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William Patrick Aliff

William Patrick Aliff

Jun 26, 2022

William Patrick Aliff, born to the late Melvin and C Aliff on July 24, 1941 in Rocky Gap, Virginia, passed away on June 26, 2022 at the age of 80.William grew up in the mountains of Virginia before moving out to Oklahoma where he took a job with Frisco Employees Credit Union where he retired after 34 years. In his...

Kenny Leroy Martin

Kenny Leroy Martin

Jun 22, 2022

Kenny Leroy Martin, age 66 of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Leroy was born October 28, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents Kenneth Roy Martin and Anna Mae Martin. He grew up in the area and graduated from Will Rogers High School. While working at Bell's...

Gary Charles Myers

Gary Charles Myers

Jun 22, 2022

Gary Charles Myers of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away June 22, 2022, at the age of 74. Gary was born December 9, 1947, in Payden, Oklahoma to his parents, Charles and Jewel (Martin) Myers and was married to Glenda Myers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words...

Barbara Sherra Beck

Barbara Sherra Beck

Jun 22, 2022

Barbara Beck, born on January 3, 1935 in Hooks, TX to the late Henry Hooks and Maryjane Hooks, passed from this life on June 22, 2022.Barbara could often be found in her kitchen, creating food with lovely scents and flavors. She was known best for her cinnamon rolls which everyone loved, but other "fan favorites" were coconut pie and lemon...

Sharon Elaine North

Sharon Elaine North

Jun 21, 2022

Sharon North of Wagoner, Oklahoma passed away on Jun 21, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Deann Piter

Deann Piter

Jun 21, 2022

DeAnn Piter, 81 years young, passed away on June 21, 2022 at her home in Bixby, Oklahoma after battling cancer. DeAnn was born November 12, 1940 in Tryon, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Blenda (Drake) Minshall. She was raised on the family farm North and West of Tryon and attended Tryon schools. She faithfully attended the annual alumni banquets including the...

Richard Gordon Stout

Richard Gordon Stout

Jun 21, 2022

Richard Gordon Stout was born on November 10, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Stewart, retired as a captain in the Army after WWII, having served under General Patton, after which he worked in the brokers loan department of Chase Bank. His mother was the former Margaret Hansen. Richard attended Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn then graduated from...

Linda Louise Ellison

Linda Louise Ellison

Jun 19, 2022

Linda Louise Ellison, born on November 3, 1957 in Tulsa, OK to the late William Alexander and Elnor Alexander, passed on June 19, 2022. Linda enjoyed many things in life, but overall she loved everyone around her. You could often find her in the kitchen making delicious meals for the ones she loved. She also took time to go shopping...

Clara Norma Calvert

Clara Norma Calvert

Jun 18, 2022

Clara Calvert, born on January 6, 1928, in Lenna, OK to her late parents, James and Bennie (Smith) Hunter, passed away on June 18, 2022. Clara was an easy going person, willing to sit and share her stories with her grandkids. She enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers. She loved to play dominoes at the Senior Building,...

Torhres Lambert Busby

Torhres Lambert Busby

Jun 18, 2022

Torhres Lambert BusbyTorhres was born to Terry L. and Janie M. Busby on February 21, 1955, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Being an Army brat, he lived in many locations throughout his childhood. Once his father retired from the Army, the family settled in Newport, AR where they owned a service station. They eventually moved to Irving, TX where Torhres graduated...

Harry Joseph Arnold

Harry Joseph Arnold

Jun 16, 2022

Harry Arnold, born to the late Harry and Helen Arnold, in Paris, Arkansas, passed from this life at his residence in Tulsa, OK on June 16, 2022, at the age of 82.Always filled with energy, he played baseball and football for many years including at Central High School in Tulsa, OK where he graduated in 1957. After graduating he honored...

Marsha Lynne Cochran

Marsha Lynne Cochran

Jun 14, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marsha Lynn Cochran, 80, of Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14, 2022. Marsha, our loving, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.Marsha was born on May 8, 1942 to Clela Irene (Kneller) Richard and Kenneth Richard in Warsaw, Indiana. Marsha was known for her relentless...

Mary Sue Freeman

Mary Sue Freeman

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Sue Scott Freeman, age 85 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this world into the next on June 13, 2022. Affectionately referred to as Sue, she loved living life to the fullest. She was active in the Crusaders Sunday School Class at Parkview Baptist Church, loved her Wednesday bowling league, and rarely missed her coffee club each morning at Panera....

Patti Yvonne Holbrook

Patti Yvonne Holbrook

Jun 13, 2022

Patti Yvonne Holbrook of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away on June 13, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 62. Patti was born on October 7, 1959, in Bakersfield, California to Lawrence Clayton and Opal Clayton and was married to Rickie Holbrook. Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Friends & family may leave condolences...

