Obituaries
Mary Carol Pierson
Aug 2, 2022
Mary Carol Pierson, 78, of Broken Arrow, OK, died peacefully on August 2,2022 at Clarehouse Hospice House in Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Karl. Her two daughters, Christine Casey and Shelly Holmes of Broken Arrow, OK. Her two granddaughters, Nikolette and Olivia Conklin. Her brothers, Jack McCormick of Alexandria, LA; Thomas McCormick of Memphis,...
Douglas Michael Miller
Aug 2, 2022
Douglas Miller of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on Aug 2, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Micheal Neal Blankenship
Jul 26, 2022
Micheal Neal Blankenship of Mill Creek, Oklahoma was born on March 3, 1953 to Albert and Betty Blankenship. Michael passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at the age of 69 in his home at Mill Creek, Oklahoma. Mike had been a volunteer for the Corps of Engineer and worked for Mill Creek park/camp ground for several years. Mike enjoyed...
Walter Gene Owen
Jul 25, 2022
Walter Gene Owen, "Gene O," passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 71. Gene was born on September 28, 1950 in Fresno, California to his parents, William and Ila (Tipton) Owen. During his early childhood the family moved to Oklahoma and then settled in Glenpool. Gene attended Glenpool Schools and would have graduated with the class...
Francis Wayne Forest
Jul 23, 2022
Francis Wayne Forest, Jr., age 68, (known as "Wayne" to his family and "Forest" to his friends) was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 18, 1954 to Elva Dell and Francis Wayne Forest. He left this world on July 23, 2022 in hospice care at his home following a cancer diagnosis sixteen days prior. But he will be remembered...
Grace Rosita Walker
Jul 23, 2022
Grace Rosita Walker of Tulsa, Oklahoma was surrounded by family when she passed away on July 23, 2022. Grace was born on October 12, 1981, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Charles and Dionita Walker, joining siblings Jackelyn and Charles Jr. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. Grace decided...
Dionissio Valentino
Jul 23, 2022
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, Dionissio "David" Valentino, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64. Dionissio was born on March 17, 1958, in Manhattan, New York, to Migeul Fonseca and Gloria Acevedo. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York, but later moved to California, where he spent his teenage years and early adult life. He later...
Dolores Margaret Hopp
Jul 22, 2022
Dolores (Wiskur) Hopp went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on July 22nd, 2022, 93 years old. She died in the Glenwood Skilled Nursing and Therapy Home in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, and her oldest son.Dolores was born on May 10th, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois to parents Elizabeth (White)...
James Dolph Rowzee
Jul 21, 2022
James D. Rowzee, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022, at the age of 87 years old. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Paul E. and Aletta Z. Rowzee on October 31, 1934. He moved at an early age and was raised in Tucson Arizona, where he began his career with the Tucson Fire Department. After retiring from the...
Charles Lester Morton
Jul 20, 2022
Charles "Charlie" Morton, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in his hometown of Jenks, Oklahoma. Charlie was born on January 16, 1951, in Montrose, Colorado to Charles L. Morton Sr. and Ella Gene Speed Morton. Charlie spent much of his adolescence in Colorado City, Texas before moving to Oklahoma where he graduated from Jenks High School.He is...
James Ronald Henderson
Jul 19, 2022
With much sadness we announce the passing of James Ronald Henderson, 74, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 19, 2022, after a long battle with Lewy Bodies Disease.Ron (Ronnie) was born on December 2, 1947, to Bill and Roeburta Henderson in Columbus, Nebraska. After Ron graduated from Central High School in 1966, he went on to major in business and history...
Curtis Lee Josie
Jul 18, 2022
Curtis Lee Josie, 51, born on July 14, 1971 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Barbara Josie, departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Curtis worked as a carpenter for many years and loved to be around people. He always lived life to the fullest and was full of love for others....
Roy Guy Harney
Jul 18, 2022
Roy Guy Harney of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from this life on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on Sunday, August 1, 1943, to Roy Sr. and Barbara Sue Harney.Growing up on a piece of the famous 101 Ranch, his parents taught him the value of hard work and the importance of family. His experience growing...
Jimmy Louis Wall
Jul 17, 2022
Jimmy "Jiggy" Louis Wall, of Sand Springs Oklahoma, passed away from this life Sunday, July 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on February 7, 1939, to Glen and Jesse Wall.Jimmy graduated in 1957 and married the love of his life Marion Robison on August 17, 1957, to their family they added four children, Mike, Phillip, Rebecca, and Chris.Jimmy was the youngest...
