Obituaries
John Wayne Gray
Oct 29, 2022
John W. Gray, 80, of Tulsa, entered into God's kingdom on October 29th 2022.
John was born on August 8, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK to loving parents Thelma and Johnnie Nathaniel. John grew up in Odessa, TX, graduating from Odessa High School in 1960 and then earning his Bachelor of Arts and MBA degrees from Central State University.
John...
Carl Eugene Hurst
Oct 24, 2022
Carl Hurst, a resident of Okmulgee, OK passed away at home on October 24, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1943 to James and Lena Mae Hurst in Okmulgee, OK.
He graduated high school from Morris, OK. On December 1, 1961, Carl married Barbara (West) Hurst in Okmulgee, OK. Carl worked as a Meat Market Manager for Warehouse Market...
Mary Sue Upton
Oct 21, 2022
Mary Sue Upton walked into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2022 at 12:05 pm surrounded by her family. She joined her husband of 50 years, Charles W. Upton, in the presence of their Savior. She received a heavenly greeting from her parents, Homer and Emma Reid, multiple siblings, and her 3 precious babies that passed on prior to...
Samuel Sutton
Oct 20, 2022
Thursday October 20,2022, Samuel Branson Sutton Jr. made his solitary journey from this life into the spirit world. His family had the privilege of spending his last few days surrounding him with love.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Catherine (Ballard) Sutton, his parents, Samuel Branson Sutton Sr. and Dortha (O'Dell) Sutton and sister, Donna Donaldson.
He is...
Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey
Oct 19, 2022
Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 78 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children.
She was born in a small wood frame house in Jenks, Oklahoma on September 8, 1944, the fourth of five children to Lester and Marie Neafus. She grew up near her old birth home...
Stella L Lewis
Oct 19, 2022
Stella Louise Lewis (née Thornburg)
Mrs. Stella Louise Lewis, 89, a long-time resident of Okmulgee, died Wednesday, October 19th, in Tulsa. She was born in Beggs, Oklahoma on April 7, 1933, the younger of two daughters, to Robert and Lucy (Messer) Thornburg.
As a child, Stella loved horses, animals and sports. While attending Beggs High School, she was a majorette...
Bayla Nell Burrus
Oct 15, 2022
Bayla Nell Burrus, gave up her fight with Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 71 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Bayla was born January 28, 1951, in Abilene, Texas to C.B. and Marian Nell Rushing. Bayla lived in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma for the early years of her life. She met Carl at Kiefer High School in...
Samuel Dean Deere
Oct 15, 2022
Samuel Dean Deere was born January 20, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Isaac Deere and Selee Roberts Deere. Sam entered the spirit world on October 15, 2022 at the age of 72 years.
Sammy spent his younger years growing up in Okmulgee where he attended Montesoma Baptist Church. He was Baptized by Rev. Solomon Bullet.
After graduating high school in 1969, he...
Michael Joe Johnson
Oct 10, 2022
Michael Joe Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 35.
Michael was born on January 7, 1987, in Claremore, OK to his parents, Albert and Joyce (Hardridge) Johnson Jr. He grew up in Kellyville with family, enjoying what the outdoors had to offer. Although it took time to grow close with his siblings, they still...
Keith Eddy
Oct 10, 2022
Keith Eddy passed away on October 10th, 2022, from complications due to living
life to its fullest.  Keith was born on October 23, 1944, on the island of
Walney, off the west coast of England.  His father, Alfred George Eddy, was a
carpenter and his mother, Betty Eddy, was a homemaker.  He was a clever boy
who did well at school and excelled at...
Charles Monroe Murphy
Oct 9, 2022
Charles Monroe Murphy, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on October 9th, 2022 at the young age of 60. He is preceded in death by his father George Monroe and mother Veronda Faye Murphy.
Charles was born on October 1st 1962 in Tulsa. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. In addition to the love...
Albert Lee Laughlin
Oct 7, 2022
Albert Lee Laughlin, faithful servant of God, passed peacefully on October 7,
surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 20, 1938, in the middle of a massive
snowstorm in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Raymond and Laura Laughlin.
Albert is survived by his lovely bride of 59 years, Juanita Brown Laughlin of Shawnee,
OK; Children: Sheila Sala and Husband Mike of Shawnee, OK; Kelly...
David Michael Loftin
Oct 6, 2022
David Michael Loftin passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 59 years, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
David was born on July 1, 1963 in Geneva, Illinois to his parents, Jack and Delores (Lotz) Loftin.
While at Edison High School he participated in the marching band, during which he fell in love with music. After graduating from high school in...
