Obituaries

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Ann (Smith) Gonzalez age 74 passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021.  Barbara was born on November 11, 1946, to Delmar Smith and Helen (Neagle) Smith in Pittsburg Kansas.  Barbara was raised in the Wichita area and graduated in 1965 from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas.  Barb attended College at Friends University as well as Wichita State. ...

Sep 7, 2021

Russell Dale Adair, 56 year old former Grove resident, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Russell was born in Grove on February 22, 1965 to Richard and Nancy Adair.  He worked as an aircraft mechanic for numerous years.  He loved racing and passed that passion on to his daughter.  She was his favorite racer of all time.  Russell also...

Sep 6, 2021

Archie Ray Speer, 72 year old Grove resident, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.  Archie was born in Rector, AR on February 11, 1949 to Archie and Hessie (Helm) Speer.  He worked as a truck driver for more than 30 years.  He loved watching Westerns and keeping up with politics.  Needless to say, his passion for politics led him...

Sep 6, 2021

Marilyn Lee (Canaday) Anglen, 76 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on September 6, 2021.

Marilyn was born on September 4, 1945 in Casper, Wyoming.  She was the daughter of Roy Newton and Willie (Greene) Canaday.  After graduating high school, she attended Crowder College. She was united in marriage to Larry Anglen in 1981, and...

Sep 5, 2021

Lisa Lee Lovelady, 55 of Grove, joined her mom, dad, and two brothers in heaven on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Lisa was born in Smithville, MO on October 24, 1965 to Daryl and Judy Gray. She was united in marriage to Steve Lovelady on December 29, 1984. She enjoyed traveling with Steve and her children, and was...

Sep 2, 2021

Ray Eugene Nixon, age 90, passed away on 9/2/21 in Grove, OK.

Ray was born in Belleville, KS on 1/11/1931 to William Roy Nixon and Nellie Mae (Gray) Nixon. During his childhood years, they lived in Belleville, Wichita, KS, and Central City, NE. He graduated from Central City High School in 1949. He soon enlisted in the...

Sep 1, 2021

Betty J. Stone, age 77, passed away peacefully with her surviving children and some grandchildren at her bedside on September 1, 2021 at Integris Hospital in Miami, Oklahoma.

Betty was born on July 22, 1944 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Frank and Lillian Elliott, where they lived until she was a young lady. Betty worked at Oklahoma State...

Sep 1, 2021

Lonnie Ray Crossley, age 79, passed away in the OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 1, 2021.  The son of Earnest Crossley and Bessie Maples Crossley, he was born on April 29, 1942 in Grove, Oklahoma.  He served in the U S Army as a Military Police.  Lonnie was a truckdriver and acted as his own GPS. ...

Aug 30, 2021

Jim Joe Elbert, age 69, passed away at his home on August 30, 2021.    He was born in Seneca, Mo on August 3, 1952, the youngest child of Robert Elbert and Mary (Van Dorien) Elbert.

He married Linda Sue Tanner on January 1, 1971 and after serving in the Army, they made their home in the Butler area.

Aug 26, 2021

Evelyn Yvonne “Vonnie” Bible, 72 of Disney, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2021.  Vonnie was born in Winfield, KS on September 11, 1948 to Clifford and Evelyn (Meeks) Burdick.

Vonnie was full of life and ambition.  She lived life to the fullest and there was not much she couldn’t accomplish.  She loved...

Aug 25, 2021

Margaret P. Feken of Grove, Oklahoma, died peacefully on August 25, 2021 at age 97.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Feken, and two daughters.  She Is survived by two daughters; Paula J. Daylor (Herb) and Janet Gomoll (Ron).  She is further survived by three brothers, grandchildren, and other family and friends.

Aug 20, 2021

Jackie Lee (Tucker) Techau went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2021.  She was born June 29, 1929 to Jack and Lillie Tucker in Dardanelle, AR.  When Jackie was 12, she and her parents moved to Sand Springs, OK to run a Glencliff Dairy Store.  They were transferred to a store in Wagoner for her last...

Aug 19, 2021

Wanda Fern Hamilton (Barnwell), better known as “Nanny”, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her home in Claremore, OK.  Wanda was born in Vinita, OK on October 20, 1944, to Jacob and Fern (Tyner) Hamilton.  She graduated from Vinita High School in 1962.  She was united in marriage to Jimmy Barnwell for 26 years...

Aug 16, 2021

Gary Ray Keesling, age 75, of Grove, OK went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 16, 2021. Gary was born November 11, 1945 in Grinnell, Kansas, to Ray and Nadine (Rueschhoff) Keesling. He graduated from Great Bend High School and served in the United States Army, before attending Fort Hays State University.

Gary...

Aug 13, 2021

Paul James Loveland passed away on August 13, 2021, at 3:45 am at the age of 53 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Paul enjoyed fishing, KC CHIEFS, hunting, golf, and weekend getaways with his soulmate/wife/best friend/partner...

Aug 12, 2021

Omer Eugene Baker, 84 year old resident of Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on August 12, 2021 at Monroe Manor.

Omer was born on August 10, 1937 in rural Delaware County.  He was the son of Roy and Addie (Fickle) Baker. Omer proudly served in the United States Navy.  He was united to the love of his life...

Aug 12, 2021

William Edgar Inlow, 91-year-old resident of Zena, Oklahoma, passed away on August 12, 2021.

Bill was born on February 15, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Edgar and Edna (McElroy) Inlow.  Bill proudly served in the United States Army.  He owned and operated Bill’s Septic Tank Service for over 65 years.  Bill was a...

Aug 12, 2021

Lynda Sue (Richardson) Naylor embarked on her next journey at 2:15 p.m. on August 12, 2021, at her home on Monkey Island following a brief illness.  Sue was born August 6, 1942, or so she believed until later in life learning her actual birthday was August 21, 1942.  Sue’s daughter and granddaughter celebrated both dates annually with cards and...

Aug 10, 2021

Dale Keith Goins, 63 year old Jay resident, passed from this life, Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born in Jay, to his parents Earl Keith and Lula Mae (Gordon) Goins on June 6, 1958.

Dale was employed by NAPA Auto Parts for 39 years, where he was very loved and well known by many...

Aug 8, 2021

Samuel Joseph Hosfelt, 65 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma passed away on August 8, 2021 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Samuel was born on June 1, 1956, in Parsons, Kansas to Burket Everett and Cleda (Barnett) Hosfelt.  Samuel proudly served in the United States Army.  He earned his Associates Degree from Independence Community College.  He worked as...