Obituaries

Jan 12, 2017

Wilma Sue Towry, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK. Wilma was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on March 9, 1939, daughter of the late Harriet Elizabeth Ruth (Adams) and Charles Othel Newton. She was a Legal Assistant. There are no services planned at this time.

Jan 12, 2017

Oleta Faye Hayes, 76, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her home in Owasso. She was born November 25, 1940 to Clarence C. and Alta Mae (Toon) Davis in Cushing, Oklahoma. Oleta was a cashier for a convenience store. Oleta is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Leon Hayes; son, Christopher Shaun Hayes; father, Clarence C. Davis; mother,...

Jan 10, 2017

Billy Ray "Bill" Hyden, 93, of Tulsa, passed away on January 10, 2017. A beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.F. and Alma Hyden; brother, John Hyden; and former wife of many years, Darline Hyden. He is survived by his sister, Marguerite Cunningham; brother, Alsie Hyden; five children: Becky, Patti (Coppock), Randy,...

Jan 7, 2017

Jan 7, 2017

Carol Dee Meeks, daughter of Gearl and Gladys G. (Mitchell) Luckett, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born August 9, 1944 in Stanley, New Mexico. Carol attended college at Oklahoma Christian College in Oklahoma City. She worked as a bookkeeper for Brewer Oil Company. Carol was the 2004, 2005 and 2007 New Mexico Senior Poet Laureate...

Jan 6, 2017

Walter Forrest Johnson, Jr., 87, of Tulsa Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on January 6th, 2017. Walter was born on October 13th, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, toWalter Forrest Johnson, Sr. and Clara Mae Sherman (Rainsberger)Johnson. Walter graduated from Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and after graduation he attended the University of Oklahoma on a baseball...

Jan 6, 2017

Diana Rae Holsten, daughter of Norman Arthur and Elizabeth Ann (Stempel) Mandehr, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at her home in Tulsa. She was born October 26, 1957 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Diana graduated from Madison West High School in Wisconsin. She received an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from Madison Tech, a Bachelor's Degree from the University of...

Jan 6, 2017

Ruth Ann "Pinky" Bailey Irwin, daughter of Donald and Virginia (Schofield) Bailey, passed away Friday, January 6th. Her soul is now with God in heaven, free of pain and suffering. She was born January 30, 1940 in Gary, Indiana. Ruth was raised in Bridgeport, Illinois. She graduated from Bridgeport Township High School in 1958 were she met her husband Sam...

Jan 5, 2017

James Everett Porter, son of R.O. Porter and Letty LaRue (Williams) Sherrill, passed away, Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Tulsa. He was born in Tulsa on April 10, 1947. James graduated from Owasso High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army from 1967 through 1970 in the Vietnam War. James retired in 2011 as a Mechanical Engineer...

Jan 5, 2017

On January 5, 2017, Desdie, “Deck” Sowell passed away following an illness while living at the Grace Living Center in Jenks, OK. Deck is survived by her son, Thomas, (and his wife Norma), of Jenks and her daughter Janice of Sacramento, California. She had three grandchildren, Sean, (and his wife Kelli), Christopher and Teresa, (and her husband Scott), five great...

Jan 5, 2017

Donald L. Burnside, son of Milford and Elsa Burnside, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Tulsa. He was born June 19, 1946 in Vallejo, California. Donald was a retired Q.A. Specialist at Mare Island, Vallejo. Donald is survived by his wife, Elaine Burnside; children: Tamra Lockwood and her husband, James; Cynthia Burnside; Melissa Rothman and husband, Andrew; grandchildren: Anthony,...

Jan 4, 2017

Steven Lee Hail, son of Lucy Jean (McKeithan) Bennefield , passed away January 4, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was born February 23, 1958 in Sherman, Texas. Steven was a consultant for the Ford Motor Company. He is survived by his mother, Lucy Jean Bennefield; his son, Alexander M. Hail; brothers: Larry Hail, Mark Bennefield ; Matt Bennefield and his...

Jan 3, 2017

Howard E. Chapman, 90, passed from this life on Jan.3, 2017. He was born July 24, 1926 to Elva Sunday Chapman and Zeke Chapman in Tahlequah, OK. Howard accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was twelve years old. He taught Sunday School class for college and career age young men and also a substitute teacher for Adult...

Jan 3, 2017

Donald P. Hodges passed away on January 3, 2017 in Tulsa, OK. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 6, 1934 to G.W. and Elva Mae Hodges. He's preceded in death by the love of his life, Marilyn, his parents, and sister, Joy Cross. He's survived by his children, Don Jr., David, wife Pat, Doug, wife Brenda, Darla Lane,...

Jan 2, 2017

James Wilson Harris II, age 48, passed away on Monday with his family by his side. Like a good father, “Jimmy” got to Heaven before his kids did. Not that they were in a hurry to lose him, because he left us all way too soon. Jimmy fought a valiant battle against a thing few of us knew anyone could...

Jan 2, 2017

David Mark Jensen, was born April 18, 1954 to LaVonne and Bill Sanders in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Mark passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 in Tulsa. Mark moved to Illinois in 1963 and lived there until returning to Oklahoma in 2012. Mark was married to Helen Swanson and they had three children: Rachael, Joshua and Rebekah. He was preceded in death...

Jan 1, 2017

Carla J. VanWinkle, age 61, passed away on January 1, 2017 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 16, 1955 to Clifford Miller and Darlene (Holcomb) Miller in Boise, Idaho. Carla graduated from Straton County High School. She married Larry Dale VanWinkle of February 16, 1974 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Carla was the co-owner...

Jan 1, 2017

Juanita Penn, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her Okmulgee residence surrounded by loving family. Juanita was born January 12, 1928 in Stigler, Oklahoma to Claude and Ethel (Moyer) Sullivan. Juanita was the first meter maid in Okmulgee. She worked for the city as a dispatcher and retired as the City Treasurer. She was preceded in death...

Jan 1, 2017

Dr. Kathi McDowell, a biology faculty member of 18 plus years, passed away at 8:48 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Kathi was a dedicated NSU employee who conducted more than 15 summer academies, acquired numerous research grants, and received the much coveted NSU Circle of Excellence Award in Teaching in 2015. We will miss Kathi's presence, but honor her...

Jan 1, 2017

George Alvin Ross age 87 passed away at the Veteran’s Center in Claremore, Oklahoma on Sunday January 1, 2017. George was born in Los Angeles, California on October 30, 1929 to Lester R. and Elsie Mae (Batorff) Ross. He served in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant duringWWII. He was stationed in Germany and England. After the war...