Obituaries
Michael Kirk Epperson
Dec 10, 2023
Michael Kirk Epperson, a dedicated machinist in the oil field industry, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma at the age of 63. Born on January 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, Michael led a fulfilling life full of accomplishments and cherished relationships.Michael began his professional journey after completing his associate degree from Oklahoma State University. He found...
Dolores Evelyn Graham
Dec 3, 2023
Dolores Evelyn Graham, a beloved wife mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on February 22, 1931, in Cement, Oklahoma. Dolores was born as Dolores Evelyn Laubach and grew up alongside her brother David Laubach, Jr. She later married Charles Richard Graham, on December 31, 1949, and...
Jewel Dean Elliott
Dec 2, 2023
Jewel Dean Elliott, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 2, 2023.
She was born to Charles and Alberta Downing on June 6, 1945. She was married to her high school sweetheart Clifford Tanner Sr. for 41 years. Several years after Clifford’s passing she found love again, and married Bobby Elliott on May 16,...
Karon Kaye Wheat
Nov 24, 2023
Karon Kaye Wheat, 80, of Jay, Oklahoma passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on November 24th, 2023 after a quiet battle with cancer. Karon was born in Hinton, Oklahoma on July 4th, 1943 to James and Addis Champion.
Karon had many wonderful memories with her sister Brenda and her parents while living in Ethiopia for four...
Jim Hogan
Nov 23, 2023
James Shannon “Jim” Hogan departed this life on Thanksgiving Day Nov 23, 2023. He was freed from debilitating pain which plagued him for so many years, and is now singing with the choirs of angels in Heaven.
Jim was born in Great Bend, Ks on August 2, 1954 to J.D. Hogan and Carmen Campbell Hogan. He was the third of...
Larry Robison Tuck
Nov 7, 2023
Sir Larry Robinson Tuck Esq., English Knight descendant, was a charming man who enjoyed sports, Bible history and a good laugh. He loved his country and the men who served in it. Larry was welcomed into this world in Vinita, OK on January 12, 1952, to Ronald and Delphia (Lane) Tuck. He departed this earth on November 7, 2023. He...
Bertha May Needham
Oct 26, 2023
Bertha May (Durbin) Needham, of Grove, OK, passed away on October 26, 2023.
She was born to Herbert F. and Nolda J. (Walker) Durbin on June 15, 1942 in Clovis, NM.
On September 3, 1961, she married Bobby Ray Needham, son of George Dewey and Dott Geneva (Reasoner) Needham. Bobby and Bertha had 3 children, Alan Ray, Daryl Ray, and...
Ruth Louise Slover
Oct 26, 2023
Ruth Louise Royer Funk Slover
December 11, 1937 - October 26, 2023
Ruth Louise Slover died peacefully on October 26, 2023 at age 85 in Miami, Oklahoma.
Ruth was born December 11, 1937 near Ottawa, Kansas to George Loyd Royer and Florence Louise Hoagland Royer. She grew up in Kansas with her sisters, Marjorie, Jean, and Linda. Ruth...
Bert Edwin Quimby III
Oct 9, 2023
Bert Edwin Quimby III, a beloved husband, passed away on October 9, 2023. Born on January 24, 1942, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Bert Jr, and Mozell Quimby, Bert lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and memorable moments. His passing leaves an indescribable void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Bert's true essence shone through in his...
Mary Jo Harding
Oct 6, 2023
Mary Jo Harding, 64, of Atoka, Ok. peacefully crossed into Glory on October 6, 2023 at the Oklahoma University Hospital in Oklahoma City, Ok. surrounded by family and the many people who cared for her during her brief stay there and whose lives she touched in so many ways.
Mary was born July 21, 1959 in Grove, Oklahoma to...
Raven Allison Bohannan
Sep 28, 2023
Raven Allison Bohannan, went to her heavenly home on September 28, 2023. She entered this world on May 1, 2023. Though her time on Earth was short, she will live on forever in the hearts of her parents, Marie (Sanford) Bohannan and Daniel Bohannan, her brother Judas Levon Ryan, grandparents: Candi and Mike Dollard and Kathy and James “Gus” Bohannan,...
James Hubert Grasmick
Sep 27, 2023
James “Jim” Hubert Grasmick, a man who knew no strangers and was known for his love and devotion to his family, passed away on September 27, 2023. Jim “celebrated” his 88th birthday being life-flighted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Jim was born of German immigrants on September 24, 1935, in Lodi, California. His family ultimately settled in Rocky Ford,...
Donna Sue Lindsey
Sep 27, 2023
Donna Sue Lindsey, went to her heavenly home on September 27, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1967, in Lebanon, Missouri to Donald and Teresa Carlson. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Market Research, she embarked on a successful career as an Internet Marketing and Research Specialist. Her expertise in the field allowed her to make significant contributions to her...
Bonnie Sue Gadberry-Ingle
Sep 27, 2023
Bonnie Sue (Cross) Gadberry-Ingle, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, in Grove, OK. She was born on April 19, 1944, in Hutchison, KS to Andrew Cross and Pearl (Dorsey) Cross.Bonnie Sue had a remarkable career as a Real Estate Agent for an impressive 26 years. Her dedication and expertise in the field...
Nancy Ann Keller
Sep 19, 2023
Nancy Ann (Paige) Keller passed from this earthly life into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was the only child of William Eugene Paige and Martha Abby (Fortney) Paige. She was a proud member of the Cherokee Tribe. Nancy married the love of her life Jim Keller in 1979. Soon after their marriage, the...
J Bryan Kirkman
Sep 15, 2023
Bryan Kirkman, Age 76 passed away on September 15, 2023, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO. He was born on January 16. 1947 in Boonville, MO to Jerry and Thelma Kirkman. Bryan Graduated from Dexfield High School in Redfield, IA in 1966. Bryan joined the Air Force after graduation and was a Crew Chief on a C130 Gunship, he...
Melissa Dawn Countryman-Korb
Sep 12, 2023
Melissa Dawn Countryman Korb, passed away on September 12, 2023, in Afton, Oklahoma, at the age of 48. Born on October 12, 1974, in Vinita, Oklahoma, Melissa was a compassionate and caring individual who dedicated her life to helping others.Melissa's nurturing nature was evident in her various roles as a caregiver. She selflessly moved in to care for her mother...
Jon F. Wilson
Sep 10, 2023
Jon F. Wilson of Monkey Island, OK passed away peacefully at his home September 10, 2023 ending a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jon was born July 11, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout his life Jon demonstrated a kind and generous passion for people, pets, and community on a daily basis. His service as a law...
Imogene Muskrat
Sep 8, 2023
Mom, Imogene Muskrat was born May 26, 1929, to Orville and Eutha Marie Roberts at their homestead east of Grove on Cowskin Prairie. She passed away on September 8, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended grade school at Carr Schoolhouse and graduated from Grove High School in 1946. She often talked about the 2-7-2 Club...
Dakota Ray Green
Sep 6, 2023
Dakota Ray Green, 29, a dedicated member of the Grove Fire Department and an employee of the Oklahoma Forestry Department, has sadly passed away on September 6, 2023, Dakota was born on April 2, 1994, in Grove, Oklahoma. The devastating loss of such a compassionate soul has sent shockwaves throughout the community.
Dakota was known for his kindheartedness, willingness...
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