Obituaries

Feb 10, 2016

Nancy Irene Townsend, longtime Tulsa area resident, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the age of 79. Nancy was born May 13, 1936 in Owensboro, KY to her parents, Robert and Lily May (Lanham) Parks. She married Blaine F. Townsend on September 3, 1966 in Colorado Springs, CO. Blaine preceded her in death on November 25,...

Feb 9, 2016

John Allen Hash passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Hillcrest Hospital, Tulsa. John was a Supervisor for BS & B Safety Products Manufacturing Co. He graduated from East High School, Kansas City, Missouri 1954. and took some management courses in colleges. He was very involved with Akdar Shriner's, worked in Boy Scouts of America, with this all three of...

Feb 9, 2016

Robert Lewis Weaver, Okmulgee resident, died February 9, 2016 at Fountain View in Henryetta, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years. Bob was born May 27, 1937 in Haydenville, Oklahoma to his parents, Cleo and Evelyn (Phipps) Weaver. Bob worked as an automotive mechanic for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gertie, Shirley and Mary;...

Feb 8, 2016

Verbie Smith age 80 passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family members. She was born in Coweta, Oklahoma on January 27, 1936 to John Noe and Edna (Colvin) Noe. Verbie worked as an inspector for twenty-eight years for Zebco. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing the penny slots...

Feb 8, 2016

Jill Kathleen Olmsted passed away February 8, 2016 at her home in Tulsa. Jill was born March 9, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was a salesperson for a retail sales company. Jill is survived by her husband Gale McCall Olmsted of the home. There are no services planned at this time.

Feb 5, 2016

Geraldine "Jerry" Ann (Wells) Hughes, longtime Tulsa resident, age 76, died early Friday morning February 5, 2016 at Clarehouse with her daughters by her side. Jerry was born April 9, 1939 in Norman, Oklahoma to her parents, Mervin Ray and Alice (Hays) Wells. She married Roy Kenneth Hughes in Tulsa and they have celebrated over 61 years of marriage. Jerry...

Feb 5, 2016

Merlin Thayne Thomas passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Merlin was born September 14, 1935 in Clinton, Missouri to Clyde and Lucile (Setzer) Thomas. He graduated from East High School in Kansas City, MO in 1954. Merlin was a was a longtime member of Brookside Baptist Church in Tulsa. He was also a member...

Feb 5, 2016

Feb 1, 2016

James Earnest Smyrl passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at this home in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Jim was born March 3, 1952 to Richard Alvin and Catherine Theresa (Darnaby) Smyrl in San Antonio, Texas. He was a Grants Administrator for the City of Tulsa. Jim worked in the radio industry early in his career and loved all types of music...

Jan 31, 2016

James Ray Thurmond age 70 passed away January 31, 2016 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. James was born April 4, 1945 in Borger, Texas to Aulcie Paul Thurmond and Ethel Mae (Fitch) Thurmond. He graduated from White Deer High School. He enlisted into the United States Army and served his country and received an honorable discharge. He...

Jan 30, 2016

Jan 30, 2016

Judy Gilliam went home to be with Jesus, at the age of 66, on January 30, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After her fourth battle with cancer, she passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Judy was born August 5, 1949 in Alva, Oklahoma to William Gordon, Jr. and Barbara (Goucher) Gordon. She graduated from Alva High School in 1967...

Jan 29, 2016

Jan 29, 2016

Jan 29, 2016

On the evening of Friday, January 29, 2016 at 10:10 p.m. Delmar passed at Clarehouse Hospice from cancer surrounded by his devoted wife, family and friends. He was 75 years old. On March 17, 1940 Delmar was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Herman and Henrietta Hutchison . He graduated from Ponca High School in 1958 where he met the...

Jan 28, 2016

Kenneth “Kenny” Charles Baggett II sailed away peacefully on January 28, 2016, after a long and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. He was 41 years old. He was always an avid and very accomplished sailor, and his love for his family and friends was limitless. He fought through these rough waters and stormy skies for 2 years and 16 days...

Jan 27, 2016

Kevin Reed Casey age 48 passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. Kevin was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on May 16, 1967 to Lawrence Casey and Betty (Purcell) Vought. He graduated from Pryor High School in 1985. Kevin attended NSU and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He also met his future wife,...

Jan 27, 2016

Wanda Sue (Elmore) Taylor, Okmulgee resident, died January 27, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa at the age of 75 years. She was born April 4, 1940 in Stigler, Oklahoma to her parents, James William and Essie Maud (Trent) Elmore. Wanda enjoyed knitting and crocheting, gardening, flowers, hosting House of Lloyd parties, and most of all spending time with...

Jan 27, 2016

Jim Bob Reed, Sr., Okmulgee resident, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the age of 80 years. He was born December 12, 1935 in Pampa, TX to his parents, Samuel O. and Etta Pearl (Rideout) Reed. Jim attended and graduated from Twin Hills Schools and later attended Rose State College in Midwest City,...

Jan 25, 2016

Ramon A. Villaloboz passed away at his home in Tulsa. He was born May 4, 1960 to Hermenegildo Villaloboz and Dionisia Alvarez in Ranco Nuevo, Mexico. Ramon was a warehouse worker for an Industrial Company. He loved coaching baseball and going to the casino. Ramon is survived by his brothers: Benjamin and Antonio Villaloboz; sisters: Dionisia, Petra, Olga, Pachita, Elena,...