Obituaries

Ruth Smith

Feb 7, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. Ruth was born on May 15, 1939, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Grace Gelwick.

Ruth's journey began in Bartlesville, where she attended College High School and graduated in 1957. Following her education, she...

Ilan Craig

Feb 7, 2024

Ilan "Dean" Craig, a cherished husband, devoted father, respected member of the community, and pillar of strength, peacefully departed this life on February 7, 2024, at the age of 85 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Dean was born on October 23, 1938, in Enid, Oklahoma, the youngest of...

Kenton Murry Gray

Feb 5, 2024

Kenton Murry Gray, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on February 5, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 64. He was born on September 29, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to his mother, Suzan Gray Bianco and his late father, Sonny Gray. Kenton leaves behind a legacy of warmth, music, humor, and compassion. On April 24,...

Cathleen Straton Sandidge

Feb 4, 2024

Rev. Cathleen (Cathy) Straton Sandidge was born to Rev. Warren and Eileen Straton on Friday, September 10, 1948 in Atlantic City, New Jersey where Warren pastored a church at the time. During high school, she was an active member of her youth group at Central Assembly and graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri.She then attended and graduated from...

Renee Annette Drexler

Feb 2, 2024

Renee Annette Drexler, born on September 9, 1961, in Shawano, WI, to Clarence and Dolores Stuewer, died on February 2, 2024, in Collinsville, OK. She is survived by her husband, Jeff, and her children, Will Drexler, and his fiancée, Emily Franklin, and Claire Drexler and Kyle Luther.

Renee grew up in Bonduel, Wisconsin and graduated high school there. She was an...

Molly Ball

Feb 2, 2024

Molly Elaine Ball of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 72 years. Molly was born on August 30, 1951 in San Diego, California to her parents, Kenneth and Esther Hayden.

At this time there are no services planned for Molly.

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

Matthew Brown

Feb 1, 2024

For fifty-one years the world has been blessed with the presence of our dad, Matt Brown.

One of Matt's greatest joys is being a father. He did not know if he could father children himself, and he was fulfilled in choosing to be a dad to his oldest daughters Scarlet and Bailey. Upon learning of his son Cobey's impending...

Arlen Campbell

Feb 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Antha Arlen Campbell

Born: September 30, 1935

Died: February 1, 2024

Arlen Campbell, a dedicated truck driver and adventurer, departed this life on February 1, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma, at the age of 88. Arlen was born on September 30, 1935, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to his parents, Velda and Eva Mae Campbell.

Throughout...

Christopher Ryan

Jan 30, 2024

Christopher Martin Ryan, lovingly known as "Topher" or "Uncle Bro," departed from this world on January 30, 2024. Born on May 15, 1985, in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Christopher graduated from Jenks High School in 2003, where he forged lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for a promising future. Christopher thrived on hands-on experiences and practical knowledge gained through relentless hard work....

De Forrest Hill, III

Jan 30, 2024

De Forrest Hill passed away on January 30, 2024. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on October 6, 1942 to George Anderson Hill and Margaret Leolia Hill (Green). He was educated in Ponca City, attended McKinley Grade School, East Junior High, and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1960. Later that year in August, he entered the United...

Ronald Grate

Jan 29, 2024

Ronald Lyle Grate, 80, of Wakeeney, Kansas passed away January 29th 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ronald was born August 25th 1943 to Lyle Grate and Marian (Rossiter) Grate in Conneaut, Ohio.

No local services have been planned.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may send memories and condolences...

Charles Foster

Jan 29, 2024

Charles Wayne Foster, a proud veteran and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on July 16, 1935, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to his parents, Alfred and Merl (Cathcart) Foster.

Charles served our country with distinction in the Air Force for...

Dominique Dandridge

Jan 28, 2024

Dominique Kim Dandridge, passed away on January 28th, 2024, in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma at the young age of 29. Born September 11, 1994 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, he is the cherished son of Melinda Dandridge and the loving older brother of Xavier Dandridge. Dominique was a graduate of Union High School, class of 2013 and went on to attend...

Steve Kemper

Jan 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Stephyn Joy Kemper

Stephyn (Steve) Joy Kemper, a proud veteran and resident of Beggs, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 71. Stephyn was born on November 7, 1952, in Fairbury, IL, to his parents, Ralph and Nancy (Denniston) Kemper.

Steve's...

Carol Hummel

Jan 25, 2024

Carol Ann Hummel, 86, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed peacefully January 25, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Carol was born in Columbus, Ohio January 10, 1938 to Dominic and Catherine Verrilli. Carol is survived by her loving children as well as a host of other relatives. Private family services will be held. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa...

Jerry Wages

Jan 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jerry Lynn Wages

Jerry Lynn Wages, a beloved husband, father, and skilled artisan, departed this world on January 25, 2024, at the age of 76 in Mounds, Oklahoma. He was born on July 21, 1947, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to his parents, William and Geraldine Wages.

Jerry's formative years were spent in Sallisaw, Oklahoma,...

Jan Brown

Jan 24, 2024

Jan Maria Brown passed away on January 24, 2024 at the age of 56.

She was born March 1, 1967, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dr. Monroe Ruework and Merryll Hunnicutt Jennings. Growing up in Claremore, she spent much of her childhood free time in the gym where she excelled in many years of competitive gymnastics. Her love for...

Thelma Bolley

Jan 24, 2024

Thelma "Jeanne" Bolley

Jeanne Bolley was born on May 22, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the youngest of three siblings born to her parents, Lloyd and Edna Holson. She met her future husband, Mike, during her high school years when they were both members of an intra-city choir. Jeanne graduated from Prairie Bible Institute in 1970 and she and...

Jimmy Thomas

Jan 24, 2024

Jimmy Denton Thomas, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the age of 88. Jim was born on April 22, 1935 in Paris, Arkansas alongside his twin brother, Benny, to Robert Fay and Norma Pansy (Cooper) Thomas.

At the age of 4, Jim's journey took his family from Arkansas to California where...

David Thurman

Jan 23, 2024