Obituaries

Frank Chisholm

Mar 5, 2025

Frank Chisholm Jr. of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on December 8, 1946, at Shawnee City Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Frank was the son of Frank Buck Chisholm and Winona Mae Williams (Wells). Frank graduated from Star Spencer High School, and proudly served...

Ava Earleen Rushing

Mar 4, 2025

To Everything there is a season, a time to every purpose, under the heaven. Ecclesiastes' 3:1

Ava E. Rushing was born to the late Audrey (Jeannie) Rushing and Billy Love, On September 19 1969, in McAlester Oklahoma. She departed this earthly life March 4, 2025. 

She received Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of New Light of the...

Noretta Kay Summers

Mar 4, 2025

Noretta Kay Summers, age 78, of Sand Springs, OK passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Kay was born on March 18, 1946 in Alva, OK, the daughter of Sherman and Valera Snow. She grew up and went to school in Alva.

She married Carl Rommel in July of 1962, and they resided in Garden City, KS. They then...

Ann Patterson

Mar 3, 2025

Ann Mullen Patterson passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 3, 2025 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and dementia.

She was born to Vernon and Frances Mullen in Muskogee, Oklahoma on July 16, 1941. She grew up in Tulsa with her younger sister, Martha “Marty” Corder (Jim), and was heavily involved with Boston Avenue...

Connie Moore

Mar 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Connie Fousel Moore, age 78, on March 2, 2025. Connie was born on October 5, 1946, in Graham, AZ, to Carl and Ramona Fousel. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Connie married Alvie Moore,...

April Cylene Harper

Mar 2, 2025

April Cylene Harper passed away on March 2, 2025. She was a dedicated Senior Territory Business Manager at Mead Johnson Nutrition, where she passionately advocated for the well-being of infants, mothers, her clients, and her teammates.

April embraced life with an adventurous spirit, always seeking new experiences. She found joy in boating with her husband, she was an avid gardener,...

Margot Lee

Mar 1, 2025

Margot Lee was called home by her Lord and Savior while her loving daughters were by her side on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 91 years. Margot was born on April 25, 1933, in Ramstein, Germany to her parents, Karl and Martina (Bögelein) Mettendorf.

She met the love of her life, William Neil Lee, and they were wed...

Luther Factor

Feb 27, 2025

Luther Kent "Bunnie" Factor, born on November 14, 1948, in Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Luther, a citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation, lived a life for his family, friends, and church.

Luther grew up in Haydonville, Oklahoma, and graduated from high school in Okemah. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Army,...

Neil Acker

Feb 27, 2025

Neil Acker of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 74.Born on December 30, 1950, in Checotah, Oklahoma, to George and Bernice (Duncan) Acker, Neil grew up with a strong sense of determination and a love for life. He graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1969...

James Longacre

Feb 26, 2025

James Emmett Longacre left this world on Wednesday, February 26th at the age of 79. A longtime resident of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, he was a proud Razorback fan, a man of deep faith, and someone who truly found joy in his work and hobbies throughout his life.

James was the beloved son of the late Emmett Longacre and Edna Massey. He was...

Norma Davis

Feb 26, 2025

Norma Jean Davis

July 23, 1936 - February 26, 2025

Norma Jean Davis, 88, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Tulsa. She was born on July 23, 1936, in Lindsay, Oklahoma to James De Wiese and Cecil Morton.

Norma will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who brought love, warmth,...

Dominic Richardson

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Alice Towers Heavner

Feb 22, 2025

The kingdom of heaven has gained another beautiful angel as Mary Alice Towers Heavner left this world peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2025. Mary was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a caring friend to everyone she met. She was greeted with open arms at the gates of heaven by Christ and her loving husband who had patiently waited...

Carole Pritzos

Feb 21, 2025

Carole Elizabeth Pritzos, 61, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born on March 3, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her loving son, Alec Pritzos, and daughter-in-law, Shannon Pritzos. She also leaves behind two cherished grandchildren, Linden and Rowan, who were the light of her life. She...

Helen Bordelon

Feb 19, 2025

Helen Bordelon, 87, a cherished Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, and Mother-in-law, was called to her eternal resting place on February 19, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ruben and Catherine Cotulla. From the moment she entered this world, Helen touched the lives of all those around her with her kindness, strength, and unwavering love.

A...

Wendell Suttle

Feb 17, 2025

Wendell Lee Suttle of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away in Tulsa on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on September 7, 1958, in Norman, Oklahoma, to his parents, Paul and Shirley (Bozarth) Suttle.

Wendell grew up in Tulsa and graduated from Union High School. While bowling, he met the love of his life, Kathy, and the...

Wayne McLaury

Feb 16, 2025

Melvin Wayne McLaury of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away at his home in Broken Arrow on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born on September 28, 1938 in Cushing, Oklahoma to his parents, Sheldon and Leola McLaury.

Wayne grew up on a farm in Cushing where he had many adventures with his brother, Lee, and their collies....

Randall Mayberry

Feb 15, 2025

"The mountains are calling and I must go." John Muir

Randall Richard Mayberry was born August 5, 1934, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to William E. and Inez Sides Mayberry. He was the oldest of three children and was the big brother to Betty and Ed. He passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Sapulpa surrounded by his...

Otis Armstrong

Feb 14, 2025

Otis DeWayne Armstrong, known to all who loved him as "Sam," passed away on February 14, 2025, in Clinton, Oklahoma, at the age of 70. Though his given name was Otis, he much preferred Sam, and if you called him otherwise...well, let's just say you probably didn't do it twice.

Born on May 24, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Sam...

Mollie Buffington

Feb 13, 2025

Mollie Marie Buffington, affectionately known to her family and friends as "M", "Molls", or "Moo", passed away tragically as a result of a car accident on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the tender age of 17 years old. Born August 28, 2007, in Tulsa, OK, Mollie was the beloved daughter of Mark and Toni Buffington, and the late Karen (Wolfkill)...