Juergen Klaus Hauke
Oct 6, 2022
 Juergen (Joe) Hauke, 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away October 6th, 2022 at his home. Juergen Klaus Hauke was born February 6th, 1941, in Berlin, Germany to Erich Oscar and Gertrude Magdelena (Jung) Hauke. He began his life on a small farm in Germany and traveled to the United States with his family in 1949. Joe attended School in Scottsbluff,...
Carrol Ann Patton
Oct 5, 2022
Carrol Patton of Beggs, Oklahoma passed away on Oct 5, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Christine Perez Dove
Oct 3, 2022
An unstoppable force passed peacefully October 3, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Christine Perez Dove was born April 7, 1956 in Orange, Texas to Stephen Joseph Perez, Sr. and Alice Marie Pichoff Perez.
Christine was a light to her family. She always made sure her kids had everything they needed. She was selfless, she was funny and she was brave. Christine enjoyed...
James Allen Brock
Oct 3, 2022
James Allen Brock, 78, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma September 27, 1944, to Alvin Brock and Edna Greene Brock Shoemaker. James spent most his life in sales. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving family.
Full obituary to follow.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaudt’s Funeral Service, 719 E. 141st...
Mary Lea Beel
Sep 29, 2022
Mary Lea Beel, 77, of Glenpool, Oklahoma passed peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was born in her beloved Akron, Colorado October 3, 1944, to Earnest and Esther Mae Franklin.
Mary was a fixer, if it was broken, needed tending or a little extra TLC she could do it. She was a technician with Sears where she eventually...
David Taylor Mabon
Sep 28, 2022
David Taylor Mabon, age 65, passed from this world into his heavenly home on September 28, 2022. David was born January 27, 1957, to Dale and Norma Mabon at Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami, Oklahoma. He was their only child.
David was a 1980 graduate of Cincinnati Bible College, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained to the Christian ministry on July 6, 1980,...
Rafael Antonio Carrillo Rodriquez
Sep 27, 2022
Rafael Antonio Carrillo Rodriguez, Sr., 87, passed peacefully September 27, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born June 29, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Edelmiro Carrillo and Consuelo Rodriguez.
Rafael was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved to read and learn. His book collection included books from how to draw to medicine practice. His...
John Wayne Gray
Oct 29, 2022
John W. Gray, 80, of Tulsa, entered into God's kingdom on October 29th 2022.
John was born on August 8, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK to loving parents Thelma and Johnnie Nathaniel. John grew up in Odessa, TX, graduating from Odessa High School in 1960 and then earning his Bachelor of Arts and MBA degrees from Central State University.
John...
Carl Eugene Hurst
Oct 24, 2022
Carl Hurst, a resident of Okmulgee, OK passed away at home on October 24, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1943 to James and Lena Mae Hurst in Okmulgee, OK.
He graduated high school from Morris, OK. On December 1, 1961, Carl married Barbara (West) Hurst in Okmulgee, OK. Carl worked as a Meat Market Manager for Warehouse Market...
Mary Sue Upton
Oct 21, 2022
Mary Sue Upton walked into the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2022 at 12:05 pm surrounded by her family. She joined her husband of 50 years, Charles W. Upton, in the presence of their Savior. She received a heavenly greeting from her parents, Homer and Emma Reid, multiple siblings, and her 3 precious babies that passed on prior to...
Samuel Sutton
Oct 20, 2022
Thursday October 20,2022, Samuel Branson Sutton Jr. made his solitary journey from this life into the spirit world. His family had the privilege of spending his last few days surrounding him with love.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Catherine (Ballard) Sutton, his parents, Samuel Branson Sutton Sr. and Dortha (O'Dell) Sutton and sister, Donna Donaldson.
He is...
Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey
Oct 19, 2022
Elizabeth Ilene Vickrey passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 78 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children.
She was born in a small wood frame house in Jenks, Oklahoma on September 8, 1944, the fourth of five children to Lester and Marie Neafus. She grew up near her old birth home...
Stella L Lewis
Oct 19, 2022
Stella Louise Lewis (née Thornburg)
Mrs. Stella Louise Lewis, 89, a long-time resident of Okmulgee, died Wednesday, October 19th, in Tulsa. She was born in Beggs, Oklahoma on April 7, 1933, the younger of two daughters, to Robert and Lucy (Messer) Thornburg.
As a child, Stella loved horses, animals and sports. While attending Beggs High School, she was a majorette...
