Obituaries

Sep 10, 2020

Lillie Ellen White was born August 25, 1939 in Vinita Oklahoma as Lillie Ellen Deitrick. One of four children to parents, Loil and Rachel.  Lillie, is survived by a husband of 62 years: Vernon, and a sister: Sue.  She was a childhood sweetheart - eventual wife, and natural mother of three children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She was,...

Sep 10, 2020

Carolyn Lea Reynolds 77, of Vinita, died at her home on September 10, 2020. She was born December 9, 1943 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Robert George and Opal Mae (Kent) Jackson.

On October 21, 1958 Carolyn married the love of her life Utah Carl Reynolds in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was of the Baptist faith. Carolyn enjoyed reading...

Sep 10, 2020

Ona Belle Moss- Born December 26, 1926 near Fort Smith, AR to David Edward and Martha Ellen (Swepston) McCaslin passed away on September 10, 2020 in her home.  Ona married Frank James Moss on October 16, 1945.  A member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Vinita.  Survivors- One son and his wife, Joseph and Cheryl Moss of Vinita,...

Sep 7, 2020

James Rollin Cable went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 7, 2020 at the age of 84 after a year-long battle with cancer.  Jim was born November 4, 1935 to Otis V. and Eunice Scott Cable in Cedar Vale, Kansas.  He was an only child and attended a one room school in Cedar Vale as a boy....

Sep 7, 2020

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Gary R. Minnerath

Born September 8, 1938, US Navy Veteran, pilot, teacher, retired  rancher, detailed story teller, devoted husband and one of the best friends a person could ever have, took his final solo flight on September 7, 2020 at 81 years 364 days old.  Gary lived in North...

Sep 4, 2020

Betty Ellen Davis passed away September 04, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. She was born April 26, 1966 in Vinita, OK the daughter of Phillip Dameron and Norma lee (Terry) Dameron. Betty was raised and lived in Vinita all her Life. She worked at Shangri-La and Tyson Foods. Betty enjoyed working, going to the lake, and spending time with her...

Sep 3, 2020

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Cecelia Eileen Howard, 76, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Osage Nursing Home in Nowata, Oklahoma. She was born on September 17, 1943 on the reservation in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Lemuel Rhodd Sr. and Iva Janet (Little Standing Buffalo) Rhodd. Cecelia grew up in Kay county and attended...

Sep 3, 2020

Josefina Navarro Moffat, age 91, passed away on September 3, 2020 in Grove, Oklahoma. Josie was born on December 12, 1928 in Madrid, Spain. She was the daughter of Antonio Navarro and Josefa Navarro-Ruiz. Josie grew up in Spain and moved to Chicago in 1961. She was united in marriage to John Bauer in 1964. He preceded her in...

Sep 2, 2020

There will be a family graveside service to celebrate the life of Mary Rozella Johnson, who went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 while residing in the Franciscan Villa in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Mary was born to Josephine (Hill) and Martin Wilcox in Hominy, Oklahoma on August 20, 1925.  Mary married Harold Johnson, October...

Sep 1, 2020

Perry Louis Smith, age 73, Pineville, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

He was born on April 24, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to the late Louis John Smith and Delores Swartz Smith. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by one brother, Daniel Smith.

He owned & operated Smith & Daughter...

Sep 1, 2020

Joanna Marie Wright 69 year old resident of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away on September 1, 2020.

Joanna was born on October 14, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana.  She was the daughter of Edward Clinton Hobbs who was born in Arlington, Indiana and Mary Elizabeth (Ryan) Hobbs who was born in Hamilton, Ohio.  Joanna was united in marriage to Marion...

Aug 31, 2020

Well known Vinita physician Edward Wayne Allensworth MD passed away August 31, 2020 in Vinita, at the age of eighty-four. He was born April 01, 1936 in Bristow, Oklahoma the son of Robert Frank Allensworth and Eva Adele “Harkins” Allensworth.  He graduated from Bristow High School in 1954, attended School in Edmond at Central State University where he graduated...

Aug 31, 2020

Marian Eve Griffin, 84, Bartlesville, died early Monday morning, August 31, 2020 at The Journey Home.

Marian was born February 25, 1936 at Lyons, Kansas to Charles Clifford Dobbins and Creta (Koogle) Dobbins.  She grew up in Lyons and received her education there.  She met and married Howard Griffin and the couple had three children.  Mr. Griffin...

Aug 31, 2020

Jim Hartzfeld passed away August 31, 2020 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO, due to a massive stroke.  Jim was born in Girard, KS on February 9, 1936 to Wilson and Estelle Hartzfeld.  He graduated from Bronaugh, MO high school in 1954.  In 1957 he was united in marriage to Sondra Sauvain.

Jim is survived by his wife...

Aug 30, 2020

Wayne Victor Allshouse, III, or Vic, as he was better known, was a 69-year-old resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, who died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home.

Vic was born January 1, 1951 at Bartlesville to Wayne Victor Allshouse, Jr. and Doris (Harker) Allshouse.  In fact, he was Mr. Bartlesville 1951, signifying him as the New Year’s...

Aug 30, 2020

Randy Allen Brock, age 55, Grove, OK. passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.

He was born September 26, 1964 in Elmhurst, IL. to the late Reginald Brock and Dianne Townsend Brock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Brock.

Randy owned and operated his own window, siding, and home...

Aug 29, 2020

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Robert Richard (Bob) Paige went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born September 3, 1926 in Nowata, Oklahoma, the son of Chester L. and Ruby L. (McLain) Paige. Bob graduated from Nowata High School Class of 1944. He married the love of his life...

Aug 28, 2020

Billy DeWayne Dick was born July 16, 1967 in Claremore, OK to Jacquelyn Dick. He was 53 years old.  Billy passed away at his home on August 28, 2020 from an extended illness.  He was a lifetime Vinita Resident.

Billy married Ruby McClain August 29, 1992 in White Oak, Oklahoma. He worked for Home of Hope, his...

Aug 28, 2020

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Robert Cleveland Palone, 92, of Delaware, Oklahoma, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Robert was born on December 14, 1927 in Lenapah, Oklahoma to Cleve and Grace (Coppock) Palone. He grew up and attended school in Lenapah.

Robert married Lorene McKee on June...

Aug 26, 2020

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Johnnie (John) Lee Black passed on from this life on August 26, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born to Jake Edward Black and Vera Maude (Guthrie) Black on January 26, 1948 in Watova, Oklahoma. He was the ninth of ten children born into his family and often reminisced...