Obituaries

Jan 25, 2011

Marie Arning, 94, of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away on January 25, 2011, at her home in John Knox Village, Pompano Beach. Marie was born December 23, 1916, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to James W. and Eva Lillie (Burt) Tilley. She was a lifetime resident of the Nowata/Chelsea area until moving to Florida in May of 2002. Marie was a lifetime...

Jan 24, 2011

Ronald Sturges Pendergraft, 73 year old, Jay, Oklahoma resident passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, following a sudden illness. Ronald was born on October 21, 1937 in Whittier, California to Lemmi Earl and Vyra (Sturges) Pendergraft. He spent much of his younger life in Colorado working on the family farm and graduated from Olatha...

Jan 24, 2011

Phyllis was born July 29, 1934 in Colony, Kansas, the daughter of Vern and Pauline (Ferguson) Wilmoth. Phyllis grew up in Colony, KS where she graduated from high school. She furthered her education, attending Kansas State University where she attained a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Phyllis was wed to Jack Boyle on June 1, 1958. Phyllis pursued her...

Jan 22, 2011

Joseph Stephen Dollens, 18 year old Bartlesville resident passed from this life January 22, 2011, at his home in Bartlesville. Joseph was born April 2, 1992, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Steven and Connie (Geubelle) Dollens. He attended school in Claremore and Bartlesville where he graduated high school and was currently a freshman at Rogers State University. During the summers, Joseph...

Jan 22, 2011

Charles Leroy Blagburn, age 53, of Diamond, MO. Died Sunday January 22, 2011 at Craig General Hospital in Vinita, OK. He was born August 4, 1957 in E. St. Louis, Illinois the son of Donald Blagburn and Juanita Lilly Blagburn. Chuck was a truck driver with L & P Transport and enjoyed life, his family and his motorcycle. Surviving him...

Jan 22, 2011

William Lee Jolly, 95 year old, Grove, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, following a sudden illness. William was born on January 3, 1916 in Bon Air, Arkansas to Leland and Alma (Kettler) Jolly. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and served both in the U.S. and in Japan. In 1956...

Jan 20, 2011

Kenneth "Ken" W. Pickert, 79, a resident of Grove passed away at his home on January 20, 2011. He was born on September 11, 1931 in Richmond, Kansas to Fred and Hilda (Hermreck) Pickert. Mr. Pickert was a veteran of the United States army. He and his wife Sally (Gilstrap) married on August 29, 1955 in the "family parish" Saint...

Jan 20, 2011

Mary (Lorene ) Collins, age 84 a lifetime resident of Craig County, died Thursday, January 20, 2011. Lorene was born in Vinita on May 6, 1926, the daughter of Ellis and Ethel Inman. On September 27, 1947 she was united in marriage to Ray Collins. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, socializing with her friends and family, spending time with her grandsons...

Jan 19, 2011

Iva Ruby (Horton) Willbourn, age 63 of Vinita, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Iva was born in White Oak on April 17, 1947, the daughter of Floyd Horton and Ruby Dameron. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, watching American Idol, and spending time with family. Survivors include her daughter Sarah Baldridge and husband J.D., Jr. of Vinita, sons Jarrell Horton and...

Jan 19, 2011

Memorial services for Marjorie L. Sitz will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2011, at St Catherine's Catholic Church in Nowata. Services are under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service. Marjorie L. Sitz was born October 12, 1930, in Buffalo, New York, to John H. and Gladys (James) Hifler. She passed from this life January 19, 2011 at the...

Jan 19, 2011

Janell Lindsay, Grove resident, died at home Wednesday evening January 19, 2011 at the age of 73 years. She was born on May 21, 1937 in Stamps, Arkansas to her parents, Ovlen and Floy Mae (Ellis) Tatom. Janell attended the Stamps schools and graduated as a member of the class of 1955. Janell married the love of her life, Don...

Jan 18, 2011

Aleta was born July 31, 1919 in Parsons, Kansas, daughter of Archie W. and Effie Edna (Bean) Montgomery. Aleta grew up in Parsons, KS where she graduated from high school and attended Jr. College. Aleta married Charles R. Foster on March 7, 1942 and together they shared 57 years of marriage until his passing in 1998. Aleta was a home...

Jan 17, 2011

Gilbert Harry "Jelly" Springer 80 year old resident of rural Vinita, died Monday January 17, 2011 at the home of his care takers, Judith and Gary Mills. He was born May 1, 1930 in Tront, Ohio, to Walter C. and Lena M. McClain Springer. He had worked as a boiler maker. The family includes; his two children Debra Yanni and...

Jan 17, 2011

Scott J Edmiston, 46, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011, in Collinsville, OK. He was born August 10, 1964 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Bill and Jonell (Jarvis) Edmiston. Scott attended Hoover elementary, Whitney Jr. High and Hale High school. Scott loved and was involved in auto racing for much of his early life. He raced in quarter midgets, micro midgets...

Jan 15, 2011

Pamela Gwen (Seigler) Coombes, age 62 of Vinita (Grand Lake), died Saturday, January 15, 2011. Pam was born in Washington, D.C. on December 30, 1948, the daughter of John and Sara (Tippens) Seigler. She worked as an assistant manager and bartender at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. that catered to members of the U.S. Supreme Court, senators, congressman and their...

Jan 14, 2011

Karen Sue Chatkovsky, former Grove resident, died in Tulsa Friday January 14, 2011 at the age of 58 years. She was born in Webb City, Missouri to her parents Kenneth R. and Reba D. (Lewis) Williamson. Karen attended Grove schools and graduated from Grove High School. She worked for many years as a sales manager for Dillards. She is preceded...

Jan 13, 2011

Rodney B. Jackson Sr., 58, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 in Hutchinson, Kansas Funeral services for Mr. Jackson will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in the Delaware Tribal Headquarters in Bartlesville, Pastor Jay Friedman of the New Life Wesleyan Church of Copan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Craner-Wilson Cemetery. Services are under the direction...

Jan 12, 2011

Mattie Christine Jenkins, 84 year old former resident of Vinita, died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Claremore Veterans Center. She was October 19, 1926 in Vinita to Oliver A. and Mattie C. (Wagner) Vogel. Mattie graduated from Vinita High School, attended college at NEO A&M in Miami and the University of Tulsa. She served her country in the United...

Jan 12, 2011

Hazel Naomi (Jones) Frits, age 81 of Vinita, died Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Hazel was born in Rulo, Nebraska on November 2, 1929, the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Zimmerman) Jones. On May 18, 1947 she was united in marriage to Harvy Frits and together they raised four children. Hazel was a member of the First Baptist Church in Vinita...

Jan 12, 2011

Ed Terrell, 82, a resident of Monkey Island passed away at Integris Grove General Hospital on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. He was Born in Pampa, Texas to James Terrell and Edith (Mathews ) Ellis. Mr. Terrell worked as a paint contractor for many years in this area. There are no services planned for Ed at this time.

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