Obituaries
Stephen Arthur Morrison
Feb 26, 2026
Stephen Arthur “Steve” Morrison passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2026, at the age of 77, in Langley, Oklahoma. Born on April 21, 1948, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, Steve grew up in Afton, where he graduated from Afton High School. He later continued his education at NEO A&M College in Miami, earning his associate degree.
In 1990, Steve began...
Billy "Gene" Casebolt
Feb 25, 2026
Billy “Gene” Casebolt of Grove, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on February 25, 2026. He was 91 years old. Gene was born on January 5, 1935, in Haskell, Oklahoma, the third of four sons born to Vernon and Luella (Jenkins) Casebolt. Gene began working for his brother on a pipeline job, as a welder helper when he...
Edward Lee Jackson
Feb 23, 2026
Edward Lee Jackson, age 80, born June 7, 1945, in Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on February 23, 2026, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Edward dedicated many years of his life to the Street Department for the City of Grove. Known as a very hard worker, he took great pride in providing for his family and giving his best in everything...
Doris "Ann" Anita Griggs
Feb 19, 2026
Doris “Ann” Anita Griggs was born on February 5, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and passed away on February 19, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Throughout her life, Ann was known for her boundless generosity and selflessness—qualities that endeared her to many and left a lasting impact on her community.
Ann built a dedicated career in medical receptionist, balancing her professional life...
Robert Joseph Seaton
Feb 17, 2026
Robert Joseph Seaton, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Jay, Oklahoma, on February 17, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1959, in Texas.
Robert worked as an auto mechanic for many years and was known for his skill, dedication, and strong work ethic. He took pride in his work and enjoyed spending time fixing cars and sharing...
Robert Gregory Grady
Feb 16, 2026
Robert Gregory Grady, aged 89, of Grove, Oklahoma passed away on February 16, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on March 29, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Robert dedicated his career to serving as a clerk for the Burlington Northern Railroad. He also proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Robert will be remembered for his contributions and the dedication...
Sharon Kay Caywood
Feb 14, 2026
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Sharon Kay (Pipins) Caywood went to her heavenly home on February 14, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 68 years of age.
Sharon was born to John Henry and Ruth (McCurley) Pipins on October 17, 1957. Upon arriving home from the hospital, she was greeted by four older brothers: Meredith Wayne,...
Karan Kay Ryser
Feb 13, 2026
Karan Kay Ryser passed away on February 13, 2026, at her home in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on September 21, 1940 in Frankfort, Kansas. She was the daughter of Roy and Ruth Johnson.
Memorial service details are pending at this time.
Robert Oris Heatley
Feb 12, 2026
Robert Oris Heatley, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Jay, Oklahoma surrounded by his family, on February 12, 2026. Born on July 27, 1939, Robert's life was a testament to hard work and love for his family, as he embraced diverse roles throughout his career.
Robert proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a man of...
Paula Denise Prins
Feb 12, 2026
Paula Denise Prins, born on September 5, 1964, in Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City while awaiting an organ transplant, surrounded by her loving husband and children. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Paula’s life was characterized by her unwavering dedication to family and community, as well as her...
James Wesley Sexson
Feb 11, 2026
James Wesley Sexson, also known as Bud, Dad, Coach and Principal Sexson passed away peacefully February 11, 2026, while holding the hand of the love of his life.
From the moment he entered the world, Bud was the calm after the storm. He was born on August 1, 1955, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma after his mother survived an encounter with a tornado....
Mary Louise Johnson
Jan 25, 2026
Mary Lou Johnson, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on January 1, 1931, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to the late Otto Gilbert and Mable Claire (Shankle) Pollock.
Mary Lou married her sweetheart, Billy Don Johnson, on September 11, 1949, in Jay, Oklahoma. They shared 66 years of marriage filled with cherished memories, family...
Brooklyn Irene Anderson
Jan 21, 2026
Brooklyn Irene Anderson, beloved daughter, sister, and cherished granddaughter, was born sleeping on January 21, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. Though never held on earth, Brooklyn was held in the loving arms of Jesus from the moment she was born.
Brooklyn was described as active and engaged, interacting with the world around her from within the womb. She was deeply loved beyond...
Christi Lynn Nelson
Jan 21, 2026
Christi Lynn Nelson, a beloved wife, mother, and daughter, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on January 18, 1973, in Jay, Christi touched countless lives with her kindness, warmth, and generous spirit.
Christi worked for many years in the automotive department at Walmart, where she was well known for her strong work ethic, professionalism,...
Jimmie J Sawvel
Jan 19, 2026
Jimmie J. Sawvel, a cherished figure in the lives of those who loved him, passed away on January 19, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Grove, Oklahoma. Born on November 20, 1941, Jimmie lived a life that exemplified the true spirit of an outdoorsman, a man deeply connected to nature and the simple joys of life.
Jimmie served his country honorably...
Bennie Edward Starks
Jan 11, 2026
Bennie Edward Starks, a cherished member of the Grove, Oklahoma community, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on July 11, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and lived a life marked by strength, dedication, and a deep love for both his family and his country.
A proud veteran, Bennie served in the United States...
Troy Wilson Lamphear
Jan 10, 2026
Troy Wilson Lamphear, 89, Grove, OK, died January 10, 2026, at his home. Troy was born on February 19, 1936, in Cherokee City, AR, the son of Irvin and Evelyn (Dawson) Lamphear.
Troy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was married to the love of his life, Joyce Lamphear, for 54 years before her passing in 2016....
June Heitzmann
Jan 8, 2026
Dorothy “June” (Towry) Heitzmann, age 89, formerly of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at RiverCourt Residences in Groton, Massachusetts.
June was born on February 17, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee, by her mother, G. Leona Towry, and her loving grandparents, Arthur N. Towry and Annie L. Schnetzler. It was there that...
Diana Louise Brunner
Jan 7, 2026
A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Diana Louise Brunner passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. She was born on October 1, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas.
Diana cherished the places she called home. She spent most of her adult years raising her family in Tulsa before retiring to her lake property in...
Vicki Lee DeRose
Jan 1, 2026
Vicki Lee DeRose, born August 5, 1948, in San Francisco, California, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. She leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories that will be forever held dear by her family and friends.
Vicki was a dedicated realtor with the Century 21 Rinker Agency, and Crye-Leike Realtors, where she built meaningful...
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