Obituaries

Jun 15, 2022

Keith Wayne Stephenson passed from this life to soon he was reunited with his father Sonny on June 15, 2022. Keith was born on February 08, 1963, to Chester “Sonny” Stephenson and Maxine Robertson Stephenson  in the town of Afton, Oklahoma. He was a graduate at the Vocational-technical school in Afton, Oklahoma. Keith and Susie both met later in...

Jun 13, 2022

Byron Aaron Morris left this earth to soon at the age of 56 on June 13, 2022. He was born on November 01, 1965, to Calvin Morris, and Silvia Blackwell in Bakersfield, California. Byron was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed working on all kinds of cars but was always overjoyed to work on the classics. He loved to...

Jun 10, 2022

Gloria Sloan, 85, of Jay, OK, lost her fight with cancer but claimed victory when she left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10th, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Broken Arrow, OK.  The presence of numerous family members in her last days provided great comfort to her....

Jun 5, 2022

Gladys Mae Crowder

September 26, 1924 - June 5, 2022

Gladys, age 97, went to our Lord and Savior peacefully on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at her home in Grove, Oklahoma.  Gladys was born September 26, 1924 at her home near Seneca, Missouri to her mother , Eliza Leader Kellogg and father, Elmer Kellogg.  She...

Jun 2, 2022

Alvin Levon Cash, 76 year old long time Oklahoma City resident, passed away June 2, 2022 in Grove, OK.  Alvin was born in Oklahoma City to Edward Baker Cash and Cora Anita (Rounsaville) Cash on September 12, 1945.  He proudly served in the Navy.  Upon discharge he made a career of being a mechanic and mechanist and was very...

May 19, 2022

Denali Riot Lada passed in the arms of his parents on May 19, 2022. He was born on August 17, 2021, to Daniel Lada Sr, and Jacie Lada (McClellan) in Grove, Oklahoma.

Denali had some of the brightest blue eyes his parents had ever seen, and those eyes would often try to find trouble in the Lada...

May 3, 2022

Janice (Merritt) Bryant, 72-year-old resident of Zena, Oklahoma passed away on May 3, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri.

Janice was born on June 29, 1949, in Shattuck, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of the late Kennith and Ruby (Townsley) Merritt.  She united in marriage to Paul Bryant on August 20, 1967, at the Zena Baptist Church.  Janice enjoyed...

Apr 30, 2022

Farrel Loyd Smith, 83 year old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Farrel was born in Ivanhoe, CA on January 3, 1939, to Travis and Opal Smith.  He worked as a contractor and a building inspector and was proud to belong to the Cement Masons Union.  He was a very talented man who could build anything.  He was also a great...

Apr 30, 2022

Dixie Lou Rosa, age 87 passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Dixie was born in San Diego, CA on May 28, 1934, to Elmer and Wannita (Fields) Nelson. Dixie grew up in Seattle Washington and at the age of 15 moved to New York City to live with her father. In her youth, she worked as a Diamond Courier...

Apr 17, 2022

Marilyn (Rizzo) Williams, 81-year-old of Zena, Oklahoma, passed away on April 17, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma.

Marilyn was a first-generation Italian American, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of more than 60 years to Charles Williams.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Cosmo (Nick) Rizzo, her sister Carol Jean,...

Apr 10, 2022

Elaine Reasor of Oaks, OK passed from this life on April 10, 2022, at the age of 70 with her loving family by her side.

She was the daughter of Wes and Babe Wilson. She was born September 1, 1951, in Tahlequah OK.  Elaine was a hairstylist by trade but enjoyed many other hobbies and...

Apr 10, 2022

Neothia Kae Hale, beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022.

Neothia was born to Wilburn and Okleay Rogers on November 6, 1954 in Claremore, OK.  She met and married Donnie Hale and they raised their children in Jay, OK.  Neothia had a servant’s heart and took great joy in...

Apr 9, 2022

James Anthony Grasmick, “Andy” 60-year-old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Andy was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November 16, 1961, to James “Jim” and Bette (Taylor) Grasmick.    He moved to Grove last August but prior to that had lived in Colorado most of his life. He proudly served in the United States Navy. James had...

Apr 8, 2022

Edna Ruth (Bowen) Blevins, age 81, passed away on April 8, 2022, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove, Oklahoma.

Edna was born on February 12, 1941, in Mountain Top, Arkansas. She was one of five children born to Melvin and Leola (Ellison) Bowen. She worked as pharmacy technician for Walmart.  Edna was a very strong in her...

Apr 8, 2022

Linda “Nanny” Charlene James was born on April 3, 1946, in Blue Springs, MO and passed away peacefully after a long illness.

Linda served as a US Army Nurse from October 1965-November 1968 with an honorable discharge. Linda loved horses and spending time with her friends.  She enjoyed caring for all her nieces and nephews and was...

Apr 6, 2022

Kimberly Mae Turpin, age 53, passed away on April 6, 2022.  Kimberly was born on February 26, 1969, in Wellington, Kansas.  She was the loving daughter of Jack Turpin and Connie (Howard) Turpin-Inlow. Kimberly’s passion was to take care of the elderly.  She worked in the health care field as a certified nursing assistant as well as a certified...

Mar 27, 2022

Julie Ann Lewandowski, age 66, went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2022, at Integris Grove Hospital.

Julie was born on September 7, 1955, in Springfield, Missouri. She was the loving daughter of Robert M. and Elizabeth Ann (Wyrsch) Jennings.  She earned her master's degree in Education from Drury College in Springfield, Missouri.  She was...

Mar 26, 2022

Bonnie Robertia (Craig) Hobbs, 87, of Jay, Oklahoma went home to her Savior March 26, 2022, 1:30pm at Grand Lake Villa of Grove. Bonnie was born on February 13, 1935, to William Thomas and Fannie Francis (Woods) Craig on an "extremely, wild stormy night" (her words) at their home in Devils Promenade, Oklahoma. Bonnie was a country girl who...

Mar 22, 2022

James Theodore McIllwain, 97-year-old Grove resident, passed away March 22, 2022.  James was born in Memphis, TN on January 20, 1925, to Troy and Dora (Wood) McIllwain.  He proudly served in the Army from 1949-1954 and the Army Reserves from 1954-1958.  He then worked for Layman and Roberts Construction Company for 38 years, retiring as the office manager. His...

Mar 18, 2022

James always wanted to be a part of aviation.  He just loved flying and aircrafts of all types. After graduating high school in 1977, he left Jay, OK to serve in the United States Navy.  After boot training and aviation maintenance training, he was attached to the VF-114 Fighting Aardvarks and performed maintenance activities on the F-14 Tomcat.  Ejection...