Obituaries

May 6, 2023

 

Velma Louise Long, 87, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away late Saturday night, May 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Velma was born December 10, 1935, in Norman, Oklahoma to James R. Smith and Anna B. (O’Dell) Smith.  She grew up in Norman, OK and received her education from Norman High School.  After graduating, Velma met...

Apr 12, 2023

Betty (Kanady) McCoy, 87, passed away from this life on April 12, 2023. She was born on December 30th, 1935, in Parkland, OK, to Guy and Jane (Davis) Kanady. She attended schools in Shamrock and Cushing, OK.

In 1951, she married her best friend and the love of her life, AL McCoy. They were together for 70...

Apr 12, 2023

Alfredo Lionel Abeyta passed away on April 12, 2023.  Alfredo was born to Guadalupe Trujillo and Salvador Parra Abeyta, Sr. in El Paso, Texas on February 5, 1934.  He was educated in the El Paso Public School System prior to attending the A&M College of Texas (now Texas A&M University), where he was a member of the Corps of...

Apr 10, 2023

Chad Frahm, 60, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Monday afternoon, April 10. 2023, at The Journey Home of Bartlesville.

Chad was born November 26, 1962, at Danbury, Iowa, to Melvin Frahm and Carolyn (Stratton) Frahm.  He grew up in Danbury and graduated from Danbury High School.  After graduating, Chad worked many different jobs around the country, including...

Apr 9, 2023

Wanda Lee George, 94, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Wanda was born May 26, 1928, at Wetumka, Oklahoma to Frank Green and Nancy E. (Little) Green.  She grew up in Maude, Oklahoma, and later moved to Pawhuska where she graduated from Pawhuska High School. She was a fantastic homemaker who loved cooking...

Apr 5, 2023

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, we lost a beautiful soul: Vanessa Anne (Glover) Groomes. She left us much too soon, leaving behind the loves of her life; her fiancé Waylon Glover and their three beautiful children Lannessa Marie Dawn Leigh, Jerry Charles Lee, and Heavenlee Sue.

Vanessa was born to Wesley John Charles Sr., and Sharon Renae...

Apr 2, 2023

David Lee Kedy, 65, a beloved and admired pillar of the Bartlesville community, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.

David was born on August 25th, 1957, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to the late Claude and Mary Lou Kedy. David was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and the Graduate...

Apr 1, 2023

Farol L. Hightower, 89, a long time Barnsdall resident, and widow of Joe E. Hightower, passed away in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on April 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 6, at 11:00 at The First Baptist Church of Barnsdall.

Farol was born in a small farmhouse in Allen County, KS on June 18, 1933,...

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...