Obituaries

Walter Thiry Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Fern Thigpen Wood

Aug 20, 2024

Fern Thigpen Wood, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024 at the age of 94. Born in Waco, Texas on October 2, 1929 to John Emmett Thigpen Sr. and Mayme Claire Relf Thigpen, Fern’s life was filled with adventure, family, and boundless energy.

Fern graduated from Marlin High School and received her BBA from Baylor...

Lanette Miller

Aug 18, 2024

Lanette Miller, a cherished resident of Glenpool, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on June 21, 1955, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Lanette was a beloved daughter to Granville and Lillian Edmonson.

A distinguished scholar and dedicated community member, Lanette graduated as Salutatorian from Bixby High School in the class of 1974....

Larry Thayer

Aug 14, 2024

Larry "Spook" Thayer, beloved husband, father, brother and Pop, was called to his eternal resting place on August 14, 2024. He was 66 years old. He was born on October 18, 1957, in Independence, KS, to Robert and Sue Thayer. The family moved to Tulsa when Larry was young, where he grew up with a passion for baseball and...

Anand Singh

Aug 13, 2024

Private Family services were held.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online, www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Roger Russell

Aug 13, 2024

Roger Dale Russell, a beloved member of the Haskell community, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on December 25, 1968, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Roger lived a life marked by his extraordinary kindness and boundless enthusiasm for connecting with others.

Roger grew up in Haskell, Oklahoma, where he attended elementary school before graduating...

Barbara Sanchez

Aug 13, 2024

Barbara F. Sanchez, a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 87. Barbara was born on October 19, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Hurbert Elgin and Ola B. Franklin.

Barbara spent her formative years in Birmingham, where she graduated from Phillips High School. Her high school, still standing today, now has...

Daniel Joseph Parmley

Aug 12, 2024

Daniel Joseph Parmley, born on September 19, 1961, in Oakland, CA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Butch and Barbara Parmley.

Dan spent most of his life in California, where he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four...

Thomas Pate

Aug 11, 2024

As a proud veteran, Tom Pate served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he dedicated his life to various roles, including Deputy Sheriff and heavy equipment operator, becoming a reservoir of wisdom and practical knowledge. These experiences highlight the remarkable character of the man he was.

Tom and his wife, Sherri, built their home...

Dinah Mitchell

Aug 11, 2024

Dinah Marie Mitchell (Salmon) 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Woodland Skilled Nursing and Therapy of Natural causes. Dinah faced her death with loved ones nearby.

Dinah was born on March 18, 1947, to Mac (Murry) and Mary Dennis Salmon in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

After graduating from high school in Okmulgee, she married Elton Eugene...

Darin Tarpalechee

Aug 9, 2024

Darin Jackson Tarpalechee, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the age of 43. Darin was born on January 13, 1981, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Edward and Rowena Tarpalechee.

Darin spent his entire life in Okmulgee, where he graduated from Morris High School. He had a deep love for his community...

Bradley Helton

Aug 8, 2024

Bradley David Helton, age 54, passed away on August 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 23, 1969 in Chanute, Kansas, he is the son of Richard Helton and Lana (Rollow) Goddard.

Brad grew up in San Jose, California, and attended high school at Brett Harte High School in the Sierra Foothills. After graduation he moved...

Elizabeth Cooper

Aug 7, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Cooper, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 79. Born on January 22, 1945, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to John Eurtis Snow and Marie (Palmer) Snow, Elizabeth lived a life filled with love, compassion, and creativity.

In her early years, Elizabeth met the...

Linda Adams Cutchall

Aug 7, 2024

Linda Adams Cutchall, 84, passed peacefully August 7, 2024 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma on December 29, 1939 to Albert and Mildred Adams. 

No local services planned. 

Full obituary to follow. 

Michael Snedden

Aug 7, 2024

Michael Hugh Snedden, 65, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on August 7, 2024. He entered this world on September 27, 1958, in Tulsa, OK, born to Jerry and Sharon Snedden.

Mike was an ardent fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. His love for the Royals led to a cherished...

Jean Watkins

Aug 5, 2024

Ruby "Jean" (Steeples) Watkins (98) of Jenks, Oklahoma peacefully entered eternal rest on the afternoon of August 5th, 2024 at Bartlesville Assisted Living.

Jean was born at home on August 30, 1925, in Red Fork, OK, the daughter of the late Alva and Ruby May (Mulligan) Steeples. Jean grew up in the Sapulpa-Glenpool area where she met Charles H....

John Hatten

Aug 3, 2024

John Edward Hatten, a longtime resident of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on December 15, 1947, in Shelbina, Missouri, to his loving parents, Jack and Esther (Bozarth) Hatten.

John proudly served his country in the Army for two years while in the DMZ in Korea, demonstrating...

Glenn Dickey

Aug 2, 2024

Glenn Alan Dickey of Morris, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on March 15, 1950, in Bryan, TX, to his loving parents, John and Norma (Robertson) Dickey. Glenn's heritage dates back decades to his great-great grandfather who was Scottish and married to a Peruvian woman.

Glenn graduated from Sam...

Dan Hilsheimer

Aug 2, 2024

Daniel Wayne Hilsheimer, born January 18, 1943, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to George and LaNora Hilsheimer, passed away on August 2, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his family by his side, he was 81. After George's return from World War II, the family relocated to Tulsa in 1946. From an early age, Dan showed a profound passion for horses, beginning to...

Ronald Dwight Saye

Aug 2, 2024

Ronald Dwight Saye, born May 10, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Thomas Dwight and Virginia Hope (Pride) Saye, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Ronald is survived by his beloved spouse, Linda; his children: son David Dwight Saye (Karen) and their children Cody Hammon (Megan), Coy Martin, Alexis Turner, and Kylee Saye; daughter Shannon Bowman (Gary) and their...