Obituaries

José Saldivar

Jan 17, 2025

José S. Saldivar Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on July 18, 1958, in Nochistlán, Mexico, José was the beloved son of Ramón and Margarita Saldivar and the second of fourteen children. As the eldest son, he grew up embracing a sense of responsibility and leadership that would...

Jill Nichols

Jan 15, 2025

Jill Ann Nichols of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Jill was born on February 29, 1948, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, to her loving parents, Melvin and Evelyn (Anderson) Martinson.

Jill grew up on a small farm near Stoughton, Wisconsin, where she developed a deep appreciation for the simple joys of...

Gary Stubblefield

Jan 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gary Alan Stubblefield

March 7, 1963 - January 14, 2025

Gary Alan Stubblefield, 61, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Born on March 7, 1963, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Alice Ann Hall (Watkins), Gary was a man of...

Mark Campbell

Jan 14, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Mark Steven Campbell

July 30, 1961 - January 14, 2025

Mark Steven Campbell, 63, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mark was the son of Arlen and Loretta, whose love and values shaped the man he...

Marilyn Rose Bentley

Jan 13, 2025

Marilyn Rose Bentley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, entered eternal rest on January 13, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 79. Born on April 7, 1945, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, faith, and passion.

Marilyn married the love of her life, Royce Bentley, in August 1973, and together...

Teddy Beesley

Jan 12, 2025

Teddy Amon Beesley of Beggs, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Ted was born on March 8, 1948, in Nuyaka, Oklahoma, to his parents, Henry and Esther (Owen) Beesley as child number 19 of 21 (Jewel, Duff, Frank, Ida, Fray, Flay, Hazel, Ruth, Gene, Jimmy, Dorothy, Alva, Fred, Sue, Zene, Faye, Bill,...

Judith Renae Loveless

Jan 11, 2025

Judith Renae Loveless, affectionately known as "Cheetah," passed away on January 11, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 59. Born on July 28, 1965, in Clinton, Oklahoma, she was a cherished daughter of Albert Loveless Sr. and Jane Loveless. A proud graduate of Marlow High School Class of 1984, Judith embraced life with a joyful spirit and...

Hugh William Enos, Jr.

Jan 11, 2025

Hugh William Enos, Jr., peacefully departed this life and was welcomed into his eternal home on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Born on June 22, 1938, in Perry, Oklahoma, Hugh lived a remarkable life filled with love, faith, and dedication to his family, friends, and community.

A life-long educator, Hugh served as a Physical Education teacher for 32 years with Tulsa Public Schools,...

Deborah Dinsmore

Jan 9, 2025

Deborah Lee Dinsmore of Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Deborah was born on November 5, 1951 in Claremore, Oklahoma to her parents, George and Wanda (Mann) Caffey.

She is preceded in death by father, George Caffey; mother, Wanda Caffey Deborah leaves many loving memories with her family, daughter Dana Lay;...

Verona Lee Swank

Jan 9, 2025

Verona Lee Swank, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 85. Born on November 29, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Martin and Laura Roe; Verona lived a life full of love, faith, and adventure.

Verona married the love of her life, Jimmy Swank, in 1958,...

Steven Baker

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Joe Baker, of Kiefer, Oklahoma, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud veteran. Steven passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on October 16, 1946, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Clifford and Katherine Baker, Steven was a man whose life was defined...

Kenneth Reed Carrington

Jan 7, 2025

Kenneth Reed Carrington, 59, passed away January 7, 2025. He was born on October, 2, 1965 in Sweetwater, Tx and attended school at Sweetwater High, where he also graduated. 

Kenneth leaves behind his one and only daughter Keisha Carrington and three grandchildren, Aspen Flowal, Luke Anthony Quinn and Sekani-Creed Pfister, all of Sweetwater, Tx. 

He is survived by his parents, Bennie and...

Scott Lewis Roy

Jan 7, 2025

Scott Lewis Roy, a devoted husband, father, and community leader, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 50.Born on June 27, 1974, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, to Jim and Kathy Zo Roy, Scott's life was defined by love, service, and an unwavering commitment to those he cared about. 

A proud...

Julia Ransweiler

Jan 6, 2025

Julia Dawn Ransweiler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. Julia was born in Corning, Arkansas, to her devoted parents, Cletis Cozart and Earline Payne.

Julia grew up with a strong sense of family and community. She graduated from Truman High School and later pursued a fulfilling career in retail...

Carl Smith

Jan 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl Ray Smith, 57, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carl departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was born on September 2, 1967, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Robert and Betty Lee, and his journey was marked by a profound...

Bernie Barnard

Jan 6, 2025

Bernie Edward Barnard of Park Hill, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Bernie was born on April 19, 1958 in Taylor, Texas to his parents, Herbert and Jackie.

Private family services are going to be scheduled at a later date.

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

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...