Helen Adeline Swenson

Helen Adeline Swenson

Jun 12, 2022

Helen Adeline Swenson, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022.Beloved wife of Don Swenson and mother of Stacy Pine (Greg) as well as grandmother to Liam. Daughter of the late Senator Richard Dick Pine and the late Helen Jane (Zack) Pine. Brother of the late Chester Jacob/Jake Pine/Shingwauk, Sister of the late Jean Pine, late Beulah Abtossway, late...

Joan Kay Wilson

Joan Kay Wilson

Jun 11, 2022

Joan Kay Wilson passed away with loving family by her side on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the age of 81 years. Joan was born on Friday, March 28, 1941, in Sapulpa, OK to her parents, Clarence and Mary (Piper) Blankenship.She met the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Wilson, and they were married on February 13, 1971 in Paris,...

Nickie Elizabeth Hall-Hensley

Nickie Elizabeth Hall-Hensley

Jun 10, 2022

Nickie Elizabeth Hall-Hensley was born an only child in Atlanta, Georgia on October 24, 1930 to Walter Joseph Murphy and Ruth Emerson (Porter) Murphy. Nickie passed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2022 at the age of 91. Nickie was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Neil Douglas Hall, and her second husband, Robert Marion Hensley....

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Jun 10, 2022

Larry J. Smith of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at St. Francis hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 66. He was born May 28, 1956 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Dallas where he grew up and attended school. He spent his career winding electric motors, eventually moving to Okmulgee to work at The...

James Benny Thomason

James Benny Thomason

Jun 9, 2022

James Benny Thomason passed away with loving family by his side Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the age of 70 years. James was born Saturday, March 8, 1952 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to his parents, Jim and Ruth (Garrett) Thomason.James proudly served our country in the Army from June 30, 1970 to May 15, 1972. He also served in the National...

Julia Ann Barzak

Julia Ann Barzak

Jun 9, 2022

Julia Ann Barzak (Judy) of Bixby, Oklahoma, was age 30 when she entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, June 9, 2022.Judy was born on February 19, 1992, and was her mama's joy from the first second she laid eyes upon her. Although, her whole life, Judy could not speak or walk, she was a happy and content girl with...

William Patrick Aliff

William Patrick Aliff

Jun 26, 2022

William Patrick Aliff, born to the late Melvin and C Aliff on July 24, 1941 in Rocky Gap, Virginia, passed away on June 26, 2022 at the age of 80.William grew up in the mountains of Virginia before moving out to Oklahoma where he took a job with Frisco Employees Credit Union where he retired after 34 years. In his...

Kenny Leroy Martin

Kenny Leroy Martin

Jun 22, 2022

Kenny Leroy Martin, age 66 of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Leroy was born October 28, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents Kenneth Roy Martin and Anna Mae Martin. He grew up in the area and graduated from Will Rogers High School. While working at Bell's...

Gary Charles Myers

Gary Charles Myers

Jun 22, 2022

Gary Charles Myers of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away June 22, 2022, at the age of 74. Gary was born December 9, 1947, in Payden, Oklahoma to his parents, Charles and Jewel (Martin) Myers and was married to Glenda Myers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words...

Barbara Sherra Beck

Barbara Sherra Beck

Jun 22, 2022

Barbara Beck, born on January 3, 1935 in Hooks, TX to the late Henry Hooks and Maryjane Hooks, passed from this life on June 22, 2022.Barbara could often be found in her kitchen, creating food with lovely scents and flavors. She was known best for her cinnamon rolls which everyone loved, but other "fan favorites" were coconut pie and lemon...

Sharon Elaine North

Sharon Elaine North

Jun 21, 2022

Sharon North of Wagoner, Oklahoma passed away on Jun 21, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Deann Piter

Deann Piter

Jun 21, 2022

DeAnn Piter, 81 years young, passed away on June 21, 2022 at her home in Bixby, Oklahoma after battling cancer. DeAnn was born November 12, 1940 in Tryon, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Blenda (Drake) Minshall. She was raised on the family farm North and West of Tryon and attended Tryon schools. She faithfully attended the annual alumni banquets including the...

Richard Gordon Stout

Richard Gordon Stout

Jun 21, 2022

Richard Gordon Stout was born on November 10, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Stewart, retired as a captain in the Army after WWII, having served under General Patton, after which he worked in the brokers loan department of Chase Bank. His mother was the former Margaret Hansen. Richard attended Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn then graduated from...

