Obituaries

Feb 5, 2011

James Richard Daves, Fairland, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the age of 84. James was a World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam era veteran, serving in both the Army Air Corps and the United States Navy, retiring as a Master Chief. He was preceded in death by Marjo "JoyLynn," his wife of over fifty years....

Feb 5, 2011

Paul Lawrence Irvine, 63 year old Grove area resident passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Integris General Hospital in Grove, Oklahoma following an extended illness. Paul was born on August 6, 1947. Paul proudly served his country in 3 different branches of the military over the course of his life. After high school, Paul joined the United States...

Feb 5, 2011

Service Details

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 2:00pm, First Church of God - Dewey

Feb 4, 2011

Joseph "Joe" Mark Tappehorn lost his brave battle with cancer on Friday, February 4, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born March 20, 1955 in Sabetha, KS to Joseph Victor and Jean (Dillaplain) Tappehorn. He graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS in 1982 with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He was employed,...

Feb 3, 2011

Funeral services for Frances Stookey will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Nowata. Services are under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service of Nowata. Frances Fern Stookey was born April 10, 1924, in Delaware, Oklahoma, to Arthur Lee, and Addie (Turner) Coker. She passed from this life February 3, 2011, at St....

Feb 3, 2011

Raymond Joseph Darveau of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away peacefully February 3, 2011 at the age of 81 years. Raymond was born January 14, 1930 in Rulo, Nebraska, the son of Peter B. Darveaux and Mary A. Majerus Darveaux. He graduated with the 1948 Senior Class of the Sacred Heart High School, Falls City, Nebraska. Raymond joined the United States Navy...

Feb 3, 2011

Troy Oxford, ninety four year old lifetime area resident died Thursday February 3, 2011 at Craig General Hospital in Vinita. Troy was born September 1, 1916 in Adair, OK the son of Troy and Janie Oxford and was raised and educated in Adair. Troy was a farmer at Spavinaw for many years and for the last four and half years...

Feb 2, 2011

Lucinda Marie Sharp was born on February 25, 1964 to Betty Wolf and Max Sharp and left this life on February 2, 2011at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin Missouri, following a short illness. Lucinda was preceded in death by her father Max Sharp Jr., a step-father Cooney Swake, and a special friend Ivan Barnes 1984, as well as numerous uncles,...

Feb 1, 2011

Christopher James Gress, age 33 of Vinita, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Chris was born in Independence, KS on September 16, 1977 the son of Fred and Vicki (Hudson) Gress. He was a 1996 graduate of Independence, KS High School. Although he was an avid OU fan he earned his associates degree...

Feb 1, 2011

Lark Channing Little, 39 year old, lifetime Jay, Oklahoma area resident, passed away Tuesday February 1, 2011 at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lark was born on March 2, 1971 in Gravette, Arkansas to Frank Smith and Lela Little. She lived in the area most of her life and graduated from Colcord High School. Lark was an avid...

Jan 31, 2011

Anna Marie (May) Johnston, 82, a resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2011 at Grove Nursing Center. Anna was born on October 12, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas to Fredrick May and Eva (Feil) May Helmer. Anna married Walter E. Johnston on October 19, 1946 in Salina, Kansas. Mrs. Johnston...

Jan 31, 2011

Pat Ketchum was born the daughter of Ralph Dick Smith and Alma Rose (Noss) Smith on November 13, 1932, in Dewey, Okla. She was raised and educated in the Dewey area. Pat was united in marriage with Charles W. Ketchum on December 19, 1949, in Bartlesville, Okla. They made their home and raised their children on the family farm north...

Jan 29, 2011

Bill C. White 85 year old Vinita resident went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2011. He was born September 30, 1925 in Maysville, Arkansas to Edward and Myrtle (Wells) White. Bill married Frankie L. Wright on June 15, 1947, celebrating their 63rd anniversary this past year. From the time he was 8 years old, Bill had...

Jan 29, 2011

Tony Brown age 51, died Saturday January 29, 2011. The son of Bert Brown and Ginger Hopkins, he was born on July 29, 1959 at Downey, CA. He married Fannie Anderson on August 14, 1981 in Miami, OK. Tony worked for 20 years as a turkey loader for Larry Hodson. For the last 10 years, he worked as a diesel...

Jan 29, 2011

Keith Sterling Folk, "Sonny" died Saturday, January 29, 2011 in Tulsa. He was born November 10, 1928 in Wann, Oklahoma, son of Claude and Minnie (Harris) Folk. Sonny grew up in Wann and South Coffeyville before joining the United States Army. He worked various other jobs including: bartender/bouncer and welder/ironworker. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union #...

Jan 28, 2011

Charles Gray was born July 28, 1937 in Grove, OK and passed away January 28, 2011 at the age of 73. He was the fourth child of Wilbur William and Elta Pearl Gray. Charles graduated from Grove High School in 1955, received his BSE degree in Education from Pittsburg State University in 1960 and his MSE degree in Education in...

Jan 27, 2011

Doris Mae (Albert) Belz died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Muenster Health and Rehabilitation in Muenster, TX at the age of 80 years . She was born February 24, 1930 in Nowata, Oklahoma, daughter of Lewis Albert and Margaret E. (Barnes) Albert. Doris worked as a cafeteria cook for the Denton, Texas public school system. Doris loved to fish and...

Jan 25, 2011

Marie Arning, 94, of Pompano Beach, Florida passed away on January 25, 2011, at her home in John Knox Village, Pompano Beach. Marie was born December 23, 1916, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to James W. and Eva Lillie (Burt) Tilley. She was a lifetime resident of the Nowata/Chelsea area until moving to Florida in May of 2002. Marie was a lifetime...

Jan 25, 2011

Grove, OK - A. Jean Dummitt, 81, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on February 9, 1929 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Milton and Janie (Brogdon) Peterman. She married Robert Dummitt on June 11, 1946 in Independence, Kansas they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Jean and Robert loved living in Alaska for...

Jan 25, 2011

William Lopez age 59 of Grove, died Tuesday January 25, 2011 in the Integris Grove General Hospital. The son of Filomeno Lopez and Henryetta Montijo Lopez, he was born on May 11, 1951 in Tucson, AZ. At age 18, he went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad, which later became the Union Pacific, until he became sick. William moved...