Obituaries

Kenneth E. Wood

Kenneth E. Wood

Jul 20, 2020

Kenneth E. Wood, a resident of Henryetta passed away Monday, July 20th, 2020 in Muskogee at the age of 89. He was born February 10th 1931 on Tiger Mountain to William Wood and Hattie Ann (Tigerett) Wood. He married Doris Godwin on September 25, 1972. He was a proud veteran serving as a Staff Sergeant in the United States. He...

Glenda C. Bush

Glenda C. Bush

Jul 18, 2020

Glenda C. Bush, a resident of Henryetta passed away Saturday, July 18th, 2020 in Tulsa at the age of 64. She was born May 5th, 1956, She is preceded in death by her father, Teddie Glen Bush. Glenda worked in the kitchen services for many years at Lake Drive Nursing Home. She was an extremely big Elvis fan. She is...

John Rico Salazar

John Rico Salazar

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. John Rico Salazar,67, a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma and a former resident of Santa Maria, California passed away at Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at his home in Okemah, Oklahoma. John was born on August 5th, 1952 in Van Nuys, California to Joe and Juanita(Jones) Salazar He was a loving husband, father,, grandfather and friend. John proudly served his country...

David Ray Kovash

David Ray Kovash

Jul 15, 2020

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Ralph David Thompson

Ralph David Thompson

Jul 14, 2020

Ralph David Thompson, a lifetime resident of Henryetta passed away, Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 in Tulsa at the age of 86. He was born March 25th, 1934 in Henryetta, to Albert Thompson & Etta (Griswold) Thompson Timmons. He married Frances Darlene Wade on December 27th, 1952. He was a lifelong member of the Dewar United Pentecostal Church. Ralph...

Laverne Eugene Long

Laverne Eugene Long

Jul 13, 2020

Laverne Eugene Long, a resident of Beggs, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 in Beggs, OK at the age of 86. He was born July 16, 1933 in Abilene, TX to Charlie Jasper Long & Ida Viola Long. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Jack, Hoppy, and Howard Long, and two sisters; Bernice Appleton, and Delois...

Buddy Lassiter

Buddy Lassiter

Jul 13, 2020

Buddy Lassiter, a resident of Checotah, passed away on Monday, July 13th, 2020 in Henryetta. Buddy was born on September 8, 1949 in Haleyville, Alabama to Hack and Bee Lassiter He grew up in Stigler where he worked on the family dairy. He attended Stigler Schools and graduated in 1967. He graduated from Eastern Oklahoma State College and...

Billy Joe Mason

Billy Joe Mason

Jul 12, 2020

Billy Joe Mason, a resident of Dustin, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 91. He was born June 18, 1929 in Dustin, OK to Dee Mason & Cora Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Imogene Mason, one brother and one sister. Billy is survived by his son, Jerry...

Celeste Easley

Celeste Easley

Jul 8, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Celestine Easley, loving Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother has passed away at age 69. “Celeste” was born on September 15,1950 in Hoffman, OK to Ransom Easley and Agnes Armstead. She spent time in Oklahoma, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Washington State and served in many positions as a medical administrator. She raised two sons, Maurice,...

Jacky Dale Vance

Jacky Dale Vance

Jun 30, 2020

Rev. Jack Vance, a longtime resident of Wilson Community passed away Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at his home at the age of 80. He was born May 1, 1940 to William Jack & Minnie (Winn) Vance. He was well known to everyone as simply Bro. Jack. His love for our community and surrounding areas will be greatly missed....

Linda Gail Denton

Linda Gail Denton

Jun 29, 2020

Linda Denton of Henryetta, OK passed away on June 29th 2020. Linda was born January 26, 1955 In New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was born to the parents Quay and Yolanda Johnson. Soon after her birth she became a big sister to her brother Dennis Johnson. The two were raised in Highland Park, New Jersey by their parents. Many...

Neomi Jean Lindsey

Neomi Jean Lindsey

Jun 28, 2020

Neomi Jean Lindsey, 67, a resident of Bristow, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Minnie Lindsey in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Neomi Jean Lindsey (Wildcat) born on December 24th, 1952 to Wadie Wildcat and Louannie Whitlow. She was raised in Dustin, Oklahoma and attended Dustin Schools. She then went on to beauty school before...

Cora Lee (Smith)  Ashton

Cora Lee (Smith) Ashton

Jun 26, 2020

Cora Lee Ashton, a resident of Eufuala, Oklahoma passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born on January 30, 1928 in Headrick, Oklahoma to Golden O. Smith and Lena M. (Frair) Smith. Cora was born in Headrick, Oklahoma but she lived most of her childhood in Dustin, Oklahoma. She had four (4) sisters and...

Jon Russell Farris

Jon Russell Farris

Jun 26, 2020

Jon Russell Farris, Sr. January 21, 1960-June 26, 2020 (age 60) Jon Russell Farris, Sr. a resident of Henryetta passed away on Friday, June 26th, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1960 to James and Gladys (Truex) Farris. Jon accomplished many great things in his life. He served our country for 12 years in the Air Force as an...

Barbara Jean (Donathan)  Davis

Barbara Jean (Donathan) Davis

Jun 22, 2020

Barbara Jean (Donathan) Davis, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 74. She was born February 19, 1946 in Henryetta, OK to Jessie Eugene Donathan & Marie (Dickey) Donathan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jimmy Davis, daughter, Shelley Davis, sister, Jerry Clayton, sister-in-law, Judy...

Dixie Jean Wilhite

Dixie Jean Wilhite

Jun 21, 2020

Dixie Jean Wilhite, a resident of Morris, passed away June 21, 2020 in Muskogee, at the age of 90. She was born Wednesday, June 4, 1930 to William McIver & Rosa Lillian (Edwards) McIver. Dixie was a graduate of Morris High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. She married Everett Eugene "Skeet" Wilhite on February 2, 1953...

Vanessa Lavelle Lawson

Vanessa Lavelle Lawson

Jun 19, 2020

Vanessa LaVelle Lawson, beloved daughter of Kristina Lawson, was called home on June 19th, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vanessa is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Floyd and Christine Lawson, uncle Homer Angel, and aunt Lena Young. She is survived by three brothers: Aiden, Cameron and Ben of the home, maternal grandparents, Floyd and Teresa Lawson, of Weleetka, great-grandparents:...

Betty Jean Robinson

Betty Jean Robinson

Jun 17, 2020

Betty Jean Robinson, 91,a longtime resident of Henryetta passed away, Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 in Henryetta . She was born May 10, 1929 in Henryetta to William Dill, Sr. & Belle (Cox) Dill. She married Eural Robinson on August 29, 1947 in Henryetta. She was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene She is preceded...

Rhonda Diane Howe

Rhonda Diane Howe

Jun 16, 2020

Rhonda Diane Howe, a resident of Wynnewood, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 61. She was born July 19th, 1958 in Henryetta to Tommy Jones, Sr. and Ruby Pearl (Keith) Jones. Rhonda grew up in Dewar and attended Dewar Public Schools. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy...

Frank J. Thompson

Frank J. Thompson

Jun 8, 2020

Mr. Franklin James Thompson, 74 a resident of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mr. Thompson was born May 28th, 1946 to Clinton James and Cora Mae (Roberts) Thompson in Hoffman, Oklahoma. Franklin "Frank" James Thompson was born May 28th 1946 in Hoffman, Oklahoma. When he was young he enjoyed spending time with his...