Joseph Melville Carrione
Jul 17, 2024
Joseph Melville Carrione was born September 22nd, 1936 in Stilwell, Ok. He was born to Joseph Camilo Carrione and Mary Elizabeth Carrione.
Proud of his Italian and Cherokee heritage. He came from a musical family and was a gifted musician playing guitar and singing all of his life. His uncanny recollection of days past combined with his...
Loretta Francille "Fran" Campbell
Jul 13, 2024
Loretta Francille “Fran” Campbell, daughter of Joe and Mary Carrione passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024, because of pneumonia complications after a fall. Franny was born in Stillwell, Oklahoma on Sept. 13, 1938, to Joe and Mary Carrione. After graduating college at Northeastern State University, she had a vibrant elementary school teaching career starting in Albuquerque NM, later...
Gloria Jean Cheek
Jul 12, 2024
The family of Gloria Jean Cheek is saddened to announce her passing on July 12, 2024, at her home in Collinsville, Oklahoma. She was 72 years old. Born March 22, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, to Jewell and Reva Dale. Gloria loved collecting Indian Art, and was a skilled painter. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was...
Jerry L. Carper
Jul 10, 2024
Jerry L. Carper of Owasso, passed away on July 10, 2024 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 90. Jerry was born on July 24, 1933 in Okemah, OK to Charles H. and Eudola (Baker) Carper, Sr. After high school, he proudly served his country as a SSgt in the United States Air Force. He made his career with...
William Gregory Cates
Jul 7, 2024
William Gregory Cates, 72, formerly of Collinsville, OK passed away Saturday, July 7, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. He was born November 25, 1951, in Tyler, TX to Medwin Adams Cates and the former Bessie Jane Dyes. Before moving to Tulsa, he had lived in Collinsville since 1967.
He is survived by his sister: Angela Breeding of Skiatook,...
Evelyn Faith Prater
Jul 5, 2024
Evelyn Prater passed away on July 5, 2024, at seven years old following a five-month battle at Saint Louis Children’s Hospital, where she was listed inpatient for a heart transplant. Throughout her life, she exhibited tenderness and affection for her family and her animals.
Evelyn is survived by her mother and father, Jerry and Felicia, sisters Annabelle,...
Richard Orlo Grant
Jul 3, 2024
Richard O “Rich” Grant
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Richard “Rich” Grant lost his courageous battle against cancer.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Collinsville, OK. A loving husband to Marilyn,
together they shared the pride and pleasure in raising their children, Jennifer (Ted) Lazarus, Robert
Grant,...
Norma Louise Wilder
Jul 1, 2024
Norma Louise (Hess) Wilder
May 13, 1940 – July 1, 2024
Norma Louise Wilder was born on May 13, 1940, to Homer and Rachel (Kirkendoll) Hess.
She was married in 1958 to Gransel F. Wilder. They were blessed with 5 children. After her husbands
Death in 1968 she raised her children...
Polly Lou Burgess
Jun 27, 2024
Polly Lou Burgess of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on June13, 1929 in St. Louis, OK to William Wade and Katie Lee (Moak) Fox II. She graduated high school in Norman and attended the University of Oklahoma, earning her Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. She was a member of...
Teresa Gail Walker
Jun 26, 2024
Teresa Gail Walker passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the age of 52. She was born on January 29, 1972, in Tulsa, OK, to John and Gailda (Littlefield) Sanders. She is survived by her three children, Ashlie Walker-Deffenbaugh, Nicholas Walker, and Emily Walker, and one grandchild, Wilder Deffenbaugh.
A Tulsa native, she graduated from Mannford...
Dawn Ellisa Kester
Jun 21, 2024
Dawn Ellisa Kester, 69, of Oologah passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. She was born April 16, 1955, in Sioux City, IA to Arthur Alvin Lubben and the former Grace Henrickson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by 3 Children: Brianna Godwin and her husband John of Oologah,...
Carrol "Corky" Lee Andrews
Jun 20, 2024
Carrol Lee Andrews was born October 6, 1937 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Wilbur and Lena (Price) Andrews. Carrol received the nickname of Corky from his dad. Corky lived with his mom and three siblings in Adair, OK while his dad was in the Navy during the time his dad served in the US Navy during World War II. Wilbur...
Harriet Ann Morrow (Durfey)
Jun 13, 2024
Harriet Ann Morrow (Durfey) passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2024, at the age of 88 in Mineral Wells, TX. She was born on March 29, 1936 in Plainwell, MI. She had been a long time Lawton resident and then Owasso and Collinsville resident since 2001. Harriet was a devoted woman who found joy and purpose in...
Barbara Marie Goldsmith
Jun 8, 2024
Barbara Marie Goldsmith, 89 former resident of Kennewick, WA passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Claremore. She was born May 16, 1935, in Victory, NY to Clifford Norton and the former Gertrude Shaw. She married Norman Goldsmith on September 2, 1972, in Las Vegas, NV. She attended college in Buffalo, NY and obtained a Degree in Nursing. She...
Willie Rabbit
Jun 6, 2024
Willie Rabbit passed away in Claremore, OK on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the age of 79. Willie was born on March 24, 1945, to Nudie and Ida (Sullateskee) Rabbit in Mazie, OK. He was a lifelong member of the Oologah/Collinsville area. Willie served his country in the United States Army for 3 years and fought in the Korean...
Andrew Dale Cary
May 28, 2024
Andrew Dale Cary of Collinsville, OK passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the age of 66. Andy was born in Lansing, MI on August 24, 1957, to Donald Wayne and Donna Evelyn (Scott) Cary. Andy served his country in the Marines for 6 years and after enlisted in the Army Reserve. He moved from Holt, MI to...
Donald Dean Anderson
May 25, 2024
Donald Dean Anderson, born 11-6-1930, in Holyoke CO, was the son of David and Velma Anderson. He passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, of an extended illness. Don was married on July 10, 1950, to the love of his life, Bernice Mary Boydston. They were married 73 years, having four children - Brian, Angela, Bruce and Brent. Don...
Bobby Joe Sligar
May 23, 2024
Bobby Joe Sligar, 84 resident of Talala, OK since 1947, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2024, in Bartlesville, OK. He was born July 6, 1939, in Sperry, OK to Phillip Issac Sligar and the former Odessa Cattlet. He married Debra Kaye Cooper on May 10, 1984. He was a self-employed Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpenter, Farmer, and a Jack-of-all-trades. If...
Robbie Lynn Mcgrew
May 21, 2024
Robbie Lynn McGrew, 61, of Catoosa, OK passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Catoosa. She was born January 15, 1963, in Oakland, CA to Eugene R. Pineault and the former Billie Lynn Eskridge.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Oologah Assembly of God with Rev. Kent Jensen officiating. Please...
Bobbie Jean Henry
May 8, 2024
Bobbie Jean Henry (Stanphill) was 89 years young. She was born May 9, 1934 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Sam and Rosie Mae Stanphill. Bobbie was one of nine children with four sisters and four brothers. At the age of 16, she married Sidney Brice Henry. Over their 73-year marriage, Sidney and Bobbie had five wonderful children and built their...
