All Obituaries

Raymond Gerald Anderson, 80 year old Grove resident, passed away on November 26, 2021.  Raymond was born in Miami, OK on November 12, 1941 to Raymond L and Evelyn (Phelps) Anderson.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marilyn Bergman, on August 5, 1964.  He proudly served in the Army as part of the Korea Defense.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #187, the Scottish Rite, American Legion Post 178, and served on the Grove Veteran’s Ritual...

Ivan Richard Barnes, age 51 of Jay, passed from this life on November 23, 2021. He was born to Ivan and Carolyn (Henson) Barnes, on December 14, 1969.  Ivan was a Handyman by trade, but his most memorable talent was his love of playing music. He was known for playing the guitar and drums, but had the musical talent to play almost anything. His grandchildren played a very important role in his life. One of the most precious people in his life was his grandson Mason, with whom he was...

  Joni Marie Myhlhousen age 59 died Tuesday November 23, 2021 in Grove, OK. The daughter of Donald Gene Rubsam and Anna Joyce Talsma Rubsma, she was born on Sioux City, Iowa.  She married Ralph George Myhlhousen, and he surrives. They moved to Grove in 2009.  She attended the L.D.S. church.  Joni I enjoyed cooking and yard work and crocheting.  But mostly enjoyed taking care of her kids and grandkids   Surviving along with her husband are her mother Anna, Two...

Randy Allen Blevins, age 54 of Jay, went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 22, 2021. He was born to Silas and Jo Ann (Loper) Blevins on June 12, 1967.  Randy was a kind, compassionate, and gentle soul. He never knew a stranger, and he spent his life doing all that he could to help those around him. He was always busy and was never one to complain. He was a talented mechanic and truck driver for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being with family and friends....

Judie Marie (Whitener) Hall entered the gates of Heaven on November 16, 2021 at the age of 82. Judie was born to Clyde and Cottie (Cooke) Whitener in Morganton, North Carolina. Her family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she spent her early years. She studied piano at Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, becoming an accomplished pianist. She enjoyed traveling around the world. Judie was a civilian secretary in the Chemical Warfare Department for the U.S. Army at Edgewood...

Joseph Adam Pisowicz, age 64 of Grove, OK, went home to heaven on November 11, 2021, taking a heart filled with love but leaving cancer behind.  Joe was born in Elmwood Park, IL on August 31, 1957, to Joseph and Loretta (Pasternak) Pisowicz.  He began his career as an outdoor electrician while he was still finishing high school, starting as an apprentice and retiring as foreman over 40 years later, with H&H Electric in Franklin Park, IL. This was his home away from home, and...

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 his family and friends, and loved animals, especially his dogs.   Survivors include his wife Jennifer Austin and...

Harold Eugene (Smitty) Smith, 80, died on Tuesday November 9, 2021 in Joplin Missouri.  The son of Harold and Betty Whited Smith, he was born on December 2, 1940, in Joplin Missouri.  Smitty joined the US Navy in 1958, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1979.  He was the commander of the D. A. V. Chapter 19 in Grove for 3 years, during which he helped raise money for a van through golf tournaments.  Smitty was an avid fisherman and had an article written about him in...

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 Torrance County, New Mexico.  More recently she was the accountant for Grand Lake Mental Health in Nowata.  Bobbie and Ernest loved to travel and traveled...

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, in Mason City, Iowa, drummer and singer.  He traveled to play in different places.  Then he had a band with Dick and Larry Hrubes. Rich was on the fire...