Obituaries

Geralea Joyce Russell

Geralea Joyce Russell

Jan 23, 2025

Geralea Joyce Russell, a cherished resident of rural Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on March 17, 1941, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, she was the beloved daughter of Robert "Bob" Prather and Virginia Reich Prather. Geralea married the love of her life, Curtis Lee Russell, on May...

Kenneth Wayne Hoover

Kenneth Wayne Hoover

Jan 22, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Hoover, 63 of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kenny was born on November 8, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Irvin L. and Mary Regina (Parham) Hoover.

Kenny attended schools in Del City, Oklahoma and graduated in 1979. Kenny worked many different jobs throughout his life from bagging groceries at Warehouse Market...

Annette Thompson

Annette Thompson

Jan 22, 2025

Marie Annette Thompson, known as "Annette", a cherished member of the Schulter community, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, at the age of 79. Born on January 11, 1946, in Okemah, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Hubert Carl Jackson and Evelyn Marie (Deshields) Jackson.

Annette attended Bearden Schools, graduating in 1964.

On November 20, 1965, Annette...

Barbara Ann Painter

Barbara Ann Painter

Jan 20, 2025

Barbara Ann Painter, 88, a resident of Sapulpa, Oklahoma passed away January 20th, 2025 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Barbara was born February 3rd, 1936 in Hanna, Oklahoma to Ora Gladys (Nance) and Boyd Miller.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James William Painter, sister, Dolly and brother, Haskell Boyd Miller.

Barbara was an old-fashioned 50's mom, she was in her...

Mr. Ronald Lee Collett Jr

Mr. Ronald Lee Collett Jr

Jan 19, 2025

Ronald Lee Collett, Jr, lately of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 66. Ron was born in St. Charles, MO, and raised in Henryetta, OK. Although he lived briefly in Missouri and New Mexico, Ron lived primarily in Oklahoma until the late 1980s. He graduated from Henryetta High School in 1976 and graduated...

Dionn Brownfield

Dionn Brownfield

Jan 19, 2025

Nakia Dionn Brownfield, a resident of Dewar, passed away Sunday, January 19th, 2025 in Tulsa at the age of 50. He was born November 3rd, 1974 in Okmulgee to Fred Brownfield and Edna (Daily) Brownfield.

Dionn was a 1993 graduate of Dewar Public Schools. He married Claudia Thomas, August 30, 1997 in Dewar. He also a member of Dewar First Baptist...

Alfonso Joseph Petrone

Alfonso Joseph Petrone

Jan 18, 2025

Alfonso Joseph Petrone, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 85. Born on April 27, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Theresa (Molet) Petrone, Alfonso lived a full and purposeful life that touched many.

Al had a passion for rebuilding cars, a skill that reflected his dedication...

Erma Lois Carter

Erma Lois Carter

Jan 18, 2025

Erma Lois Carter, a longtime resident of Dewar, passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2025 in Dewar at the age of 88. She was born August 31, 1936 in Bokoshe, Oklahoma to Chester Ray Cloud and Annette (Carter) Cloud.

She married Richard D. Carter in 1954 in Spiro, Oklahoma. She was a longtime member of Dewar First Baptist Church where she...

Wilma Jean Sprouse

Wilma Jean Sprouse

Jan 18, 2025

Wilma Jean Sprouse a longtime resident of Dewar passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at her home in Dewar at the age of 86. She was born August 19th, 1938 to Raymond Cecil (Bus) Sparks and Alice (Pennington) Sparks.

She married John Sprouse April 16, 1965 in Union Valley, Oklahoma. She was a member of Silver Spring Baptist Church.

She is preceded...

Deborah Lynn Mericle

Deborah Lynn Mericle

Jan 16, 2025

Deborah Lynn Mericle, 72, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, January 16th, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Deborah was born July 10th, 1952 in Schulter, Oklahoma to Bonnie Lee (Cummings) and Joseph Frank Mussa.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law, Margaret "Dee" and Leon Grace, sister and brother-in-law, Ruth "Pug" and David Dykes, brothers, Joseph...

