Obituaries

Sep 13, 2022

Longtime Bartlesville resident, William John “Bill” Schmidt, Jr., 89, died suddenly but quietly, of natural causes, on September 13, 2022 in his cozy Green Country Village apartment. Bill was a quiet conversationalist, true gentleman and loving father who left us the way he wanted: without any fuss.

Bill was a depression-era baby, born June 25, 1933 in...

Aug 28, 2022

Jamal Jim Tayebi passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Bartlesville, OK. Jamal was born June 22, 1935, in Tehran, Iran, the son of Abolgasem Tayebi and Nayereh Jahansusi.

Jamal grew up in Iran and moved to Oklahoma in the late 1950’s where he attended the University of Tulsa and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree...

Aug 27, 2022

Jacquelyn Ann (Mitchell) Crane, 75, of Bartlesville, OK passed away at her home Saturday morning, August 27, 2022.

Jacque was born January 29, 1947, at Windsor, Missouri to Kenneth Gene Mitchell and Virginia (Creekmore) Mitchell.  She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Registered Nursing.  Jacque marred Donald Eugene Crane on April...

Aug 10, 2022

Emma Lou (Browning) Cox passed away August 10, 2022.  Emma was born to Clarence William Browning and Thelma Mary (Howell) Browning on September 17, 1931, in Howe, Oklahoma.

Emma earned her high school diploma from Fort Gibson, her bachelor’s degree in Education from Northeastern State University, and a master’s degree from West Texas State University.

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Aug 7, 2022

Mr. James Marvin Smith, 84-year-old long time Barnsdall resident, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 surrounded with love from close family members. James Marvin Smith was born on April 9, 1938 in St. Joe, Arkansas.  James and Lois "Lavada" Mears were united in marriage on July 14, 1956 at Gilbert, Arkansas, and they made their home in Barnsdall, where they continued to live for many years. James is survived...

Jul 17, 2022

Donald Ammie Moore, 97, of Bartlesville, OK (formerly of Woodward and Enid), passed away at Heritage Villa Nursing Center of Bartlesville.

Don was born January 8, 1925, at Woodward, OK to Alvin Ammie Moore and Osa Pearl (Holliday) Moore.  He grew up in Woodward and graduated Woodward High School, Class of 1943.  Don married the love of...

Jul 8, 2022

Ronald “Slim” Lee Tiry “63” left this world on Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home in Delaware.  Ronald was born in Nowata, OK on January 11, 1959, to Mrs. Margaret Elliott and Mr. Earl Shaw. “Slim” as he was often called by friends and family was the youngest of 6 siblings.  He attended School in Nowata, OK.  After...

Jul 6, 2022

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Jamie Sue Clapper, loving wife and mother of two, passed away at the age of 60 after a prolonged illness.

Jamie was born on October 21, 1961 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Jim and Mary ”Suzy” Hastings. She graduated from College High School and married Tony Clapper in 1979. They raised two twin...

Jul 4, 2022

Mary Ann Staudinger, 78, of Bartlesville, passed away on the 4th of July at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center.

Mary was born November 1, 1943, at Claflin, KS to William E. Esfeld and Francis (Dale) Esfeld.  She grew up in central Kansas and after high school, married and moved to Barton County, KS until 1974. ...

Jun 14, 2022

Florence Elizabeth (Mies) Barlow of Bartlesville, OK passed away on June 14, 2022, at the age of 86.  She was born on December 22, 1935, at home in St Marks, Kansas to Rose Helena Bergkamp and Mathias Mies.

Florence grew up on the family farm attending area schools.  After graduating high school, she moved to Wichita where...

May 30, 2022

Marilyn White Johnson, 93 passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, 2022 in her beloved mountain home and birthplace Salt Lake City, Utah. Marilyn was the third child born to Neil and Valerie White July 22, 1928. Educated in Salt Lake City, Utah she graduated from East High School in 1945 and received her BS in Home Economics from the...

May 30, 2022

John Alan Morgan, 80, of Bartlesville Oklahoma passed away May 30, 2022. A memorial service will be held for John and Lois Morgan at the First Presbyterian Church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on June 18, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Lois passed during Covid, so a service was not possible at the time and we are glad to have this opportunity...

May 10, 2022

Carolyn Jane Conwell, 79, passed away following a long illness on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Bartlesville, OK, surrounded by family.

Known to all as “Carrie,” she loved her family, her pets, working in the yard, playing solitaire, reading her Bible, listening to sermons on the radio, watching “Gunsmoke” and “Perry Mason” on TV, Elvis, and the...

Apr 26, 2022

Bill Jamison, 74, died peacefully after long suffering pain from natural causes Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Bartlesville, OK.  Bill was born July 19, 1947, in Coffeyville, KS to Harry and Irene Jamison.

Bill enjoyed the view overlooking the valley at his home. He loved his furry companions especially his soul dog “Sketch”. He loved music, history,...

Apr 20, 2022

Morgan Joseph Barlow Jr. of Bartlesville, OK passed away on April 20, 2022 at the age of 88.  He was born on November 2, 1933, at home in Wichita, Kansas to Julia Gaughn and Morgan J Barlow Sr.

Morgan was a dedicated and hard worker and proudly supported himself and helped his family from a young age. ...

Apr 20, 2022

Merle Vernon Smith

Merle Vernon Smith entered into life April 4, 1938, in Linsborg, KS. He grew up in Little River, KS, where he attended school. He loved living on the family farm. His family moved into town when he was ten, but he always wanted to go back to the farm. He worked along side of...

Apr 15, 2022

James Michael Caldwell passed away at his home in Tulsa April 15, 2022.  He was born on March 26, 1962

, in Mangum, Oklahoma to Jimmie and Reba (Buster) Caldwell.

Mike grew up and attended school in Claremore, OK.  He enjoyed Music and Friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Jim...

Mar 28, 2022

Betty Marie Wigger Whistler, aged 78, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born on February 23, 1944 in West Palm Beach, Florida to A. G. “Fritz” Wigger and Mary Jeanette Crenshaw. She was a 1962 graduate of Nowata High School and married Doug Whistler in 1964. Beginning in the early 1970’s, Betty and...

Mar 28, 2022

Clayton James Gilbert, age 40, of Bartlesville, OK passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Oklahoma City’s Mercy Hospital.

Clayton was born December 16, 1981, at Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jimmie Lodean Gilbert and Dorothy Lynn (Sutton) Gilbert. He moved to Bartlesville at an early age and has been a resident ever since.  Clayton graduated from Bartlesville High...

Mar 20, 2022

Patsy L. Whinery passed away Sunday March 20, 2022, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma.

She was born February 17, 1931, to Erva V. Horsley and Charlotte S. (Randolph) Horsley.

Patsy grew up and received her education in Avant, Oklahoma. Patsy married Albert Whinery in1949, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Albert passed away in 2007, and Patsy married Noel Hansen...