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Peggy Lynn Erven

Peggy Lynn Erven

May 17, 2023

Please continue checking our site for updated obituary information. 

Arrangements entrusted to Schaudt Tulsa Funeral Service.

Shannon Marie Morehead

Shannon Marie Morehead

May 14, 2023

Shannon Marie Morehead, 74 years old, passed away peacefully in her Bixby, OK home on May 14, 2023.

Shannon was born on October 6, 1948, in Binghamton, NY to John and Ruth Reese. Shannon married James (Jim) Morehead on May 7, 1976. Jim had the honor and privilege of accompanying Shannon through 47 years of marriage.

After leaving New York, Shannon lived...

Esther Lily Custer

Esther Lily Custer

May 12, 2023

Esther Lily (Carter) Custer was born April 21, 1935, in the Indian Hospital in Concho, Oklahoma to Chilson and Manila Howell, one of eight kids and stepkids. She was adopted by her aunt after her mother passed away when she was three years old. Esther was musical and played the accordion and the piano, and performed with her brother Sherman...

Jason Jonathan Sadler

Jason Jonathan Sadler

May 11, 2023

Jason Jonathan Sadler, beloved husband, father, son, friend and tradesman, passed away on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 50 years old.

Jason was born on April 11, 1973, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From a young age, it was clear that Jason possessed a strong work ethic and a passion for his craft. He dedicated himself to his...

Velma Dean Hughes

Velma Dean Hughes

May 8, 2023

Velma Dean Hughes, 87, of Kiefer, Oklahoma passed away surrounded by her loving family May 8, 2023. 

No services are planned. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Cathy G. Mink

Cathy G. Mink

May 7, 2023

Cathy Lynn Gravitt Mink went to her eternal home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

She was born on November 3, 1947 in Lexington, KY, to Billy Cassius Gravitt and Margaret Adair Gravitt. She was sister to Gary Cassius Gravitt (Judy) and Robert Kent Gravitt (Linda) and aunt to Amanda Gravitt Rogers.

Cathy married Leonard "Len" Myers Mink, Jr. on June 18, 1972....

Bernadine Ann Dowdy

Bernadine Ann Dowdy

May 6, 2023

Bernadine Ann Dowdy, 69, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Bernadine was born on October 26, 1953 to Caroline Jones in Tahlihina, OK. Bernadine was raised with her mother, grandmother and eventually went to the Goodland Presbyterian Indian School. From there she graduated from Hugo High School. After graduation, she attended OSU Tech in Okmulgee, later...

Elizabeth Ann Bolen

Elizabeth Ann Bolen

May 3, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Bolen, nee Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dale Bolen. Loving mother of Michael Bolen, Patrick Bolen, and Elizabeth Anne Bolen. Dear sister of Nancy (Leroy) Kattein. Kind aunt of Connie and Cathy Kattein. Elizabeth was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held from...

Charles Freddie Brown

Charles Freddie Brown

Apr 29, 2023

Charles Freddie Brown, 87, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on April 29th, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fred was born at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on March 5, 1936, to parents William Elzie Brown and Eva Lee (Stubblefield) Brown.

He attended Webster High School in West Tulsa until age 14 when he was made to begin working at Safeway Foods, where he...

Leila J Beaver

Leila J Beaver

Apr 27, 2023

Leila Jane Beaver, 64, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 14, 1959. She was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas and passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by her parents, William and Blanche Beaver.

Survivors include five sisters, Della Walking Sky, Anita Beaver Daney, Reta Brewer and husband Richard, Karen Geyer, and Terri Beaver. Other...

David Wray Donaldson

David Wray Donaldson

Apr 27, 2023

David Wray Hardy Donaldson, age 56, passed away on April 27, 2023.

David was born on February 12, 1967, in Arlington, Texas. David married Anita Hardy of Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his niece Heather Myers and his stepfather Carrel Paul Donaldson.

David is survived by his wife Anita Hardy of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, stepdaughter Ashley D. Shirley of...

Ginger Louise Roe

Ginger Louise Roe

Apr 24, 2023

Ginger Louise Gibbins (Roe) or "Nana" to everyone that knew her, was born to Christine (Webb) Fleming and Glyn Dale Roe Sr. on September 2, 1960.

She had one brother and sister then, later on, her mother met Samuel Fleming and she gained 2 more sisters. On November 5, 1975 she gave birth to a little girl named, Katrina. Ginger had...

Lawrence Richard Bauer

Lawrence Richard Bauer

Apr 19, 2023

Larry Bauer began his journey in St. Paul Minnesota on July 31st 1949 from the proud parents of Richard and Lucille Bauer. He was the oldest of four children, Larry, Gordie, Diane and Dick.

