Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

 

Doris Jean Nelson was born Doris Jean Cupps on March 30, 1941, to Milton Cupps and Irene Crews. She was raised in the town of Disney, Oklahoma.  Doris graduated high school in 1959 from Jay High School where she met her husband, Jerry Dean Nelson.  Doris and Jerry were married at the Delaware Baptist Church on November 22, 1959. 

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Jun 14, 2023

 

Frankie Marie Summerfield-Atkins passed away Wednesday night June 14, 2023 at the age of 89, sixteen days before her 90th birthday.

She was born on June 29, 1933, in Jay, Oklahoma to Neda and Dollie (Williams) Summerfield.  She attended Rydenhower rural school, Jay Jr. High and Jay High School.  Frankie loved playing basketball while in Jr. high school, the...

Jun 9, 2023

 

Paula Louis Whitley passed from this earth on June 9, 2023, at her home in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born in Flint, Michigan on June 2, 1957. She met and married Eddie Whitley on December 10, 2000. She loved colleting antique dolls, and she always kept them in top notice condition. Paula was a home chef who loved to...

Jun 9, 2023

 

September 19, 1954 was a very exciting time for Delbert Youngblood, Dola (Potter) Youngblood, and their small son Donald. They were headed toward Siloam Springs to the hospital as they were about to meet their new bundles of joy. First to arrive was Garry Glen followed by Jerry Lynn, completing their happy little family of five. As you can...

Jun 4, 2023

James Walter Woods, Jr., 77 year old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on June 4, 2023.

James was born on June 9, 1945, in Yakima, Washington.  He was the son of James Walter Woods and Catherine (Reeder) Stanley.  James proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He earned his associate degree in criminal justice at Rogers State University....

Jun 3, 2023

Jo Ann Littlefield, age 93 of Grove, OK, went to her heavenly home on June 3, 2023.  Jo Ann was born in Robert Lee, TX on November 8, 1929, to Allie and Alta (Bell) Bilbo.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jarvis Littlefield, on June 1, 1948.  Together they raised 5 fantastic children.  Jo Ann’s...

May 30, 2023

 

Billie Mae (Meredith) Napolitano, age 79 of Grove, passed from this life on May 30, 2023.  Billie was born in Bartlesville, OK on August 12, 1943, to William and Daisy Meredith.  She proudly served in the Navy from 1961-1965.  She finished her degree from Orange County Community College and worked as a property manager at Keller Army Community Hospital...

May 22, 2023

 

Sandra Beckton passed away on May 22, 2023, in Salina, Oklahoma. Sandra Louise Spohn Beckton was born on April 1, 1951, in Downey, California to Richard Franklin Spohn and Mary Lou “Wilson” Spohn.

The child of a Navy man, Sandra lived in many places but had fond memories of Hawaii and loved her home in Eucha, Oklahoma.

She loved...

May 17, 2023

 

Rowland Higginbotham, 77 of Grove, went to his heavenly home on May 17, 2023.  Rowland was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on December 21, 1945.  On April 22, 1983, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Diane Haibon.  Rowland was happiest when he had a project going; he loved keeping busy.  He worked various careers including...

May 11, 2023

Bertha Fay Story, 80-year-old resident of Jay, Oklahoma, passed away on May 11, 2023. Bertha “Boots” was born on June 19, 1942, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was the second of ten children born to Emmett and Inez (Jones) Crawford. Bertha married Gary Lee Youngblood on November 28, 1960, and moved to Penrose, Colorado. They were blessed with four children: Gary...

May 10, 2023

 

 

Bobby Lee Willoughby was called home in the early hours of May 10, 2023. He was born on February 18, 1971, in the town of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Bobby Dale Willoughby, and Jackie Sue Reynolds. Bobby is a member of Gospel Mission Church in Noel, Missouri and was married to Mindy Willoughby.

Bobby was an outdoorsman,...

May 10, 2023

 

Penny Deen George, age 60, passed away on May 10, 2023, at her residence in Eucha, Oklahoma.

Penny was born on October 18, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Kenny and Wilma (Garrison) Shipley.  She was united in marriage to Reed George on February 4, 1988.  Penny enjoyed sketching portraits, listening to music, tending to her...

May 9, 2023

 

George Felix Isbell was called home on May 9, 2023, at his home in Jay, Oklahoma. He was born on September 30, 1950, in the town of Grubbs, Arkansas to JT Isbell and Lorene Virginia Keller. George was married to Martha Brooks, and they were happily married for 35 years. George enjoyed spending time in his garden growing all...

May 4, 2023

 

Sheldon Leslie Enlow, Jr., 80 year old Jay resident, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Sheldon was born in Joplin, MO on December 5, 1942, to Sheldon and Roberta (Dardenne) Enlow. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Allen on February 6, 1964, and together they raised 5 children. Jr. was a man of many talents and interests....

Apr 29, 2023

  Perry Cecil (Bunk) Cantrell, age 85 of Springfield Missouri passed away April 29th 2023.

 

Cecil was born December 31st 1937 in Yuma Arizona to Walter and Opal Cantrell.  After going to school in Noel Missouri he joined the Army for many years and was in the Army Reserves after being honorably discharged.

 

Cecil married Marjo Newborn on...

Apr 29, 2023

Donald Eldon Findley, 83 years old, passed away on April 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Donald has been a resident of Grove for close to 30 years.  He worked for B.F. Goodrich Tire Company in Miami, and for Uniroyal-Goodrich in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  After retiring from his company, he continued to...

Apr 22, 2023

Thomas C. Roach, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed peacefully in his home on April 22 with his wife Jeanne by his side.

Thomas was born near Boston, Massachusetts to Barbara and Thomas Roach on April 27, 1941. As a teenager, his family moved to Ohio where he attended high school in North Olmsted, Ohio....

Apr 21, 2023

On April 21, 2023 our bright light was taken from this world far too soon.  Alicia Hampton was born on December 2, 1984 in Tulsa, OK to Terry and MaryAnn Pace.  She had many friends and was well loved by the Grand Lake community.  She graduated from Ketchum High School and attended Rogers State University.  After schooling, she made...

Apr 21, 2023

Cheryl Yvonne (Bradley) Benton, 71-year-old resident of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away on April 21, 2023, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Cheryl was born on September 7, 1951, in Miami, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Wayne Bradley and Lindia (Golden) Hedstrand. Cheryl enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her flower garden,...

Apr 20, 2023

Roger Glen White, 95-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on April 20, 2023, at Grove Nursing Center.

Roger was born on January 11, 1928, in Springfield, Missouri.  He was the son of Everett K White and Lela May (Finnell) White.  Roger served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict.  He...