Obituaries

Ruth Robinson

Jul 12, 2009

Ruth Josephine Robinson, 84, of Grove, Oklahoma died at 8:26 a.m., Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove, Oklahoma. Ruth was born January 8, 1925 in Russell, Kansas to Henry E. and Susan E. (Gorham) O'Neill. She attended schools in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. Ruth had a beautiful singing voice and she attended the...

Joyce Harris

Jul 10, 2009

Joyce E. Harris, age 75 of Grove, Oklahoma passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Joyce was born May 19, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri to Willis and Maxine Sweetland (Moreland). She loved being a mom and taking care of her family. Joyce is survived by her husband William "Bill" C. Harris whom she married on...

Robert Webb

Jul 10, 2009

Robert W. "Bobby" Webb, 66-year-old Nowata resident passed away at his home, Friday, July 10, 2009. Mr. Webb was born October 11, 1942 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to L.R. and Ara (Truitt) Webb. He graduated from high school in Elk City, Oklahoma and later went on to serve his country in the United States Army Reserves. Mr. Webb worked in a...

Raymond Watts

Jul 9, 2009

Raymond Keith Watts, 81, died Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2009, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville. Mr. Watts was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Marie Watts, in 2008. Mr. Watts is survived by his two daughters Cherie W. Farmer and husband Ben Farmer, and Jana K. Simpson and husband Robby Simpson, and his grandchildren Joshua, Zachary...

Ronnie Bushyhead

Jul 9, 2009

Ronnie J. Bushyhead, age 49 passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Integris Grove General Hospital. He was born August 18, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Ross and Alline Bushyhead (Steen). He attended Beacon Light Church. Ronnie worked at Drakes Restaurant which is owned by his brother Jerry. Ronnie was very proud of his brother and looked up to him....

Dr. Bell

Jul 8, 2009

Dr. Ben H. Bell, age 71 of Grove, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Grand Lake Villa, Grove. Dr. Bell was born January 21, 1938 in Hollis, Oklahoma to Lacy and Noma Bell (Horton). He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Grove and was very active in the choir. He graduated from the dental school...

Hazel Driskill

Jul 8, 2009

Hazel Beatrice Driskill, 98-year-old Delaware resident, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Osage Nursing Home. Mrs. Driskill was born October 17, 1910 in Hurdland, Missouri to Frank E. Roberts and Elsie Philips-Roberts. She grew up in the Hurdland area where she also attended schools until her mother passed away and she had to quit school to care for...

Franklin Chewey, Sr.

Jul 7, 2009

Franklin "Bobby Lee" Chewey, Sr., 71, of Eucha, Oklahoma died at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. Bobby Lee was born January 6, 1938 in Delaware County, Oklahoma to Willie and Josephine (Barehead) Chewey. He married Beulah E. Cunningham in Miami, OK on May 15, 1961. Franklin worked as a heavy...

Wanda Bussey

Jul 6, 2009

Wanda Jean Bussey, 80 of Bartlesville, Ok passed away on Monday July 6, 2009 in her home. Ms. Bussey was born on October 4, 1928 in Branson, Colorado to Henry Bloxsom and Esthrid Dalholtz. In December of 1946 she married Arthur Lee Rall whom they had four children. Wanda had dedicated her life in caring for others and was an...

Emily Henry

Jul 4, 2009

Emily Louise Henry, 88 years old, died July 4, 2009 in Blackwell Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at Ball Cemetery Wednesday 10:00 a.m. with Todd Brock officiating. Services are under direction of Benjamin Funeral Home. Emily Henry was born December 11, 1920 in Okeene, Oklahoma to John and Emma (Link) Tautfest. She worked as a cook at the Bliss...

Eunice Vaughn

Jul 4, 2009

Eunice Evlyne Vaughn, 85, of Jay, Oklahoma went home to be with her Lord at 6:10 p.m., Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Eunice was born September 21, 1923 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Stanley and Blanche (Simmons) Ziegler. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Jay, traveling in a covered wagon...

Elmer Harwood

Jul 4, 2009

Elmer Delbert Harwood, 91 year-old Grand Lake resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Rosewood Terrace in Vinita. He was born December 4, 1917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elmer spent his early years growing up on a ranch in Montana, his family moved to Humboldt Kansas in 1925, where he graduated high school in 1937. He married Marjorie Casper on May...

Oliver Simpson Iii

Jul 4, 2009

Oliver Mark Simpson III, age 30 of Vinita, died Saturday July 4, 2009. Mark was born in Enid, Oklahoma on June 14, 1979 the son of Charles David and Pamela Sue (Forgey) Simpson. On March 11, 2006 Mark was united in marriage to Dana Hayes. Together they raised 5 children. Mark was a hard working family man. He loved his...

James Delmas

Jul 3, 2009

Mr. James Brett Delmas, 49 years old, died Friday July 3, 2009 at Nowata, Oklahoma. A Mass of the resurrection will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday in the sanctuary of St. Catherine's Catholic Church with The Reverend Orencio Mumar officiating. Rosary for Mr. Delmas will be said at 7:00 pm on Monday in the Chapel of the Benjamin...

Byrd Proctor

Jul 3, 2009

Byrd Lee Proctor, 75, of Jay, Oklahoma died at 7:50 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Byrd was born June 11, 1934 in Kenwood, Oklahoma to Cornsilk and Sallie Mae (Bigacorn) Proctor. Byrd attended school in Kenwood. He worked as a production worker for Webb Wheel in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Byrd was a very...

Manford Vanover

Jul 1, 2009

Manford Vanover, 73 year-old resident of Bluejacket, died Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at the Craig General Hospital in Vinita. He was born March 8, 1936 in Eucha to William Taylor Vanover and Cleo (Cary) Vanover. Manford served his country from 1954 to 1955 in the United States Army. Graveside military rites will be held Monday, July 6, 2009 at 11:00...

Jack Gregory

Jul 1, 2009

Per Jack's request, there is no obituary and only a small service planned at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

Service Details

Friday, July 3rd, 2009 10:00am, Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Interment Details

Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Anita Murphy

Jun 30, 2009

Anita R. Murphy, 72, of Grove, Oklahoma died at 6:54 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, Oklahoma. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Anita was born November 14, 1936 in Nevada, Missouri to Ira Earl and Zella (Detwiler) Misener. As the only girl in the family, Anita's three brothers...

Jane Elliott

Jun 30, 2009

Jane Evelyn Elliott, 67, a resident of Grove passed away at Integris Grove General Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Mrs. Elliott was born on July 20, 1941 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Charles and Doris Evelyn (Linting) Elliott. Jane went to school to become a Registered Nurse. Nursing fit her well because she was a very caring, loving, gentle...

Ralph Jones, Jr.

Jun 30, 2009

Jones, Ralph L, Jr., 59, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2009. Ralph was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to showing that love to everyone he met. Ralph graduated from Broken Arrow High School and Oklahoma State University, earning a degree in business. Since he has owned and started many successful...