Obituaries

Alfred Chapin

Jun 1, 2024

Alfred Benjamin Chapin, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on November 8, 1952, in the heart of Tulsa to Julius and Dorothy Chapin, Alfred's life was a testament to love, kindness, and passion.Alfred is survived by his siblings: Sister Diane Cerchio and husband Gerard, Sister Laura Foshee and husband...

Corwin Rouse

Jun 1, 2024

Corwin Rouse, 52, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on June 1, 2024 at his residence in Glenpool, OK. He entered this world on August 1, 1971, in Platteville, WI, born to Robert and Victoria Rouse.

Corwin graduated from Torey Pines High School in 1989 and went on to earn his Associate's degree...

Diane Finch

May 31, 2024

Diane Finch, age 68, passed away on May 31st, 2024 at the Villages Rehabilitaion Center. She was born on December 16th, 1955, in Tulsa Oklahoma to John William Finch and Jean Finch. 

Diane left behind a brother, David Finch, a daughter, Anastasia O'seland, a granddaughter, Raven Tiger and her stepsisters, Angela Eakes and Rebecca Noukaum. 

Diane had a host of friends, including...

Clinton Hall

May 29, 2024

Clinton Eugene Hall of Kelleyville, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the age of 90 years. Clinton was born on April 30, 1934 in Gypsy, Oklahoma to his parents, Aaron and Lilly Hall.

A full obituary is pending at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service, 1329 East 151st St. Glenpool,...

Lilia Hill

May 29, 2024

We are gathered here not to mourn but to celebrate the extraordinary life of Lilia Carrillo Hill, a beacon of love and joy who left us on May 29, 2024. Lilia's story began on May 19, 1946, in the heart of Sabinas, Mexico, where her vibrant spirit first took breath.

A proud Mexican woman, Lilia's journey was as radiant...

Josephine Downing

May 27, 2024

Josephine Salvaggio Downing

Josephine 'Jo' Salvaggio Downing, 95, of Bedford (Fort Worth), TX, born August 28, 1928 in Steele's Store (Bryan, TX), died Monday May 27, 2024 in Tulsa, OK. Jo passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Jo began life on the family farm in Bryan but soon after graduating high school in 1947 attended business college...

Gloria Anne Lewis

May 27, 2024

Gloria Anne Lewis, a gifted sculptor and painter, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. Born on April 1, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Herman and Bess (Romanek) Kahn; Gloria's life was a testament to creativity, dedication, and passion.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Jimmy Lewis, with whom she...

Daniel Rumfalo

May 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Rumfalo, born on November 6, 1965, in Long Beach, California. Daniel peacefully departed this world on May 26, 2024, at his residence in Bixby, Oklahoma, at the age of 58.

Daniel moved to Oklahoma in the late 1990's and later to Las Vegas, returning to Oklahoma in 2009. In...

Jimmie Bryan

May 25, 2024

Jimmie (Jim) Jack Bryan, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, at the age of 92. He was cared for at the serene Clarehouse in his final days.

Born at home on August 30, 1931, on West Easton Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jim was the son of Lucy Jewel and Clarence Bentley Bryan. Jim's education journey...

Marva Joy Simmonds

May 25, 2024

Marva Joy Simmonds, a beloved member of the Broken Arrow community, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 1, 1933, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Joy was the cherished daughter of William and Teleta Giles.

Joy's journey through life was marked by her passion for education and creativity. She pursued her Bachelor's Degree in Education...

Lewis William Rackley "Bill Wolf"

May 24, 2024

"ALWAYS ENDEAVOR TO PERSEVERE"

Lewis William Rackley, affectionately known as "Bill Wolf" passed away on May 24, 2024, in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 75. Born on August 13, 1948, in Chandler, OK, Bill lived a full and remarkable life, leaving a legacy of love, service, and adventure.Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Sherrie Gibson Rackley, and his cherished...

Joyce Paul Birdsong

May 23, 2024

Joyce Paul Birdsong, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 90. Born on February 25, 1934, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Joyce lived a life filled with love, service, and devotion to God, her family, and her community.

Joyce is survived by her son, Russell Birdsong of Tulsa, Oklahoma;...

John Rampey

May 23, 2024

John Lars Rampey, a cherished husband, devoted father, esteemed colleague, and beloved member of the Sapulpa community, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He was 71 years old.

Born on August 7, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, John was the son of Rowland Randolph Rampey and Betty Jean Rampey. He grew up in West Tulsa and attended Daniel...

Priyakant Gandhi

May 23, 2024

"PERMATMAA EMNA AATMA NE SHANTI AAPE"

Shree Priyakant Chandubhai Gandhi aka Raniyawala (age 59) has passed away on May 23rd, 11am local time in Okmulgee, Oklahoma - USA

Shree Priyakant was son of G.Sv., Sudhaben and late Chandubhai Ghelabhai Gandhi (original Kabilpor)

He was husband of Nimishaben Gandhi

He was father of: Aum Gandhi and Pari...

Wanda Cress

May 22, 2024

Wanda Cress, formerly of California, passed away peacefully at her home in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 92. Wanda was born on November 23, 1931, in Chariton, Iowa to her loving parents, Arthur and Hazel (Norris) Church.

Wanda was married to her late husband, George Cress, with whom she shared many happy years....

Suzanne Marie Matiash

May 20, 2024

Suzanne Marie Matiash, born on May 2, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Joseph and Jane Matiash, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 55 years old.

Suzanne is survived by her loving husband, Molan Daniel, her brother, Martin Matiash, and a host of extended family members and friends who will deeply miss her.

Growing up...

Frances Graham

May 19, 2024

Frances Lorane(Newland) Graham, 91, passed from this earth while at home on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Frances was born on December 29, 1932, in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, to her parents, James DeWitt and Zilpha Ann (Griffin) Newland.

Frances graduated from Jenks High School in 1949 and received her Bachelor's degree from Northeastern State in 1952. Frances met the love...

Timothy Dean Patterson

May 19, 2024

Timothy Dean Patterson, born on December 7, 1964, in Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tim was the beloved husband of Pamela Patterson, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years of marriage. He was a devoted father to Trent and Daughter in Law, Stormi Patterson and Paige Patterson and Son in law Damien. Tim's...

Kristen Durbin

May 18, 2024

Kristen Leigh Durbin, born on June 24, 1969, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Robert Durbin and Suzanne (Shires) Kelley, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 54. Kristen's life was a testament to love, creativity, and resilience.

Kristen was the cherished daughter of Robert Durbin and Suzanne (Shires) Kelley. She is...

David Elwood James

May 17, 2024

David Elwood James, born on December 9, 1946, in Clovis, California, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, in Catoosa, Oklahoma. David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon James, to whom he was married on May 24, 1996, until her passing in 2021.

David was the cherished son of Eula Grace Watts and Elvin Kirby James. He proudly...