Larry was an avid entrepreneur starting and operating a multitude of businesses and career paths ranging from a Deputy Sheriff to a Real Estate Developer. Larry...

Richard And Earla Anderson

Richard And Earla Anderson

Apr 19, 2023

Richard (that's Dick!) Anderson

  Dick, was born in Kansas on June 16th 1944 to Bim and Bee Anderson. The first part of his childhood was in Wichita KS where his father was chief of police. Due to a long story, they moved to Tulsa OK in the 50s where Dick went on to graduate from Will Rogers HS. He and...

Bradley Bryant Vanderpool

Bradley Bryant Vanderpool

Apr 18, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bradley Bryant Vanderpool, aged 54, on April 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on October 6, 1969, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brad was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him.

A charismatic globetrotter, Brad's passion for music, family, and friends infused his life with joy...

Perry Lainhart

Perry Lainhart

Apr 18, 2023

Perry Lainhart opf Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 60. Perry was born on January 23, 1963 in Connersville, IN to his parents, Ira and Louverta (Peters) Lainhart. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 220 S. Alabama, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Family and friends may leave kind words of...

Ellen Jane Baillie

Ellen Jane Baillie

Apr 18, 2023

Ellen Baillie of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Apr 18, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Starr Reese

Starr Reese

Apr 17, 2023

Starr Reese, 61, of Glenpool, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord April 17, 2023, in Tulsa with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Starr was born in Pryor, Oklahoma September 4, 1961, to Herchel Moore and Shirley Chidester Jackson.

Starr had the biggest heart, the most beautiful eyes and a smile that could light...

Sharon Christine Jackson

Sharon Christine Jackson

Apr 16, 2023

Sharon M. Jackson, 76, beloved mother of four, of Tulsa OK, passed away of natural causes on April 16, 2023 while surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born to Madeline and Robert Mills in Lubbock TX on November 15, 1946. She was the oldest of four children. The family settled in Tulsa in 1954. Sharon graduated from Edison High School in...

Jimmy Juan Cervantes

Jimmy Juan Cervantes

Apr 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jimmy Juan Cervantes, who passed away on April 16, 2023, at the young age of 19. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.

Jimmy was born on September 4, 2003, in Tulsa, OK, to his parents, Artemio Cervantes and Maria Barrios. From the very beginning, Jimmy...

Peggy Lynn Erven

Peggy Lynn Erven

May 17, 2023

Please continue checking our site for updated obituary information. 

Arrangements entrusted to Schaudt Tulsa Funeral Service.

Shannon Marie Morehead

Shannon Marie Morehead

May 14, 2023

Shannon Marie Morehead, 74 years old, passed away peacefully in her Bixby, OK home on May 14, 2023.

Shannon was born on October 6, 1948, in Binghamton, NY to John and Ruth Reese. Shannon married James (Jim) Morehead on May 7, 1976. Jim had the honor and privilege of accompanying Shannon through 47 years of marriage.

After leaving New York, Shannon lived...

Esther Lily Custer

Esther Lily Custer

May 12, 2023

Esther Lily (Carter) Custer was born April 21, 1935, in the Indian Hospital in Concho, Oklahoma to Chilson and Manila Howell, one of eight kids and stepkids. She was adopted by her aunt after her mother passed away when she was three years old. Esther was musical and played the accordion and the piano, and performed with her brother Sherman...

Jason Jonathan Sadler

Jason Jonathan Sadler

May 11, 2023

Jason Jonathan Sadler, beloved husband, father, son, friend and tradesman, passed away on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 50 years old.

Jason was born on April 11, 1973, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From a young age, it was clear that Jason possessed a strong work ethic and a passion for his craft. He dedicated himself to his...

Velma Dean Hughes

Velma Dean Hughes

May 8, 2023

Velma Dean Hughes, 87, of Kiefer, Oklahoma passed away surrounded by her loving family May 8, 2023. 

No services are planned. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

Cathy G. Mink

Cathy G. Mink

May 7, 2023

Cathy Lynn Gravitt Mink went to her eternal home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

She was born on November 3, 1947 in Lexington, KY, to Billy Cassius Gravitt and Margaret Adair Gravitt. She was sister to Gary Cassius Gravitt (Judy) and Robert Kent Gravitt (Linda) and aunt to Amanda Gravitt Rogers.

Cathy married Leonard "Len" Myers Mink, Jr. on June 18, 1972....

Bernadine Ann Dowdy

Bernadine Ann Dowdy

May 6, 2023

Bernadine Ann Dowdy, 69, of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Bernadine was born on October 26, 1953 to Caroline Jones in Tahlihina, OK. Bernadine was raised with her mother, grandmother and eventually went to the Goodland Presbyterian Indian School. From there she graduated from Hugo High School. After graduation, she attended OSU Tech in Okmulgee, later...

