Obituaries

Jun 11, 2018

James Duddly Deaton, 84 of Collinsville, OK passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 in Collinsville. He was born July 23, 1933 in St. Louis, MO. His parents were George Homer and Nellie May (Gray) Deaton. He married Jean Reil on December 27, 1954 in Albany, Oregon. He had lived in the Collinsville area for the last 7 years having...

Jun 9, 2018

Hunter Alan Penfield “Lil Buddy”, 14, of Collinsville, OK passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Collinsville. He was born July 12, 2003 in Tulsa, OK to Chris and Kathie Penfield. He had lived all of his life in Collinsville and attended Collinsville Public Schools. He was #46 for the Cardinals Baseball team. He loved fishing; he never went...

May 25, 2018

James Russell Bryan, Sr. of Owasso, OK passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 in Owasso. He was 81. James was born on April 8, 1937 in Mountain View, MO to Russell and Ollie Marie (Denton) Bryan.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May...

May 21, 2018

Diane Rae Harmon, 57, formerly of Tulsa, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 in Warner, OK. She was born in Granite City, IL. Her parent were Monroe and Berniece (Atchley) Meyer, they precede her in death. She loved reading and gardening.

Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Ridgelawn Cemetery with Rev....

May 15, 2018

Alan Luther Burnley, 64, of Collinsville, OK passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Collinsville. He was born June 20, 1953 in Sapulpa, OK to Luther Burnley and the former Mary Morrison. He had lived in Collinsville for the last 20 years. He worked for Kal-An Asphalt for the last 43 years.

Visitation will be 1:30 p.m....

May 15, 2018

Dortha Burnice DuBois born November 10, 1924 in Raven Den Springs, AR to Benjamin L and Ethel M DuBois. She married Melvin G Atwell on January 29, 1944. She is survived by her three children: Brenda (Larry) Stephens, Collinsville, OK, Dewayne (Laura) Atwell, Oklahoma City, OK and Wyman (Kim) Atwell, Rogers, AR.

Seven grandchildren: David (Allison) Stephens,...

May 11, 2018

Margaret Rose Lamb, 93 of Collinsville, OK passed away, Friday, May 11, 2018 in Collinsville. She was born January 12, 1925 in Tahlequah, OK to D.J. and Sallie Pauline (Ross) Garner. She attended Northeastern State College at the age of 16. While attending college she worked at the PX at Camp Gruber. She married Louis Warren Lamb on November...

May 10, 2018

Nelma Lee Wright,91, former resident of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Chandler, OK. She was born June 28, 1926 in Dustin, OK to Lee Arnold and Annie Mae Wright. She had work at S.H. Kress before working for Zebco for several years; she also had worked for her parent’s grocery store for several years.

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May 5, 2018

Melvin Ferris Coe passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home in Talala, OK.

Melvin, 89, would like to let you know that his work here on earth is done. Daddy received his call, an offer he couldn’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on...

May 5, 2018

Rhonda Lynette Swift, 63, of Collinsville, Ok passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Collinsville. She was born March 20, 1955 in Tulsa, Ok to Burl and Winona Faye (Brazeal) Swift. She had lived in Collinsville since 2004 having moved from Mississippi. Before moving to Mississippi, she had worked for Children’s University in Pasadena, TX for 20 years. She...

Apr 14, 2018

Jerry Barnes McCoy, 72, of Sperry, OK passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Jerry was born on July 28, 1945 to Orbie and Phema (Barnes) McCoy in Bakersfield, CA. The family returned to Oklahoma where Jerry resided all his life. Jerry married Shirley Smith in Tulsa on July 28, 1963 and together they raised three children. He was...

Apr 6, 2018

Martha L. Ford, 96, passed away April 6, 2018 in Collinsville, OK. She was born October 28, 1921 to Fronia and Charlie Pool in Kentucky. She married Eddie E. Ford on May 11, 1940 in Tulsa, OK. They lived on their dairy farm north of Collinsville where they worked side by side for 34 years. They retired in 1974...

Mar 23, 2018

Judy Jeanette Holmes, 75, of Collinsville, OK passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Tulsa, OK. She was born November 2, 1942 in Sperry, OK to Roy Raymond and Jeanette Laverne (Armstrong) Romine. She had live in Collinsville since 1961. She retired from Collinsville High School after 25 years where she worked at the Snack Bar. She was a...

Mar 18, 2018

Darlene Gail “Granny” Brackett, 77, lifelong resident of Collinsville, OK passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Collinsville. She was born August 2, 1940 in Collinsville to Alex Landers and Nona Moore Landers. She graduated from Collinsville High in 1958. She and her husband, Charley owned and operated CB Cleaning services for a number of years. She retired from...

Mar 7, 2018

Eddie Glen Fleming, 73 of Owasso, OK passed away, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Tulsa, OK. He was born September 2, 1944 in Tulsa, OK to Chester Earl Fleming and the former Mary Lucille Crandell. He owned and operated Edd Ayr Farm for 20 years, then had sheep, chickens, rabbits, horses, dogs – always had some animal around. He...

Mar 4, 2018

Darla Ann Pavey Higginbotham, 60, returned to her heavenly home on March 4, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Darla was born in Tulsa, OK on March 5, 1957. She was the daughter of the...

Feb 21, 2018

Michael Paul Floyd of Oologah passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was 61. Mike was born on December 2, 1956 in Tulsa to Herbert C. and Patsy (Shipman) Floyd, Jr. He worked as a welder and was a member of the Iron Workers Local Union #584. During this time, he traveled around the country where he helped...

Feb 20, 2018

Myrtle Margaret May, 76, of Talala, OK passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Talala. She was born April 13, 1941 in Leonard, OK to David William McClure and the former Hazel Fern Burchett. She lived in Talala since 1972 having moved from Owasso. She was a member of the Talala Christian Church. She had played the piano for...

Feb 14, 2018

Karen Eileen Cole passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Collinsville. She was 66. Karen was born on October 15, 1951 in El Dorado, KS to Larry and Edna (Nace) Longstreth. She enjoyed doing crafts, taking care of her plants and birds.

Karen is survived by her 2 daughters, Nikki Roberts and Lakea Hayes and husband...

Jan 28, 2018

Merchie Lee Ferguson, 90, of Oologah, OK passed away at his home on January 28, 2017. He was born April 8, 1926 in Orange County, Downy CA

Merchie was a lifelong roofer. He liked to fish with friends and family, attend drag races, loved westerns. He served in the Sea Bees, construction battalion in the Navy, often...