Obituaries

Marilyn Rose Bentley

Jan 13, 2025

A memorial service to celebrate Marilyn’s beautiful life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Schaudt Funeral Service Chapel, 5757 South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, OK 74145.

Marilyn’s kindness, warmth, and love will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her. A full obituary will follow.

Teddy Beesley

Jan 12, 2025

Teddy Amon Beesley of Beggs, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Teddy was born on March 8, 1948 in Nuyaka, Oklahoma to his parents, Henry and Esther (Owen) Beesley. A Public Viewing and Visitation will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral...

Hugh William Enos, Jr.

Jan 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hugh William Enos, Jr., who peacefully departed this life on January 11, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Born on June 22, 1938, in Perry, Oklahoma, Hugh lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to his family and community.

Services to celebrate Hugh's life are pending at Braden Park...

Deborah Dinsmore

Jan 9, 2025

Deborah Lee Dinsmore of Okmulgee, Oklahoma on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 73 years. Deborah was born on November 5, 1951 in Claremore, Oklahoma to her parents, George and Wanda (Mann) Caffey.

She is preceded in death by father, George Caffey; mother, Wanda Caffey Deborah leaves many loving memories with her family, daughter Dana Lay;...

Verona Lee Swank

Jan 9, 2025

Verona Lee Swank, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 85. Born on November 29, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Martin and Laura Roe; Verona lived a life full of love, faith, and adventure.

Verona married the love of her life, Jimmy Swank, in 1958,...

Steven Baker

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Joe Baker, of Kiefer, Oklahoma, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud veteran. Steven passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on October 16, 1946, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Clifford and Katherine Baker, Steven was a man whose life was defined...

Kenneth Reed Carrington

Jan 7, 2025

Kenneth Reed Carrington, 59, passed away January 7, 2025. He was born on October, 2, 1965 in Sweetwater, Tx and attended school at Sweetwater High, where he also graduated. 

Kenneth leaves behind his one and only daughter Keisha Carrington and three grandchildren, Aspen Flowal, Luke Anthony Quinn and Sekani-Creed Pfister, all of Sweetwater, Tx. 

He is survived by his parents, Bennie and...

Scott Lewis Roy

Jan 7, 2025

Scott Lewis Roy, a devoted husband, father, and community leader, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 50.Born on June 27, 1974, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, to Jim and Kathy Zo Roy, Scott's life was defined by love, service, and an unwavering commitment to those he cared about. 

A proud...

Julia Ransweiler

Jan 6, 2025

Julia Dawn Ransweiler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. Julia was born in Corning, Arkansas, to her devoted parents, Cletis Cozart and Earline Payne.

Julia grew up with a strong sense of family and community. She graduated from Truman High School and later pursued a fulfilling career in retail...

Carl Smith

Jan 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl Ray Smith, 57, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carl departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was born on September 2, 1967, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Robert and Betty Lee, and his journey was marked by a profound...

Bernie Barnard

Jan 6, 2025

Bernie Edward Barnard of Park Hill, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 66 years. Bernie was born on April 19, 1958 in Taylor, Texas to his parents, Herbert and Jackie.

Private family services are going to be scheduled at a later date.

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

Gene Creason

Jan 5, 2025

Ivan Eugene "Gene" Creason, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025 at his home in Checotah, Oklahoma. Born on July 5, 1941, in Bixby, Oklahoma.

Gene graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1959 and pursued higher education later in life, earning a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Tulsa. He began his professional journey as a door-to-door insurance salesman,...

Shari Lynn Bittick

Jan 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Shari Lynn Bittick in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shari’s warm spirit, boundless love, and radiant kindness touched all who knew her. She was a light in our lives, and her memory will forever remain in our hearts.

Services to honor Shari’s life are pending. Details will be shared soon.

Michael Hart

Jan 1, 2025

Michael ("Mike") Wayne Hart, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, Grumpa, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Mike valiantly battled multiple myeloma and the family is appreciative of the care he received from Dr. Caleb Scheckel, Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, the St. John's oncology nurses, and Seasons Hospice.

Mike...

Phyllis Millis

Dec 28, 2024

Phyllis Ann Millis passed away on December 28, 2024. She was 88 years old.

Phyllis was a long time resident of Broken Arrow, Ok. She was a member of Aspen Park Baptist Church, where she was one of the many people privileged with helping found the church when it became Clayton Baptist.

Phyllis was born to be a teacher. She graduated Southwest...

Karen Sidener

Dec 28, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Karen Gay Sidener, 64, of Glenpool, OK passed away on the morning of December 28th, 2024. Being a cancer survivor of almost 10 years, she was diagnosed with another mass 2 years ago. She fought hard and long, and is now at peace in the arms of Jesus.

Karen was born...

Sammie Darlene Blake

Dec 27, 2024

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Sammie Darlene Blake, who was born on December 31, 1951, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Sam and Juanita Lucas. She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.

Sammie was the beloved wife of James Blake, her soulmate and partner in adventure...

James Laswell

Dec 26, 2024

James Warren Laswell, born March 26, 1929, in Neodesha, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 95. He was the son of Earl Laswell and Mary (Norman) Hush.

James spent nearly his entire life in Neodesha, building a legacy of hard work, creativity, and love for his family. He began his career in accounting at Standard...

Joseph Michael Schwartz

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph Michael Schwartz, PhD, a compassionate man with an ever-curious mind and heart full of laughter, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Glenpool, Oklahoma, at the age of 78. “Dr. Joe”, as many called him, was born on July 3, 1946, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Joseph and Edna (Kelly) Schwartz. Joe grew into a man known for his kindness,...

Daniel Ray Hurd

Dec 26, 2024

Daniel Ray Hurd, born on September 12, 1977, in Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. At the age of 47, Daniel left behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering love for those around him.

Daniel devoted his professional life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Diversicare in Chanute. Through his compassionate...