Obituaries

Apr 7, 2020

Donna Jean Moser 78, of Grove, OK, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2020.  Donna was the daughter of Ruth and Richard Barrett born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 8, 1941.  She married Charles R. Moser on August 19, 1961 in Bedford, OH.  They moved to Tulsa, OK in 1975.  They owned and operated Tri...

Apr 7, 2020

Surrounded by Family, Daniel Alan Rogers passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 at home in Bartlesville, OK. Dan was the second born child to Harvey and Betty Rogers in Durango, CO on July 8, 1958.

During the early years, the Rogers home was ever changing. Being a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Harvey followed employment that moved...

Apr 6, 2020

John Kopel, 59, of Grove, OK passed away on April 6, 2020.

He was born in Omaha, NE on July 2, 1960 to Howard and Algene Kopel and was a 1979 graduate of Hooker High School.

John is survived by his parents Howard and Algene Kopel, his sister Suann Martin (Chad) of Bentonville, AR, and...

Apr 2, 2020

Deborah Lynn Carter, age 66, Carthage, MO passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Grove, OK.

She was born September 1, 1953 in Borger, Texas to the late Daniel Palmer Carter and Bernice LaVerne Reed Carter.

Deborah was an avid antique hunter and dealer.

She is survived by one son, Daniel Jessen, Joplin,...

Apr 1, 2020

At her beautiful home and surrounded by her beloved family, Mary Faith Reed peacefully passed away on April 1, 2020 in Bartlesville OK after a courageous and fierce battle with cancer. She chose not to focus on her illness but viewed this as an opportunity to share her love for God and His sovereign plan.

Mary was...

Mar 30, 2020

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Donnie Gayle Brady, 79, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020, at home in Bartlesville, OK, after an extended illness. He lived a life of service and grace, and shall be missed by all who knew him.

Don was born on September 9, 1940, in Campbell,...

Mar 29, 2020

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Clarence A. “Swede” Swanson, Sr., 92, and long-time resident of Bartlesville & Dewey, passed away Sunday morning, March 29 at Jane Phillips Medical Center.

Swede was born April 1, 1927 at Blackwell, Oklahoma to Albert C. Swanson and Lillie (Brakebill) Swanson.  He was reared in Bartlesville and attended...

Mar 28, 2020

Priscilla Christine Morrow, 68 year old resident of Colcord, Oklahoma, passed away on March 28, 2020 at the Stillwell Nursing Home.

Priscilla was born on October 4, 1951 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Ben and Lou Ella (Tanner) Edwards.  She earned an Associates Degree in Business and worked as the principal’s secretary for Jay...

Mar 27, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Jo Haney Cruse McKibben, age 92, of Memphis, TN.  Betty Jo was born February 27, 1928 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma of Glen J. Haney and Martha Lovett.  She went home to The Lord March 27, 2020.   The youngest of three sisters, she is preceded in death by...

Mar 25, 2020

Marjorie Helen Essex, age 70, Colcord, OK passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

She was born October 24. 1949 in Elk Heart, KS. to the late Harold Dee Clinesmith and Florence Pearl Trekell Clinesmith.

Marjorie married William Art Essex, he preceded her in death on July 31, 2019.

In addition to her husband,...

Mar 25, 2020

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Jennifer Denise Barbee, 45, passed away March 25, 2020, in Nowata, Oklahoma at the Ascension St. John Nowata Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1974, the daughter of Jane Theresa Barbee.

Jennifer attended and graduated from Nowata High School. Upon graduation, Jennifer made her home in Nowata. She...

Mar 25, 2020

Beverly Ann Guinn, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born April 1, 1941 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Rosie and James Carrico. She was married to the love of her life, Bob Guinn for 56 years.

Beverly had many accomplishments in her life, she ran 26 miles for Hands Across...

Mar 25, 2020

Dock Harold Riddle died on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at his home in the Lakemont Shores are of Eucha, OK.  The son of Clarence Riddle and Cassie Hollingworth Riddle, he was born on March 11, 1931 in Mosheim, TX.  Dock was a veteran  serving in the United States Air Force.

Surviving are;

A son Don...

Mar 22, 2020

Morris Dean Woodroof, age 93, passed away Sunday March 22, 2020 at the Grandwood Sunrise Village, Grove, Ok.

He was born May 6, 1926 in Parsons, Kansas to Glen and Edree (Beryl) Woodroof. He was raised by his father and step-mother, Della in the Raytown, MO area. Dean had five siblings: Jack, Lawrence, and Bobbie, now deceased;...

Mar 21, 2020

Ruth Ann Weaver passed away Saturday, March 21st, 2020. Ruth Ann Bacon was born June 22nd 1943 in Claremore, OK. She was the daughter of Ruth Dennis Bacon and father Miles Dana (Dink) Bacon. Ruth Ann grew up in Chelsea, OK. She attended school at Owala and later graduated from Chelsea High School on May 18th, 1961. She continued...

Mar 20, 2020

Earl “Rick” Fredrick Schreiber, III, age 67, Grove, OK passed Friday, March 20, 2020 at Integris Grove Hospital.

He was born April 9, 1952 in Springfield, MO to the late Earl Fredrick Scheiber, II and Alice Heim Schreiber.

He owned and operated his own moving company.

Rick married Kelly Ryan, she survives of the home.

Mar 20, 2020

Shirley Jean Berry passed away March 20, 2020 in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born June 20, 1935 in Vinita the daughter of Vernon Glenn and Lela Ruth (Page) Glenn. Shirley attended and graduated from Vinita High School. Shirley married Eddie R. Berry October 12, 1953, they celebrated sixty-six years together. Shirley and Ed moved to Bartlesville after he returned...

Mar 20, 2020

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Cora Christine (Hash) Livingston, 84, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK with family at her side.

Cora was born October 14, 1935, in Chelsea, OK, to John Franklin Hash Sr. and Mary “Grace” (Starns) Hash. She came from a...

Mar 19, 2020

David LeRoy Riffell passed away March 19, 2020. David was born on January 17, 1942 the son of Roy and Mary Riffel. He graduated from Erie Kansas High School. He joined the Army after graduation and served in Korea and Vietnam. Upon discharge he worked in Minnesota where he spent most of his life. David returned to Kansas after...

Mar 19, 2020

Ruth Virginia Womble, 95, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away Thursday March 19, 2020 at Heritage Villa Nursing Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Ruth Virginia Womble was born to Dean Zerbe and Velma Lorenz on July 8, 1924. In Wetumka, Ok. She graduated from Dewey with an 8th grade education. Ruth was united in marriage to William Edward Womble...