Elizabeth Ann Bolen

Elizabeth Ann Bolen

May 3, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Bolen, nee Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dale Bolen. Loving mother of Michael Bolen, Patrick Bolen, and Elizabeth Anne Bolen. Dear sister of Nancy (Leroy) Kattein. Kind aunt of Connie and Cathy Kattein. Elizabeth was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held from...

Charles Freddie Brown

Charles Freddie Brown

Apr 29, 2023

Charles Freddie Brown, 87, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on April 29th, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fred was born at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on March 5, 1936, to parents William Elzie Brown and Eva Lee (Stubblefield) Brown.

He attended Webster High School in West Tulsa until age 14 when he was made to begin working at Safeway Foods, where he...

Leila J Beaver

Leila J Beaver

Apr 27, 2023

Leila Jane Beaver, 64, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 14, 1959. She was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas and passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by her parents, William and Blanche Beaver.

Survivors include five sisters, Della Walking Sky, Anita Beaver Daney, Reta Brewer and husband Richard, Karen Geyer, and Terri Beaver. Other...

David Wray Donaldson

David Wray Donaldson

Apr 27, 2023

David Wray Hardy Donaldson, age 56, passed away on April 27, 2023.

David was born on February 12, 1967, in Arlington, Texas. David married Anita Hardy of Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his niece Heather Myers and his stepfather Carrel Paul Donaldson.

David is survived by his wife Anita Hardy of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, stepdaughter Ashley D. Shirley of...

Ginger Louise Roe

Ginger Louise Roe

Apr 24, 2023

Ginger Louise Gibbins (Roe) or "Nana" to everyone that knew her, was born to Christine (Webb) Fleming and Glyn Dale Roe Sr. on September 2, 1960.

She had one brother and sister then, later on, her mother met Samuel Fleming and she gained 2 more sisters. On November 5, 1975 she gave birth to a little girl named, Katrina. Ginger had...

Lawrence Richard Bauer

Lawrence Richard Bauer

Apr 19, 2023

Larry Bauer began his journey in St. Paul Minnesota on July 31st 1949 from the proud parents of Richard and Lucille Bauer. He was the oldest of four children, Larry, Gordie, Diane and Dick.

Larry was an avid entrepreneur starting and operating a multitude of businesses and career paths ranging from a Deputy Sheriff to a Real Estate Developer. Larry...

Richard And Earla Anderson

Richard And Earla Anderson

Apr 19, 2023

Richard (that's Dick!) Anderson

  Dick, was born in Kansas on June 16th 1944 to Bim and Bee Anderson. The first part of his childhood was in Wichita KS where his father was chief of police. Due to a long story, they moved to Tulsa OK in the 50s where Dick went on to graduate from Will Rogers HS. He and...

Bradley Bryant Vanderpool

Bradley Bryant Vanderpool

Apr 18, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bradley Bryant Vanderpool, aged 54, on April 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on October 6, 1969, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brad was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him.

A charismatic globetrotter, Brad's passion for music, family, and friends infused his life with joy...

Perry Lainhart

Perry Lainhart

Apr 18, 2023

Perry Lainhart opf Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 60. Perry was born on January 23, 1963 in Connersville, IN to his parents, Ira and Louverta (Peters) Lainhart. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 220 S. Alabama, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Family and friends may leave kind words of...

Ellen Jane Baillie

Ellen Jane Baillie

Apr 18, 2023

Ellen Baillie of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Apr 18, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Starr Reese

Starr Reese

Apr 17, 2023

Starr Reese, 61, of Glenpool, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord April 17, 2023, in Tulsa with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Starr was born in Pryor, Oklahoma September 4, 1961, to Herchel Moore and Shirley Chidester Jackson.

Starr had the biggest heart, the most beautiful eyes and a smile that could light...

Sharon Christine Jackson

Sharon Christine Jackson

Apr 16, 2023

Sharon M. Jackson, 76, beloved mother of four, of Tulsa OK, passed away of natural causes on April 16, 2023 while surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born to Madeline and Robert Mills in Lubbock TX on November 15, 1946. She was the oldest of four children. The family settled in Tulsa in 1954. Sharon graduated from Edison High School in...

Jimmy Juan Cervantes

Jimmy Juan Cervantes

Apr 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jimmy Juan Cervantes, who passed away on April 16, 2023, at the young age of 19. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.

Jimmy was born on September 4, 2003, in Tulsa, OK, to his parents, Artemio Cervantes and Maria Barrios. From the very beginning, Jimmy...