Obituaries

Nov 17, 2022

Dale Creig Wilson, age 72, passed away on November 17, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma.  Dale was born on June 10, 1950, in Kingsburg, California to James Alvin Wilson and Hazel Louvine (Ward) Wilson.

Dale was united in marriage to Linda Bacon-Brixey on July 25, 1974.  Dale owned and operated Wilson’s Propane for many...

Nov 17, 2022

Benton James Parrish, 17 year old Grove resident, passed from this life on November 17, 2022.  Benton was born in Chanute, KS on December 20, 2004.  He worked at McDonald’s and was recently promoted to Crew Trainer.  Benton enjoyed life.  He enjoyed his job, he enjoyed being around people, and was always up for an adventure.  He loved being...

Nov 13, 2022

Nancy Ann Proctor, long time resident of Grove, Oklahoma passed away November 13th, 2022. Nancy was born on April 30th, 1936, in Shreveport, LA, to Mary and Earl Weeks. In 1947 she moved with her mother and stepfather to Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She attended Midwest City High School, Gulf Park College in Gulfport, MS and obtained her BA degree...

Nov 11, 2022

Mary Mae Welch-Jennings was called home by her Lord on November 11, 2022, she was born to Luther Jennings Sr. and Donie Jennings (Tanner) on December 25, 1945, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mary was honored to be a member of Cherokee Nation. She earned her GED and furthered her education at Bacone College and became a nurse. Mary was a natural in the nursing field as she had a care giver spirit. She regularly attended the Assembly of God Church in Chelsea, Oklahoma. She enjoyed visiting with people at...

Nov 10, 2022

Cynda Joye Hampton (Foster) was taken home to be with her Lord on November 10, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born to John R. Foster Sr. and Jennie Foster (Reagin) on September 9, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina. Cynda met Ronald and they were married  (50 years) on June 27, 1972  and together they had four children; a...

Nov 1, 2022

Catherine Marie Hunter, 62 year old Grove resident, passed from this life on November 1, 2022.  Catherine was the first baby girl born in the Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City on May 31, 1960, to Elzie Boyd and Dorothy Jean (Elliott) Hunter.  She enjoyed reading and telling stories, and listening to all types of music, except rap.

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Oct 31, 2022

Ronald Ray Goessens passed from this earth on October 31, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. He was born to Remie L Goessens and Jeannie G Beerens on July 15, 1951, in Santa Ana, California. Ronald known as “Goose” to friends met and fell in love with Dianne Seaton they married December 5, 1973. Together Ronald and Dianne had three children,...

Oct 31, 2022

Gone Too Soon - We love you, Eric

After an unthinkable tragedy, Eric Dannels Stampfli was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2022, at the age of 35. His family and friends find some comfort in knowing Eric had rededicated his life back to Christ and was baptized just a few...

Oct 30, 2022

Robert Dee Martin Jr. went to his eternal glory on October 30, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born to Robert Dee Martin Sr. and Shirley K Maples (Harp) on October 11, 1959, in North Kansas City, Missouri. Robert met and fell in love with Louise Gail Crawford, they married on June 3, 1978, and had...

Oct 25, 2022

John Gorman Snyder Jr. passed from this life and entered eternal rest on October 25, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey to John Gorman Snyder Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Palmer. John graduated high school and went on to become a truck driver, a career he did for 33 years. John had four children, daughters...

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...