Bayla Nell Burrus
Oct 15, 2022
Bayla Nell Burrus, gave up her fight with Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 71 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Bayla was born January 28, 1951, in Abilene, Texas to C.B. and Marian Nell Rushing. Bayla lived in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma for the early years of her life. She met Carl at Kiefer High School in...
Samuel Dean Deere
Oct 15, 2022
Samuel Dean Deere was born January 20, 1950, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Isaac Deere and Selee Roberts Deere. Sam entered the spirit world on October 15, 2022 at the age of 72 years.
Sammy spent his younger years growing up in Okmulgee where he attended Montesoma Baptist Church. He was Baptized by Rev. Solomon Bullet.
After graduating high school in 1969, he...
Michael Joe Johnson
Oct 10, 2022
Michael Joe Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 35.
Michael was born on January 7, 1987, in Claremore, OK to his parents, Albert and Joyce (Hardridge) Johnson Jr. He grew up in Kellyville with family, enjoying what the outdoors had to offer. Although it took time to grow close with his siblings, they still...
Keith Eddy
Oct 10, 2022
Keith Eddy passed away on October 10th, 2022, from complications due to living
life to its fullest.  Keith was born on October 23, 1944, on the island of
Walney, off the west coast of England.  His father, Alfred George Eddy, was a
carpenter and his mother, Betty Eddy, was a homemaker.  He was a clever boy
who did well at school and excelled at...
Charles Monroe Murphy
Oct 9, 2022
Charles Monroe Murphy, beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on October 9th, 2022 at the young age of 60. He is preceded in death by his father George Monroe and mother Veronda Faye Murphy.
Charles was born on October 1st 1962 in Tulsa. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything. In addition to the love...
Albert Lee Laughlin
Oct 7, 2022
Albert Lee Laughlin, faithful servant of God, passed peacefully on October 7,
surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 20, 1938, in the middle of a massive
snowstorm in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Raymond and Laura Laughlin.
Albert is survived by his lovely bride of 59 years, Juanita Brown Laughlin of Shawnee,
OK; Children: Sheila Sala and Husband Mike of Shawnee, OK; Kelly...
David Michael Loftin
Oct 6, 2022
David Michael Loftin passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 59 years, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
David was born on July 1, 1963 in Geneva, Illinois to his parents, Jack and Delores (Lotz) Loftin.
While at Edison High School he participated in the marching band, during which he fell in love with music. After graduating from high school in...
Juergen Klaus Hauke
Oct 6, 2022
 Juergen (Joe) Hauke, 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away October 6th, 2022 at his home. Juergen Klaus Hauke was born February 6th, 1941, in Berlin, Germany to Erich Oscar and Gertrude Magdelena (Jung) Hauke. He began his life on a small farm in Germany and traveled to the United States with his family in 1949. Joe attended School in Scottsbluff,...
Carrol Ann Patton
Oct 5, 2022
Carrol Patton of Beggs, Oklahoma passed away on Oct 5, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Christine Perez Dove
Oct 3, 2022
An unstoppable force passed peacefully October 3, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Christine Perez Dove was born April 7, 1956 in Orange, Texas to Stephen Joseph Perez, Sr. and Alice Marie Pichoff Perez.
Christine was a light to her family. She always made sure her kids had everything they needed. She was selfless, she was funny and she was brave. Christine enjoyed...
James Allen Brock
Oct 3, 2022
James Allen Brock, 78, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma September 27, 1944, to Alvin Brock and Edna Greene Brock Shoemaker. James spent most his life in sales. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving family.
Full obituary to follow.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaudt’s Funeral Service, 719 E. 141st...
Mary Lea Beel
Sep 29, 2022
Mary Lea Beel, 77, of Glenpool, Oklahoma passed peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was born in her beloved Akron, Colorado October 3, 1944, to Earnest and Esther Mae Franklin.
Mary was a fixer, if it was broken, needed tending or a little extra TLC she could do it. She was a technician with Sears where she eventually...
David Taylor Mabon
Sep 28, 2022
David Taylor Mabon, age 65, passed from this world into his heavenly home on September 28, 2022. David was born January 27, 1957, to Dale and Norma Mabon at Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami, Oklahoma. He was their only child.
David was a 1980 graduate of Cincinnati Bible College, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained to the Christian ministry on July 6, 1980,...
Rafael Antonio Carrillo Rodriquez
Sep 27, 2022
Rafael Antonio Carrillo Rodriguez, Sr., 87, passed peacefully September 27, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born June 29, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Edelmiro Carrillo and Consuelo Rodriguez.
Rafael was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved to read and learn. His book collection included books from how to draw to medicine practice. His...
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