on March 10, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, He left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was born on May 19, 1948, in Terral, Oklahoma to Paul and Elsie Copeland.

Danny leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He...

Patricia Ann Mishler Carey Gray

Mar 10, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Mishler Carey Gray was born in the Mishler family home in Cherokee County, Kansas, on April 15, 1932. Pat was the second of four children of Father, Wallace L. and Mother, Lily Ann Whitehead Mishler, who always ensured we attended Church, Sunday School, Bible School and all Revivals.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, a brother...

Robert Edward Kelly

Mar 9, 2024

Robert Edward Kelly, bid farewell to this world on March 9, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, laughter, and love. Born on May 3, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois, Robert lived a life marked by a deep appreciation for nature, family, and the simple joys of existence.

Robert was a man of the outdoors, finding solace and joy...

Gloria Lagorin

Mar 8, 2024

Gloria was born on July 8,1932 to Esther and Olaf Anderson, in their farmhouse in Sidonia Township, next to Highway 50 outside of Kenmare. Gloria grew up with her sisters, Twila and Violet, helping her parents milk the cows and caring for the animals on the farm. Her family life included her Grandma and Grandpa Westby, who homesteaded close by....

Catherine Jo Cardenas

Mar 8, 2024

Catherine "Cathe" Jo (née. Densmore) Cardenas

Born July 28, 1949 in Columbus, Georgia - died March 8, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her children and loved ones. Cathe was proceeded in death by the love of her life, Eduardo Cardenas, by her parents, Halmon and Violet (née. Boswell) Densmore, her brother-in-law, John Cardenas, and is survived by her sisters Lucille,...

Rodger Wilson

Mar 7, 2024

Rodger Blaine Wilson (62), of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away on March 7, 2024, surrounded by family. Rodger, known a lot of the time, as "Rodger Dodger," was born to George Laroy Wilson and Reta Jo Wilson, on December 22, 1961, in Hanford, California. Rodger was a talented paint and hardware specialist, starting in his parents' ceramic business, Play n Clay,...

Byron Jones

Mar 7, 2024

Byron Keith Jones, affectionately known as "Keke," of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 50. Byron was born on April 15, 1973, in Monroe, Louisiana, to his parents, Cecil and Lois (Wilson) Jones. Byron was the youngest of six children, Lillie, Timmy, Cleo, Gary Jones, and Kisha Johnson.

He spent his formative...

Arthur Sharpe

Mar 6, 2024

Arthur Doyle Sharpe was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 23, 1949 and passed from this life March 6, 2024 at the age of 74. Art grew up and attended school in Bucks County, PA. In his late teens, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as an airplane mechanic during the Vietnam war and then Dyess Airbase...

Ardith Connors

Mar 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ardith Adella Connors

Ardith Adella Connors, born to Lebern and Ella Duckworth on February 21st, 1939, in Wray, Colorado, gracefully completed her earthly journey on March 5, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma, at the age of 85.

Throughout her life, Ardith made profound contributions to her community and beyond. Her professional endeavors included dedicated service...

Deanna Hamrick

Mar 3, 2024

Deanna Jo (Ishmael) Hamrick, 83, a life long resident of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Deanna was a librarian at Memorial High School, a world traveler, and the matriarch of a large, loving family.

She is survived by her daughters Theresa Widowski (Ferlin), Sheila Whitfield (Tracy), Dana Bowen (Mike), grandchildren Aubrey Watts (Nathan), Blake Bowen (Desirae), Grant...

Virginia Cantrell

Mar 2, 2024

Virginia Ellen Cantrell, 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on March 2, 2024 at in Tulsa. She was born on June 25, 1950 in Carrollton, Missouri. Virginia was known as Ginger to her friends and family members.

She was the daughter of Rod and Mattie Murrain, and was a 1968 graduate of Carrollton High School, in Carrollton, Missouri.

Virginia retired in 2005...

Nita Lattie

Mar 2, 2024

Nita Elizabeth Lattie, a cherished member of the Coweta High School class of 1986 and attended NSU, where she embraced sisterhood as a pledge member of the Delta Zeta sorority, peacefully departed from this world on March 2, 2024. Born on May 26, 1967, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Raymond and Lois Lattie, Nita was a beacon of love, kindness, and...

Frances Hayes

Feb 29, 2024

Frances Lee Hayes of Jennings, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 77 years. Frances was born on September 10, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to her parents, James and Minnie Donald.

At this time there are no services planned.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service, 1329 East 151st St. Glenpool,...

Deborah Tait

Feb 28, 2024

Deborah Mae Tait, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 28, 2024, at the age of 63. She was born on June 9, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Francis Donnelly and Judith Eskenasy.

Deborah's life journey took her from the vibrant streets of New Orleans to the bustling cities of Houston and Tulsa. She...

Derrick Allen Taylor, Sr.

Feb 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Coach Derrick Allen Taylor, Sr., born on December 11, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He passed away February 27, 2024. A full obituary commemorating his life and legacy will follow shortly.

LeNora Busby

Feb 25, 2024

LeNora Busby passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 63. LeNora was born on September 11, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 220 S. Alabama, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Family and friends may leave kind words of comfort, special memories and condolences to the family online at...

James Norman Knox

Feb 24, 2024

James “Jim” Norman Knox died February 24, 2024 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. James was born to James Elgy Knox and Zelda Knox on September 10, 1938 in Hulbert, Oklahoma. He attended Siloam Springs High School in Arkansas before working offshore oil fields in Louisiana. In 1961, James married Jacquelyn Mae Kay of Siloam Springs. James enlisted with the United States...

Nancy Rueda

Feb 23, 2024

Nancy Ann Rueda, born December 21, 1956, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, entered eternal rest on February 23, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of Richard and Violet Minihan.

Nancy's life was a testament to love, strength, and generosity. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that touched the lives of all who...

Lonnie McGuire

Feb 21, 2024

Lonnie Wayne McGuire, a veteran and proud Oklahoman, peacefully passed away on February 21, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on January 2, 1938, in Drumright, Oklahoma, Lonnie was the son of Stanley and Mabel McGuire, lifetime Creek county residents.

When Lonnie was about 8 years old his family relocated to Sapulpa. After graduating from Sapulpa High School, Lonnie went to college,...

Jeffrey Deys

Feb 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jeff Dale Deys

December 11, 1969 - February 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffrey Dale Deys, a cherished husband, devoted father, and loyal friend passed away February 20, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 54. Jeff was born on December 11, 1969, in Lakeland, Florida, to his...