Obituaries

Jun 6, 2024

Willie Rabbit passed away in Claremore, OK on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the age of 79.  Willie was born on March 24, 1945, to Nudie and Ida (Sullateskee) Rabbit in Mazie, OK.  He was a lifelong member of the Oologah/Collinsville area. Willie served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and fought in the Korean...

May 28, 2024

Andrew Dale Cary of Collinsville, OK passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the age of 66.  Andy was born in Lansing, MI on August 24, 1957, to Donald Wayne and Donna Evelyn (Scott) Cary.  Andy served his country in the Marines for 6 years and after enlisted in the Army Reserve. He moved from Holt, MI to...

May 25, 2024

Donald Dean Anderson, born 11-6-1930, in Holyoke CO, was the son of David and Velma Anderson.  He passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, of an extended illness.  Don was married on July 10, 1950, to the love of his life, Bernice Mary Boydston.  They were married 73 years, having four children - Brian, Angela, Bruce and Brent. Don...

May 23, 2024

Bobby Joe Sligar, 84 resident of Talala, OK since 1947, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2024, in Bartlesville, OK. He was born July 6, 1939, in Sperry, OK to Phillip Issac Sligar and the former Odessa Cattlet. He married Debra Kaye Cooper on May 10, 1984. He was a self-employed Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpenter, Farmer, and a Jack-of-all-trades. If...

May 21, 2024

Robbie Lynn McGrew, 61, of Catoosa, OK passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Catoosa. She was born January 15, 1963, in Oakland, CA to Eugene R. Pineault and the former Billie Lynn Eskridge.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Oologah Assembly of God with Rev. Kent Jensen officiating. Please...

May 8, 2024

Bobbie Jean Henry (Stanphill) was 89 years young.  She was born May 9, 1934 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Sam and Rosie Mae Stanphill. Bobbie was one of nine children with four sisters and four brothers. At the age of 16, she married Sidney Brice Henry.  Over their 73-year marriage, Sidney and Bobbie had five wonderful children and built their...

Apr 30, 2024

Frank Cherry of Collinsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 88.  Frank was born on January 11, 1936, in Verdigris to John W. and Agnes (Tyler) Cherry. He served his country in the Army for two years during the Korean War.  He married Patsy Nadine Adams on July 20, 1957, and they remained married...

Apr 23, 2024

Local teacher and coach, Joe Andrew Mitchell, left his earthly home in Collinsville on April 23, 2024, to enter his heavenly home.  Born on July 12, 1947, to Helen Jo (Torbett) and I.K. Mitchell, he attended Collinsville schools and was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School Class of 1965.  In 1966, Joe and Carol Jean (Henshall) Mitchell were...

Apr 17, 2024

Twila Faye Davis of Collinsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 81.  Twila was born on September 4, 1942, to Alex and Nona (Moore) Landers at their home in Collinsville, where she remained a lifelong resident. Twila was double promoted and graduated from Collinsville High School at the age of 16 and immediately went...

Apr 14, 2024

Jeanna Lee Daniels, also known as Jenny, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, at the age of 48. She was born on October 15, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jeanna, a devoted homemaker, was a loving wife to Ed Daniels for 29 years. She was a cherished mother to Chelsea Daniels and Steven Daniels, and...

Apr 14, 2024

Patsy Sue Ballantyne

Patsy Sue Hatley was born to Juanita and Clayton O. Hatley in Tulsa Oklahoma on March 7, 1931. She passed away on April 14, 2024 in Dewey, Oklahoma at the age of 93.

Patsy was adopted at the age of six by her step-father Reese Thompson where her name was changed to...

Apr 11, 2024

Franklin Laverne Cross

Born to Samuel David Cross and Virgie Ann Koehn on  2/2/1956 in Enid Oklahoma.

Was laid to rest on 4/11/2024  at the age of 68 at his home in Collinsville, OK.

Franklin was married to his wife Myrtice Marlene Cross on December 18, 1972.

Franklin loved the outdoors,...

Apr 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Kinneth “Kinney” Dale Corbet Dirickson, in his home on the afternoon of April 06, 2024. Kinney was born in Orlando, Florida on April 03, 1992 to Gary Corbet and Sandi Corbet Dirickson. While Kinney was still a toddler, Gary Corbet legally gave the gift...

Apr 5, 2024

Billie Roane, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated community member, passed away on April 5th, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on February 10th, 1952, Billie was a devoted wife to her late husband, Tom Roane, and mother to her daughter, Jessi Moreno, and her son, Justin Roane.

Throughout her life, Billie exemplified unwavering love...

Apr 3, 2024

Terry Shae Manley passed away on April 3, 2024 at home in Collinsville, Ok.  Terry is at peace with his Heavenly Father.

Terry was born on March 7, 1948 in Detroit, Mi., to Ward and Trudy Manley. Terry grew up in the Los Angelos, Ca., and all it entailed. Terry joined and retired from the Air Force...

Apr 3, 2024

Granville Guyman Williams left this world on his 95th Birthday, April 3, 2024. Born 5th of 10 children on April 3, 1929 to David Henry Williams and Mary Jane Raibourn in Farmington, Arkansas.

He went to school in Coweta and after he finished his service in the Army Air corp. he attended Oklahoma A&M at Okmulgee, OK....

Mar 30, 2024

Derrell Ray Morrow, 96, of Collinsville, OK succumbed in Hospice at his home on March 30, 2024.  He had been visited by various friends and family for the last few weeks and experienced great care and compassion by his Hospice nurses and technicians.  He was lovingly cared for by his daughter-in-law, Patty, for many years in the home.

Mar 27, 2024

Leonard Lee Actkinson, a true American patriot, loving husband and father, entered his heavenly home in the presence of his loved ones on March 27, 2024 at the age of 75. Leonard was born on April 13th, 1948 in Lubbock, Texas to Linard and Betty (Yarbrough) Actkinson and spent his growing up years in Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock High...

Mar 27, 2024

Reva Louise Swift Dirickson, devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and faithful friend to all, passed peacefully with a full heart on March 27, 2024 at the age of 81.

Reva was born on July 2, 1942 in Hominy Falls to Bowlin and Thelma Swift, and was raised on a dairy farm in Collinsville,...

Mar 25, 2024

Neenah Dianne Lechtenberg, 63, of Collinsville, OK passed away, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. She was born August 30, 1960, in Bartlesville, OK to Phillip Stephens and the former Sherry Louise Wright. She was a resident of Collinsville since 1993 and was a member of the St. Terese Catholic Church. She loved being a fulltime mother and...