Obituaries

May 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and "Granny", Phyllis Joann Burruss on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the youngest child born to Anton and Anna (Prelesnick) Bileck on February 9, 1932 in Pleasant Valley, Oklahoma. Mrs. Burruss grew up in Pleasant Valley and Okmulgee, Oklahoma where she graduated from...

May 27, 2022

Michael "Gubb" Montgomery of Mounds, OK, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born on April 15, 1970 in Salinas, CA, to Dewayne Kenneth Montgomery and Hannah Mae Montgomery "Smith."On April 24, 2001, he married the love of his life Kimberly Dawn Reynolds-Strain in Eureka Springs, AR. They shared 31 wonderful years together.Mike drove...

May 25, 2022

Todd Martin was born on May 23, 1962 in Tulsa, OK to Jerry and Donna Martin. Todd grew up spending much of his time working in the family-owned Martin's BBQ. During high school he attended Tulsa Vo-Tech for Culinary Arts where he won both local and national cooking competitions. After high school, he met and married his wife Jana at...

May 21, 2022

JOAN LENA (LEHMANN) FORD was born on August 5, 1936 in Lawrence, KS. SheDied May 21, 2022 in Tulsa, OK at the Clarehouse. She was 85 years old. Her childhood memories were from Lecompton, KS. Soon after the death of her mother, she was placed in foster homes around Kansas. Graduated High School from Minneapolis, KS. She went to McPherson...

May 20, 2022

Joan Burris, born on May 24, 1934, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022. Joan, a loving mother, enjoyed cooking for her family. Everything she cooked was always good whether it was a dessert or a main meal. She also loved to crochet and watch old westerns especially, shows like GunSmoke and old movies. Joan loved spending time with family...

May 20, 2022

Mark Bush was born on October 1, 1951 in Marlette, Michigan to his parents, Lloyd and Naomi (Negus) Bush. Mark left this earth a day too soon on May 20, 2022 surrounded by comforting family.In 1983 Mark moved from his home state, Michigan, to Glenpool, Oklahoma. He was always a dedicated, hard-working man and never afraid to explored different career...

May 20, 2022

Lawrence Oliver Kahbeah, a U.S. Navy Veteran of Okmulgee. Oklahoma passed on from this life into eternity on Friday, May 20, 2022 in the comfort of his own home at the age of 92. Lawrence was born on December 22. 1929 in Horton. Kansas to Oliver and Bessie "Wakolee" Kahbeah. He grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the home place...

May 19, 2022

Arnold Mark Holdren was born on October 22, 1955, to the union of Dennis E. and Norma Jean (Main) Holdren in St Louis, Missouri. He passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Santa Fe Springs, California, at the age of 66.Arnold and Patti were married on May 11, 2019, at Arnold's childhood church in Owensville, Missouri.Arnold's childhood memories were...

May 18, 2022

Rochelle Pearl Red Kettle died May 18, 2022 in Tulsa, OK, with family by her side, at the age of 34.Rochelle was born March 25, 1988, in Tulsa, OK to her parents, Ernie and Jennifer (Red Kettle) Standing Soldier, Sr.She leaves behind four children; Gabriel Standing Soldier Garcia, Maricela Standing Soldier Garcia, Angel Standing Soldier and Tony Ruiz, three sisters;...

May 17, 2022

John Junior Ballard was born on February 5, 1944 in Okmulgee Ok to the late John and Thelma (Howell) Ballard. John passed away peacefully at home with family on May 17, 2022 at the age of 78.John spent the last 20 years of his career life in construction doing the thing he loved most which was building log homes. For...

May 16, 2022

James Proctor, who was born on March 25, 1938, in rural Trenton area to Johnson and Maggie Proctor, left this earth on May 16, 2022.He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Proctor, parents Johnson and Maggie Proctor, brothers Lewis Proctor, Andy Proctor, John Proctor, and Sam Proctor. Sisters Eleen Billy, Amanda Lowe, Anna Billy, and Dora Proctor, as...

May 16, 2022

Patricia Douglas of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed on May 16, 2022, at the age of 59.Patricia was born on January 7, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to her parents, Joe and Maurine (Hutchison) Perkins.Patricia Ann also known as Pat or Bear was born in South Haven (Tulsa) to Maurine and Joe Perkins. Soon after she was born they moved to Kansas City...

May 13, 2022

Annetta Rogers, 100, passed peacefully on May 13, 2022 in Rockwall Texas. She was born on September 9, 1921 in Liberty, Oklahoma to Jonathan and Mary Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Pete & John Rogers. Annetta is survived by her second-cousin Gerald Coppler and his family of Rockwall, Texas; cousin George Sutton of Liberty,...

May 12, 2022

Wesley Howard Boggs of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on May 12, 2022, at the age of 62. On May 15, 1959, Wesley was born in Madison, West Virginia to his parents, Leon and Janice (Hamilton) Boggs. Wesley worked as Mining Consultant. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may send memories and condolences...

May 7, 2022

Bill E. Chambers III passed away with loving family by his side on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the age of 76.Bill was born on June 16, 1945 to his parents, Bill and Lorraine (Gossett) Chambers, Jr. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his early life, Bill served in the United States Air Force for a total of 8 years, both overseas...

May 6, 2022

Judith Antionette Marie Bauer Novak was born to Vincent and Antoinette Bauer on March 28th, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri. She often talked about growing up in a three story, three generation brick home near Anheuser Busch brewery. The house is standing to this day, one of only four remaining on Wyoming Street. She used to talk about roller skating...

May 4, 2022

Michael Howard of Beggs, Oklahoma passed away on May 4, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 3, 2022

James Foust of Mounds, Oklahoma passed away at his home on May 3, 2022, in the presence of his two sons, at the age of 83. James was born May 13, 1938, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to his parents, Rollie and Iva (Parker) Foust.James worked as a Salesman for Fidler - Harlan Motors in Okmulgee for many years beginning in 1956....

May 2, 2022

Linda Kay (Green) Vorba of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short but intense illness on Sunday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 71. Linda was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on October 23, 1950, and was a long time resident of Tulsa. She graduated from Dewey High School in 1968. During her high...

Apr 30, 2022