Obituaries

Apr 16, 2020

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Jack Harrison Short, 81, resident of Bartlesville, OK passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Copan, OK on March 10, 1939 to Louis Hubbard Short and Marguerite Helen (Gaddis) Short. Jack attended Caney Valley Public School system and after only 12...

Apr 16, 2020

Janette Walker Smith, 64 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Janette was born on October 1, 1955 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  She was the loving daughter of JC Walker and Mary (Haynie) Walker. Janette has called Grove her home since 1975.  She enjoyed fishing, cooking, volunteering...

Apr 15, 2020

Mary Vivian (Crossland) Warma left her loving family and friends on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 to be with loved ones that had gone before her.  During her 72 years with us, Mary was a happy, fun-loving wife, mother, and friend.  Her passing will leave a void in countless lives, but her memory will live on in all who met...

Apr 14, 2020

Tommy Lee Jones, 79 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on April 14, 2020 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Tommy was born on July 19, 1940 in Fairland, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jerry N. Jones and Dorothy M. (Magaline) Jones. Tommy grew up in California and was friends and neighbors with a couple of...

Apr 13, 2020

Chester Brian Loveless passed away peacefully on April 13, 2020 at his home in Vinita, Oklahoma surrounded by his family. He was born to Luther and Vera Loveless on August 12, 1925, one of 14 children. Chester was a World War II veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  Chester loved the time...

Apr 10, 2020

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Donald Herman Kuehn, age 64, of Childers, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on April 10, 2020. He was born October 16, 1955, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Vernon and Gloria (Yeubanks) Kuehn. Don was a lifelong South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, and Childers, Oklahome resident. He graduated from Lenapah High School and attended...

Apr 10, 2020

Dorcas F. Brewer, 81 year old Zena resident, went home to Lord on Friday, April 10, 2020.  Dorcas was born in Turkey Ford on June 23, 1938 to William and Sarah Jackson.  She attended Delaware Schools until 10th grade.  On August 23, 1957 she was united to the love of her life, Cephus Brewer in Miami, OK.  Dorcas enjoyed...

Apr 9, 2020

Patricia Ann Locke was born on December 7, 1945, in Stigler, OK to Oren Leo Fye and Grace Lorene Cook Fye of Disney, OK and left this world to go dance with them again on April 9, 2020. She was raised in Disney where she attended elementary school and then graduated from Jay High School. In May 1964 she...

Apr 8, 2020

Joyce Elaine Clevenger, 85 year old Grove resident, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  Joyce was born in Enid, OK on August 27, 1934 to Ralph and Doris (Ott) Keck.  She graduated from Drummond High School in 1952, going on to attend Phillips University in Enid.  On April 2, 1955 she was united in marriage to the love of...

Apr 7, 2020

Donna Jean Moser 78, of Grove, OK, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2020.  Donna was the daughter of Ruth and Richard Barrett born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 8, 1941.  She married Charles R. Moser on August 19, 1961 in Bedford, OH.  They moved to Tulsa, OK in 1975.  They owned and operated Tri...

Apr 7, 2020

Surrounded by Family, Daniel Alan Rogers passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 at home in Bartlesville, OK. Dan was the second born child to Harvey and Betty Rogers in Durango, CO on July 8, 1958.

During the early years, the Rogers home was ever changing. Being a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Harvey followed employment that moved...

Apr 6, 2020

John Kopel, 59, of Grove, OK passed away on April 6, 2020.

He was born in Omaha, NE on July 2, 1960 to Howard and Algene Kopel and was a 1979 graduate of Hooker High School.

John is survived by his parents Howard and Algene Kopel, his sister Suann Martin (Chad) of Bentonville, AR, and...

Apr 2, 2020

Deborah Lynn Carter, age 66, Carthage, MO passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Grove, OK.

She was born September 1, 1953 in Borger, Texas to the late Daniel Palmer Carter and Bernice LaVerne Reed Carter.

Deborah was an avid antique hunter and dealer.

She is survived by one son, Daniel Jessen, Joplin,...

Apr 1, 2020

At her beautiful home and surrounded by her beloved family, Mary Faith Reed peacefully passed away on April 1, 2020 in Bartlesville OK after a courageous and fierce battle with cancer. She chose not to focus on her illness but viewed this as an opportunity to share her love for God and His sovereign plan.

Mary was...

Mar 30, 2020

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Donnie Gayle Brady, 79, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020, at home in Bartlesville, OK, after an extended illness. He lived a life of service and grace, and shall be missed by all who knew him.

Don was born on September 9, 1940, in Campbell,...

Mar 29, 2020

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Clarence A. “Swede” Swanson, Sr., 92, and long-time resident of Bartlesville & Dewey, passed away Sunday morning, March 29 at Jane Phillips Medical Center.

Swede was born April 1, 1927 at Blackwell, Oklahoma to Albert C. Swanson and Lillie (Brakebill) Swanson.  He was reared in Bartlesville and attended...

Mar 28, 2020

Priscilla Christine Morrow, 68 year old resident of Colcord, Oklahoma, passed away on March 28, 2020 at the Stillwell Nursing Home.

Priscilla was born on October 4, 1951 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Ben and Lou Ella (Tanner) Edwards.  She earned an Associates Degree in Business and worked as the principal’s secretary for Jay...

Mar 27, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Jo Haney Cruse McKibben, age 92, of Memphis, TN.  Betty Jo was born February 27, 1928 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma of Glen J. Haney and Martha Lovett.  She went home to The Lord March 27, 2020.   The youngest of three sisters, she is preceded in death by...

Mar 25, 2020

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Jennifer Denise Barbee, 45, passed away March 25, 2020, in Nowata, Oklahoma at the Ascension St. John Nowata Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1974, the daughter of Jane Theresa Barbee.

Jennifer attended and graduated from Nowata High School. Upon graduation, Jennifer made her home in Nowata. She...

Mar 25, 2020

Beverly Ann Guinn, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born April 1, 1941 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Rosie and James Carrico. She was married to the love of her life, Bob Guinn for 56 years.

Beverly had many accomplishments in her life, she ran 26 miles for Hands Across...