Obituaries

Aug 20, 2022

Erma June Pitts, 90, lifelong resident of this area, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Owasso, OK. She was born June 6, 1932 in Terlton, OK to Marion Coin Crambrink and the former Ruth Katherine Deitz. She retired from A.T. & T. after 43 years of service. She loved to play bingo, shopping and getting her hair and...

Aug 12, 2022

LK McCullough, 75, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 after a sudden and brief battle with complications from heart disease.

Born in Collinsville to Leonard Karr McCullough and Marguerite Viola McCullough, LK was a curious, smart and rambunctious boy.  He was a loyal protector from the start and dedicated his life to his...

Aug 9, 2022

Doris Jeanette Franklin of Oologah, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 78.  Doris was born on June 22, 1944, in Berlin, Germany to her mother, Eugene Wittig.  She married Wilbur J. Franklin and together they started their family. They moved from Abilene, TX to Oologah in 1978.  Doris led a quite life, but enjoyed...

Aug 7, 2022

Susan Annette Butler was born on December 19, 1955 to Robert and Inamell Glance in Tulsa, Ok and stepped through death into life on August 7, 2022.  Susan grew up in and around Tulsa.  She was no stranger to adversity, having lost her mom at a young age, Susan learned early on how to stare straight into the heart...

Aug 2, 2022

Zachary James Stribling passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2022, leaving his family and friends in shock and deeply saddened.

Zack was born to Jamie and Anne Stribling on May 17, 1986, in Syracuse, Nebraska, and was raised in Skiatook, Oklahoma.  After graduating high school in 2005 he went on to earn his Master Welding Certificate from...

Jul 31, 2022

Cooter James Williams, of Yukon, OK passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Yukon. He was born October 7, 1988 in Tulsa, Ok to Jim Williams and the former Mindy Butcher.  He graduated from Collinsville High School in 2007. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing. He was currently working as a...

Jul 24, 2022

Charlotte Ann Huck, formerly of Collinsville, OK, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Sapulpa, OK. She was born March 7, 1948, in Okmulgee, OK to Carl Cypert and the former Florence Morgan. She was a proud graduate of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa. She loved serving her community as a Police Dispatcher and served as Records Clerk...

Jul 15, 2022

On Friday, July 15, 2022, Tony Carl Shafer, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away at the age of 64.

Tony was born October 6, 1957 in Tulsa, Ok to Leon (Chig)

& Lila (Oller) Shafer.   He attended Collinsville Public Schools from 1st grade until he graduated in 1975. Tony was an eccentric  artist...

Jul 6, 2022

Anna Bonita Durman, “Bonnie”, age 79, longtime resident of Collinsville, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Sunday, 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Monday, 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Collinsville with Dr....

Jul 1, 2022

Stella R. Williams of Collinsville, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the age of 90.  Stella was born on July 29, 1931, in Oakhurst, OK to Grant and Alice (Maitrejean) Rothhammer.  She was a lifelong member of the area.  Stella worked various jobs over the years to support her family.  She worked at the Crystal Bowl, for...

Jun 29, 2022

Twila Mae Gibson was born on April 2,1957 in Lamar, Missouri to parents Claude Eugene and Murlin Lee Watts (Maggard). The family moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1970.

Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home. The family will be present from 5:000 pm to 7:00 pm.

Jun 27, 2022

Amelia Ruth (Christy) Steen was born on October 13, 1937 in Cass, Oklahoma to Adam and Eliza (Jackson) Christy.  She passed away on June 27, 2022 in Stigler, Oklahoma at the age of 84.

Amelia is survived by:

Her husband, Jimmie, of the home

One grandson: Matthew...

Jun 22, 2022

Silas Virgil Goodwin, 84, resident of Collinsville since 1964, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Tulsa, OK. He was born April 22, 1938 in Bengal, OK to Oscar Silas Goodwin and the former Effie Reynolds. He started his career as a machinist for Neilson Manufacturing in 1957 and work there until 1969. He then went to work for...

Jun 14, 2022

Cathie Sue “Susie” Smith passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 81.  Susie was born on December 19, 1940, in Skiatook, OK to Tom and Hazel (Martin) Prather.  She was a lifelong member of the area.  Susie worked for JP Construction in Tulsa until her retirement.  Her hobbies included reading and watching OU sports. She...

Jun 14, 2022

Betty Jean Smith, 95, of Oologah, OK passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Broken Arrow, OK. She was born May 12, 1927 in Borger, TX to Arthur Jerome Pavey and the former Patience Leona Weeks. She had lived in Oologah Since 1964 having moved from Tulsa, OK. She was a member of the Oologah United Methodist Church where...

Jun 12, 2022

Edward Joseph Peak, age 67, of Collinsville, Oklahoma died on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born on December 8 th , 1954 in Wichita, Kansas to Benedict “Benny” Peak and Teresa Marie Peak (Balfay). He graduated from Lenepah High School in 1972. He entered the sheet metal trade and was a member of Sheet Metal Union Local 270...

Jun 11, 2022

Harold Eugene McLain, 69, resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday morning at his home.

Harold was born on September 19, 1952 to Joseph and Mary McLain of Ramona. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1970. He and his brother Roy (born in 1950) graduated together because...

Jun 8, 2022

Terry Wayne Martin of Collinsville, OK passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the age of 72.  Terry was born on June 23, 1949, in Russell, KS to Abe and Geraldine (Grant) Martin. He was a Veteran, having served his country in the Army.  Terry worked for Continental Airlines until his retirement.

Terry is survived by...

May 25, 2022

John Paul Johnson, 44, of Collinsville, OK passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Collinsville. He was born September 21, 1977 in Broken Arrow, OK to Bron James Johnson and the former Penny Sue Erwin. He had lived in Collinsville since 2019, he loved fishing and hunting.

A memorial service will be held at a later date....

May 24, 2022

PAMELA (Pam) RUSSELL – Pamela Russell, 69, died Tuesday, May 24 th , at her home in Collinsville from complications of Marfan Syndrome.

Pam was born Pamela Sue Aduddell in Oklahoma City on August 5, 1952 to Lois and Bernard Aduddell.  She spent most of her life in Altus (graduating from Altus High School in 1970) and...