Obituaries

Marti Grant

Jul 31, 2024

Marti Grant, born Martha Wright on July 27, 1947, to Jim and Cheryl Wright, was a beacon of love and faith throughout her life. As the eldest of three children, Marti shared a close bond with her siblings, Wendy and Mark, and enjoyed a special relationship with her Uncle Barry, who was just five years her senior. She graduated from...

Dale Hair

Jul 27, 2024

Dale Hair was born and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he met his beloved wife, Patsy Taylor. After completing high school, Dale pursued higher education while playing sports, and he proudly graduated from Tulsa University in 1966. Following his graduation, Dale and his young bride moved to Oklahoma City, where he began his professional career.

In Oklahoma City, Dale built many...

Karen Marquette

Jul 27, 2024

Karen Lynn Marquette, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on November 9, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert and Juanda Gorbet, Karen spent her life in the community she loved, Bixby, Oklahoma.

Karen attended and graduated from Bixby High School in 1974, where she met and fell...

Tonya Combs

Jul 25, 2024

Rebecca Tonya Annette Barless Combs, age 56 of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on July 25, 2024. From Big Cabin, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Walt Barless and late Becky Barless.

Having served at several churches and other non-profit organizations, she was a spiritual leader and a light to those in her community. Most notably, Tonya's bright, witty, and...

Barbara James

Jul 24, 2024

Barbara James, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 24, 2024, just one day before her 73rd birthday. Barbara passed peacefully and was surrounded by her loved ones. She will be remembered for her warm heart, infectious smile, and unwavering love for her family and friends.

Barbara was born on July 25, 1951, and was...

Paul Chastain

Jul 23, 2024

Paul Raymond Chastain, Jr., aged 89, passed away gently on July 23, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was comforted by his cherished and adoring family. Paul's early years were marked by the hardships of the Dust Bowl which drove his extended family from Western Oklahoma to the San Francisco Bay area when he was a very young boy.

He graduated from...

Lawana Osborne

Jul 19, 2024

Giorgio Kirylo

Jul 18, 2024

Giorgio Arrabito Kirylo was born on June 28, 1986, in New Jersey, and left this world suddenly on July 18, 2024 at the young age of 38. He was in high school when September 11, 2001, occurred, and he promptly "answered the call" and joined the United States Marine Corps after graduating. He was part of the elite Special Operations...

Aaron Mitchell Brown

Jul 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aaron Mitchell Brown, a father of two beautiful children, greatly loved son, beloved nephew, and dear friend to many. Born on December 22, 1976, Aaron's life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and a spirit of adventure. He departed this world on July 17, 2024, leaving behind a...

Roberta Jones

Jul 17, 2024

In loving memory of my dear mother, Ms. Roberta Jones, who passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2024 at the age of 70.

She was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and a loyal friend to many. She had a heart of gold and was always there to offer a listening ear or a helping hand to those in need. She...

Imelda Vivar

Jul 16, 2024

Imelda de la Luz Vivar was born one of five children to Juan and Elvira in Guatemala City, Guatemala on May 21, 1942. She spent her days helping to care for her siblings, and running the family business, a storefront in Guatemala City where "Mamaía" and "Papa Juan" sold food and provided tailoring services.

She embodied character and conviction in everything...

Russell Wheeler

Jul 16, 2024

Russell Leon Wheeler of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the age of 91 years. Russell was born on August 9, 1932, in Briartown, Oklahoma, the second of three sons to Arthur Wheeler and Mae Era (Barnes) Wheeler.

Russell's journey through life was marked by a diverse array of experiences and passions. He graduated from...

James Cline

Jul 15, 2024

James Leslie Cline, born on February 27, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 74 years old. James was a man who lived life with a passion for the simple joys that brought him happiness. He had an enduring love for fishing and music, often found with a guitar in hand,...

Andrea Kay Nightingale Hawkins Laceby

Jul 15, 2024

Andrea Kay Nightingale Hawkins Laceby, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, her birthplace. She was 81 years old. Andrea was born to Andrew and Edna (Hall) Nightingale on February 17, 1943, and was the oldest sister in a close-knit family of five siblings.

Andrea is survived by her children: Rhonda...

Gwen Elliott

Jul 14, 2024

Gwen Elliott

(Gwen Baby)

May 23, 1950 - July 13, 2024

Gwen Elliott a long-time resident of Mounds Oklahoma lost her long battle with cancer here on Earth and gained her beautiful wings in Heaven on July 13th while resting peacefully at her home.

Gwen was known by many for her huge love of music and singing voice....

Linda Jane Hughes

Jul 14, 2024

Linda Jane Hughes, born on March 6, 1942, in Plainview, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, in Porter, Oklahoma. She was the beloved daughter of Walter C. Harris and Myrtle McDonel Harris.

Linda dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. Her hands were never idle, always busy crocheting baby items and creating beautiful blankets, gifts that warmed...

Marilyn Zarski

Jul 13, 2024

Marilyn Sue (Raus) Zarski passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 13, 2024. She was born in Tulsa on July 10, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Elma Raus. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ronald Zarski, her sons Ron Jr and Phillip, her daughter Karen Tennant, and her brother Robert...

Terrie Dorsey

Jul 12, 2024

Terrie Elaine Dorsey, of Okay, Oklahoma was born on May 2, 1960, in Kingsville, TX. She passed away on July 12, 2024, in Wagoner, OK. She was 64 years old.

Terrie is survived by her loving children: Lyndsi Hatcher, Lacie White, Lucas Saddler (Sandia), and Madison Dorsey. She was a proud grandmother to Anthony Baker, Brooklyn Baker, Cameron Baker, Hunter Jones,...

Joe Rogers

Jul 9, 2024

Joe Richard Rogers of Kiefer, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the age of 69. Joe was born on June 30, 1955, in Silsbee, Texas, to his parents, Joe and Tony Rogers. He is survived by his brother Tommy, his wife Maria Armida Rogers (Amy), their three children-Noah, Winston, and Christopher Brown-and six grandchildren-Cade, Brad, Landon, Christina-Abigail,...

James Redding

Jul 7, 2024

Dr. James L. Redding passed away on July 7th. Born in Tulsa, he graduated from high school in Indian Springs, NV, and returned to Oklahoma to play basketball at Seminole Junior College. After his time there, he moved back to Tulsa and worked as a welder alongside his father.

It was in Tulsa that he discovered the Tulsa Rugby...