Obituaries

Sara Sue Scott

Mar 14, 2025

Sara Sue Scott, 81, a resident of Collinsville since 1965, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, in Owasso, OK. She was born November 14, 1943, in Billings, MT to Clifton Ricketts and Mary Etta (Clevenger) Ricketts.

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

She is survived by 2 daughters: Kristi McBride...

Lois Winchester

Mar 11, 2025

Lois Winchester, 94, of Collinsville, OK passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Collinsville. She was born July 2, 1930, in Tulsa, OK to Paul A. Wilson and Gladys E. (Short) Wilson.

She is survived by 2 sons: William Paul Winchester of Collinsville and Bruce R.W. Winchester and his wife Sarah of Tulsa. She is also survived...

Terry Lee Turner

Mar 9, 2025

Terry Lee Turner, 66, of Collinsville, OK passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Collinsville. He was born on June 11, 1958, in Tulsa, OK to Donald M Turner and Wanda Jean (Winton) Turner. He was a resident of Collinsville for most of his life. He was a painter for Spirit Aero Systems and was a member of the...

Ruby Darlene Moreland

Mar 5, 2025

Ruby Darlene Moreland was born on March 29th, 1947 to Esther Shepherd and Jeff Summers in Portland, Oregon. Ruby passed away on March 5th, 2025 in Collinsville, Oklahoma, with her daughter by her side.

She was proceeded in death by her mom Esther Summers, her dad Jeff Summers, her husband Charles Moreland, her daughter Pamela Wald, her...

Andra Kaye Gillespie

Mar 1, 2025

Andra Kaye (Joiner ) Gillespie (Tulsa, OK), born November 18, 1943, passed peacefully into God’s eternal kingdom on March 1, 2025.

Born to Vernon and Betty Joiner, she spent decades as a respected Collinsville Elementary School teacher, shaping young minds and preparing them for life as adults.

Andra was a loving, caring, thoughtful and strong...

Pete Wilbur Harris

Feb 19, 2025

Visitation for Pete will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 9:00am - 8:00 pm at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

Pete will be laid to rest in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville.

Services are under the direction of Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home, (918) 371-2111, www.collinsvillefh.com.

Juan Carlos Casas

Feb 16, 2025

Juan Carlos Casas of Collinsville, OK passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 61. Juan was born on December 17, 1963, to Manuel Perales and Mary Agnes (Davis) Casas in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Harlingen, TX. Juan moved to Southern California in 1985 to pursue his dream of becoming a rockstar, as music...

Howard Wayne Ray

Feb 16, 2025

Coach Howard Wayne Ray

Services honoring and celebrating the life of Coach Howard Wayne Ray, 90, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, will be Monday, February 24, 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church, Collinsville, with Dr. Tim Prock officiating.  Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville. Family will visit with friends at Dolton Funeral Home, 1302...

Curt Roy Mcelhoe

Feb 10, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Curt Roy Tony McElhoe, who passed away on February 10, 2025. Born on February 5, 1963, at Fort Sill Army Base, Curt’s journey in life took him from the classrooms of Collinsville High School in Oklahoma to a lifelong passion for cars and motorcycles.

As a...

Janet Irene Ferguson Brubaker

Feb 9, 2025

Janet Irene Ferguson Brubaker of Owasso, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Tulsa with her family by her side.  Janet was born on March 19, 1955, in Tulsa, OK to William and Margaret (Raley) Conner.  After high school, Janet attended OSU and later worked as a chemist in the oil and gas industry. She later worked in...

Donna Jean Virginia Alcorn

Feb 8, 2025

Donna Jean Virginia Alcorn February 5, 1934 – February 8, 2025

Donna Jean Virginia Alcorn, 91, of Collinsville, passed away peacefully on February 8th. She was born on February 5, 1934, in Concordia, Kansas. She graduated high school in 1950 and went on to graduate college with a two-year degree in 1952. She married the love of...

James Richard Hayes, Sr.

Feb 7, 2025

James Richard Hayes Sr, 87, was ushered into the Lord’s presence on February 7, 2025. He was married to the love of his life, Phyllis, for almost 65 years.

Born to Matthew and Margaret Hayes and raised in Olpe, Kansas, he was the fourth of nine siblings, and he is survived by 2 sisters, Sharon Stine and...

David Frederick Wilkinson

Feb 6, 2025

David Frederick Wilkinson passed away on Thursday February 6th, 2025. He was survived by his loving wife, Sharon, his son Jason, his grandsons David and Johnny, his granddaughter Missy, and three great grandchildren, Milo, Kingston, and Ainsley.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Alice, his three sisters Judy, Joan, and Peggy, and his...

Sharon Elaine Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Sharon Elaine Smith of Oologah passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 88. Sharon was born on March 2, 1936, in Claremore, OK to Clinton Howell and Lucy Marie (Dikeman) Whisenhunt.  She was a graduate of Oologah High School Class of ‘54.  She married Segal Norman Smith and together they started their lives...

Steve Ward Kebert

Feb 4, 2025

Stephen Ward Kebert of Collinsville passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones.  Steve was born on February 10, 1953, in Independence, KS to loving parents, Kenneth Eugene and Billie Marie (Ward) Kebert.

Steve grew up in Drumright, OK and graduated from Oklahoma State University.  He made his career in the...

Roger Dennis Sutton

Feb 4, 2025

Roger Dennis Sutton, 75, of Collinsville, OK passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Collinsville. He was born February 16, 1949, in Tulsa, OK to Fred Sutton and the former Helen Elizabeth Haddock. He had lived most of his life in Collinsville. He worked for GS 4 Security having retired after 20 years of service. He and his wife...

Roger Charles Steed

Feb 1, 2025

Roger Charles Steed, 77, a beloved resident of Claremore, OK, sadly left our world on February 1st, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Known for his unconditional love and desire to help those around him in any way that he can. He was a man of wisdom, integrity, and most importantly a leader. He was...

Charles Wesley Hunt

Jan 31, 2025

Charles Wesley Hunt, lovingly known as Charlie, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 92. Born on May 2, 1932, in Humboldt, Kansas, to James Henry Hunt and Clara Bertha Wilhite-Hunt, Charlie lived a full and remarkable life defined by hard work, dedication to family, and an enduring love for his craft....

Ellen Ross Dortch

Jan 29, 2025

Ellen Ross Dortch, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 10, 1951, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Edwin Garner and Dorothy Keller. A few years after her birth, her family relocated to Collinsville, Oklahoma, where she would grow up and make a lasting impact...

Rubin Henry Hearn

Jan 29, 2025

Rubin Henry Hearn, 90, of Owasso, OK passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Owasso. He was born to Ora Hassel and Mary (Evans) Hearn on December 27, 1934, in Tennessee.

Rubin Henry Hearn married Goldie on December 10, 1951, in Mississippi

He was a member of the Metro Pentecostal Church in Tulsa and the...