Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

Charles Wayne Eggerman, 76, of Owasso, OK passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Owasso. He was born September 27, 1946, in Tulsa, OK to Charles Lee Eggerman and the former Evelyn Phyrne Rushing. He had lived in this area since 1978, having moved from California. He served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam, 1966 to 1970....

Jun 5, 2023

Paula Jean (Boyd) Orwig was born on June 8, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harry Eugene Boyd and Pauline Lucy (Barkley) Boyd. She and her mother shared the same birthday. It is also the day of our move to Talala. She grew up in Tulsa and attended elementary, Jr. High, and high school.  She graduated from McClain High School...

May 17, 2023

Johnny Carl Hailey passed away in Owasso, OK at the age of 67, surrounded by his family.  Johnny was born in Tulsa, OK on September 29, 1955, to John Thomas and Gladys Laverne (Claybrooke) Hailey.  After high school he enlisted in the Air Force. He actively served during Desert Storm and Desert Shield and various conflicts.  He also spent...

May 15, 2023

Otis William Winchester, 89, lifelong resident of this area, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in Collinsville. He was born May 23, 1933, in Tulsa, OK to Otis Winifred Winchester and the former Alice Elizabeth Hazelton.

He is survived by his wife Lois Wilson Winchester of the home, 2 sons: William Paul Winchester of Collinsville...

Apr 30, 2023

Jo Ann Robinson, 85, lifelong resident of Collinsville, OK passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Collinsville. She was born Feb. 22, 1938, in Collinsville, OK to Herman Elis Longan and the former Elnora Coline Miller. She was a homemaker and a great mother to her children.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 3, 2023,...

Apr 27, 2023

Rhonda Roberta (Wode) Paul was born March 11, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert Beryl Wode and Letha Inez (Cartwright) Wode. She entered her eternal home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Rhonda was affectionately welcomed into the family by her two-year old sister Arilla who called her Punkie Pie. So, Rhonda was Punkie Pie and Arilla was Sissy. They...

Apr 2, 2023

Arlene Joan Carney, 86, of Owasso, OK passed away peacefully Sunday, April 2,2023 in Collinsville, OK. She was born September 16, 1936, in Waukegan, IL to Howard Foster and the former Ruth Pennock. She had lived in Owasso for 15 years. While living in Illinois, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago and was an artist. She was also...

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Ellen Young passed away at the age of 93 in Bixby, OK surrounded by her loved ones.  Mary was born on November 27, 1929 in Oklahoma City, OK and was raised by her parents Albert and Emma (Wilkerson) Banks.  After high school, Mary attended nursing school at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, where she would continue working...

Mar 30, 2023

Lottie Marie (Kissel) Norwine, 78, of Oologah, OK passed away at home Thursday, March 30, 2023. Lottie was born September 23, 1944, in Houston, Texas to Hubert John Kissel and the former Lila Jones. She grew up in St. Louis and later settled and lived in Kingsville, TX for 40 years before moving to Oologah 12 years ago.

Mar 29, 2023

Timothy Dan Lincicome, 55, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023, in Tulsa, OK after a short but fierce course with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Tim is a lifelong resident of the Owasso/Collinsville area. He was born June 19, 1967, in Tulsa, OK to Danny Landon Lincicome and Joyce LeVon Hephner. He attended Owasso schools for the entire 12 years....

Mar 23, 2023

Jerry Ray Bellmyer of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 79 in Owasso.  Jerry was born on December 16, 1943 in Borger, TX.  He served his country in the Navy and later made his career as a machinist for American Airlines.

Jerry is survived by his wife Shirley Bellmyer of the...

Mar 16, 2023

EPITAPH FOR HOWARD M. BURDICK, JR.

Howard Milton Burdick, Jr. was born in his grandmother’s Farmhouse near Oologah, Oklahoma on November 11, 1934 to Howard M. Burdick, Sr. and Etta Mae (Thomason) Burdick. He passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023

Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Collinsville Dolton...

Mar 6, 2023

Our beloved, Arthur Wayne Carroll, entered into God’s Kingdom on March 6, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1941, to William Arthur Carroll and Fannie Sue Askew Carroll in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Memorial services will be 10:00 am, Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Collinsville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Tim Odom officiating. Graveside services will be 10:00...

Mar 5, 2023

Gregory Zane Owens, passed away at the age of 72 in Tulsa, OK.  Greg was born on November 27, 1950 in Dallas, TX to Fred Oliver and Betty Marie Owens.  After graduating High School, Greg served his country as a Marine.  He then went into law enforcement and became a Deputy Sheriff in Wagner County.  Greg loved to talk...

Mar 1, 2023

Peggy Annette Ross, of Collinsville, OK passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, after a brief illness. Peggy was born June 19, 1930 in Vera, OK to Lewis and Minta (McDonald) Lyman. On August 19, 1950 she married Daniel Leon (Joe) Ross of Collinsville.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 73 years, Daniel L. Ross, and...

Feb 21, 2023

Mark Allen Pannell of Vera, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 56.  Mark was born on August 9, 1966 in Fort Smith, AR to James Robert and Faye (Roughley) Pannell.

Mark is survived by his sister Tammy Fujibayashi and husband Carter, and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded...

Feb 19, 2023

Coweta Mae “Tweedie” Wilkinson Schmeisser of Vera, Ok passed away on Sunday, February 19th, 2023, in Claremore, Ok at the age of 91. Tweedie was born on December 28th, 1931, in Vera to Thomas G. Wilkinson and Alice Storts Wilkinson. Tweedie married Melvin M, Mathews on August 6th, 1954; He preceded her in death on February 10th, 1987. She...

Feb 11, 2023

Lavona Lee Cash Kamalakis was born on October 24, 1938 in Montrose, Colorado to Susie Elizabeth Rush and Meril Owen Cash.  She went to be with her precious Lord on February 11, 2023.

Lavona graduated from Laverne High School in 1956 and furthered her education to become a nurse.  She attended Enid General Hospital School of Nursing...

Feb 5, 2023

Ellen Sue Howarth, 73, of resident of Oologah since November of 1972. She was born February 12, 1949 in Tulsa, OK to Ralph Bise and the former Marie Love. She was and excellent mother.

She is survived by her husband T.J. Howarth of the Home, 1 son: Clint Nelson Howarth of the home, 1 sister: Arlen Medlock...

Feb 1, 2023

DALE LYNN JACKSON

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. II Corinthians 12:9, NIV

Dale L. Jackson, 65, died after a lengthy and valiant...