Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 30, 2024

Frank Cherry of Collinsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 88.  Frank was born on January 11, 1936, in Verdigris to John W. and Agnes (Tyler) Cherry. He served his country in the Army for two years during the Korean War.  He married Patsy Nadine Adams on July 20, 1957, and they remained married...

Apr 23, 2024

Local teacher and coach, Joe Andrew Mitchell, left his earthly home in Collinsville on April 23, 2024, to enter his heavenly home.  Born on July 12, 1947, to Helen Jo (Torbett) and I.K. Mitchell, he attended Collinsville schools and was a proud graduate of Collinsville High School Class of 1965.  In 1966, Joe and Carol Jean (Henshall) Mitchell were...

Apr 17, 2024

Twila Faye Davis of Collinsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 81.  Twila was born on September 4, 1942, to Alex and Nona (Moore) Landers at their home in Collinsville, where she remained a lifelong resident. Twila was double promoted and graduated from Collinsville High School at the age of 16 and immediately went...

Apr 14, 2024

Jeanna Lee Daniels, also known as Jenny, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, at the age of 48. She was born on October 15, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jeanna, a devoted homemaker, was a loving wife to Ed Daniels for 29 years. She was a cherished mother to Chelsea Daniels and Steven Daniels, and...

Apr 14, 2024

Patsy Sue Ballantyne

Patsy Sue Hatley was born to Juanita and Clayton O. Hatley in Tulsa Oklahoma on March 7, 1931. She passed away on April 14, 2024 in Dewey, Oklahoma at the age of 93.

Patsy was adopted at the age of six by her step-father Reese Thompson where her name was changed to...

Apr 11, 2024

Franklin Laverne Cross

Born to Samuel David Cross and Virgie Ann Koehn on  2/2/1956 in Enid Oklahoma.

Was laid to rest on 4/11/2024  at the age of 68 at his home in Collinsville, OK.

Franklin was married to his wife Myrtice Marlene Cross on December 18, 1972.

Franklin loved the outdoors,...

Apr 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Kinneth “Kinney” Dale Corbet Dirickson, in his home on the afternoon of April 06, 2024. Kinney was born in Orlando, Florida on April 03, 1992 to Gary Corbet and Sandi Corbet Dirickson. While Kinney was still a toddler, Gary Corbet legally gave the gift...

Apr 5, 2024

Billie Roane, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated community member, passed away on April 5th, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on February 10th, 1952, Billie was a devoted wife to her late husband, Tom Roane, and mother to her daughter, Jessi Moreno, and her son, Justin Roane.

Throughout her life, Billie exemplified unwavering love...