Obituaries

Nancy Sanders

Sep 30, 2024

Nancy Joan Sanders passed away with loving family by her side on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Nancy was born on October 7, 1942 in Bellingham, WA to her parents, Henry and Edith (Duiff) Vander Veen.

A Full obituary is forthcoming.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service &...

Rita Laymon

Sep 30, 2024

Rita Elizabeth Laymon of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the age of 67. Born on April 13, 1957, in Winnfield, Louisiana, to Billie and Gladys (Finlay) Evans, Rita's life was marked by compassion, love, and a deep commitment to caring for others.

Rita found her soulmate in Barry Laymon. Together, they built a...

Cory Ortiz

Sep 28, 2024

Cory Thomas Ortiz, aged 36, passed away on September 28, 2024. He was a believer of Jesus Christ, and we are reassured that he is now with his Lord.

Cory was born to his parents, Raul Ortiz and Denise Ortiz, on May 4, 1988, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Robertson Elementary, Pretty Water Middle School, and Berryhill High School, where he...

Barbara Hurst

Sep 28, 2024

Barbara (Bobbie) Ann Hurst went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. A resident of Bald Hill, Oklahoma. She was born on October 4th, 1944 to Inez Vanlandingham Sullivan and Thomas West in Mesa, Arizona. She moved to Okmulgee, Oklahoma where she met and soon married the love of her life Carl Hurst on December 1st, 1961.

Bobbie...

Beverly Hemric

Sep 26, 2024

Beverly Mathis Hemric of Okmulgee, OK passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the age of 77. Beverly was born on January 13, 1947. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 220 S. Alabama, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Family and friends may leave kind words of comfort, special memories and condolences to the family online at...

Mai Vuong

Sep 25, 2024

Mai Nguyet Vuong Ta

March 29, 1943 - September 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mai Vuong Ta 黃月梅

Born in Saigon, Vietnam on March 29th, 1943, Mai Vuong Ta 黃月梅 began her journey through life. Mai was the only child of Dinh Vuong 黃定平 from Guangdong Province, China.

Just like her mother, Mai was very hard-working, vibrant, and had a strong personality. With...

LeRoy Smith

Sep 23, 2024

LeRoy Franklin Smith, a beloved figure in Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on August 10, 1930, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, LeRoy's remarkable life was marked by service, dedication, and a passion for mentoring young people.

From a young age, LeRoy displayed an extraordinary work ethic, starting his first...

Robin Inman

Sep 23, 2024

Robin Len'ea Inman

February 28, 1965 - September 23, 2024

Robin Len'ea Inman, formerly of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the age of 59 years. Born on February 28, 1965, in Tomball, Texas, Robin was the beloved daughter of Robert and Doylene (Johnson) Lynch.

Robin...

Robert Lee Turk

Sep 23, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Lee Turk, a proud patriot, devoted family man, and lifelong adventurer, on September 23, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. Born on September 10, 1942, in Cuero, Texas, to Fred and Paula Turk, Robert lived a life rich with love, dedication, and service.

Robert is survived...

Deborah McGraw

Sep 21, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Kathleen McGraw, age 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on September 21, 2024, due to complications from pneumonia following knee replacement surgery. Born on June 26, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, to Gervis and Pat McGraw, Debbie was the beloved eldest of seven siblings who filled her life with love, laughter, and countless memories.

Growing up in Ponca...

Kenneth Richard Leake

Sep 19, 2024

Kenneth Richard Leake, born April 14, 1972, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Ervin Richard Leake and Christine Christiansen, passed away peacefully in Joplin, Missouri, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable adventures, quiet strength, and immeasurable love. In true Kenneth fashion, even in his final moments, he gave selflessly, saving lives as an organ donor.

Kenneth spent his childhood in Kremlin, on the...

Larry McCosar

Sep 19, 2024

Larry McCosar

July 2, 1952 - September 19, 2024

Larry McCosar of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on July 2, 1952, in Talihina, OK, Larry was the son of Matthew and Nellie (Cornell) McCosar.

Larry was a proud graduate of Sequoyah High School and...

Nada Richert

Sep 18, 2024

September 11, 1921 - September 18, 2024

Nada Elaine Richert was born September 11, 1921, the middle child of 5 girls. She was born to Rector Taylor and Lottie Pearl Shinn in Okeene Oklahoma. Nada passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She was 103.

Nada was preceded in death by her mother and father, her...

Jannie Hoffman

Sep 17, 2024

Jannie Victoria Hoffman, of Bixby, Oklahoma, beloved mother, devoted friend, and an extraordinary soul, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on March 5, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Morgan and Lottie Gafford.

Jannie was truly one of a kind, embodying love and kindness in everything she did. A woman of...

Walter Driscoll

Sep 16, 2024

Dora Waldrop

Sep 15, 2024

Dora Mae Waldrop, born October 11, 1940, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Lee Jackson and Pearl Vesta (Woodward) Landureth, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was 83.

Dora was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Burt Smith, and her brothers, Bill and John Landureth. She is survived by her loving children: Teri Burnett (Jerry), Kim Reese...

Nancy Evelyn Boelzner

Sep 14, 2024

Nancy Evelyn Boelzner, born October 18, 1930, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Nathaniel and Rose (Gladden) Stephenson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ernest Boelzner, Jr.; and her daughter, Robin Marie Shick. She is survived by her loving children, David Boelzner (Ann) of Tulsa,...

Craig White

Sep 14, 2024

Craig Alan White, 53, passed away on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Craig was born on June 12, 1971, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Alan and Sharon (Gilliland) White.

He attended Bixby Public Schools, where he played baseball and was part of the swim team, before graduating from high school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 1989. In 1990, he...

Edwin Fish

Sep 13, 2024

On the morning of September 13, 2024, Edwin M. (Ed) Fish of Broken Arrow, OK passed from this life to receive his crown of glory after a short illness. He was 93.

Ed was born in Lyons, KS to Floyd and Verna (Myerley) Fish on January 30, 1931. The family moved to Parsons, KS during his formative years and...

Gary Passoni

Sep 11, 2024

Gary Lawrence Passoni

October 15, 1949 - September 11, 2024

Gary Lawrence Passoni, 74, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born on October 15, 1949, in New York, NY, Gary was the cherished son of Edward and Evelyn (Roscigno) Passoni.

Gary graduated East Meadow High School in 1967, and pursued his...