Obituaries

Jun 21, 2022

Services are pending for Linda Kidwell, 77 of Henryetta, Oklahoma with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Jun 21, 2022

Earl Jackson Rose Jr., 63, a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away June 21st, 2022 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Earl was born September 9th, 1958 to Claudine Sue (Lovell) and Earl Jackson Rose Sr., in Okmulgee, Oklahoma Earl is preced in death by his father, granddaughter, Mariaha Brown and grandson, David Earl Rose Earl was a loving and caring man who...

Jun 18, 2022

Frank Harjo, 80, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Muskogee Oklahoma. Father grandfather, brother, uncle, born to Freeman and Nancy Mae Harjo on December 17, 1941. Frank served in the US Army from 1960-1977 where he received several National Defense Service Medals 4th award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal,...

Jun 18, 2022

Paul James Lay, 80, left this life June 18, 2022. He was born in Zack, Arkansas to Howard Stermon Lay and Lois Hensley Lay on December 2. 1941. Paul was raised in El Monte, California; but, moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, when he was 19 years old. Shortly thereafter, he received Christ as his personal Savior and felt the call to...

Jun 15, 2022

Jimmy Don Burwell age 55, went to be with our Lord on June 15, 2022. Jimmy was born on August 1, 1966 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Nonna Mae Sherrill & Jesse Burwell Jr. Jimmy worked at Anchor Glass Container for over 20 years. Jimmy enjoyed hunting, golfing, travel, 4 wheeling & showing off his garden. The stories he would tell...

Jun 15, 2022

Caleb Ross Lewis, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away June 15, 2022 in Catoosa, OK at the age of 45. He was born January 28, 1977 in Tulsa, OK to Murray Don Lewis & Rita Sperry. He was preceded in death by his mother. Caleb is survived by his wife, Leslie Deere of Okmulgee, one brother, Joshua Lewis of Foyil,...

Jun 13, 2022

Ella Lee Durbin, 90, longtime resident of the Dewar Community, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was born on October 24, 1931 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Blonnie (Cox) and George Lester Buchanan. She married Norman Durbin on May 14, 1949 in Arkansas and they made their home in Dewar. Ella worked as a social worker...

Jun 13, 2022

Jack Hoover, Sr. went home to our Lord peacefully on June 13, 2022. Born on October 16, 1940, in Fresno, CA to Clarence and Vivian (Lee) Hoover, he moved with his family to Weleetka, OK as a child. Jack was proud to be a Weleetka Outlaw, graduating in 1958. As a young adult, employment brought him to California and retirement...

Jun 4, 2022

Juanice Kaye Flanagan, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, June 4th, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 76. She was born on July 26, 1945, in Henryetta, OK to Leon Diamond & Lucile (Westbrook) Diamond. She married Nowell Flanagan, the love of her life, on July 24, 1965, in Henryetta. Juanice was a beloved member of...

May 31, 2022

Jasmine Renee Jean Swift, five weeks old, passed away, Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Jasmine was born April 21st, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Stephanie Renee Grimes and Edward George Swift Jr. Jasmine is preceded in death by maternal great grandmother ,Betty Ellen Scott maternal great grandfather, Albert Lee Harjo Sr. maternal great grandparents, Elsie and Lee Allen...

May 31, 2022

Tom Gouge Jr., a resident of Henryetta, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 63. He was born May 9, 1959 in Claremore, OK to Tom Gouge Sr. & Lillie (Butler) Gouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Betsy Taryole and Joan Gouge. Tom is survived by his wife,...

May 30, 2022

Tyten James Cummings, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 5. He was born Sunday, August 4, 2016 in Abilene, TX to Thomas Jeffery Cummings & Ashley Nicole Cummings. Tyten was the definition of love at the young age of 5. His personality was like a brilliant light to everyone...

May 28, 2022

Jack Bourland "J.B." Denny Jr, a resident of Checotah, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Checotah, OK at the age of 66. He was born September 24, 1955 in Washington, Missouri to Jack Bourland Denny Sr. & Ann Evans (Bramel) Denny. He married Paula Jo Turner on February 8, 1986 in Altus, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by...

May 27, 2022

Dickey Ted Smith, a resident of Hoffman, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Hoffman, OK at the age of 68. He was born January 6, 1954 in Okmulgee, OK to Dennis Ted Smith & Roberta Hope (Goff) Smith. Dickey enjoyed golf, OU Football, and tinkering with his tools in the barn. He greatly enjoyed restoring older tools to...

May 26, 2022

Jimmie "Jay" Van Matthews Jr., a resident of Henryetta, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 46. He was born December 2, 1975 in Tulsa, OK to Jimmy Van Matthews Sr. & Carolyn Sue (Dodge) Matthews. Jay married Tara Rice on September 27, 1996 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was a member of the...

May 26, 2022

Ruby June Brakey, 80, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at her home in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Ruby was born May 22nd, 1942 to Resser and Harley Harlow Ponnequin in Coalton, Oklahoma. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Brakey, three sons, Little Albert Frazier, Tim Frazier and infant son Vance Wayne; great grandson...

May 24, 2022

Uel Dean Slane passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 55, at his home in Henryetta, OK, surrounded by his wife and mother after battling sickness. He was born in Okmulgee, OK to his parents Billy Dean Slane and Billie Sue (Bigbey) Slane on October 15, 1966. Uel graduated from Graham in 1984. He served in the...

May 23, 2022

Otis Jay Roberson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Henryetta, Oklahoma at the age of 73. He was born March 11, 1949, in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Jess James Roberson and Quneta Winn Roberson.

He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US ARMY.

Otis married Shirley...

May 18, 2022

Frances Louise Howell was born on January 19, 1932 to Nellie Ruby Bourassa and Ewing W.P. Bourassa in Wanette, OK. Frances spent the first 10 years of her life in Asher, OK until her mother and father divorced where she moved to Henryetta, OK with her mother. In Henryetta, she met and married Omer Gene Smithson. They married in 1947...

May 17, 2022

Julia Ann Berryhill, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 82. She was born October 26, 1939 in Hanna, OK to Robert Selvidge & Opal (Armer) Selvidge. She was an artist and was a past member of the Art Association in Henryetta. She was preceded in death by her parents,...