Obituaries

Nov 10, 2010

Joe A. Woolard, 86, of Lewisville, TX went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Joe was born in Centralia, Oklahoma on May 3, 1924 to the late Art and Dolcie McCorkle Woolard. He was a Vinita High School graduate and enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17. During WWII, Joe spent some of his...

Nov 10, 2010

Fred Leon Depetris 51 year old, longtime Jay, Oklahoma resident passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Fred was born on April 13, 1959 in Prescott, Arizona to Sammy and Ruthie (Lindenbury) Depetris. He held several Positons over the years working for the Delaware County Sheriff's Department, Lakemont Security, Grand Lake Casino Security, Simmons in Noel and Jay, and was currently...

Nov 9, 2010

Laverne Muse 78 year old Grove, Oklahoma resident passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at her home following a sudden illness. Laverne was born on December 11, 1931 in Lockney, Texas to Ernest and Irene (Webster) Fowler. She spent most of her youth in Texas. She graduated from high school in 1949 and received a Bachelor of Science degree...

Nov 9, 2010

Jack Dale Lowrey, 82-year-old South Coffeyville resident, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lowrey was born January 12, 1928 in rural Lenapah to John Lowrey and Vola Sherron-Lowrey. He attended schools in Lenapah and broke horses for the Halsell Ranch during that time. He then enlisted and served his country in the United...

Nov 7, 2010

Jami Nicole Herring, 19 year old Disney resident, died early Sunday November 7, 2010 from injuries from an automobile accident. She was born on March 28, 1991 in Grove. Jami was a 2009 graduate of Ketchum High School and was currently attending Northeastern A & M College in Miami, as well as working at Home of Hope in Vinita. The...

Nov 7, 2010

James V. Hillman, Spavinaw resident, died Sunday morning November 7, 2010 at Grove Integris Hospital at the age of 92 years. James was born on November 20, 1917 in Lehigh, Oklahoma to his parents, Edward Hector and Mary Esther (Ferris) Hillman. He served in the US Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart during his tour of duty....

Nov 6, 2010

Helen C. Witt, 95, of Green Country Village in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, died November 6, 2010, after a brief illness. Born October 28, 1915, in Decatur, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late George Otis and Ersel Beulah Hathaway. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eugene ‘Gene' Thomason Witt on June 22, 1998. She was...

Nov 5, 2010

Ruth May Steinert, Grove resident, died at home Friday morning November 5, 2010 at the age of 80 years. She was born on May 31, 1930 in Ideal, South Dakota to her parents Ray and Margarette (Lenker) Hibbs. Ruth attended and graduated from school in Winner, South Dakota. She was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed fishing, and working...

Nov 4, 2010

Visitation Details

Sunday, November 7th, 2010 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Luginbuel Funeral Home Vinita

Service Details

Monday, November 8th, 2010 1:00pm, Zion Hill Community Church

Interment Details

Nov 3, 2010

Dee Wayne Trottingwolf, 68-year-old Bartlesville resident, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at his home. Mr. Trottingwolf was the son of Edwin and Florence Trottingwolf. He attended schools in Ochelata. After graduation, Mr. Trottingwolf served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Trottingwolf married Janice Bradley in 1964. Mr. Trottingwolf worked for Continental Airlines for several years in...

Nov 2, 2010

Raymond Lee Bymaster was born May 17, 1922 to Elmer and Rosa Bymaster near Meno, Oklahoma. He attended school at a one-room school house, Forrest Home District 129 through the 8th grade. He attended and graduated from Ames High School with the class of 1940. He further attended Enid Business College and received his Diploma in Business Administration in 1942....

Nov 2, 2010

Marilyn Broaddus (Richardson) Rose, 79, retired Bluestem Girl Scout Executive Director died Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at her home in Bartlesville. Marilyn was born in Bartlesville, OK August 27, 1931 the daughter of Verlin Thomas Broaddus and Beatrice (St. Clair) Broaddus. She was raised in Bartlesville by her Mother and Mildred and Herman Kaiser and graduated from College High School...

Nov 2, 2010

Travis Alan Starks, age 18 of Bernice, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Travis was born in Vinita on November 21, 1991, the son of Terry and Sherry (Crane) Starks. He was a senior at Afton High School where he was active in the FFA, Art Club, FCCLA, and Science Club. He also enjoyed basketball, wrestling, computers, and video games. He...

Nov 2, 2010

MARION (MIKE) A. STAMPER Mike Stamper, Master Carpenter, 86, Grove, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Nora and by one great grandson. He leaves five children, eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. WWII Navy veteran serving on the U.S.S. Iowa. Former resident of Kansas City area for 76 years. Memorial donations may...

Nov 1, 2010

Rowena Arlene Bell, 52 year old Colcord, Oklahoma resident passed away Monday November 1, 2010 following a sudden illness. Rowena was born on July 19, 1958 to George and Clara Markus. Rowena was married to Mike Bell in 1994 in Benton County Arkansas. She had a couple of jobs over the years, being employed by George's Commercial Foods, before working...

Nov 1, 2010

Betz Bell, age 70, died Monday, November 1, 2010. Betz was born in Tulsa on September 10, 1940, the daughter of Earl and Loraine (Fultz) Thompson. In 1958 she graduated from Central High School. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed the lake and fishing. She worked as a legal secretary and a delivery driver for Brad's Auto Parts. Survivors include...

Oct 30, 2010

Winona Pat Steely, 64 year old Jay, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday October 30, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after an extended illness. Winona was born on October 30, 1946 in Jay, Oklahoma to Markus and Eunice (Payton) Large. Because of her father's military duties, Winona moved around a lot as a child but after finishing school she returned to Jay....

Oct 30, 2010

"Bimi" Bette Leigh Hicks, resident of Nowata, Oklahoma since 1947, completed her life October 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and William Gilmore; by her husband, Charles Dillon "Bud" Hicks; by sisters, Shirley Richardson and Pat Gaston. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her daughter, Lindy Poole; by a niece, Pam Williams; and by many devoted...

Oct 30, 2010

Elmer Abraham Love, 92-year-old Bartlesville resident, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville. Mr. Love was born April 23, 1918 in Erie, Kansas to Lewis and Dollie Love. He attended schools in Alluwe where he graduated. After high school, Mr. Love worked for his dad in the oil fields around Alluwe and then...

Oct 29, 2010

Laura Loretta Allen 87 year old, lifetime Jay, Oklahoma area resident passed away Friday October 29, 2010 following an extended illness. Laura was born on March 21, 1923 in Eucha, Oklahoma to Albert and Cloey (Morrison) Heneger. She has several different occupations throughout her life; she worked for O'brien's Poultry in Jay, Oklahoma, Allen's Canning in Kansas, Oklahoma, and worked...