Obituaries

Aug 25, 2012

Annabelle Florence "Ann" Sherrick-Battles was born in Strang, Oklahoma on May 21, 1921 to Oliver and Hattie (Baker) Sherrick. She went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2012. She lived her life with dignity and grace. She did not lose the battle, she won the race. Her formal education was earned in the Avant, Oklahoma school system. Admiringly...

Aug 25, 2012

Charles Ward West, age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior, while surrounded by his family, on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Grove, Oklahoma. Charles was born March 14, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Everette Rolley and Louise Ellen (Hogan) West. After graduating from Tulsa Central High school in 1953, Charles proudly served and eventually retired as a...

Aug 24, 2012

Mary Kathryn Powell, age 81, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. Mary was born in Vinita on November 3, 1930 to Frank and Mary (Hensley) Trotter. She attended schools in both Coffeyville, KS and Vinita, OK. Throughout her life Mary worked in and ran various restaurants in the Tulsa area. She was known for her cooking but especially her pies....

Aug 24, 2012

Johnnye Faye (Bradshaw) Presnell passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012. Johnnye Faye Bradshaw was born July 18, 1925, at the family home in Shidler, OK, the daughter of the late Dewey G. and Leta F. (Wiley) Bradshaw. Johnnye grew up and received her education in Shidler, OK. On June 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Jack H....

Aug 24, 2012

Graveside services for Sarah Jane Mosley are 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the Ethel Reece Cemetery in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Jane Mosley passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Osage Nursing Home. She was born on April 16, 1917 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma to...

Aug 23, 2012

Calvin Arthur Dilbeck, Jay resident, age 60 years, died peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, surrounded by his family. Calvin was born in Oklahoma City, OK on February 17, 1952 to his parents, Leland Dilbeck and Ann (Pair). He grew up in Delaware County attending Jay Schools. Calvin worked as a construction worker and most recently was a poultry...

Aug 23, 2012

Taylor Sixkiller, passed away at his home in Colcord on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the age of 86. Taylor was born on July 12, 1926 in Delaware County, OK, the son of the late Rufus Sixkiller and Jennie (Owens) Sixkiller. Taylor attended school in Wyandotte, OK until he left to help on the farm. At an early age, he...

Aug 22, 2012

Janie D Ronsse born November 1, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Homer and Billy Hieronymus. She grew up in a military family and lived in numerous locations. Homer and Billy settled the family in Topeka, Kansas when Janie was in grade school. She attended Emporia State University where she met Bud. They were married on January 10, 1975. Janie...

Aug 21, 2012

Aug 20, 2012

Graveside services for Easter Mae Billups are set for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Ball Cemetery in Childers, OK. Arrangements have been entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Easter Mae Billups passed away at her home in Hulbert, Oklahoma on Saturday, August 18, 2012. She was born on April 20, 1924...

Aug 16, 2012

Albert "Ab" Durham went to be with his Lord August 16, 2012 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, after a long battle with cancer. The world became a little brighter on February 6, 1932 when a little boy was placed into the arms of John and Mae (Beller) Durham, of Prattville, Oklahoma. From that moment on he impacted many...

Aug 14, 2012

Kenyon Mekhi King earned his angel wings on August 14, 2012, after a 7 year battle with cancer. Kenyon was born on July 25, 2003. He never ceased to amaze each and every one of us. No matter what life dealt him each day, his perseverance and determination to live life to the fullest has inspired and humbled everyone who...

Aug 14, 2012

Aug 14, 2012

On August 14, 2012, Delvin Lee Simmons passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was at the age of 77 and surrounded by his loving family at his home. Delvin was born near Shidler, Oklahoma on June 2, 1935 to James and Beatrice (Hobbs) Simmons of Webb City, Oklahoma. He attended school in Shilder,...

Aug 14, 2012

Danny Jack Williamson, age 57 of Chelsea, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Danny was born on May 20, 1955 to Jack Turner and Margie Sloan. He graduated from Big Cabin High School in 1973. In 1982 Danny joined the United States Navy. After being discharged from the Navy he moved to Houston and worked as an auto technician for a...

Aug 13, 2012

Geneva B. Wiley, a long-time resident of the Grove area, died August 13, 2012. Geneva was born September 10, 1916 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the second daughter of Jim and Eva (Smith) Dorsett. She attended Tonkawa schools, including UPS which is now known as Northern State College, and Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1938 with a BA degree when the school...

Aug 13, 2012

Mrs. Marjorie Isabel (Reynolds) Lantz Owen, age 85, and resident of Bartlesville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 13, 2012, at her home in Bartlesville. Marjorie Isabel Reynolds was born on March 20, 1927 in Morrill, Kansas. She was the daughter of Frederick Reynolds and Audrey Anna (Mellenbruch) Reynolds. She was raised in Fairview, Kansas where...

Aug 11, 2012

Billie Bee Sigmon, age 87 of Langley, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012. Billie was born in Ropes, TX on November 17, 1924, to William and Tillie (Wolf) Wright. On October 7, 1945 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Sigmon and together they raised three children. Billie grew up in West Texas and moved to Tulsa during WWII to...

Aug 9, 2012

Ruby Jean Reid-Taylor, 82 year-old Vinita resident, died Thursday August 9, 2012 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born February 27, 1930 to Walter and Melinda (Addy) Reid. Ruby graduated from Warner High School, where she was an outstanding basketball player. She began working as a telephone operator for Cross Telephone Company in Warner in high school....

Aug 8, 2012

William ‘Boo' Joseph Childers, Colcord resident, died at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa on August 8, 2012 at the age of 38 years. Boo was born February 28, 1974 in East St. Louis, Illinois to his parents, John D. and Mabel Fay (Lawson) Childers. After moving to Oklahoma when he was twelve years old, he attended Colcord schools. Boo was...