Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

Ronald Lynn Terry, 63, of Oologah, OK passed away September 28, 2024, in Oologah. He was born May 8, 1961, in Lubbock, TX to Johnnie B. Franklin Terry and the former Hattie Mildred Bell. He attended school in Sperry and Collinsville.  He was a truck driver for over 35 years, having worked for Tristar Glass for the last 18...

Sep 27, 2024

Jill Merrell, 64, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She passed away September 27th, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her family lovingly by her side. Jill was born on January 25th, 1960, to Ira and Audrann Rice in Tulsa. She was a 1978 graduate of Berryhill High School.

Jill...

Sep 23, 2024

Lindel Brice Henry born March 5, 1954 lived an impactful life. A man of intellect and passion, Lindel taught and coached in the public education system for over 40 years where his impact spanned to several communities and hundreds of students. Early in life Lindel found his love for sports and excelled in every endeavor. Whether it was his...

Sep 18, 2024

Billy Bob Johnston, 74, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Talala. He was born September 20, 1949, in Nowata, OK to Leo and Joanna (Robinson) Johnston. Bill went to 1st grade through 12th grade at Oologah Talala Schools. When he graduated in 1967, he attended Oklahoma Military Academy for 2 years, before joining the United States Navy in...

Sep 14, 2024

Billy Ray Benge was born on May 2, 1945, to Ross and Florence Benge in Hulbert, OK.  He was the youngest in a family of 3 boys and 6 girls. His family traveled with a horse and wagon. He remembered when they got electricity. He was of Cherokee descent.  He started driving a grocery delivery truck when he was...

Sep 10, 2024

Betty Lou Henderson, 66, was born on June 11, 1958, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Samuel and Frances Huckleby. She attended Oologah Talala schools where she met and later married Gary Henderson, son of Raymond and Beverly Henderson.

Early in Betty’s life she became a CNA where she spent countless hours caring for the elderly.

Betty...

Sep 9, 2024

Marcus James Dildy, 16, of Oologah passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. He was born July 18, 2008, in Harrison Arkansas. He had lived in Oologah for 14 years. He was a student at Oologah-Talala School and enjoyed playing video games.

No services are planned at this time.

He is survived by...

Aug 26, 2024

Dorothy Adaline (Barnes) Peace, a proud Oklahoma centenarian, passed away peacefully at the age of 101. Born on June 8, 1923, on Javine Hill northwest of Skiatook, Oklahoma, she was one of ten children born to Simon Barnes and Ivy Nell (Metzger) Barnes.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the...

Aug 21, 2024

Sandra Kay Thomas of Talala, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 78.  Sandra was born on March 29, 1946, in Lafayette, IN to Jack Ottis and Tressie Lavone (Collum) Howard.

Sandra has always been a hard worker and a go getter, Sandra always believed that God and Family should...

Aug 21, 2024

Ralph Eugene Marler of Owasso, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 85.  Ralph was born on November 8, 1938, in Nowata, OK to Gail and Doris (Dildine) Marler. After high school, Ralph moved to Tulsa to work before joining the United States Army in 1959.  During his service, he was stationed in Seoul Korea...

Aug 17, 2024

Gage Colton Nunes was born on March 24, 2008 and left this world far too soon on August 17, 2024. Gage had an infectious smile and a laugh that was recognizable from across the room. He was a tender hearted, fun loving young man that everyone wanted to be around. He was fiercely protective of those he loved, especially...

Aug 16, 2024

We are saddened by the passing of Starla Gae Doescher, on August 16, 2024 at the age of 70 in her home in Bixby, OK. Starla was a loving sister, aunt and mentor, she will be sorely missed and always hold a place in our hearts.

Starla was born April 6, 1954 in Manhattan Beach, CA to...

Aug 11, 2024

Otis Wayne Crane, Sr., from Catoosa, OK passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born August 27, 1953, in Denver, CO and lived in Oklahoma most of his life. His parents were Otis George Crane and the former Ruby June Blythe. He served in the United States Army, was a diehard fisherman, and...

Aug 11, 2024

John Henry Hunt, 81, resident of Collinsville since 1986, having moved from Tulsa. He passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Collinsville. He was born December 14, 1942, in Broken Arrow, OK to Willie Riley Hunt and the former Lydia Sarah Creekmore. In his early years he was a Horse Jockey. He later worked as an Auto Glass installer...

Aug 2, 2024

Michael Shawn Page, 52, of Tulsa, OK passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, in Tulsa. He is the son of Michael Page (deceased) and Mother Cathy (Brownlee) Martin.

A gathering will take place from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

He is survived by his brother,...

Aug 2, 2024

Dortha Mae Rosenow, 76, lifelong resident of Talala, OK went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Claremore, OK. She was born October 21, 1947, in Talala to John Thomas Haskell Hartman and the former Clara Larimore. She graduated from Oologah High School in 1965 and went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social...

Jul 27, 2024

Lorraine G. Devine, a beloved member of the Collinsville community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on August 1, 1929, in Warren, RI, to John and Mabel (Carter) Boulanger, Lorraine’s vibrant life was marked by a deep dedication to her family and community.

Lorraine earned her associate’s degree and...

Jul 23, 2024

William Elmer Butcher, 87, born February 17, 1937, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home in Quitman, TX, surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother Elmer and Ada Butcher; his brothers Albert and Charles Butcher; sisters, Leona Snow, Naomi Swan, and Norma Lee Tinsley; as well...

Jul 17, 2024

Joseph Melville Carrione was born September 22nd, 1936 in Stilwell, Ok. He was born to Joseph Camilo Carrione and Mary Elizabeth Carrione.

Proud of his Italian and Cherokee heritage. He came from a musical family and was a gifted musician playing guitar and singing all of his life.  His uncanny recollection of days past combined with his...

Jul 13, 2024

Loretta Francille “Fran” Campbell, daughter of Joe and Mary Carrione passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024, because of pneumonia complications after a fall. Franny was born in Stillwell, Oklahoma on Sept. 13, 1938, to Joe and Mary Carrione. After graduating college at Northeastern State University, she had a vibrant elementary school teaching career starting in Albuquerque NM, later...