Tonya Lee Vail
Jan 24, 2026
Tonya Lee Vail, 62, of Collinsville, OK passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Collinsville She was born March 26, 1963, in Hamilton, OH to Ellis Burke Buchanon and Margaret Catherine (Pratt) Buchanon. She had lived in Collinsville for the last 8 years having moved from Oologah, OK. She was a CMA for over 40 years having received several awards...
Lisa Lynn Rhodes
Jan 20, 2026
Lisa Rhodes (Bowman), age 56, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 after a short battle with illness. Lisa was a devoted mother, sister, partner and cherished friend to many. We remember Lisa for her sassiness, her loyalty, her kindness to others and most of all her cheeky smile. Not to mention her love of me-mes (not memes). Lisa is...
Timothy John Desmond
Jan 19, 2026
Timothy John Desmond was many things: Marine sergeant, mechanic, musician, philosopher, friend, father, grandfather. Today we mourn all of them. Our beloved Tim, or “Des” as his beloved late wife called him, died of heart failure in Tulsa, OK, on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was 81.
Born April 15, 1944, to Walter Desmond, Sr. and Mary Eileen Desmond (Gaffney) in...
Brenda Colleen McLaughlin
Jan 18, 2026
Brenda Colleen McLaughlin, of Talala, Oklahoma, passed away on January 18, 2026.
Brenda was born on April 20, 1957, in Grove, Oklahoma, the only daughter of Freddie and June Bauer. She graduated from Oologah–Talala High School and devoted her life to being a homemaker, a role that allowed her to be the heart and center of her family.
Brenda was active in...
Matthew Blake Downing
Jan 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Matthew Blake Downing
September 21, 1999 – January 15, 2026
Matthew Blake Downing, 26, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, passed away on January 15, 2026. While his time with us was far too short, the light he brought into our lives will remain forever.
Born in Tulsa in 1999 to Caren Sue and Paul Dave Downing, Matthew grew up as a...
Roger William Russell
Jan 9, 2026
Roger William Russell, a distinguished individual who left an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on October 17, 1950, in Neodesha, Kansas, Roger led a life filled with rich experiences and memories, characterized by his dedication to both his career and his family.
A stalwart of...
Sammy Kim Gray
Jan 3, 2026
Sammy Kim Gray, 68, of Collinsville, OK, passed from this life on January 3, 2026.
Memorial services will be 5:00 pm, January 16, 2026, at the Cardinal Heights Apartments in Collinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis Gray and Nadine Imogene (Lowry) Gray, as well as three brothers: Carroll Wayne Gray, Tommy O. Gray, and Terry Odis Gray.
He is...
James Kenneth Davis. Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
James Kenneth "Jim" Davis, Sr., 87, of Owasso, OK, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mary Davis and brother Larry Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis, sons, Jim and his wife, Lori, Andrew and his wife, Samantha; granddaughters,...
Ronnie Thurman
Dec 13, 2025
James Ronald “Ronnie” Thurman
November 24, 1954-December 13, 2025
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, James William “Jim” Thurman and Rosemary Thurman.
Ronnie leaves behind his wife Diana and their two sons Justin and Derek Thurman and grandson Jackson all of Collinsville. Sisters Donna and Barbara, younger brother Johnny “J.T.” and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ronnie worked in the...
Gail Rogers
Dec 9, 2025
Dorothy “Gail” Rogers passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Tulsa, OK. Gail was born on March 12, 1952, in San Antonio, TX. Gail moved to Arkansas at a young age and graduated from Springdale, Arkansas.
Gail was an active mother with her children. Gail was a Campfire Leader, involved with Cub Scouts and Assistant Soccer Coach.
Gail served as Vice...
Virginia Lee Casey
Dec 2, 2025
Virginia Lee Casey, born on November 14, 1955, was called to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Arnold and Betty Love, as well has her siblings, Dianna Hollenbeck, Mark Arnold, and Sheryl Armstrong.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Michael Casey Sr, her son Michael Casey Jr....
Jeffrey Blake Wilson
Nov 26, 2025
Jeffrey Blake Wilson, born on September 11, 1981, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025, in Bartlesville. He was a cherished husband, son, father, brother, and friend whose vibrant spirit and love for life touched the hearts of many.
Jeffrey had been employed at Osage Casino in Bartlesville, where he made significant contributions through his dedication and hard...
Maeda Wesley Tolson
Nov 24, 2025
Nane Tolson, born Maeda Wesley Nelson in Salt Lake City, Utah on 04/08/1955 passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma 11/24/2025.
Nane loved and nurtured all critters. She had the greenest of thumbs, countless plants and a beautiful yard. Together with her adoring husband Jim, she built a unique and successful business.
She and Jim were married 12/23/1991.
Preceded in death by both parents.
She is...
Michael Ray Custer
Nov 19, 2025
Michael Ray “Mike” Custer, 82, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, passed away on November 19, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Raymond Ernest Custer and Phyllis Marie (Sweiger) Custer. As a young boy, he spent countless days with his paternal grandmother, Zulah Victoria (West) Custer, who affectionately called him “Mickey.” He adored her, and their bond...
Sharon Kay Armstrong
Nov 18, 2025
Sharon Kay Armstrong, 78, resident of Oologah since 2006, having moved from Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Tulsa, OK. She was born December 18, 1947, in Goodland, KS to Clay Weston Rogers and Esther Alma (Peters) Rogers. She married Phill Armstrong on August 8, 1988. She loved to read and going on drives, she was Phil’s GPS...
Teri Bernice Parnell
Nov 17, 2025
Teri Bernice Parnell was born on April 29th ,1974 in Loma Linda, CA to Rev. Carroll and Evelyn Parnell.
At the age of 3 ½ Teri began to travel. Her family traveled the United States evangelizing. Eventually the family made two trips to Belize Central America. In her later years she took her own family. Teri was always full of adventure...
Thelma D. Lewis
Nov 16, 2025
Thelma D. Lewis passed away on November 16, 2025, in Collinsville. She was born on April 17, 1935, in Mountain View, Missouri, to Lloyd Trowbridge and Ella Elsie Ann Fisher Trowbridge, both of whom precede her in death.
Thelma is survived by her beloved family, including her sons David Lewis and his wife Leona of Oakhurst, OK, and Johnny Lewis and...
Brenda Yvonne Daniels
Nov 13, 2025
Brenda Yvonne (Bolien) Daniels, 66, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away on November 12, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1959, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri to Mary Belle and Dallas Gene Bolien.
Brenda graduated from the College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri and later went to Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California. Afterwards, she went on to...
Edwin LaVern "Vern" Norrid
Nov 12, 2025
**Obituary for Edwin Lavern “Vern” Norrid**
Edwin Lavern “Vern” Norrid, age 79, of Collinsville, passed away on November 12, 2025. Born on March 5, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Vern was the son of Edwin Nathaniel Norrid and Carrie Pauline (Jones) Norrid. A proud resident of Collinsville for the past 35 years, he previously called Sand Springs, Oklahoma, his home.
Vern graduated from...