Nancy Lee Martin
Jul 15, 2022
Nancy Lee (Hunter) Martin, age 83, passed away in her sleep and walked into the glory of Heaven on July 15, 2022. She was a new Memory Care resident in Claremore, Oklahoma, having relocated from Broken Arrow where she had lived near family since 2009, and prior to then, in the Los Angeles area for most of her adult life....
Allen George Talley
Jul 15, 2022
Allen G. Talley , 76, died July 15, 2022 at Heritage Point Memory Care Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born April 8, 1946, in Seneca, Kansas, the son of Dr. Walter and Norma (Howard) Talley.Allen grew up in Olathe, Kansas and attended Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Geophysics and completed an Air Force ROTC curriculum. He...
Billy Hugh Mcelhannon
Jul 15, 2022
Billy Hugh McElhannon of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away in Okmulgee on July 15, 2022, at the age of 72. Billy was born December 15, 1949, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to his parents, Hugh and Myrtle (Thurman) McElhannon. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Wilson Salt Creek Cemetery, Henryetta, Oklahoma. Arrangements are entrusted to...
Eileen Marie Mckinley
Jul 13, 2022
Eileen Marie McKinley, of Tulsa, OK, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1940, in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada.Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Florence McKinley. She is survived by her sister, Leona Iris Locke (husband David), her nieces Davina Winn (husband Bill) and Lewanna Locke, and two great nieces, Faith...
Suzanne Proctor Sanders
Jul 13, 2022
Suzanne Proctor Sanders, 67, longtime resident of Stilwell, died peacefully July 13, 2022. Suzanne is survived her children Eric (Alicia) Sanders, Jennifer (Jason) Sanders-Puskarich, and Kelli Kent; her grandchildren Emma, Kai, Bo, Landry, Jet and Ryder; her sister Becky (Dolin) Argo; nephew Dilon (Casey) Argo; and niece Delani Argo.Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Kent, mother...
Norma Jean Goree
Jul 11, 2022
Norma Goree, 53, passed away July 11th, 2022 peacefully in her sleep. She entered her eternal rest after a courageous battle with pancreatitis.Norma was born on March 20, 1969 in Haskell, OK to Leon and Justine (Barnes) Goree.Norma graduated from Sand Springs High School. She was a devout mother, always willing to be there for her kids in any way,...
Mary Carol Pierson
Aug 2, 2022
Mary Carol Pierson, 78, of Broken Arrow, OK, died peacefully on August 2,2022 at Clarehouse Hospice House in Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Karl. Her two daughters, Christine Casey and Shelly Holmes of Broken Arrow, OK. Her two granddaughters, Nikolette and Olivia Conklin. Her brothers, Jack McCormick of Alexandria, LA; Thomas McCormick of Memphis,...
Douglas Michael Miller
Aug 2, 2022
Douglas Miller of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on Aug 2, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Micheal Neal Blankenship
Jul 26, 2022
Micheal Neal Blankenship of Mill Creek, Oklahoma was born on March 3, 1953 to Albert and Betty Blankenship. Michael passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at the age of 69 in his home at Mill Creek, Oklahoma. Mike had been a volunteer for the Corps of Engineer and worked for Mill Creek park/camp ground for several years. Mike enjoyed...
Walter Gene Owen
Jul 25, 2022
Walter Gene Owen, "Gene O," passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 71. Gene was born on September 28, 1950 in Fresno, California to his parents, William and Ila (Tipton) Owen. During his early childhood the family moved to Oklahoma and then settled in Glenpool. Gene attended Glenpool Schools and would have graduated with the class...
Francis Wayne Forest
Jul 23, 2022
Francis Wayne Forest, Jr., age 68, (known as "Wayne" to his family and "Forest" to his friends) was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 18, 1954 to Elva Dell and Francis Wayne Forest. He left this world on July 23, 2022 in hospice care at his home following a cancer diagnosis sixteen days prior. But he will be remembered...
Grace Rosita Walker
Jul 23, 2022
Grace Rosita Walker of Tulsa, Oklahoma was surrounded by family when she passed away on July 23, 2022. Grace was born on October 12, 1981, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Charles and Dionita Walker, joining siblings Jackelyn and Charles Jr. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. Grace decided...
Dionissio Valentino
Jul 23, 2022
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, Dionissio "David" Valentino, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64. Dionissio was born on March 17, 1958, in Manhattan, New York, to Migeul Fonseca and Gloria Acevedo. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York, but later moved to California, where he spent his teenage years and early adult life. He later...
