Obituaries

Sep 25, 2012

Dale Halbrooks, a lifelong resident of Morris, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born October 14, 1935 to James Willard and Vera (Crisler) Halbrooks in Morris, Oklahoma. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Morris, where he loved to sing in the choir. He received a 25 year plaque for...

Sep 24, 2012

Margaret Josephine Stolba age 84 passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at her home in Bixby, Oklahoma. Margaret was born November 20, 1927 to Rayborn Smith and Anna (Yett) Smith in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She married James Gaylord Stolba on April 8, of 1940. She worked at Midwestern Instruments/Formerly Telex Communications as a Galvanometer Technician from which she retired in 1991....

Sep 24, 2012

Dorothy Mae (Brewer) Powell age 85 passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at her Sapulpa, Oklahoma residence. Dorothy was born April 2, 1927 to O. W. Brewer and Julia (Simmons) Brewer in Terlton, Oklahoma. She graduated from Will Rogers High School with the Class of 1945. She married Robert Powell on September 4, 1946. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Sep 22, 2012

Thomas LaSarge, a resident of Sapulpa, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the age of 55. He was born May 11, 1957 to Burban Jerome and Lucy (McIntosh) LaSarge in Claremore, Oklahoma. He graduated from Sequoyah High School in 1976 and attended school in Maine as an exchange student. Thomas was a well-known artist and he loved to paint....

Sep 21, 2012

Sep 21, 2012

Stephen Edward Chasteen, a resident of Tulsa, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at the age of 49. He was born September 19, 1963 to Ennis Edward and Marlene (Buxton) Chasteen in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Ennis Edward Chasteen. Survivors include his wife, Retha Ann Chasteen of Tulsa; mother, Marlene Strenge and husband, Karl...

Sep 20, 2012

Billy James Arthur Ragan, a resident of Hitchita, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the age of 19. He was born on February 7, 1993 to Billy Wayne and Judy Ann (Winter) Ragan in McAlester, Oklahoma. He graduated from Midway High School in 2011. He enjoyed singing at church and hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 19, 2012

George A. Robbins, a resident of Pawnee, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Henryetta at the age of 76. He was born April 4, 1936 to George Wallace and Anna Mae (Baker) Robbins in Claremore, Oklahoma. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the Harvest Christian Center in Okmulgee.

Sep 19, 2012

Dale Wilson Ross age 62 passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Ambassador Manor in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dale was born November 15, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Marvin and Margaret Ross. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School and NSU with a Bachelors of Science degree in sociology. He worked for the Tulsa World newspaper. He was preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2012

Norman Lee Manning, Jr. was born November 22, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to Elizabeth and Norman Manning. He met Jesus Friday September 14, 2012 at the age of 62 years. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Lillian Fixico-Manning at home. Preceded in death: parents, Elizabeth and Norman Manning; one brother, Larry Manning and one sister, Tammy Manning. Survivors...

Sep 14, 2012

Leo Melvin Rodebush age 79 passed away Friday, September 17, 2012 at The Gardens nursing facility in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Leo was born March 2, 1933 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Ralph and Minnie Ruth (Munns) Rodebush. He grew up on a farm northeast of Shamrock, Oklahoma and he attended schools in Drumright. Leo served in the United States Army as part...

Sep 13, 2012

Gretchen Isabel Seger Evans was born June 1, 1926, on a farm near Linn Grove, Iowa. She passed away on September 13, 2012, at the age of 86. Gretchen graduated from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, with a degree in music. Her appreciation of music was one of her greatest joys throughout her life. She married her husband, Don...

Sep 6, 2012

Cecil Virgil Calvert, 85, long- time resident of Glenpool OK, earned his wings to Heaven September 6, 2012. He was born September 13, 1926 in McIntosh County Oklahoma to Virgil and Dora Calvert. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and sisters, his two great granddaughters. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Neva Calvert of the...

Sep 1, 2012

Richard Allen Gathman age 67 passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at his Broken Arrow residence. Richard was born October 20, 1944 in Mulberry, Kansas to Wayne Gathman and Mary (Minson) Gathman. He married Bessie Mae Gathman. Richard worked as a plumber. Arrangements were entrusted to Daniel C. Schaudt of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends...

Sep 1, 2012

Aug 29, 2012

Melanie Dawn Fixico-Locust passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in Okemah at the age of 38. She was born February 25, 1974 to Benny Fixico and Rose (Starr) Fixico in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Melanie received her Associate Degree of Business Administration from Sipi Indian College in New Mexico and was studying to receive her Bachelor’s Degree. She loved spending time with...

Aug 29, 2012

Craig David Weaver age 59 passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at his Glenpool residence. Craig was born August 20, 1953 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Ellsworth Dee Weaver and Annette Effie (Porter) Weaver. He graduated from Oil City High School with the Class of 1971. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. Craig married...

Aug 27, 2012

Linda Louise (Gibson) White 65 passed away at her Mounds residence on Monday, August 27, 2012. Linda was born September 28, 1946 in Liberty Mounds, Oklahoma to Willie Gibson and Ella (Green) Gibson. She graduated from Liberty High School. She married Garry White August 1978. Linda was a homemaker. Linda was preceded in death by her parents: Willie and Ella...

Aug 26, 2012

Norma Sue (Stanton) Hodge 74 passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Liberty Mounds, Oklahoma surrounded by her family members. Norma was born March 1, 1938 to William Charles Stanton and Florence (Kidwell) Stanton. Norma grew up in Hoffman, Oklahoma and attended schools in Hoffman, Hichita and Morris, Oklahoma. She has resided in Liberty Mounds for twenty-four years coming from...

Aug 26, 2012

Carlos "Papa" Triplett age 64 went to be with his Savior on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at his Glenpool residence surrounded by his loving family members. Carlos was born January 11, 1948 in Olustee, Oklahoma to Buck and Melba Triplett. He worked as a cement finisher and he and his brothers started their own company, Triplett Brothers Construction Company. They...