Linda Louise Ellison

Linda Louise Ellison

Jun 19, 2022

Linda Louise Ellison, born on November 3, 1957 in Tulsa, OK to the late William Alexander and Elnor Alexander, passed on June 19, 2022. Linda enjoyed many things in life, but overall she loved everyone around her. You could often find her in the kitchen making delicious meals for the ones she loved. She also took time to go shopping...

Clara Norma Calvert

Clara Norma Calvert

Jun 18, 2022

Clara Calvert, born on January 6, 1928, in Lenna, OK to her late parents, James and Bennie (Smith) Hunter, passed away on June 18, 2022. Clara was an easy going person, willing to sit and share her stories with her grandkids. She enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers. She loved to play dominoes at the Senior Building,...

Torhres Lambert Busby

Torhres Lambert Busby

Jun 18, 2022

Torhres Lambert BusbyTorhres was born to Terry L. and Janie M. Busby on February 21, 1955, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Being an Army brat, he lived in many locations throughout his childhood. Once his father retired from the Army, the family settled in Newport, AR where they owned a service station. They eventually moved to Irving, TX where Torhres graduated...

Harry Joseph Arnold

Harry Joseph Arnold

Jun 16, 2022

Harry Arnold, born to the late Harry and Helen Arnold, in Paris, Arkansas, passed from this life at his residence in Tulsa, OK on June 16, 2022, at the age of 82.Always filled with energy, he played baseball and football for many years including at Central High School in Tulsa, OK where he graduated in 1957. After graduating he honored...

Marsha Lynne Cochran

Marsha Lynne Cochran

Jun 14, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marsha Lynn Cochran, 80, of Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14, 2022. Marsha, our loving, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.Marsha was born on May 8, 1942 to Clela Irene (Kneller) Richard and Kenneth Richard in Warsaw, Indiana. Marsha was known for her relentless...

Mary Sue Freeman

Mary Sue Freeman

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Sue Scott Freeman, age 85 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this world into the next on June 13, 2022. Affectionately referred to as Sue, she loved living life to the fullest. She was active in the Crusaders Sunday School Class at Parkview Baptist Church, loved her Wednesday bowling league, and rarely missed her coffee club each morning at Panera....

Patti Yvonne Holbrook

Patti Yvonne Holbrook

Jun 13, 2022

Patti Yvonne Holbrook of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away on June 13, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 62. Patti was born on October 7, 1959, in Bakersfield, California to Lawrence Clayton and Opal Clayton and was married to Rickie Holbrook. Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Friends & family may leave condolences...

Helen Adeline Swenson

Helen Adeline Swenson

Jun 12, 2022

Helen Adeline Swenson, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022.Beloved wife of Don Swenson and mother of Stacy Pine (Greg) as well as grandmother to Liam. Daughter of the late Senator Richard Dick Pine and the late Helen Jane (Zack) Pine. Brother of the late Chester Jacob/Jake Pine/Shingwauk, Sister of the late Jean Pine, late Beulah Abtossway, late...

Joan Kay Wilson

Joan Kay Wilson

Jun 11, 2022

Joan Kay Wilson passed away with loving family by her side on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the age of 81 years. Joan was born on Friday, March 28, 1941, in Sapulpa, OK to her parents, Clarence and Mary (Piper) Blankenship.She met the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Wilson, and they were married on February 13, 1971 in Paris,...

Nickie Elizabeth Hall-Hensley

Nickie Elizabeth Hall-Hensley

Jun 10, 2022

Nickie Elizabeth Hall-Hensley was born an only child in Atlanta, Georgia on October 24, 1930 to Walter Joseph Murphy and Ruth Emerson (Porter) Murphy. Nickie passed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2022 at the age of 91. Nickie was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Neil Douglas Hall, and her second husband, Robert Marion Hensley....

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Jun 10, 2022

Larry J. Smith of Okmulgee, Oklahoma passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at St. Francis hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 66. He was born May 28, 1956 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Dallas where he grew up and attended school. He spent his career winding electric motors, eventually moving to Okmulgee to work at The...

James Benny Thomason

James Benny Thomason

Jun 9, 2022

James Benny Thomason passed away with loving family by his side Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the age of 70 years. James was born Saturday, March 8, 1952 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to his parents, Jim and Ruth (Garrett) Thomason.James proudly served our country in the Army from June 30, 1970 to May 15, 1972. He also served in the National...

Julia Ann Barzak

Julia Ann Barzak

Jun 9, 2022

Julia Ann Barzak (Judy) of Bixby, Oklahoma, was age 30 when she entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, June 9, 2022.Judy was born on February 19, 1992, and was her mama's joy from the first second she laid eyes upon her. Although, her whole life, Judy could not speak or walk, she was a happy and content girl with...