Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

Mamia Nell Zehr - Houdek (Hickson) passed in Afton, Oklahoma on March 28, 2023, she was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 6, 1930. Family will hold a private services at a later date.

Mar 27, 2023

Louella Palmer, 93-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on March 27, 2023, at Grandwood Assisted Living Center.

Louella was born on July 25, 1929, in Cleora, Oklahoma.  She was one of eleven children born to George and Margaret (Landrum) Brewster.  Louella was united in marriage to Donald Palmer on May 10, 1952. Louella worked as a...

Mar 21, 2023

Claud was born on January 31, 1927, in Miami, Oklahoma to Claud H. Lamb and Alfretta (Shipley) Cauthon-Lamb.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2023, at the age of 96.

Claud grew up in the Miami-Afton area and after graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy...

Mar 15, 2023

Bart Dale Williams Sr. was taken home by his Lord on March 15, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri.

He was born to George Greenwood Williams and Cecil Elzona Page on September 16, 1933, in Picher, Oklahoma. Bart was married to Joyce Wolf for almost 59 years.  He had four children; one son named Bart Williams Jr, and three...

Mar 14, 2023

Royce Dean Carter, 70-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Royce was born on March 22, 1952, to Doyle and Dolly (Tipton) Carter in Joplin, Missouri.  Royce was a very talented artist, working as a silver smith for over 50 years.  Royce was also very proud of his Native American heritage, he...

Mar 5, 2023

Dan Henry “Wolfe” Whitney, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023, at the age of 71.  Wolfe was born in Oceanside, CA on July 4, 1951, to Lamar and Mildred (Jones) Whitney.  He worked for 50 years in the auto glass industry and was co-owner of Wolfmasters Auto Glass.  Wolfe enjoyed racing cars with his brother-in-law Pat Cox.  He...

Mar 3, 2023

David Lee Brown passed from this life on March 3, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma. He was born to Roy Brown, and Lori Arnold in the town of Neosho, Missouri on February 4, 1981. David enjoyed the simple things in his life, he had a big heart for just about anyone that came across his path. He loved playing pool...

Mar 2, 2023

Jake Robert Pair, age 89, a day before his 90th birthday,  passed away on March 2, 2023, at Integris Grove Hospital.  Robert was born March 3, 1933, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.  He was the fourth son of seven born to William Alonzo Pair and Fannie Loice (Brooks) Pair.

As a young boy, his family moved to...

Feb 24, 2023

Dorothy Lee Klein (Pack) left this world to be with her Lord on February 24, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on December 23, 1931, to Alonzo H. Pack and Winnifred Burch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dorothy attended the First Christian Church and was part of the choir where she was able to share her beautiful soprano voice...

Feb 22, 2023

Janice C. Hynum, 96, went to join her Lord on February 22, 2023. She was the third child, born on February 17, 1927, to Thomas Jefferson and Lottie Bell Smith in Idabel, OK. The family moved to Maysville, Arkansas soon after and then to Tucson, Arizona when their youngest son was born. It is there that Janice...

Feb 22, 2023

A man whose strength, compassion and faith were an inspiration to all who knew him, Dean Barrett passed peacefully at his home in Grove, Oklahoma on February 22.  Born September 20, 1919 Dean continued to work as a steadfast and beloved rancher and community leader well into his nineties.

Growing up on a farm in...

Feb 18, 2023

Don Steven “Steve” Burger was called home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2023, in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 77.  He was born on May 22, 1945, to Billy Don and JoAnn Bell Burger in Grove, Oklahoma.  He graduated from Grove High School in 1963.  He married Rebecca Ann Warren on April 2, 1971, and...

Feb 18, 2023

Michael David “Smiley” Layman, age 56, passed away on February 18, 2023, at Integris Grove Hospital.

Smiley was born on September 23, 1966, in Jay, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Ross and Charlotte (Callis) Layman.  Mike was very involved with FFA, he enjoyed showing cattle and pigs. Mike earned the Star Chapter Farmers Award...

Feb 13, 2023

Thomas Edward Donley, Jr., 83, resident of Grove, OK passed away February 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  Thomas was born July 17, 1939, in North Bloomfield, Ohio to Thomas Edward and Lena (Dodd) Donley.  Tom was raised on the family dairy farm and later moved into town where his parents owned and operated the...

Feb 7, 2023

Asher Jayden Iliff, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Integris Grove Hospital, he was 13 years old.

Asher was born on November 27, 2009, in Willmar, Minnesota.  He was the loving son of Josh and Wendy Iliff.  Asher enjoyed going to school, being outside, and going for car rides.

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Feb 3, 2023

Sandra Renee Adams (Palone) passed from complications of a stroke on February 3, 2023, she had her family at her bedside when she was called home. Sandra was born on March 25, 1948, to Chester Palone and Glena Johnson in the town of Marysville, California. Sandra had three sons Delany Adams, Guy Adams, and Dusty Hern. Sandra chose to...

Feb 3, 2023

Loretta Ruth Snell was born on January 31, 1937 to Curley and Ruby Pearl (Noe) Snell in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was raised in Kansas, Oklahoma with her 9 siblings where she also attended and graduated school. Loretta married Otis Eugene Wickliffe and was blessed with her beautiful children, Gregory Gene, Sandra Lea, Janet Sue, Tommy Eugene and Timothy Ray. She...

Jan 18, 2023

Kenneth Robert Garrigues, age 78, transitioned from this life to be with his Savior on January 18, 2023, surrounded by his family in his home.

Kenny was born on May 27, 1944, in Pratt Kansas to Charles and Helen Garrigues. Graduating from Preston High School, Class of 1963 in...

Jan 15, 2023

James Leslie Frazier, Jr, 29 year old Grove resident, passed from this life Sunday, January 15, 2023.  James was born in Miami, OK on February 15, 1993, to James Frazier and Misty Dias.  On October 16, 2021, he was united in marriage to Fiona Morse.  James was a man of many talents.  He enjoyed cooking, crafting, jewelry making, music,...

Jan 14, 2023

Virgil Lee “Scottie” Scott, age 79, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his residence in Afton, Oklahoma.

Virgil was born on April 29, 1943, in South Haven, Kansas.  He was the son of Emil Scott and Virginia (Milligan) Scott. He was united in marriage to Linda Lou Anderson in September of 1981....