Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Margaret Anthony “Maggie” Vargas, a longtime resident of Dewey, Oklahoma, went home to Heaven on March 31, 2023, at age 90.

Maggie was born to Manuel and Mary (Ruiz) Miranda on October 17th, 1932, in Coffeyville, Kansas. As a child, she spent her days surrounded by cousins and family members which were her fondest memories. She was...

Mar 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Vernon Lee JR Dover. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 28, 2023

Lillie Mae (nee Schumacher) Porter was born July 6, 1923, to William F. and Ida (Liebscher) Schumacher, near Okarche, OK.

She attended Elm Glen grade school and graduated from El Reno High School in 1941. She went on to receive her Associate of Arts degree at El Reno Junior College.

She married Russell Finley Porter...

Mar 27, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Lloyd Johnson Rule, 96, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and very special caregivers.  Elizabeth was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.  She enjoyed a long and blessed life, living in her home until the end, just as she had wished.  Elizabeth was a...

Mar 20, 2023

Brenton (Brent) Todd passed suddenly of organ failure on March 20, 2023, at his ranch home in Niotaze, KS, with his wife Barbara by his side.

Brent was born in Borger, TX, on February 23, 1961, to Jim and Winetta Todd. He and his family moved to Bartlesville, OK, in 1964 where he attended school, graduating from...

Mar 18, 2023

John Estel Rubison passed away on March 18, 2023, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  John was born on February 21, 1951, in Bartlesville to Mary Park and Jack Rubison. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, George Urmson and Gertrude Park, on a farm west of Ramona, Oklahoma. John attended Ramona Public Schools, graduating in 1969. He worked in the oil...

Jan 27, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Barbara Jean (Oakley) Hiatt on January 27th, 2023. She left us much too soon and will be sorely missed.

Barbara was born to William Fred and Vivian Oakley on September 26th, 1953. She was the middle child of 3 girls born at St. John...

Jan 25, 2023

Louis was born on March 23, 1937, to Louis A. and Margaret (Miller) Whitehair at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Louis moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma with his parents when he was a toddler. His father was transferred by Phillips 66 to their home office in Bartlesville.

They lived in a small house at 735...

Jan 23, 2023

Jim Isaac Tate Jr., age 91, of Bartlesville passed on January 23, 2023, in Luther, Oklahoma at his youngest sons’ home. Jim was born December 23, 1931, the only child of Jim Isaac Tate and Bea Mary (Crossman) Tate. He married Nellie Grace Cranor on March 14, 1953.

Jim grew up on several farms and ranches in...

Jan 22, 2023

Roger Gordon Himstreet passed away Sunday January 22, 2023, in Bartlesville, OK. Roger was born in Indianola, Iowa, to Gordon and Mabel Himstreet. Roger grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Engineering.

Roger’s first job out of college was with John...

Jan 21, 2023

Jack Eugene Featherston passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Bartlesville, OK. Jack was born August 11, 1944, in Hominy, OK to Jack and Mary (Winget) Featherston.

Jack married the love of his life on February 27, 1965 in Barnsdall, OK. They made their home in Bartlesville and raised two children. Jack enjoyed fishing, golfing, OU football,...

Jan 11, 2023

Steven Wayne Risner, 39, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, at his home.

Steven was born April 20, 1983, at Ada, Oklahoma, to Steven Powell Risner and Charlotte (Wallach) Risner.  He spent the first 12 years of his life in Ada, moving with his family to Bartlesville 28 years ago. Steven attended...

Jan 9, 2023

Curtis Micheal “Mike” Brown, 67 of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away Monday January 9, 2023. Service will be held at Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home Saturday January 14, 2023, at 2pm. At his request Mike was cremated and his ashes will be spread in Denali, Alaska.

Mike was born in Sallisaw, Ok on June 6, 1955,...

Jan 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Juanita Darlene (Berry) Kyles. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 1, 2023

Vida Sue (Kimbrell) Spaid, 87, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Brookdale Bartlesville South.

Sue, as she was known to family and friends, was born November17, 1935 at Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Othel Blaine Kimbrell and Jewel Florence (Miller) Kimbrell.  She began her elementary education at Jenks, Oklahoma, moving to Tulsa, where she completed...

Jan 1, 2023

Nan (Kennedy) Morrison was born October 3, 1934, in Checotah, Oklahoma.  Nan was the oldest daughter of Ernest Verdale Kennedy and Norma Lee (Camp) Kennedy.  Nan accepted Christ as her Savior when she was nine years old and tried to serve him all of her life.  She attended Checotah schools graduating in 1952.  She attended Connors State College and...

Dec 30, 2022

Marsha Jean Cates, 75, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Marsha was born November 16, 1947, at Bartlesville to Francis Moland and Viola Maxine (Thomas) Moland.  She grew up in Bartlesville, attending Lincoln Elementary School; Central Junior High and graduating in 1965 from Bartlesville College High School. ...

Dec 17, 2022

Tonya Marie Roach, 50, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at her home, Saturday afternoon, December 17, 2022.

Tonya was born October 25, 1972, at Bartlesville to Jack Webb and Wanita (Pahdonke) Webb.  She was a life-long Bartlesville resident and a graduate of Bartlesville High School.  She married Troy Roach, Sr. on December 1, 2000, in Bartlesville and...

Dec 14, 2022

Kelly L. Qualls, 50, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, at her home.

Kelly was born October 4, 1972, at Bartlesville to Mike Hamilton and Glenda R. (Harbour) Hamilton.  She grew up in Bartlesville, graduating from Bartlesville High School and later completing her cosmetology licensing. Kelly was a life-long resident of Bartlesville, except...

Dec 2, 2022

Sandra L. Dale, age 84, and resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at her residence on December 2, 2022.  Sandra Lea Niederecker was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 15, 1938.  Her parents were Helen and A. H. (Chick) Niederecker.  She was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding Illinois area.  Sandra graduated high school in 1955...