Obituaries

Helen Witt

Nov 6, 2010

Helen C. Witt, 95, of Green Country Village in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, died November 6, 2010, after a brief illness. Born October 28, 1915, in Decatur, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late George Otis and Ersel Beulah Hathaway. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eugene ‘Gene' Thomason Witt on June 22, 1998. She was...

Ruth Steinert

Nov 5, 2010

Ruth May Steinert, Grove resident, died at home Friday morning November 5, 2010 at the age of 80 years. She was born on May 31, 1930 in Ideal, South Dakota to her parents Ray and Margarette (Lenker) Hibbs. Ruth attended and graduated from school in Winner, South Dakota. She was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed fishing, and working...

Kermit Swedeen

Nov 4, 2010

Visitation Details

Sunday, November 7th, 2010 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Luginbuel Funeral Home Vinita

Service Details

Monday, November 8th, 2010 1:00pm, Zion Hill Community Church

Interment Details

Dee Trottingwolf

Nov 3, 2010

Dee Wayne Trottingwolf, 68-year-old Bartlesville resident, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at his home. Mr. Trottingwolf was the son of Edwin and Florence Trottingwolf. He attended schools in Ochelata. After graduation, Mr. Trottingwolf served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Trottingwolf married Janice Bradley in 1964. Mr. Trottingwolf worked for Continental Airlines for several years in...

Marion Stamper

Nov 2, 2010

MARION (MIKE) A. STAMPER Mike Stamper, Master Carpenter, 86, Grove, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Nora and by one great grandson. He leaves five children, eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. WWII Navy veteran serving on the U.S.S. Iowa. Former resident of Kansas City area for 76 years. Memorial donations may...

Raymond Bymaster

Nov 2, 2010

Raymond Lee Bymaster was born May 17, 1922 to Elmer and Rosa Bymaster near Meno, Oklahoma. He attended school at a one-room school house, Forrest Home District 129 through the 8th grade. He attended and graduated from Ames High School with the class of 1940. He further attended Enid Business College and received his Diploma in Business Administration in 1942....

Marilyn Rose

Nov 2, 2010

Marilyn Broaddus (Richardson) Rose, 79, retired Bluestem Girl Scout Executive Director died Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at her home in Bartlesville. Marilyn was born in Bartlesville, OK August 27, 1931 the daughter of Verlin Thomas Broaddus and Beatrice (St. Clair) Broaddus. She was raised in Bartlesville by her Mother and Mildred and Herman Kaiser and graduated from College High School...

Travis Starks

Nov 2, 2010

Travis Alan Starks, age 18 of Bernice, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Travis was born in Vinita on November 21, 1991, the son of Terry and Sherry (Crane) Starks. He was a senior at Afton High School where he was active in the FFA, Art Club, FCCLA, and Science Club. He also enjoyed basketball, wrestling, computers, and video games. He...

Rowena Bell

Nov 1, 2010

Rowena Arlene Bell, 52 year old Colcord, Oklahoma resident passed away Monday November 1, 2010 following a sudden illness. Rowena was born on July 19, 1958 to George and Clara Markus. Rowena was married to Mike Bell in 1994 in Benton County Arkansas. She had a couple of jobs over the years, being employed by George's Commercial Foods, before working...

Betz Bell

Nov 1, 2010

Betz Bell, age 70, died Monday, November 1, 2010. Betz was born in Tulsa on September 10, 1940, the daughter of Earl and Loraine (Fultz) Thompson. In 1958 she graduated from Central High School. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed the lake and fishing. She worked as a legal secretary and a delivery driver for Brad's Auto Parts. Survivors include...

Bette Hicks

Oct 30, 2010

"Bimi" Bette Leigh Hicks, resident of Nowata, Oklahoma since 1947, completed her life October 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and William Gilmore; by her husband, Charles Dillon "Bud" Hicks; by sisters, Shirley Richardson and Pat Gaston. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her daughter, Lindy Poole; by a niece, Pam Williams; and by many devoted...

Elmer Love

Oct 30, 2010

Elmer Abraham Love, 92-year-old Bartlesville resident, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville. Mr. Love was born April 23, 1918 in Erie, Kansas to Lewis and Dollie Love. He attended schools in Alluwe where he graduated. After high school, Mr. Love worked for his dad in the oil fields around Alluwe and then...

Winona Steely

Oct 30, 2010

Winona Pat Steely, 64 year old Jay, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday October 30, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after an extended illness. Winona was born on October 30, 1946 in Jay, Oklahoma to Markus and Eunice (Payton) Large. Because of her father's military duties, Winona moved around a lot as a child but after finishing school she returned to Jay....

Laura Allen

Oct 29, 2010

Laura Loretta Allen 87 year old, lifetime Jay, Oklahoma area resident passed away Friday October 29, 2010 following an extended illness. Laura was born on March 21, 1923 in Eucha, Oklahoma to Albert and Cloey (Morrison) Heneger. She has several different occupations throughout her life; she worked for O'brien's Poultry in Jay, Oklahoma, Allen's Canning in Kansas, Oklahoma, and worked...

Gerald Nichols

Oct 28, 2010

Grove, OK - Gerald "Jerry" Nelson Nichols passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Grove, Oklahoma. He was born on November 21, 1931 to Chuck and Gracie Nichols in Bloomington, Illinois. Jerry was an avid perch and crappie fisherman on Lake Eucha. The fish are resting much easier today. Jerry was retired from the California Carpenters Union. He also established...

Terry Abercrombie

Oct 27, 2010

Terry L. Abercrombie, 55 years old of Grove, Oklahoma went to rejoice eternally with our Lord on October 27, 2010 in Wichita, Kansas where she ended her yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Corona, California on July 28, 1955 to Jessie and Helen (Papi) Patrick, Terry was the middle child of 5. She grew up in Neosho, Missouri where she...

Jack Ross

Oct 25, 2010

Service Details

Friday, October 29th, 2010 10:30am, Fairview Cemetery - Vinita

Interment Details

Fairview Cemetery - Vinita

Donald Hodges

Oct 24, 2010

Donald Keith Hodges, age 83, died on Sunday October 24, 2010 at the Grand Lake Villa in Grove, Oklahoma. Donald was born on September 5, 1927 in Hugoton, Kansas. He was the son of Asa Lawson and Hazel Marie (Hampton) Hodges. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy as a Fireman First Class. He was united in marriage to...

Bobby Thompson

Oct 23, 2010

Bobby L. Thompson, 76, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Medicalodge of Dewey. Mr. Thompson is survived by his four children, Debbie Stock of CA, Bobby Thompson Jr. of CA, Melody Stevens of Dewey and Lynnda Arrington of Dewey, Nine Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction...

Glenna White

Oct 20, 2010

Glenna M. White, Grove resident, died Wednesday October 20, 2010 in Grove, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years. Glenna was born on January 4, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri to her parents, Joseph Elmer and Lydia (Pendleton) Green. She attended and graduated from Joplin schools. She enjoyed sewing, playing the organ, and playing pool. She was a member of the...