Obituaries

Jan 3, 2009

Johnnie Joseph Wickham was born to John Martin and Lena Elizabeth "Klein" Wickham July 21st 1928 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He died January 3rd 2009 in Vinita, Oklahoma. John lived his early years in and around Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He attended church school in Sapulpa. After being drafted into the US Army in 1953 and taking his basic training at Camp Pendleton,...

Jan 3, 2009

Service Details

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 10:00am, Benjamin Funeral Home

Interment Details

Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery

Jan 3, 2009

Charles Smith, 71, of Jay, Oklahoma died at 5:40 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Charles was born February 19, 1937 in Wanaque, New Jersey to Albert and Julia (Wyble) Smith. Charles had worked in construction and for many years was a custodian for public schools, including Jefferson Central School in Jefferson, New York....

Dec 31, 2008

Darlene E. Deruy Obituary Grove, Ok. - Darlene E. Deruy, 96, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Integris Grove General Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1912 to Daniel and Anna (Bradehoff) McCaffrey. Darlene was married to Norvelle R. Deruy. He preceded her in death in 1982. She was a Pink Lady at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas...

Dec 30, 2008

Nathan Hayes, 18, rural Vinita resident and beloved son went to be with the lord December 30th. Nathan is survived by his parents, Tom and Chris Hayes, Grandmother Jane Anderson and Uncle David and Aunt Marilyn Anderson of Napa CA, Aunt Connie Cleveland of Macon, Georgia, Aunt Norma Anderson of Providence, RI , Uncle and Aunt Kathy Glancy of Palm...

Dec 30, 2008

Robert Neil "Bob" Johnson, 65, of Grove, Oklahoma died at 6:17 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at his home. Bob was born August 27, 1943 in Jasper County, Missouri to William E. and Mary "Loretta" (Walsh) Johnson. He served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged on April 20, 1971. His father preceded him in death. Bob's mother,...

Dec 29, 2008

Jack V. Woodall age 91 of Vinita died Monday December 29, 2008 at Rosewood Terrace in Vinita. He was born August 3, 1917 in Carselowey, OK the son of Isaac and Anna (Merrill) Woodall. Jack was reared in Grove where he graduated from Grove High School. He and Lorene Rogers were united in marriage in Commerce, OK on December 23,...

Dec 29, 2008

Robert Emry Mann 81 year old longtime area resident, died Monday December 29, 2008 at the Heritage Villa Nursing Center in Bartlesville. He was born February 23, 1927 in Vinita to Clifford Clinton and Jennie Mae (Williams) Mann. Robert was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army from October 11, 1945 to December 2, 1946....

Dec 27, 2008

Delbert Lee Reich went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Delbert was born on July 31, 1928 at Alluwe, Oklahoma to Walter R. (Joe) and Ida Belle Foxworthy Reich. He lived his early years in Delaware, Oklahoma graduating from Delaware High School. While still in school he was employed by Boohers Market as a butcher and...

Dec 27, 2008

Letitia (Lee) O'Brien 51, of Bartlesville passed away at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008 at her home. Memorial services for Lee are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 in the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with Kristy Rodgers officiating. Condolences may be left for the O'Brien family at www.honoringmemories.com. Lee was born on November 30, 1957 in...

Dec 26, 2008

Willie Jean Pope, age 81 and longtime Vinita resident, died Friday December 26, 2008. Willie was born in Hornersville, Missouri to Ross and Pearl (Robinson) Taylor. In 1943 she was united in marriage to Shirley Lloyd Pope. After moving to Vinita in 1944 Willie began working for Craig General Hospital as the Dietary Supervisor. She retired there in 1989. Her...

Dec 25, 2008

Frank Butler 70, of Bartlesville passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2008. Frank was born on September 3, 1938 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Ray and Jewel (Hooper) Butler. He was a valuable member of the Bartlesville Fire Department for 25 and half years. Frank married Patricia on December 23, 1960 in Bartlesville. He has made Ochelata his home for the...

Dec 23, 2008

Rev. Jean C. Blevins, age 76, a resident of Disney died Tuesday September 23, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was born May 8, 2008 in Texas the daughter of Travis and Astella Curtis. She moved to the She was reared and educated in Pryor, OK . Jean was a minister in the Pentecostal Church serving several Churches....

Dec 23, 2008

Delores Ann "Dee Ann" Spradling, 46, life-long Grove resident, passed away in her home at 10:09 p.m., on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 after an extended battle with cancer. Dee Ann was born November 2, 1962 in Grove, Oklahoma to Jack and Carole (Hays) Crossley. She graduated from Grove High School. She was a member of the Cherokee Nation. She had...

Dec 23, 2008

Ethel "Jane" Danner, 87 year-old loving mother, grandmother and friend too many, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 23, 2008 at the Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born March 23, 1921 in Caney, Oklahoma to Mr. & Mrs. Marvin P. Flowers. She was married to Bert Wilson Danner on July 5, 1941 in Tulsa; he preceded...

Dec 22, 2008

Louis Edward Falling, age 85, a lifetime resident of the Vinita, area died Monday December 22, 2008 at his home. He was born July 23, 1923 in the family home near Vinita and attended Wolf School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII serving in China and India guarding an oil pipeline. He spent his life as a farmer...

Dec 22, 2008

Richard Carney, 72, a resident of Bartlesville, passed away Monday, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Washington County SPCA, 16620 State Highway 123, Bartlesville, Ok 74003, or to the First Presbyterian Church of Bartlesville, 505 SE Dewey, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74003. Funeral Services for Mr. Carney will be held on Monday...

Dec 22, 2008

MRS. BETTY L. DAWSON, 62 year old Vinita resident, passed away Monday evening at Saint Francis Hospital. Mrs. Dawson was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma on September 9, 1946. She was a graduate of Stilwell High School and was married to Jim Dawson on May 1, 1964. They were able to celebrate 43 years together until his passing last year, but...

Dec 21, 2008

Service Details

Friday, December 26th, 2008 10:00am, Luginbuel Funeral Home

Interment Details

Sixkiller Cemetery

Dec 20, 2008

Gary L. Priddy, 61, of Afton, Oklahoma died at 9:08 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Integris Grove General Hospital. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He is a retired railroad engineer for Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad. He married Evelyn Loree Hearlson on September 22, 2008 at Jay, Oklahoma. She survives of the home. No...