Obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

Marta Dawn Weeks (Toombs) passed on October 18, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on August 26, 1949 to Leon Toombs, and Neva Smith in Los Angeles, California. Marta had an amazing talent for baking with a specialty in making fudge and different kinds of sweets. In her spare time, she loved to go to the bowling alley...

Oct 13, 2022

Dr. Richard Lee Dayringer, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2022, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. Richard was born on February 3, 1934, in Carthage, Missouri.  He was the son of Sarah Marlin (Ruppert) and Joe Allen Dayringer.

Richard Dayringer was an Adjunct Professor at the Oklahoma University School...

Oct 10, 2022

Sharon Kay Wise, 65 years old, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022.  Sharon was born in Claremore on December 6, 1956, to Levi and Beatrice (Adams) Leach.  She enjoyed crafting, spending time with family, and going out to eat and explore with her sister.

Survivors include her son, Neal Bacon and wife Cassandra Summerfield, brothers: Marshall and...

Oct 6, 2022

Peggy Lou Gillett, 83 year old Grove resident, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. Peggy was born on Monkey Island on December 29, 1938, to Alva and Lola (Smith) Parker. She worked her whole career as a beautician. She was married later in life to Robert Gillett. In her younger years she enjoyed making ceramics. She also enjoyed her...

Oct 5, 2022

Arethia Lavon Stann passed on October 05, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born to Andy Stann and Ola Mae Quinton on August 11, 1953, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. During her time on earth, she had a daughter and named her Selena. Arethia was an artist by trade and enjoyed making and selling her Native American Art to people. Not...

Oct 5, 2022

Shirley Ann Brannon, 87-year-old Wyandotte resident, went to her heavenly home on October 5, 2022.  Shirley was born in Union, Nebraska on August 27, 1935, to Thorton and Bernadine (Crawford) Lee.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bobby Brannon, in April of 1953 and together they raised 4 children.  Shirley had many hobbies and...

Oct 1, 2022

Marian Frances (Lloyd) was born November 23, 1931, in Beggs Oklahoma to William Webster and Clara Lee (Rodgers) Lloyd, she was married to Ranson Frank Dick on September 9, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She retired in 1987 as an Accountant Clerk III for the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game in Juneau Alaska. She and...

Sep 30, 2022

Larry Scott Lyman left this earth too soon on September 30, 2022, he was born to Lester Lyman, and Annie Cochran on December 18, 1960, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was a self-employed handyman and was a jack of all trades. Larry was the best father he could ever be to his children daughters Sherri, Hailey, Heidi , and son...

Sep 23, 2022

Ruth Anna Cotner, age 97, of Weatherford, OK, died peacefully, surrounded by family on September 23, 2022. She was the third daughter of Walter August and Lola Anna Giem.  Ruth was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma and lived there throughout her youth. Her family owned a chicken hatchery, and from an early age, she was surrounded by animals....

Sep 17, 2022

Reta Joy Duncan entered into rest on September 17, 2022, in her home at Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on October 13, 1934, in the town of Miami, Missouri to Bert Duncan, and Hazel Ridehour. Reta attended Business School of Kansas City, Missouri. She worked at Bendix KCM and was head of accounting at CJ Patterson...

Sep 10, 2022

Jeffery Alan Terrell Jr. passed from this life too soon on September 10, 2022. He was born to Jeffery Terrell Sr. and Betsy Cearley on June 4, 2000, in the town of Claremore, Oklahoma. Jeffery was a construction worker by trade and always worked hard at every job he was given. He met the love of his life, his...

Sep 7, 2022

Levona wanted a small service for her family, it will be available online for those that couldn't make it to celebrate her life.

Aug 30, 2022

Donald Wayne Hawthorne, age 81, passed away on August 30, 2022, at Integris Grove Hospital.

Donald was born on August 28, 1941, in Jenny Lind, Arkansas. He was the son of Richard and Grace (Myers) Hawthorne.  Donald proudly served in the United States Army.  He worked as an equipment operator in communications construction. ...

Aug 28, 2022

Howard Eugene Turrel, age 92, of Eucha, Oklahoma went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 28, 2022.

Howard was born to William Howard and Millicent (Gleasure) Turrel on March 2, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. He was married to his wife Susan Turrel, of the home, for an amazing 52 years. Howard was...

Aug 27, 2022

Phyllis Carelene “Reece” Woods, age 75, of Jay, OK., passed away on August 27th with her beloved family by her side.

Phyllis was born on October 15th, 1946, in Jay, OK. to Jack and Dovie (Blevins) Reece.

She graduated from Jay High School in 1963....

Aug 17, 2022

Marvin Thomas Griggs, 73-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on August 17, 2022.

Marvin was born on May 12, 1949, in Grove, OK to Lonnie Griggs and Betty (Engle) Skala.  He proudly served in the US Marines during Vietnam. Marvin married the love of his life Doris “Ann” Oliver in April of 1971. ...

Aug 13, 2022

Roy Leslie Johnson, 62-year-old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022.

"Les" was born on March 8.1960, to Charles and Winnie (Tanner)Johnson. He served in the U.S. Army from 1978-1984 as a Supply Sergeant.  Upon discharge he worked as a Union Pressman for the Wichita Eagle Beacon for several years.

His greatest title was “G-pa"...

Aug 13, 2022

Darrin Keith Duvall, 56, passed peacefully August 13, 2022, at his home in Jay, OK.

Darrin was born August 2, 1966, in Brevard, NC to Gary Duvall and Georgia Morgan. He lived an eclectic life, starting with traveling extensively across the U.S. with his parents and brothers as a young child. He always looked up to his...

Aug 10, 2022

James Milton Cameron was called home too soon, his Lord took him on August 10, 2022 he passed in his home with his daughter standing by his side. He was born in the Fall of 1943 on October 19 to James Cameron, and Loraine Kachok Cameron (Jenson) in the town of Milton, California. James met and fell in love with...

Aug 2, 2022

Nina Elizabeth Landers (Hager) was called home to her Lord on Augusts 2, 2022. She was born on April 26, 1951 to Fred Eugene Hager, and Nina Hager in the town of Muskogee, Oklahoma. After graduating from Muskogee High School in 1969 Nina went on to study at Northeastern University, Oklahoma University, and Hawaii University, the hard work she put in...