Obituaries

Jul 5, 2018

As the Fourth of July splashed colors across dark skies, family and friends from the Midwest to Hawaii prepared to say goodbye to Betty Porter, who passed during the early hours of July 5, 2018 at the well-lived age of 95. Betty lived in many places. Her life began as Betty Lee Waite at Forkner Fig Gardens in Fresno, California...

Jul 5, 2018

A memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Kelvin Terrance Reid will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Christ United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kelvin Terrance Reid, age 56, passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 5, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Kelvin was born on February...

Jul 4, 2018

Phyllis Lea Spencer was born on May 24, 1950 in Manhattan, KS, to Leo Howard Ernst, Jr. and Barbara Jean (Redelfs) Ernst. She entered into the Lord’s rest on July 4, 2018 in Tulsa, OK. Phyllis is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, Tim Spencer, her two children, Wes Dotson and Hayley (and Cory) Meyer, her mother Barbara...

Jul 4, 2018

A celebration of life reception will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. at Schaudt's Funeral Service in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Agnes LaVerna Worthan was born October 2, 1928 in Jenks, Oklahoma to Tom and Mary Hampton. She passed away on July 4, 2018 at her home in Jenks, Oklahoma. LaVerna was a lifelong Jenks Trojan...

Jul 3, 2018

Charlene Dufresne, age 77, passed away on July 3, 2018 in the comfort of her home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma with her loving family by her side. Charlene was born in Jasper, Alabama on August 7, 1940. She lived a very simplistic, peaceful life and family meant everything to her. Charlene was an avid gardener and could grow absolutely anything. She...

Jun 30, 2018

John Alexander Martin, age 55, passed away early morning, in his home, on June 30, 2018, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Sep. 3, 1962, to Clifford and Patricia Martin in San Diego, California. John received a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management and Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma where he would follow...

Jun 28, 2018

William "Bill" H. Martin, Jr. passed away after a long battle, Thursday, June 28, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. He was 70. Bill was born January 24, 1948 in Staten Island, New York. He was the son of Margarita (Rivera) Martin and William Horace Martin, Sr. Shortly after he was born the Martin family moved to Oxford,...

Jun 26, 2018

A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Christopher William Alverson will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 6, 2018 at Faith Church in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Visitation will be Thursday, June 5, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Schaudt’s Funeral Service in Glenpool. Christopher William Alverson passed away from this life far too soon at the age...

Jun 26, 2018

A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Rosemary Reed will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Schaudt’s Funeral Service in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. A public viewing will be held on June 29, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 at Schaudt’s Funeral Service in Okmulgee. Rosemary Reed age 71, passed away on June 26, 2018 at...

Jun 25, 2018

John Michael “Mike” Evans, 34, passed away Monday evening, June 25, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born on July 8, 1983 in Tulsa, OK to his parents, John Evans and Victoria Ralston. Mike was a man of many hobbies and enjoyed anything with wheels. He especially had a passion for European cars and worked as a...

Jun 24, 2018

Jun 24, 2018

Kent Sawatzky, 66, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. A lifetime of devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his final days and gave him peace. Kent was born to AJ and Lera Sawatzky in Clinton, OK on July 15, 1951. The family lived on a farm in Western Oklahoma...

Jun 21, 2018

Carole Ruth DeBaecke Broadland, 84, died the morning of June 21, 2018 at her home in Tulsa. She was born on Christmas Day of 1933 at the Lakenau Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jules John DeBaecke and Ruth Walker DeBaecke. She lived and attended school in the small town of Lansdowne, a suburb of Philadelphia. After graduating from high school,...

Jun 20, 2018

A funeral service to honor, celebrate and remember the life of Ronnie Lee Williams will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 22, 2018 at Lexington Road Family Church in Sapulpa, Oklahoma with Reverend Gary Barnett officiating. Viewing at 6:00 PM at 904 West 46th Street, Tulsa Oklahoma 74107. Ronnie Lee Williams age 76, got his wings and went to...

Jun 18, 2018

Margaret Ann Wimmer was born in Anthony, Kansas on October 11, 1930 to John and Eugenia Wimmer. She was the youngest of six children, three brothers; Edward, Bill and Howard and two sisters, Audrey Burlie and Ruth Duncan. She graduated from Anthony High School in 1948 and decided to run for Harper County Treasurer and won. She was the youngest...

Jun 18, 2018

A Funeral Service honoring and remembering the life of Celia Ann (Maxwell) Yarbrough will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service Chapel with Chaplin Harry Adams officiating. Celia passed away Monday, June 18, 2018. She was 74. She was born on May 22, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Eugenia (Herring) Maxwell and Wiley Maxwell. Celia...

Jun 16, 2018

Idella Mae (Rice) Crain, wife, mom, grandmother, friend and beloved child of Jesus went home to be with the Lord Saturday evening, June 16, 2018. Idella was born on July 10, 1937 in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma; the youngest of twelve children born to Benjamin Franklin (Frankie) and Loueasy Jane (Still) Rice. She married Bobby Crain on September 28, 1956 in...

Jun 16, 2018

Patrick "Pat" Francis Matheny passed away, Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was 59. Pat was born on April 2, 1959 in Tulsa, OK to his parents, William Matheny, Jr. and Lillian Matheny. He was employed as an Electrician. Pat enjoyed boating, tinkering with lawn mowers, and spending time with the grand baby. He will be missed by all who knew...

Jun 16, 2018

My daughter was a beautiful soul who chose to leave this world way to soon, only 3 days after her 33rd birthday. To some people she is just another statistic in this epidemic of suicides caused by depression. To her family she was a beautiful person who will be missed more than words can describe. She could be loud, obnoxious,...

Jun 16, 2018

William Milton Brumbaugh taught us many lessons during his 88 years, among them: find meaningful work and do it well, always offer your guests a drink from the bar, go out and see the world, and count your blessings daily. Bill died on June 16, 2018, in his home in Tulsa. His family wants the world to know how much...