Obituaries

Sep 6, 2013

Susie (Sue) Jane McKisick passed away September 6, 2013 following complications associated with a cerebral stroke. She was 88. She was born February 6, 1925 in Pensacola, Oklahoma. Sue was named after her grandmothers Susie Jackson and Jane Kay She was predeceased by her husband of 13 years Walter Ray Roberts in 1955. Sue remarried in1962 to Johnny Max McKisick...

Sep 5, 2013

Joyce Marie Sloan, 61 year old Vinita resident, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Joyce was born in Bristow, OK on July 19, 1952 to Roy and Anna (Barnett) Hodge. She was an avid OU fan. She enjoyed spending time with family, watching them play sports, and her many years working for Timemark in Tulsa. Survivors include her mother Anna...

Sep 4, 2013

Alvin M. Liston, age 78, and longtime resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Alvin Merle Liston was born on November 5, 1934 in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was the son of John Liston and Jean Milford. He grew up in Nowata and received his formal schooling there. Alvin worked as an electrical engineer for the firm...

Sep 4, 2013

A native of Bartlesville, Mildred Carolyn Easter was born March 29, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Alexander Campbell and Carrie May (Wicks) Easter. She was reared and received her education in Bartlesville where she attended the Garfield Elementary School and graduated with the Senior Class of 1931 from the Bartlesville Central Junior-Senior High School. She continued her...

Sep 3, 2013

Loren Dale Hicks "Fatman", passed away at his home in Pryor, OK, on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the age of 42. Loren was born on August 7, 1971 in Jay, OK, the son of Hubert Steve Hicks and Karen Fay (Jackson) Hicks. Loren attended Grove Public schools where he graduated in 1989. After graduation Loren worked as a handyman...

Sep 3, 2013

Wilma M. Young, 82 year old Vinita resident, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 with her family by her side. Wilma was born December 15, 1930 in Golden, Missouri to William and Florence Effie (Wilkins) Bartmess. She married Bill Young on December 21, 1951, they have been married for over 60 years. Wilma worked at...

Sep 2, 2013

Gregory Lavern Downing, former Nowata, Oklahoma resident, left this life to be with the Lord, Monday, September 2, 2013 at his sister's home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was one of seven children and was born June 12, 1958 in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Hershel R. Downing and Martha J. Hubbard. He was in the 1976 graduating class at Nowata High School...

Aug 31, 2013

Robert Lee Philips, 82 year old Strang resident, departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Heartsworth Center for Nursing in Vinita. He was born on July 22, 1931 in Spavinaw to John Henry and Mary Gladys (Robertson) Phillips. He was a graduate of Jay High School and served his country in the United States Army from July...

Aug 30, 2013

Rheba Juanita Sands, 83 year old, Grove, Oklahoma resident passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in Grove, Oklahoma. Rheba was born on December 26, 1929 in Webb City, Missouri, to Marion and Maude (Price) Long. She attended school in Grove, Oklahoma. Rheba was a homemaker most of her life, but she enjoyed helping her husband Harrison Roy Sands run a...

Aug 29, 2013

William Vernon Samples, 78 year old Vinita resident, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home after an extended illness. He was born on March 16, 1935 in Parsons, Kansas to Ray and Hazel (Williams) Samples. William had worked several places including; Munsingwear, Parsons Ammuniton Plant, lastly he owned and operated City Salvage in Vinita. The surviving family includes: his...

Aug 29, 2013

Leatrice Holley was born on December 1, 1922 in Waverly, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Gail F. Holley and Mary May (Bohmont) Holley. She attended the Waverly community schools, graduating from Waverly High School with the Senior Class of 1940. She attended the University of Nebraska for 1-1/2 years. She studied the field of nursing (Registered Nurse) at N.E.O....

Aug 28, 2013

Graveside services for Stephen "Stormy" Miles McKee are 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2013 at Ball Cemetery in Childers with Pastor Weldon Sutherland officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Stormy McKee went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his home in Alluwe. He was born October 11, 1954 in Nowata to Joretta (Nelson)...

Aug 27, 2013

Service Details

Friday, August 30th, 2013 4:00pm, Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home

Aug 26, 2013

John Rogers Lingo, passed away at his home in Bernice, OK on Monday, August 26, 2013 at the age of 77. John was born December 4, 1935 in Bernice, OK where he lived for most of his 77 years. John was the son of the late Roy C. Lingo and Elizabeth (Rogers) Lingo. He attended and graduated from Cleora High...

Aug 25, 2013

Elizabeth Alexander passed from this life on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Blue River Healthcare in Tishomingo, OK. She was 88 years, 10 months old at the time of her death. She was a Bartlesville resident for 56 years before moving to Tishomingo three years ago to be close to her daughter. Visitation will be held on Thursday from...

Aug 24, 2013

After 64 years of play, adventure, and showing off his gizmo wizardry literally across the seas, husband and father Roy Alan Canaday has left our realm on Aug. 24, 2013, to snorkel and fish the beautiful waters for centuries to come. As Roy would say, "Grab your gear and a beer; the water's waiting." Roy hit the stage on May...

Aug 24, 2013

Thomas "Gordon" King, 98, of Bartlesville, OK, died Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2013 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville. Gordon was born February 2, 1915 in Wagoner, OK to Thomas M. King and Martha Jane "Mattie" (Greene) King. The King family came to Bartlesville in 1918, arriving in a horse and buggy (Gordon rode with his mother and two...

Aug 23, 2013

Long time and highly respected Langley Police Officer, Mack Arthur Estep, Sr., passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. Mack was born in Dawson, OK on January 14, 1942 to Mack and Rosa (Hamilton) Estep. On August 19, 1969 he was united in marriage to Victoria Pucik. Mack enjoyed fishing, hunting, drag racing, flying, and spending time with his grandchildren. He...

Aug 23, 2013

Mary Irene Draper, 87 year old well known former Vinita business owner, passed away early Friday, August 23, 2013 at Saint Simeon's in Tulsa. She was born on December 19, 1925 in Comanche, Oklahoma to Fred and Mildred (Hughes) Buckley. Mary had a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oregon State University. She married Mark E. Draper on April 20, 1952...

Aug 23, 2013

HENDRICKSON, GRACE MARIE, 97 passed away on August 23, 2013, at her home in Bartlesville, OK. She was born January 11, 1916 in Wann, Oklahoma to Vick King and Blanche Marie Davis King. She was raised in Wann, Oklahoma graduating from Wann High School in 1933. Grace was married to Gleason R. "Bud" Hendrickson on July 9, 1938. After many...