Obituaries

Treva Joyce Holland

Nov 24, 2024

Treva Joyce (Broukal) Holland, 74, of Collinsville, Owasso and Edmond, OK passed on November 24, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1949, in Tulsa, OK. She grew up in Collinsville (Class of 1968). She never missed a Thursday night BINGO in Collinsville during her early adult life. She loved her family and one of her hobbies was collecting...

Sylvia Dee Collins

Nov 20, 2024

Sylvia Dee Collins, of Talala, OK, was called home in Heaven on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the age of 86.

The single most important pursuit of Sylvia’s life was to faithfully follow and seek the Lord.  Sylvia was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church of Collinsville, which she attended for many years.  She...

Ruth Emily Banks

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth Emily (Lynch) Banks passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by family.  She was 77.  Ruth was born on October 29, 1947, in Ottawa, IL to John and Louise (Hillman) Lynch.  Following High School, she joined the United States Air Force and eventually the Air National Guard.  She moved to Tulsa in the early 70’s where she...

Claudine Michelle Carroll

Nov 13, 2024

Claudine Michelle Carroll of formerly of Barnsdall, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 55.  Claudine was born on September 7, 1969, in Coffeyville, KS to Clyde and Etta Mae (Garrett) Carroll.  She spent most of her life in Barnsdall and until the tornadoes in May, was a resident of the Barnsdall Nursing Home.  ...

Jewel Juanita Enloe

Oct 13, 2024

Jewel Juanita Enloe, 84, resident of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was born April 25, 1940, in Talala, OK to Jasper Henry Robinson and the former Jessie Opal Cooper. She graduated from Talala High School in the Class of ‘59. Juanita married Jim Parker and they raised 4 kids...

Margaret Leona Lochner

Sep 30, 2024

Margaret Leona Lochner passed away on September 30, 2024, in Collinsville at the age of 90.  Margaret was born on October 26, 1933, in Neosho Falls, KS to Charles Emanuel and Magdalen Adeline (Schomaker) Hufferd.

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

Gloria Jean Hill

Sep 29, 2024

Gloria Jean Hill passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Eucha, OK surrounded by her loved ones.  She was 72.  Jeanie was born on September 19, 1952, to Tom and Alma (Womack) Seabolt in Stockton, CA. The family later moved to Oklahoma. Jeanie was a graduate of Sapulpa High School Class of 1970.  She married Joe Hill on...

Gerald D. Roach

Sep 28, 2024

Gerald D. Roach, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at home in Catoosa, OK. He was surrounded by his loving family in the days before his passing. He lived a life marked by dedication, service and a deep love for his family.

Gerald dedicated his life to serving those he...

Ronald Lynn Terry

Sep 28, 2024

Ronald Lynn Terry, 63, of Oologah, OK passed away September 28, 2024, in Oologah. He was born May 8, 1961, in Lubbock, TX to Johnnie B. Franklin Terry and the former Hattie Mildred Bell. He attended school in Sperry and Collinsville.  He was a truck driver for over 35 years, having worked for Tristar Glass for the last 18...

Jill Diann Merrell

Sep 27, 2024

Jill Merrell, 64, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She passed away September 27th, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her family lovingly by her side. Jill was born on January 25th, 1960, to Ira and Audrann Rice in Tulsa. She was a 1978 graduate of Berryhill High School.

Jill...

Lindel Brice Henry

Sep 23, 2024

Lindel Brice Henry born March 5, 1954 lived an impactful life. A man of intellect and passion, Lindel taught and coached in the public education system for over 40 years where his impact spanned to several communities and hundreds of students. Early in life Lindel found his love for sports and excelled in every endeavor. Whether it was his...

Bill Bob Johnston

Sep 18, 2024

Billy Bob Johnston, 74, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Talala. He was born September 20, 1949, in Nowata, OK to Leo and Joanna (Robinson) Johnston. Bill went to 1st grade through 12th grade at Oologah Talala Schools. When he graduated in 1967, he attended Oklahoma Military Academy for 2 years, before joining the United States Navy in...

Billy Ray Benge

Sep 14, 2024

Billy Ray Benge was born on May 2, 1945, to Ross and Florence Benge in Hulbert, OK.  He was the youngest in a family of 3 boys and 6 girls. His family traveled with a horse and wagon. He remembered when they got electricity. He was of Cherokee descent.  He started driving a grocery delivery truck when he was...

Betty Lou Henderson

Sep 10, 2024

Betty Lou Henderson, 66, was born on June 11, 1958, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Samuel and Frances Huckleby. She attended Oologah Talala schools where she met and later married Gary Henderson, son of Raymond and Beverly Henderson.

Early in Betty’s life she became a CNA where she spent countless hours caring for the elderly.

Betty...

Marcus James Dildy

Sep 9, 2024

Marcus James Dildy, 16, of Oologah passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. He was born July 18, 2008, in Harrison Arkansas. He had lived in Oologah for 14 years. He was a student at Oologah-Talala School and enjoyed playing video games.

No services are planned at this time.

He is survived by...

Dorothy Adaline Peace

Aug 26, 2024

Dorothy Adaline (Barnes) Peace, a proud Oklahoma centenarian, passed away peacefully at the age of 101. Born on June 8, 1923, on Javine Hill northwest of Skiatook, Oklahoma, she was one of ten children born to Simon Barnes and Ivy Nell (Metzger) Barnes.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the...

Sandra Kay Thomas

Aug 21, 2024

Sandra Kay Thomas of Talala, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 78.  Sandra was born on March 29, 1946, in Lafayette, IN to Jack Ottis and Tressie Lavone (Collum) Howard.

Sandra has always been a hard worker and a go getter, Sandra always believed that God and Family should...

Ralph Eugene Marler

Aug 21, 2024

Ralph Eugene Marler of Owasso, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 85.  Ralph was born on November 8, 1938, in Nowata, OK to Gail and Doris (Dildine) Marler. After high school, Ralph moved to Tulsa to work before joining the United States Army in 1959.  During his service, he was stationed in Seoul Korea...

Gage Colton Nunes

Aug 17, 2024

Gage Colton Nunes was born on March 24, 2008 and left this world far too soon on August 17, 2024. Gage had an infectious smile and a laugh that was recognizable from across the room. He was a tender hearted, fun loving young man that everyone wanted to be around. He was fiercely protective of those he loved, especially...

Starla Gae Doescher

Aug 16, 2024

We are saddened by the passing of Starla Gae Doescher, on August 16, 2024 at the age of 70 in her home in Bixby, OK. Starla was a loving sister, aunt and mentor, she will be sorely missed and always hold a place in our hearts.

Starla was born April 6, 1954 in Manhattan Beach, CA to...