Dolores Margaret Hopp
Jul 22, 2022
Dolores (Wiskur) Hopp went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on July 22nd, 2022, 93 years old. She died in the Glenwood Skilled Nursing and Therapy Home in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, and her oldest son.Dolores was born on May 10th, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois to parents Elizabeth (White)...
James Dolph Rowzee
Jul 21, 2022
James D. Rowzee, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022, at the age of 87 years old. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Paul E. and Aletta Z. Rowzee on October 31, 1934. He moved at an early age and was raised in Tucson Arizona, where he began his career with the Tucson Fire Department. After retiring from the...
Charles Lester Morton
Jul 20, 2022
Charles "Charlie" Morton, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in his hometown of Jenks, Oklahoma. Charlie was born on January 16, 1951, in Montrose, Colorado to Charles L. Morton Sr. and Ella Gene Speed Morton. Charlie spent much of his adolescence in Colorado City, Texas before moving to Oklahoma where he graduated from Jenks High School.He is...
James Ronald Henderson
Jul 19, 2022
With much sadness we announce the passing of James Ronald Henderson, 74, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 19, 2022, after a long battle with Lewy Bodies Disease.Ron (Ronnie) was born on December 2, 1947, to Bill and Roeburta Henderson in Columbus, Nebraska. After Ron graduated from Central High School in 1966, he went on to major in business and history...
Curtis Lee Josie
Jul 18, 2022
Curtis Lee Josie, 51, born on July 14, 1971 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Barbara Josie, departed this life on Monday, July 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Curtis worked as a carpenter for many years and loved to be around people. He always lived life to the fullest and was full of love for others....
Roy Guy Harney
Jul 18, 2022
Roy Guy Harney of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from this life on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on Sunday, August 1, 1943, to Roy Sr. and Barbara Sue Harney.Growing up on a piece of the famous 101 Ranch, his parents taught him the value of hard work and the importance of family. His experience growing...
Jimmy Louis Wall
Jul 17, 2022
Jimmy "Jiggy" Louis Wall, of Sand Springs Oklahoma, passed away from this life Sunday, July 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on February 7, 1939, to Glen and Jesse Wall.Jimmy graduated in 1957 and married the love of his life Marion Robison on August 17, 1957, to their family they added four children, Mike, Phillip, Rebecca, and Chris.Jimmy was the youngest...
Nancy Lee Martin
Jul 15, 2022
Nancy Lee (Hunter) Martin, age 83, passed away in her sleep and walked into the glory of Heaven on July 15, 2022. She was a new Memory Care resident in Claremore, Oklahoma, having relocated from Broken Arrow where she had lived near family since 2009, and prior to then, in the Los Angeles area for most of her adult life....
Allen George Talley
Jul 15, 2022
Allen G. Talley , 76, died July 15, 2022 at Heritage Point Memory Care Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born April 8, 1946, in Seneca, Kansas, the son of Dr. Walter and Norma (Howard) Talley.Allen grew up in Olathe, Kansas and attended Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Geophysics and completed an Air Force ROTC curriculum. He...
Billy Hugh Mcelhannon
Jul 15, 2022
Billy Hugh McElhannon of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away in Okmulgee on July 15, 2022, at the age of 72. Billy was born December 15, 1949, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to his parents, Hugh and Myrtle (Thurman) McElhannon. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Wilson Salt Creek Cemetery, Henryetta, Oklahoma. Arrangements are entrusted to...
Eileen Marie Mckinley
Jul 13, 2022
Eileen Marie McKinley, of Tulsa, OK, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1940, in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada.Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Florence McKinley. She is survived by her sister, Leona Iris Locke (husband David), her nieces Davina Winn (husband Bill) and Lewanna Locke, and two great nieces, Faith...
Suzanne Proctor Sanders
Jul 13, 2022
Suzanne Proctor Sanders, 67, longtime resident of Stilwell, died peacefully July 13, 2022. Suzanne is survived her children Eric (Alicia) Sanders, Jennifer (Jason) Sanders-Puskarich, and Kelli Kent; her grandchildren Emma, Kai, Bo, Landry, Jet and Ryder; her sister Becky (Dolin) Argo; nephew Dilon (Casey) Argo; and niece Delani Argo.Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Kent, mother...
Norma Jean Goree
Jul 11, 2022
Norma Goree, 53, passed away July 11th, 2022 peacefully in her sleep. She entered her eternal rest after a courageous battle with pancreatitis.Norma was born on March 20, 1969 in Haskell, OK to Leon and Justine (Barnes) Goree.Norma graduated from Sand Springs High School. She was a devout mother, always willing to be there for her kids in any way,...
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