Obituaries

Gene Creason

Jan 5, 2025

Ivan Eugene "Gene" Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025 at his home in Checotah, Oklahoma. Born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby, Oklahoma.

Gene graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1959 and pursued higher education later in life, earning a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Tulsa. He began his professional journey as a door-to-door insurance salesman,...

Shari Lynn Bittick

Jan 1, 2025

Shari Lynn Bittick, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 62 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on July 2, 1962 to William and Jeanette Culver in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Shari's life was filled with love by everyone who knew her. 

She graduated from East Central High School in 1980 and...

Michael Hart

Jan 1, 2025

Michael ("Mike") Wayne Hart, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, Grumpa, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Mike valiantly battled multiple myeloma and the family is appreciative of the care he received from Dr. Caleb Scheckel, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, the St. John's oncology nurses, and Seasons Hospice.

Mike...

Phyllis Millis

Dec 28, 2024

Phyllis Ann Millis passed away on December 28, 2024. She was 88 years old.

Phyllis was a long time resident of Broken Arrow, Ok. She was a member of Aspen Park Baptist Church, where she was one of the many people privileged with helping found the church when it became Clayton Baptist.

Phyllis was born to be a teacher. She graduated Southwest...

Karen Sidener

Dec 28, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Karen Gay Sidener, 64, of Glenpool, OK passed away on the morning of December 28th, 2024. Being a cancer survivor of almost 10 years, she was diagnosed with another mass 2 years ago. She fought hard and long, and is now at peace in the arms of Jesus.

Karen was born February 10,...

Sammie Darlene Blake

Dec 27, 2024

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Sammie Darlene Blake, who was born on December 31, 1951, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Sam and Juanita Lucas. She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.

Sammie was the beloved wife of James Blake, her soulmate and partner in adventure...

James Laswell

Dec 26, 2024

James Warren Laswell, born March 26, 1929, in Neodesha, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 95. He was the son of Earl Laswell and Mary (Norman) Hush.

James spent nearly his entire life in Neodesha, building a legacy of hard work, creativity, and love for his family. He began his career in accounting at Standard...

Joseph Michael Schwartz

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph Michael Schwartz, PhD, a compassionate man with an ever-curious mind and heart full of laughter, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma, at the age of 78. “Dr. Joe”, as many called him, was born on July 3, 1946, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Joseph and Edna (Kelly) Schwartz. Joe grew into a man known for his kindness,...

Daniel Ray Hurd

Dec 26, 2024

Daniel Ray Hurd, born on September 12, 1977, in Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. At the age of 47, Daniel left behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering love for those around him.

Daniel devoted his professional life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Diversicare in Chanute. Through his compassionate...

Jerri Lynn Howell

Dec 26, 2024

Jerri Lynn Howell, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born on August 10, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Phyllis Herd, who preceded her in death, along with her grandparents.

Jerri grew up in Tulsa, then graduated from high school in Miami, Oklahoma....

Tina Roe

Dec 25, 2024

The Lord brought his angel home to watch over us here on earth. Tina Chasity Roe, age 52 passed away on December 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 7, 1972, in Sapulpa, OK.

Tina is preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty and CD Roe, Carnell and Lahoma Lowe, whom she now joins...

Robert Barnett

Dec 25, 2024

Robert Eugene Barnett turned 90 on December 21st, 2024. He lived in Glenpool, Oklahoma. He passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 25th, 2024, after a 5-day battle of COVID and other aging complications.

He was born in West Plains, Missouri and grew up there and in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robert was a paratrooper in the United States Army. Part...

Robert "Bob" Blumhardt

Dec 25, 2024

Robert "Bob" Blumhardt

November 28, 1960 - December 25, 2024

Robert "Bob" Blumhardt, 64, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas morning after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on November 28, 1960, Bob lived a life defined by love, generosity, and a remarkable ability to connect with others. He is deeply cherished by his devoted...

Glenn Brown

Dec 24, 2024

Glenn Lyle Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Houston, TX, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 18, 1940, in Tulsa, OK, to Lee and Lurena Brown.

Glenn is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Carolyn Brown; his cherished children, Tisha Dolezal (Lyle) and Jennifer...

Hugh Hipp

Dec 24, 2024

A full obituary is forthcoming and will be posted once it becomes available.

Rex Miller

Dec 22, 2024

Rex Franklin Miller Jr., of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on April 4, 1939, in Hamlin, West Virginia, to Rex and Thelma (Weaver) Miller, Rex lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service.

Rex spent his formative years in Satanta, Kansas, where he attended high school. Following his education, he...

Joe Winters

Dec 22, 2024

Joe Neil Winters

July 13, 1933 - December 22, 2024

Joe Neil Winters, born on July 13, 1933, in Marshall, Oklahoma, to Edward and Mildred (Thacker) Winters, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 91. One of nine siblings, Joe lived a life full of adventure, love, and devotion to family and community.

A beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather,...

Robin Roberts

Dec 21, 2024

Robin Austin Roberts was born on December 6, 1950 and adopted by Clay and Ruth Ann Roberts in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robin received the gifts of two younger brothers, Clay Tonry in 1953 and Todd Cochrane in 1955.

Robin enjoyed sports starting at a young age. As boys, his father, Clay, made Robin and his brothers join the family tradition of Greco-Roman...

Milton Denny

Dec 21, 2024

Milton Denny Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 81. Milton was born on October 4, 1943, in Pinon, Arizona, to Philippi D. Begay.

Milton's journey took him from his homeland of the Navajo Reservation in Arizona to Okmulgee, Oklahoma, where he attended the Okmulgee Institute of Technology (Okmulgee...

Judith Blaylock

Dec 17, 2024

Judith Lynn Blaylock

December 29, 1944 - December 17, 2024

Judith Lynn Gore Blaylock, known to many as "Judy," of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Sweetheart, Wife, Mom, Mamaw and Great Mamaw passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loved ones at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.

Born...