Obituaries

Oct 21, 2014

Benjamin Funeral Service - Nowata, OK Funeral services for Norma Alene Lafremier are 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Nowata with John McKinney officiating. Interment will follow at Ball Cemetery in Childers. Services are under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Memorials in Norma's name may be...

Oct 21, 2014

Benjamin Funeral Service - Nowata, Oklahoma Graveside services for Allene Howell Estlin Merritt are 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 24, 2014 at Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery with Ben Killion officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences maybe left at www.honoringmemories.com. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Allene Merritt...

Oct 20, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK - 918-253-3222 - Sherlene Russell Sanders was born May 1, 1954 in Tahlequah, OK to Roscoe Russell and Maude (Raven) Russell. She left this world to start her journey in heaven at 7:44 am on Monday, October 20, 2014 at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 19 days. She was raised in small...

Oct 20, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral home, Grove, OK 918-786-2261 ---Stanley A. Miller, age 66, died on October 21, 2014 in Grove, Oklahoma. Stanley was born on June 27, 1948 in Iola, Kansas to father Samuel A. Miller and mother Freda Del Miller. Stanley was preceded in death by his father in 1985 and mother in 2000, and a twin brother Steven A. Miller...

Oct 19, 2014

Oct 19, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK....918-253-3222.....Elvis E. Orr, Jay resident, passed away at his home in Jay, Sunday October 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Elvis was born on September 21, 1925 in Hereford, TX to the late Robert Dale Orr and Rosie Amb (Stone) Orr. Elvis was raised in Wheaton, MO. He met his Lord and savior October...

Oct 18, 2014

Benjamin Funeral Service - Nowata, Oklahoma Graveside services for Gail Marie Antrup are 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Veterans Patio located in Fairview Cemetery of Coffeyville, Kansas with Pastor Dean Bridges officiating. There will be a family visitation Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Gail Marie Antrup, 75, of Nowata, passed away Saturday,...

Oct 17, 2014

Luginbuel Funeral Home - Vinita- 918-256-5555..... Kathleen (Gregory) Yardy, age 91, was born on April 2, 1923 and passed October 17, 2014. Kathleen was born to Mr. & Mrs. Luther Gregory at Ketchum, OK. Kathleen attended Ketchum School Grade 1 thru 12 and graduated in 1942. She was baptized at First Baptist Church in Vinita. Kathleen was Superintendent of Craig...

Oct 16, 2014

Frances Gale Johnson, age 77 and resident of Copan, passed away at 2:21 a.m., October 16, 2014, in The Journey Home, Bartlesville. Frances was born April 5, 1937 in Copan, Oklahoma, the 5th of 6 children. She was the daughter of Rev. Orville Jack and Leota Orletta (Pendleton) Dobbs. She grew up in Copan where she received her formal education...

Oct 16, 2014

Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home - Langley - 918-782-4400...... Grace Viola Fuchs, 67 year old Spavinaw resident, died Thursday, October 16, 2014. Grace was born in Waubay, SD on December 3, 1946. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, fishing, playing Farkel, and grilling out with her family. Survivors include her children: Gary Birgholtz and wife Debra of Watertown, SD; Janice Fisher...

Oct 16, 2014

Jerry Donald Pinkerton, Jr. was born on April 7, 1972 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jerry Pinkerton, Sr. and Jennie (Spencer) Pinkerton. He grew up in Ochelata where he attended school, graduating with the Class of '90. He furthered his education by acquiring an Associate's degree. At the time of his death, he was employed with Walmart...

Oct 16, 2014

Jeanette Louise Wood, age 73 and resident of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on October 16, 2014. Jeanette Louise Lowe was born on April 14, 1941 in Bartlesville. She was the daughter of Orville W. Lowe and Pauline Lily (Caudle) Lowe. She grew up in Bartlesville, attending and graduating from College High. She furthered her education by attending NSU in Tahlequah...

Oct 16, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home.....918-253-3222....There are no services planned. Ruth Vera Locke was born to Phillip H. Locke and Flora V. Redman on January 30, 1928 in Leadville, Colorado. She married Basil Francis Shaw (Buck) on April 14, 1945. They had four children, Richard, Ray, Janice and Bunny. Buck and Ruth loved each other deeply, they suffered a tragedy when they lost...

Oct 16, 2014

Jerry Donald "J. D." Pinkerton, Jr., age 42, and resident of Ochelata, Oklahoma, passed away on October 16, 2014. Jerry Donald Pinkerton, Jr. was born on April 7, 1972 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jerry Pinkerton, Sr. and Jennie (Spencer) Pinkerton. He grew up in Ochelata where he attended school, graduating with the Class of '90. He...

Oct 15, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, OK....918-786-2261......Samuel Davis "Dave" Williams III, passed away at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, OK on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 77. A celebration of his life is now planned for 10:30AM Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with Father Phil Lawrence, presiding. The family will greet friends from 3PM...

Oct 15, 2014

Earl William Sprague, 54 year old longtime area resident, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Vinita. He was born on October 5, 1960, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Jay B. and Marjorie (Thrasher) Sprague. Earl attended school at Vinita, graduating in 1978. He was united in marriage to Sheri Green on July 10, 1984 in...

Oct 15, 2014

Chris Wayne Hughes, 55 year old longtime area resident, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2014 at the Claremore Indian Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Pryor to Earl Clarence Hughes and Bertha Della (Hoover) Hughes. Chris attended school at White Oak and Adair Schools. He married Katricia Lynne Langley on June 2, 1979 at the...

Oct 14, 2014

Luginbuel Funeral Home - Vinita - 918-256-5555....... Lowell C. Hatcher, 71 year old longtime Vinita resident, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Lowell was born on July 7, 1943 to Walter and Connie (Mayfield) Hatcher. He grew up on the High Plains of West Texas. Lowell attended school at the New Mexico Military Institute and...

Oct 13, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK 918-253-3222 --- Anthony Ray Morgan, born to Melvin Leon Morgan and Shirley Jean Tanner Morgan, on August 3, 1964 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He met his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2014. Anthony is survived by his family, Jacob Anthony Morgan, Taylor Lee Morgan, Kaden Ray Morgan and Leah Jo Morgan. His brother Kenny Morgan...

Oct 13, 2014

Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, Oklahoma 918-253-3222....... Michelle Renee (Dunham) Johnson, age 41 died on October 13, 2014 in Tontitown, Arkansas. Michelle was born on October 21, 1972 in Tulsa Oklahoma, the daughter of Lloyd (Joe) Dunham and Larry and Teresa (Burton) Reece. Michelle graduated from Jay High School in 1992. After graduation Michelle started her family, she was united in...