Obituaries

Bernadine "Deanie" Loretta Armstrong

Bernadine "Deanie" Loretta Armstrong

Sep 3, 2026

Bernadine “Deanie” Loretta Armstrong

February 19, 1948 – September 3, 2026

Bernadine “Deanie” Loretta Armstrong, 78, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, with Chris Martin, her loving partner of 16 years, by her side.

Born February 19, 1948, in Detroit Lakes, MN, Deanie was the fifth of seven children born to Lora and Lawrence Moss. She was preceded in...

Sean Leslie Considine

Sean Leslie Considine

Aug 22, 2026

Sean Leslie Considine, born October 24, 1964, in San Jose, California, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. His presence brought warmth, kindness, and a generous spirit wherever he went. Throughout his life, Sean embraced each moment with thoughtfulness and care, becoming a beloved figure to those fortunate enough to know him.

Sean is lovingly remembered by his...

Traci Dawn Livingston

Traci Dawn Livingston

Aug 12, 2026

Traci Dawn Livingston

December 11, 1970 – August 12, 2026

Traci Dawn Livingston, age 55, passed away in good spirits on August 12, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma.

Traci entered this world on December 11, 1970, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Though she faced disabilities that kept her from experiencing some of the things others may have taken for granted, Traci never allowed them to dim...

Booth Preston Smith, Jr.

Booth Preston Smith, Jr.

Aug 10, 2026

Booth Preston Smith, Jr., passed away on August 10, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on June 6, 1948, in Hamilton, Montana, Booth's life was one defined by service, resilience, and dedication to his family and community. And the foundation of faith that he laid for his family.

Booth’s early years in Montana shaped his spirit of adventure and resolve. As a...

Barbara Hazel Casebolt

Barbara Hazel Casebolt

Aug 4, 2026

Barbara Hazel (Rodrock) Casebolt of Grove went to be with her Lord and Saviour on August 4, 2026. She was 79 years old. Barbara was born July 27, 1947, in Iola, KS., the last of four children, to Whitford and Maxine (Thomas) Rodrock.

Barbara moved from Kansas to Nowata, OK., her senior year of high school and graduated there in 1965,...

Bonita Ruth Jarvis

Bonita Ruth Jarvis

Aug 1, 2026

Bonita Ruth Jarvis, 90 year old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026.  Bonita was born in Wichita, KS on September 20, 1935.  She is preceded in death by her parents John Gradert and Jorja (Porter) Christopher, her husband of 65 years Jimmie Jarvis, her daughter Michele Lyall, and her brother Melvin Gradert.  She is survived by her loving...

Kevin Dean Meier

Kevin Dean Meier

Jul 29, 2026

Kevin Dean Meier departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born January 7, 1955, in Greeley Colorado to Les and Shirley Meier.

Kevin was a master plumber by trade and a master “fixer of anything” by nature. If something was broken, he could almost always find a way to repair it –...

Doris Christine Garis

Doris Christine Garis

Jul 29, 2026

Doris Christine (Sapp) Garis departed this life on July 29, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family. Born August 25, 1944, in Cochran, Georgia, Doris lived 81 vibrant years defined by deep devotion to family, an adventurous spirit, and a boundless compassion that left a lasting mark on everyone she encountered.

From a young age, Doris approached...

Alvin Daniel Jackson

Alvin Daniel Jackson

Jul 19, 2026

Alvin Daniel Jackson, 79, of Zena, Oklahoma, departed this life peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home on July 19, 2026. Alvin was born on July 15, 1947, in Zena, Oklahoma, to A.D. Jackson and Rachel (Messimore) Jackson. He spent the majority of his life in the Zena community, where he became known as a hardworking man with a generous...

Jodee Anne Radosevich

Jodee Anne Radosevich

Jul 11, 2026

Jodee Anne Radosevich, born on December 28, 1953, in Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. Her vibrant spirit and zest for life touched all who knew her, leaving a legacy filled with adventure, warmth, and cherished memories.

