Obituaries

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...

Jan 26, 2018

Karen Rochelle Thomas of Tulsa passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Fort Smith, AR. She was 56. Karen was born on February 2, 1961 in Pittsburg, KS to Jimmie and Amelia (Christy) Steen. Karen was raised in Pittsburg and later moved to Olathe, KS. From there she moved to Tulsa where she worked...

Jan 15, 2018

Rosalie Sonja “Skip” Herrick, 83, of Collinsville, OK was born May 12, 1934 in Fort Fairfield, Maine. She had been a resident of Collinsville for the last 9 years having moved from Conroe, TX. She loved being a Mom and Grandma. She was a domestic engineer and a wine connoisseur.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Diane...

Jan 7, 2018

Mary June Bethel-Galipp, aged 49, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 7, 2018. Mary was born February 2, 1968 in Oklahoma City, OK to Gordon and Gaileen (Wilson) Bethel. She was the youngest child and only daughter in the family and was the light of her parent’s life. Growing up, Mary was heavily involved with her youth...

Jan 5, 2018

Denise Lenora Parker, 61, of Vera, OK passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. Denise was born on April 20, 1956 to Everett Nelson Almond, Sr. and the former Marjorie Geneva Martin in Midland, TX. She enjoyed fishing, crafting, and taking care of her nieces and nephews.

Denise is survived by her sons James Gladwell and wife...

Jan 5, 2018

Marvin Jerome Buchfink of Oologah, OK passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 in Muskogee. He was 79. Marvin was born on August 18, 1938 in Kismet, KS to John and Lenora (Hildebrand) Buchfink.

Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked as a civil engineer where his specialty was carpentry. Marvin was a...

Jan 3, 2018

Barbara Jean Maynor, 80 of Talala, OK passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Talala. She was born February 20, 1937 in Bartlesville, OK to George McClure and the former Margaret Patterson. She had live in Talala since 1976. She married Conrad Eugene Maynor on July 20, 1968 in Tulsa, OK. She was a member of the A.L.S. and...

Jan 1, 2018

Teresa Ann (Varela) Jackson, of Springdale, AR passed away January 1, 2018 in Fayetteville, AR. She was born February 20, 1953 in Tulsa, OK to John Wesley Varela and the former Margaret Nadine Heaton. She had live in Springdale for the last 25 years having moved from Tulsa. She was 1971 graduated of Collinsville High Schools where she was...

Dec 30, 2017

Charles Campbell Portman, age 78, died at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, December 30, 2017. The cause was complications due to surgery after knee replacement.

Charles, also known to his family and close friends as “Charlie”, was born on August 26, 1939 in Salina, Kansas. His early childhood and teen years where he grew up...