Obituaries

Jul 16, 2020

James Roy Lee, 52, of Oologah, passed from this life on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Broken Arrow, OK.

James was born on June 5, 1968 in Fort Huachuca, AZ to David and Janice (Reedy) Lee. A former resident of Sanger, TX. James moved to Oologah in 2018 to be closer to family. James worked as a...

Jul 14, 2020

Charles Jerdon Miller

On July 14, 2020, Charles (Charlie) Jerdon Miller went to the biggest homecoming reunion in heaven after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born January 6, 1935 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Uda and Ruby (Ralls) Miller.  He was the oldest of five children and the only brother to Pat, Doris, Judy, and...

Jul 9, 2020

Orvel Ellis Sullivan, 69, of the Oologah-Talala area passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Broken Arrow. He was born in Tulsa, OK to Orvel Ellis Sullivan, Sr. and the former Inez Stroup. He was a concrete finisher and had worked for Terry Henry Construction.

He is survived by his daughter: Chancie Nuytens of Tulsa, son: Chris...

Jul 6, 2020

Fire Chief Loyd Glenn Hunter passed away on Monday, July 6 th , 2020 on his 89 th birthday. He leaves behind his wife Venita Crick Hunter of Blanchard, Oklahoma, 4 sons Eddie, Ken, Rod, & Mark, 2 daughters Linda & Rhonda, numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren, sister Willie Whitaker of Moore, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces & nephews. He...

Jul 1, 2020

On Wednesday, July I, 2020, Patsy Hudson (AKA Pastor Pat) went home to be with the Lord.

Pat was born on January 19 in Tulsa, OK. On May 24, 1952, she married John Hudson. They raised two daughters, Joanna and Terry. Pat graduated from Rhema Bible Training College in 1979 and continued to minister for over 36...

Jun 28, 2020

Orville Gene Hendryx of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Tulsa. He was 94. Orville was born on January 14, 1926 in Skiatook, OK to Ord and Bertha (Roam) Hendryx. After high school, he briefly served in the United States Navy. Orville was a United Pentecostal Church Minister and pastored churches in Tulsa, Vinita, Pryor and...

Jun 27, 2020

Jimmy Don Rogers, 68, formerly of Collinsville, OK passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Jenks, OK. He was born January 22, 1952 in Tulsa, OK to J.B. Rogers and the former Jean Jordon. He taught English and was a Basketball Coach for Broken Arrow Public Schools, worked for the City of Collinsville and work for Rogers Homes. He...

Jun 26, 2020

Bonnie Lee Stewart, 98, of Collinsville, OK passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in Collinsville. She was born August 18, 1921 in Rush Springs, OK to Elmer Doty and the former Mary Bacon. She had lived in Collinsville for the last 5 ½ years, having moved from Bethany, OK. She was a member of the First Church of the...

Jun 12, 2020

Demetrius   (Dee, Mr.K.)  Kamalakis of Oologah, Oklahoma passed away on June 12,2020  at the age of 85 after a long illness. Demetrius was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 4,1935 to Father Emmanuel Kamalakis and Mother Bonnie Chloa Calhoun Kamalakis. Demetrius met Lavona Lee Cash at the First Baptist Church in Enid Oklahoma and on December 5, 1958 they...

Jun 11, 2020

Darlene Mae Short, 90, of Collinsville, OK passed away the morning of June 11, 2020 in Collinsville. She was a long time resident of Tulsa, OK and Winigan, MO. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. James Short, 2 sons: Matt Short and Chris Short and his wife Jennifer, 1 grandson, Kaden Short. She is also...

May 28, 2020

Gary Phil McGrady, 72, of Tulsa, OK passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born October 21, 1947 in Powell, WY to Claire Owen McGrady and the former Josephine L. Franks. He had lived in Tulsa for the last 15 years.

He is survived by his wife: Shirlea Leona McGrady and 5 children: Stormie...

May 28, 2020

Beverly Ann Collins, 76, lifelong resident of Skiatook, OK passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Skiatook, OK. She was born in Tulsa, OK on March 25, 1944 to Charles Arvil Burton, Jr. and the former Ruth Etolia Gibson. Her life revolved around her grandchildren.

She is survived by 2 children: Kimberly Bersche and her husband Greg...

May 23, 2020

Jerry Neal Stewart, 78, of Collinsville passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on January 22, 1942 in Comanche, OK to Retis and Bonnie (Doty) Stewart.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Church of the Nazarene in Collinsville, with Pastor Tim Odom...

May 21, 2020

Letha Mae Shook Chapman Neihouse, 88, of Oologah, OK passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Oologah. She was born January 18, 1932 in Ralston, OK to Cyrus Clyde Shook and the former Mary Jane Knight. She attended Prairie Grove School until the 8 th grade and then attended and graduated from Oologah High School in 1949. She married...

May 20, 2020

James Edward Drinko, 74, of Collinsville, OK passed away May 20, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. He was born July 26, 1945 in Port Jervis, NY to Joseph A. Drinko and the former Mary Miller. He and his wife, Helen moved to Collinsville in 1978.

He is survived by 4 Children: Kathy Davis and her husband Mark of...

Apr 22, 2020

Larry Edwin Parrish of Skiatook, passed away on April 22, 2020. He was 80. Larry was born on March 9, 1940 in Tulsa to Lloyd and Lizzie (Putman) Parrish. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and raising kids. Larry married his wife Linda on December 15, 1978 in Tulsa...

Apr 15, 2020

Willis Joe Jones of Oologah died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at his home. He was born in Tulsa on September 30, 1957, the son of George Willis Jones and Irene Kay Jones. Willis worked as an independent contractor for all of his life, most recently running a dustless blasting business. He was a skilled craftsman and carpenter, having built...

Mar 25, 2020

Robert Lee “Bobby” O’Donnell, 42 of Collinsville, OK passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Owasso. He was born August 16, 1977 in Tulsa, OK to Terry Lee O’Donnell and  Jamie Marie Barnes O’Donnell. He had lived in Collinsville since 2013 having moved from Owasso where he had resided his entire life. Bobby was a talented professional bull rider,...

Mar 20, 2020

Terrie Elaine Farris, 68, of Collinsville, OK passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 in Collinsville. She was born August 7, 1951 in Tulsa to H.M. Rogers and Norma Jean (Collins) Rogers. She was and office clerk.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her husband: Ron Farris of...

Mar 9, 2020

Lester William Alcorn of Collinsville passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 89.

Visitation for Lester will be Friday, March 13, 2020 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Meadowcreek United Methodist Church with Pastor...