Obituaries

Dec 31, 2016

Enalow Lee “E.L.” Byrom, 85 of Collinsville, OK passed away December 31, 2016 in Collinsville. He was born February 18, 1932 in Osage, OK to Enalow Lee Byrom and the former Clara Stokes. Before retiring, he was a truck driver. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a man that made do with what he had, fixing things...

Dec 27, 2016

Kyle Allen Snider was born April 27th, 1988, in Tulsa Oklahoma. Kyle passed away December 27th, 2016. He spent his childhood residing in Talala, Ok, graduating from Oologah High School in 2006. He began his working career at Kellogg Cattle Company in 2004 where he got to spend his time tending to livestock and performing other management duties which...

Dec 24, 2016

Samuel Justin Allen Gieseking, 37, formerly of Collinsville, OK passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Oak Harbor, WA. He was born January 26, 1979 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He attended Collinsville Public Schools. He has proudly served his country and the navy for 18 ½ years as a Petty Officer, First Class. Samuel loved his children and...

Dec 24, 2016

Clara Mae Cook, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Claremore, OK. She was born on July 5, 1941 to Cecil and Eva (Helton) Evans in Tulsa, OK. Clara had lived in the Collinsville area since 1983, where she worked as a music and early childhood teacher until her retirement. She was a pianist for many of...

Dec 23, 2016

Eldon Leon Duty, 93, of Collinsville, OK, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in Claremore, OK. He was born April 3, 1923 in Clarksville, AR to Sam Richard Duty and the former Emma Russell. He was a mechanic for Ryder Truck Rental for many years and a member of the Church of Christ Restored.

He is survived...

Dec 20, 2016

J.B. Hollis, 82, of Talala passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2016 following a brief terminal illness. He was the beloved husband of nearly 60 years to his much adored wife who survives him, Mary Hollis. J.B. was deeply admired by his children, Jo Ellen Hollis, Debbie Buckner, and Randy Hollis, who survive him. He especially loved...

Dec 16, 2016

Buddie Earvin Silcox, 90, of Oologah, OK passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 in Claremore, OK. He was born October 9, 1926 in Colcord, OK to James Burton Silcox and the former Virginia Bell Burgin. He had lived in Oologah since 1983. He was a Pentecostal Evangelist for many years. He loved to garden, mow lawns and to trade...

Dec 14, 2016

Betty June Coshow, 78, of Tulsa, OK passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Broken Arrow, OK. She was born December 2, 1938 in Skiatook, OK to Ralph Roscoe Gaddy and the former Ima Alice Prather.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Mangan...

Dec 9, 2016

Clover B. Evans, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2016, at home surrounded by family at the age of 89. One of the sweetest ladies God gave to Earth. She was loved by everyone who knew her for her gentle nature and excellent spirit.

She was...

Dec 9, 2016

Hosanna Joy Fry (Little Honey, Zan, Zanny, Stella, Elinor), 21, departed from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, December 9, 2016. Hosanna resided in Collinsville with her family. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The celebration of Hosanna’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 1:00 p.m., at...

Dec 1, 2016

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Riggs-Rogers, 68, of Collinsville passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Owasso, OK. She was born on October 31, 1948 in Abbeville, LA to L.A. Horton and the former Osa Bell Toothman.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2016 at...

Nov 28, 2016

James Wesley Harris went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016, at the age of 81. He was born February 22, 1935 in Pine Bluff, AR to Holland and Eilene (Brown) Harris.

James will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a loyal friend to those who knew him. He...

Nov 25, 2016

David Richard Brown, 70, of Claremore, OK passed away, Friday, November 25, 2016 in Claremore. He was born August 8, 1946 in San Angelo, TX to Charles V. Brown and the former Billie Sneed.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Foyil Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jack Damico...

Nov 19, 2016

Jimmy Dale Sweeney, 67, of Oologah, OK passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Muskogee, OK. He was born January 14, 1949 in Tulsa, Ok to Joseph Sweeney and the former Francis Ferguson. He was a Veteran serving in the Navy. He loved sports, especially fishing.

He is survived by his wife: Sandra Kay Sweeney of the...

Nov 11, 2016

92 years plus 1 day…

Where it all began. On November 10, 1924 in Sans Bois, Haskell County Oklahoma, Conway Francis Young was the youngest born to Marion Francis Young & Ada May Caldwell. Conway aka Connie had 4 older sisters Zula, Bula, Edith and Andrea as well as 1 brother, Clifford.

Connie had a...

Nov 8, 2016

Jeremiah Joseph “Jerry” Neville, 72, of Collinsville, OK passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born March 12, 1944 in New York City, NY to Harry Neville and the former Lillian Reardon. At the age of 3, he and his family moved to Tulsa. He attended schools in Tulsa, graduating from Nathan Hale High School in 1962. He...

Nov 8, 2016

William Terrill (Bill) Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed from this earth to his heavenly home Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  Bill was born November 17, 1932, in Tallent, Oklahoma, to William Murray Thomas and Arla Belle (Terrill) Thomas.  He spent his entire life in Collinsville, Oklahoma, except for the years spent in the U S Navy....

Nov 1, 2016

Edgar J. “Jack” Bradley, 80, of Collinsville, OK passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Collinsville, OK. He was born September 27, 1936 in Kanas City, KS. His parent were William Edgar Bradley and the former Mary Louella Criteer.

He had worked for Affiliated Foods of Tulsa until he retired in 1989.

He is survived...

Oct 27, 2016

J.B. Walters of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. J.B. was born on April 7, 1931 in Inola, OK to Alexander Walters and Myrtle Mears Walters.

J.B. retired from CE Natco in May of 1986 after 31 years. He then went into work for Collinsville schools and...

Oct 25, 2016

Roy Morgan Neighbors, 77, resident of Collinsville since 1968, passed away, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in Owasso, OK. He was born December 30, 1938 in Sallisaw, OK to Elmer and Rethel (Spencer) Neighbors. He retired from the Tulsa World in 2001 where he was a Pressroom Superintendent, served in the Army and was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle...