Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

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Russell "Russ" Bauer (gather.app)

Russell “Russ” Dean Bauer, age 71, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma was surrounded by his family as he went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, September 29,...

Sep 29, 2021

Mary Yoder, 102 years old, of Chouteau, passed away on Wednesday, September 29,2021 at her home. She was born on July 23, 1919 in Garnett, Kansas; the daughter of Menno and Barbara (Bontrager) Chupp. Mary has lived in the Chouteau area since childhood, coming from Kansas. She married John Henry Yoder on December 2, 1937 in Mayes County and...

Sep 29, 2021

William Joseph Thompson, 76, was born on October 23, 1944 to French and Mary Alice Thompson in Enid, Oklahoma. He attended and graduated from Pond Creek High School in 1965. Joe was drafted to the United States Army, serving 2 years in Vietnam. Joe was very proud to have served his country. After his tour in Vietnam, Joe went...

Sep 28, 2021

Lois June Polkow, 92, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born on May 24, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Earl Boorman and Martha (Darga) Boorman. Lois was a housewife for most of her life and was married to the love of her life, Christian Charles James Polkow, for...

Sep 27, 2021

Shirley Ann Tharp, 84, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Pryor. She was born on May 23, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana; the daughter of Jessie Dixon. Shirley married Fred Overstreet, Sr. in 1955 and together they had 6 children. After Fred’s passing in 1966, Shirley met Festus Williams. Festus fell in love with Shirley’s children...

Sep 26, 2021

Edward Wayne Cunningham, 44, of Chouteau, departed from this life on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 20, 1977 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Leroy Cunningham and Glenda Aery (Hays). Edward worked at American Castings for many years and enjoyed working there. He loved hunting, fishing, and trapping animals. He also was...

Sep 25, 2021

Gary was born on March 28th, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Robert Lowell Hunt and Ida Evelyn (Wade) Hunt.  His family spent some of his younger years living in Ferdonia, Kansas before moving back to Tulsa when Gary was in elementary school.  Gary graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1960.

He earned a bachelor’s degree...

Sep 23, 2021

J.O. Proctor, 54, of Kenwood, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1967 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Harold and Geraldine Proctor (Rabbit). He enjoyed sports, especially OU, wrestling, and playing softball. You could catch him in Kenwood at community events and helping out with the One Fire Association....

Sep 23, 2021

Thao K. Do-Nguyen, 53, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 9, 1967 in My Tho, Vietnam; the daughter of Do Huuduc and Mai Nguyen. Thao moved to the United States in 1998. Her and her husband Cong were the owners of Fancy Nails. She loved doing nails and...

Sep 22, 2021

John Edward Butner Jr., passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2021 in Pensacola, Oklahoma. He was born on February 2, 1948 in Marshall, Missouri; the son of John Edward and Ella Marie Butner (Owens). He loved Colorado and going to the mountains. He also enjoyed electronics and working on cars and lawn mowers. He brought joy to those around...

Sep 21, 2021

Donny Trammell, 67, of Chouteau, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on July 19, 1954 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas; the son of Bob and Edna Trammell (Martin). On May 29, 1982, at the age of 27, he married Kelly Doyle in Seminole, Oklahoma. Donny and Kelly celebrated the birth of their son...

Sep 20, 2021

Gwen Jeffery, 51 of Chouteau, passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on July 9, 1970 in Lawton, Oklahoma; the daughter of David Jeffery and Carolin (Scheel) Troyer. Gwen graduated from Locust Grove High School with the class of 1989. She was most recently working at JL’s BBQ and truly enjoyed...

Sep 16, 2021

Richard Eugene Kingfisher, 80, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 12, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Dick and Jessie (Stealer) Kingfisher. He married Mary Walker on July 15, 1966 in Pineville, Missouri and celebrated 55 wonderful years together. Richard enjoyed playing the guitar, bass guitar and singing gospel music....

Sep 15, 2021

Stanley Monroe Speaks, Sr., 87, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 2, 1933 in Milburn, Oklahoma; the son of J.D. Speaks and Minnie (Cumberson) Speaks. Stanley worked for many years for the United States Government in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He was a wonderful husband, father, and...

Sep 15, 2021

George Bruce Carpenter, 77, of Park Hill, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was born May 14, 1944 in San Luis Obispo, California; the son of Vern and Bernadine Carpenter. He married Marion Manning in 1966 in Stockton, California. George worked as a pharmacist for many years at WW Hastings Hospital. George enjoyed...

Sep 15, 2021

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Paul Baker Sr (gather.app)

Paul Hillis Baker, Sr., 79, of Locust Grove, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was born on August 18, 1942 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the...

Sep 14, 2021

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Jerry Ronald Smith, 62, of Texarkana, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 near Smithville, Oklahoma. He was born on April 21, 1959, to Grover and Doris Smith. Jerry lived his lifetime residing in Adair, Oklahoma, Chouteau, Oklahoma, and Texarkana, Arkansas. He spent his life...

Sep 14, 2021

Shawn Levi Scates, 45, of Rose, departed from this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on July 15, 1976 in Alva, Oklahoma; the son of Daniel Scates and Donna (Purcell) Hatley. Shawn faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged after serving for 18 years. He went...

Sep 13, 2021

Reverend Clifford Loftis, Sr., 87, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021. He was born in Delaware County, Oklahoma on March 26, 1934 to Viola Watermelon and raised in Jay by his mother and Lee Watermelon. As an adult, Clifford was a carpenter, a mechanic, and a worker for the State Highway Department for 15...

Sep 12, 2021

Larry Glass, 52, of Catoosa, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on December 8, 1968 in Claremore; the son of Leon and Betty Lou Glass (Lacy). He attended Church on the Move. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was an OU fan, loved watching football, dirt track...