Amy Sue Harjo

Amy Sue Harjo

Jan 16, 2025

Amy Sue Harjo, a resident of Hanna, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2025 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 56. She was born July 9, 1968 in Wetumka, OK to Albert Fish & Wanda Faye (Lewis) Harjo.

Amy loved to play basketball.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert Satterfield, brother, Sammy Harjo, brother, Leslie Harjo, and...

Jerry Ray Mead Sr.

Jerry Ray Mead Sr.

Jan 16, 2025

Jerry Ray Mead Sr., 78 of Weleetka, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Weleetka, Oklahoma. He was born on January 6, 1947 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Jackie Ray Mead and Elva Marie (MgGee) Davis.

Jerry grew up and attended schools in Weleetka, graduating in 1965 from Weleetka High School. He later met Jean Watson, and they were...

Keith Allen Jennings

Keith Allen Jennings

Jan 12, 2025

Keith Allen Jennings known to many as "Fishpond", passed away peacefully the morning of January 12, 2025 after losing his battle to cancer at the age of 56. He was born July 12th, 1968 in Claremore to James Jennings and Joyce (Hardridge) Jennings.

He loved life and family. He accepted the Lord as his Savior on August 11, 2024 and gave...

Mary Lou Geary

Mary Lou Geary

Jan 11, 2025

Mary Lou (Morris) Geary, a resident of Broken Arrow, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 86. She was born May 19, 1938 in Henryetta, OK to N.E. "Norb" Morris & Lynnie (Arnhart) Morris.

Mary loved to watch cooking shows on tv, she loved cookbooks and romance novels.

She was preceded in death by...

John LeRoy Bryant

John LeRoy Bryant

Jan 7, 2025

John LeRoy Bryant, 75 of Schulter, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Schulter, Oklahoma. He was born on September 8, 1949 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to John Lee and Mina Violetta (Hantz) Bryant.

After graduating from high school, John joined the US Army and served as a cook at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for almost 2 years before...

Vernon Leroy Long

Vernon Leroy Long

Jan 7, 2025

Vernon Leroy Long, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 5, 1928, in Schulter, Oklahoma, he was the son of William Crayton Long Sr. and Josephine Catherine (Cobb) Long.

During World War II, Mr. Long served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable...

Myrle "Deanie" Dean Durbin

Myrle "Deanie" Dean Durbin

Jan 3, 2025

Myrle Dean "Deanie" Durbin, a cherished resident of Dewar, Oklahoma, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Hanna, Oklahoma, at the age of 78. Born on March 15, 1946, in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, she was the beloved daughter of Oliver and Ruby (Brown) Pierce.

Deanie's life was marked by her deep love for her family and faith. She found...

Nora Factor

Nora Factor

Jan 2, 2025

Nora Factor, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, January 2nd. 2025 with her daughter by her side. Nora was born November 24th. 1928 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Dave Tulsa and Sallie (King) Tulsa.

Nora is preceded in death by her late husband, Edmond Factor, daughter, Alice Mitchell, son, Jim Factor, sister, Katie Tulsa, brothers, Walter...

Marilyn Leigh Counterman

Marilyn Leigh Counterman

Dec 27, 2024

Marilyn Leigh Counterman, a life resident of the Henryetta Community, passed away Friday, December 27th, 2024 in Henryetta at the age of 85. She was born May 12, 1939 to Tony and Mamie (Hawkins) Klimek and was one of eight children.

Marilyn was a devout Christian and taught her children well about the Bible. Marilyn certainly let her light shine to...

Paul Harjo

Paul Harjo

Dec 26, 2024

Pahos Paul B Harjo, a resident of Tulsa County, left this earth on December 26, 2024, at the age of 55. He is now in the arms of Jesus completely healed and pain-free. Paul was born to Sam Sr. and Geneva Sue B Harjo on March 14, 1969. He may have had a mean look on his face, but always...