Jodee was a person of boundless energy—always on the go and eager to...

Lonnie Dean Stroud

Lonnie Dean Stroud

Jul 7, 2026

Lonnie Dean Stroud, born on April 21, 1965, in Torrence, California, passed away on July 7, 2026. He was the beloved son of Donna Stroud, whom he cherished deeply and cared for with great pride. One of Lonnie’s greatest joys in life was looking after his mother, ensuring her comfort and happiness at every turn. Their close bond was evident...

Randall Duane Martineau

Randall Duane Martineau

Jun 19, 2026

Randall Duane Martineau, 67, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Jay, Oklahoma. He was born on February 11, 1959, in Gravette, Arkansas, to Dwayne D. Martineau and Mary Ellen (McGhee) Martineau.

Randall served in the United States Navy for four years; afterwards, he worked as a railroad engineer and had a lifelong love of trains, especially old steam engines. He...

Nettie Lou Seale

Nettie Lou Seale

Jun 10, 2026

Nettie Lou Seale, of Grove, Oklahoma, went to her Heavenly Home on June 10, 2026. Born on July 1, 1946, in Hobart, Oklahoma, Nettie devoted her life to caring for others, a commitment that was evident throughout her distinguished 35-year career teaching nursing. Her dedication extended beyond the classroom, as she volunteered both at the local hospital and Delaware Baptist...

Thomas Daniel Ponko

Thomas Daniel Ponko

Jun 8, 2026

Thomas Daniel Ponko, 73, of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 4, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, Tom lived a life defined by service, dedication, adventure, and an unwavering love for his family. A proud Navy veteran, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he touched countless lives through his...

Eileen Grace Strack

Eileen Grace Strack

Jun 7, 2026

Eileen Strack was born July 22, 1926 to Francis and Evelyn Anderson in LaHarpe, Kansas. She was raised with dairy cows and delivered milk to customers at a very young age. She attended Iola School where she graduated from high school and worked as a substitute teacher at the age of 18 in a single room school country school, teaching...

Laurie Ann Bilbrey

Laurie Ann Bilbrey

Jun 4, 2026

Laurie Ann Bilbrey, age 52, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on June 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Laurie was born on August 24, 1973, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Roy Hawkins and Marie Swanson. She lived a life defined by service, compassion, adventure, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Laurie proudly served her country in the...

Bryan Elmo Gardner

Bryan Elmo Gardner

Jun 1, 2026

Bryan Elmo Gardner, 83, of Grove, OK passed away at home on June 1, 2026.

Bryan was born on Nov 23, 1942, to Floyd and Oneta Gardner in Ninnekah, OK. He was a Veteran and a truck driver his entire career.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Bobby, Kent and Jerry.

He is survived by his wife, Donna...

Charla Jean Weisner

Charla Jean Weisner

May 27, 2026

Charla Jean Weisner, was born on January 5, 1974, in Independence, Missouri, and passed away on May 27, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. Throughout her life, she stood strong and true, a woman whose spirit and dedication left a lasting impact on all who knew her. She shared a great bond with her husband, Timothy Weisner, with whom she enjoyed the...

George Lee Bradley Jr

George Lee Bradley Jr

May 22, 2026

George Lee Bradley Jr born on Febuary 21, 1944, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away on May 22, 2026, at his home in Grove, Oklahoma. He was born to George Bradley Sr. and Caroline (Long) Bradley.

At this time, no public services will be held.

Steven Wayne Deschaine

Steven Wayne Deschaine

May 20, 2026

Steven Wayne Deschaine passed away on May 20, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. He was born on July 6th, 1964, in Fort Kent, Maine, to Omer and Bernadette (Paradis) Deschaine.

Steven is survived by his wife, Verlene Deschaine; sister, Karen Long; niece, Amy Hill and husband, Derek; and nephew, Tyler Long.

A private family service will be held at a later date.