Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Ernesto Javier Lara Hernandez, 23 year old Grove resident, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2020.  Javi was born in Morelia, Mexico on March 27, 1997.  When Javi was 10 years old, his family moved to Grove, Oklahoma.  He flourished in the Grove community being very active in track, football, and wrestling.  Upon high school...

Jul 31, 2020

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Sammie Ann (Sage) Hendrix 85, passed away on July 31, 2020, in Nowata, Oklahoma. She was born September 15, 1934, to John Sage Sr. and Glenna (Arnold) Sage in Independence, Kansas. She graduated from Will Rogers High School. Sammie married the love of her life Jack Lee Hendrix on April 23,...

Jul 30, 2020

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Billy Dean Rose, 55-year-old resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Billy was born on November 5, 1964 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the son of William Leon Rose and Elsie “Sue” Mae (Haynes) Rose Smith. Billy graduated from the Tulsa Public School System. He...

Jul 29, 2020

Ida L. Batton, resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on July­­­ 29, 2020, at the age of 95.  Ida was still active and making plans for the future until the day she passed away.  She was still living in her own home, driving, and going to water aerobics three times a week at the YMCA right before she passed...

Jul 29, 2020

Shaqouya Danniel Cooper, age 26, Jay, OK passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Shaqouya was born May 20, 1994 in Nacogdoches, TX to Kevin Cooper and Machelle Rene Cranford Cooper.

Shaqouya is survived by her parents, Jason and  Machelle Williamson of Mayesville, AR; Kevin, Cooper, Sapulpa, OK; two sons, Masyn Walker and Michael Jamison Brown; one...

Jul 29, 2020

Clayton Daniel Keene, age 39, Bernice, OK passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

He was born June 6, 1981 in Tulsa, OK to Morgan Daniel Keene and the late Denise Gail Landon Keene Harris.

Clayton owned and operated his own vapor store Keene Vapor, LLC. He served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger.

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Jul 28, 2020

O. P. Proctor Jr. 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.   Funeral Services will begin with a viewing on Saturday from 9 –8  PM and Sunday 1 – 8 PM with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.  Service will be held Monday at 10 AM at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Bartlesville.

Jul 27, 2020

Billy Joe “BJ” LeFlore, 82, Bartlesville resident, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2020 at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK.

BJ was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on May 10, 1938 to LeRoy LeFlore and Mary Johnson Leflore.  BJ and his family moved to Bartlesville, OK where he...

Jul 24, 2020

Andrea Stefano Vitiello passed away on July 24, 2020 in Grove Oklahoma. Andrea, more commonly known as Andrew, Andy, Doc, Dr. V, was born on December 27, 1922 on the small island of Ponza, Italy, to Frank Vitiello and Giovanna Mazzella Vitiello. Andrew was raised in Newark, NJ where he attended Eastside High School. He went on to attend Seton Hall...

Jul 23, 2020

James Martin Duke, 72, longtime Chelsea/Big Cabin area rancher, died Thursday (July 23) at the VA medical Center in Muskogee from covid-19 and existing medical conditions.

He was born Nov. 27, 1947, to Martin and Pauline Duke of Perryton, TX.  In 1957, the family moved to their ranch between Chelsea and Big Cabin. Mr. Duke graduated from...

Jul 22, 2020

George E. Flanders passed away on July 22, 2020, in Hesperia, California. He was 88-years old.

George was born in Centralia, Oklahoma to Clara Costly Cox and Henry Delbert Flanders. A veteran of the Korean War, George lived a prolific life as a carpenter, bar owner, racing horse owner, and used car salesman. A true adventurer, George...

Jul 21, 2020

Marvin V. Daugherty, 64 old resident of Jay, OK, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Marvin was born on June 21, 1956 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Claude and Juanita (Tehee) Daugherty. Marvin was baptized on September 14, 1969 in Beatty Creek by Sam Hider.  He was united...

Jul 20, 2020

Luginbuel Funeral Home Vinita.......Terri Jean Christian passed away on July 20, 2020, in Peyton, Colorado. She was born June 17, 1955, at Loma Linda California the daughter of Curtis Simmons and Barbara “Dinwiddie” Simmons. Terri was raised in Riverside, California, and graduated from LA Sierra Academy; after graduation, she attended school and received her certified nursing assistant license. She...

Jul 19, 2020

Emiko (Emi) Hayakawa Bussey, a resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at 9:45 am, on July 19, 2020,  at Adams PARC (Post Acute Recovery Center).

She was born August 21, 1929, in Aichi-Ken, Japan.  In her earlier childhood years, Emiko and her family lived on Palau Island where her father held status similar to a governor.  She...

Jul 19, 2020

Kenneth E. White, 70, passed away on July 19, 2020 at his residence in Eucha, Oklahoma.

Kenneth was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on June 26, 1950 to Emery White and Ella Mae (Hagan) White.  Kenneth proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He worked as a self-employed diesel mechanic for over 40 years.  Kenneth...

Jul 18, 2020

Edward Leon McMullin, passed away on July 18, 2020 in Vinita, OK. Edward, more commonly known as Leon, Smiley or Mac, was born on May 01, 1933 in Blue Hawk, OK to Charles Edward and Elaine (Stookey) McMullin.

Leon attended schools in Craig County, Oklahoma.  He was of the Baptist faith and worshipped at the Church of...

Jul 17, 2020

Nowata dairy farmer and pipe liner John A. Shanklin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend passed away on July 17, 2020, at the age of 95 peacefully at his home.  He was born in Shady Grove, Texas, on the family farm to Robert Spain and Alice May (Barton) Shanklin.  At the young age of 15, John stopped...

Jul 17, 2020

Juanita Harvey Woolman, 87, of Vinita, OK went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2020.  She was born on June 21, 1933 in Ottawa County west of Miami, OK.

Juanita served many years and retired as Deputy Clerk for the City of Vinita.  She was a master seamstress, quilter and an excellent...

Jul 17, 2020

From the Ogans Family

In loving memory of

Karl E. Ogans

Minister Karl E. Ogans, died on Friday, July, 17, 2020 at his home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was a native of Dewey, Oklahoma but resided in Bartlesville with his wife, Quencetta (Singleton) until the time of his death.

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Jul 15, 2020

Sue Ann Killion, 79 year old resident of Jay, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home surrounded by family and friends on July 15, 2020.

Sue was born on August 23, 1940 in Eucha, Oklahoma.  She was the loving daughter of Dewey Tehee and Minnie (Soldier) Tehee.  She enjoyed watching...