Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Jordan John Austin, 35 year old former Grove resident, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  Jordan was born in Grove on August 15, 1986.  He was very intelligent and taught himself all about computers as well as how to play the guitar and piano.  He enjoyed playing games, especially virtual reality.  He was very outgoing, loved spending time with...

Nov 7, 2021

Bobbie Jean Owens, 59 of Afton, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Bobbie was born in Tulare, CA on September 6, 1962 to Bobby Joe and Erma Mae (Butler) Johnson.  On June 15, 1989 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Ernest Owens.  Bobbie worked as a police officer in Tulsa and deputy sheriff for...

Nov 2, 2021

In Loving Memory, Richard Allen Morris (Rich), age 74, passed away on November 2, 2021, in Grove, OK.

Rich started playing music at the age of 14 in clubs, he had to go downstairs on breaks, he wasn’t old enough to stay upstairs.  Rich served in the Army from 1966-1968.  Rich had his own band called Showcase,...

Oct 28, 2021

James Butler Bushyhead, 83 of Grove, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.  James was born in Jay, OK on August 1, 1938 to James Butler and Liddie Bell (Elam) Bushyhead.  He worked as a splicer for Southwestern Bell for numerous years, retiring as a supervisor.  He was very proud of his Cherokee heritage, enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and going...

Oct 23, 2021

Gordon Francis Alexander, passed from this life on October 23, 2021.  Gordon was born to Frank and Velma (Wilcox) Alexander in International Fall, MN on January 7, 1936.  International Falls is where he was raised, graduated school, and where he married his true love, Betty Grover on May 26, 1955.  Gordon could build anything.  He worked as a plumber,...

Oct 22, 2021

Jerry Lee Bauer, Sr, 77 year old Grove resident, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021.  Jerry was born in Grove to Lloyd and Thelma (Blevins) Bauer on September 24, 1944.  He was united in marriage to Betty Jean “BJ” Newburn on October 2, 1987. Together they spent 34 years loving life and living for each other.  They enjoyed traveling,...

Oct 18, 2021

Bonnie Darlene (Parker) Englert, 81-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on October 18, 2021, at Integris Grove Hospital.

Bonnie was born on December 6, 1939, in Afton, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Alva and Lola (Smith) Parker. She was united in marriage to Wilford L. Englert in 1957.  Bonnie and her...

Oct 10, 2021

Jimmie (Jimmy) Carl Cate passed from this life at his home on Sunday morning October 11, 2021. Jimmy was was born on December 21, 1942 to Roger and Lena Cate.

Jim graduated from Jay H.S. in 1961. He later attended NSU in Tahlequah. After his education, he enlisted in the United States Army. Jimmy was a Combat...

Oct 1, 2021

Bonnie Louise (January) Amos passed away on October 1, 2021, in Springdale Arkansas.

Bonnie was born on December 19, 1941, in Colcord Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Lloyd “Bill” & Minnie (Guess) January. Bonnie love to cook, sew, embroidery and spend time on Facebook with friends. She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren and...

Sep 30, 2021

James Henry Lewis at the age of 77, passed away on September 30, 2021, at 10:15 am in Miami Oklahoma Integris Hospital after a short illness.

James has lived in Oklahoma his whole life in different areas of the state. He was born in Turkey Ford to Harry M. Lewis and Myrtle Marie (Rhodes) Lewis.

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Sep 28, 2021

Michael Joseph Melnikoff, 60-year-old resident of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away on September 28, 2021, at Integris Miami Hospital.

Michael was born on September 3, 1961, in Anaheim, California. He was the son of Joseph and Norma Melnikoff. Michael and his son were team drivers for CRST Trucking.  He was a “Jack-of-all-trades” and would give the shirt off...

Sep 27, 2021

Joyce Mary Ledbetter the daughter of Joseph Sicka and Elsa Strain Sicka, she was born on July 17 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Joyce passed away in the Grand Villa Nursing Home on Monday 27, 2021.  She married Michael Ledbetter on December 10, 2015.  She had worked at the Cancer Center Of America in Tulsa and Grove General Hospital in...

Sep 27, 2021

Carole Jane Crossley, 79-year-old resident of Grove, passed away on September 27, 2021 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Carole was born on August 10, 1942, in Seminole, Oklahoma and was the loving daughter of Cecil and Opal (Atchison) Hays. She was united in marriage at the age of 15 to the love of her life, Jackie D. Crossley...

Sep 24, 2021

Earnest Steven Ryan of Jay, passed from this life on September 24, 2021, at the age of 70. He was born to Kenneth Glen Ryan and Wanda Burton Cox on March 27, 1951.

Steve enjoyed a simple, yet full life. He was married to his Wife Bonnie on August 13, 1993 and they shared a total of...

Sep 23, 2021

Jackie Dewayne Crossley, 82 of Grove, passed away September 23, 2021.  Jackie was born in Jay on March 28, 1939, to Claude and Hazel (Maple) Crossley.  In November of 1957 he was united in marriage to, Carole Hays.  Jackie was a Jack of all trades.  Later in life, he took Vo-Tech courses and learned upholstery.  He worked as a...

Sep 23, 2021

Donna Mae Price, 88, went into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2021.

Donna was born December 8, 1932 to Donald and Kathryn (Volz) Shafer in Falls City, Nebraska. After finishing high school, she moved to Wichita, KS to work at Boeing, and later became the lead inspector for Boeing’s B52 Bomber program.

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Sep 19, 2021

Michael Steven Davis was born on November 28, 1977, in Jay, Oklahoma to Steven and Debra (Coats) Davis.  Michael passed from his life Sunday, September 19, 2021, doing what he loved.

Michael is preceded in death by his papa, Eddie Coats and Uncle Darrell Harp.  Michael is survived by his daughters Celest and Izzy Davis, sons Dylan...

Sep 18, 2021

Leonard "Ralph" Waeltz, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2021. Ralph was born in Liberty, MO on July 13, 1950 to his parents Leonard Glen and Cassie Waeltz.

Ralph lived a full life and enjoyed many hobbies and activities. He loved playing his guitar and writing music. He...

Sep 17, 2021

Raylan Lee Brown, 5-year-old son of Tyler Brown and Alexandria (Truster) Brown, passed away on September 17, 2021, due to injuries of an automobile accident.

Raylan was born on February 24, 2016, in Grove, Oklahoma.  Raylan was infatuated with firetrucks and hot rods, which in turn earned him the nickname of “Hot Rod”.  He also enjoyed playing...

Sep 16, 2021

Terry Rex (T-Rex) Miller, 63, passed away on Thursday September 16th, 2021, after many years of poor health.

Terry was born on January 14, 1958, in Grove, Oklahoma to Freda and Charles Miller. He attended college at NEO. Terry loved to cook, work with tools, and paint.

He is survived by his wife Kenna Miller;...