Obituaries

Victoria Esta Cartwright

Victoria Esta Cartwright

Dec 1, 2025

Victoria Esta Cartwright, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 72 in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on March 8, 1953, in Loma Linda, California, Vickie was known for her deep love for her family and friends, always striving to bring joy to those around her.

Throughout her life, Vickie was a dedicated caregiver, embodying...

Anna Mae Gemellaro

Anna Mae Gemellaro

Nov 29, 2025

Anna Mae Hines-Gemellaro gained her wings on November 29, 2025, at 8:47 am at Betty Ann Nursing Center in Grove, Oklahoma with with her daughter Johnnie Lynn Jackson, Lisa Gemellaro Johnson, Rebecca Lee Gemellaro and granddaughter Cali by her side. Anna was 83 years old. She was born on May 30, 1942, in Amarillo, Texas.

She was preceded in death by...

Peggy Anne Caswell

Peggy Anne Caswell

Nov 29, 2025

Peggy Anne Caswell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Zena, Oklahoma. Born on March 1, 1937, in Farmington, New Mexico, Peggy lived a life filled with cherished memories, warmth, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Peggy dedicated 30 years to serving others through her work with the postal service—ten years...

Charles Ray Duke, Jr.

Charles Ray Duke, Jr.

Nov 27, 2025

Charles Ray Duke, Jr., born on January 8, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Grove, Oklahoma. He was a dedicated fire hydrant mechanic whose commitment to his work was matched only by his devotion to his family and community.

Charles lived a full and active life, enjoying many hobbies and the people he loved most....

Robert (Bob) Wendell Altmiller

Robert (Bob) Wendell Altmiller

Nov 23, 2025

Robert (Bob) Wendell Altmiller died peacefully in his home on November 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Bob was born in Hereford, Texas and grew up in Ada, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Pharmacy Degree and owned several pharmacies in Oklahoma City specializing in long term care. He was an entrepreneur who loved challenges. He was self-employed...

Joseph Michael Boyer

Joseph Michael Boyer

Nov 6, 2025

Joseph Michael Boyer (1947-2025), passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 78 in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on April 10, 1947 in Darby, Pennsylvania to Edgar and Catherine Boyer.

Throughout his life, he embodied dedication, service and love for his family and friends.A proud Vietnam War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, where he found a purpose in protecting...

Lenora Catherine Sparks

Lenora Catherine Sparks

Nov 4, 2025

Lenora Catherine Sparks, born on July 3, 1950, in Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was a beloved figure in her community, known for her warm spirit and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and her heritage.

Lenora had a fruitful career as a bookkeeper, specializing in accounting and taxes for many years. Her...

Jack Edward Massey

Jack Edward Massey

Oct 31, 2025

Jack Edward Massey, born on January 10, 1939, in Denison, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Grove, Oklahoma. After earning his Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Oklahoma State University Jack dedicated over 35 years of his life working for the Department of Human Services. He worked tirelessly as an advocate for developmentally disabled children and adults. His...

Ray LaVerne Hall

Ray LaVerne Hall

Oct 31, 2025

Ray LaVerne Hall passed at the age of 88 on October 31, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on July 27, 1937 in Great Bend, Kansas to William Ray Hall and Jessie May Haney, an only child of two only children.

Every person has a birth and a death, but what one does with the dash between those dates defines...

Valerie Irene Ward

Valerie Irene Ward

Oct 30, 2025

Valerie Ward (Horley) July 31, 1937 – October 30, 2025

Valerie Ward passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, following a fall. She was 88 years old. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Valerie’s warmth and grace touched everyone who knew her.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Sandra Moore (Daniel) and Graham Ward; her grandchildren, Joshua (Margo), Jeremy (Corina) and...

Janell Hestand

Janell Hestand

Oct 26, 2025

Janell Martin Hestand, age 90 of Grove, Oklahoma, crossed into heaven Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was born near Fayetteville, Arkansas September 8, 1935, to Arthur L and Hazel Belle (Hall) Martin, the eldest of 12 children.

Janell grew up on a farm at Greenland, Arkansas and after graduating from Fayetteville High School enrolled in Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri. There...

Barbara Ann Woodall

Barbara Ann Woodall

Oct 25, 2025

Barbara Woodall passed from this life on October 25, 2025, at home in Grove, Oklahoma.

Barbara Ann “Babs” Woodall (Hensley) was born on December 19, 1937, in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Willie A. Woodall and Ida C. Griggs Woodall.

Babs grew up in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, attending school at LaJara Elementary, Creede Elementary and Albuquerque’s Ernie Pyle Junior High...

Troy Clay Birdsell

Troy Clay Birdsell

Oct 22, 2025

Troy Clay Birdsell “GG” sadly passed away on October 22, 2025, in Vinita, Oklahoma at the age of 40.

Troy Clay was born on July 6, 1985, in Miami, Oklahoma to Jody C. Birdsell and Portia Lynn Brewster. Troy attended school in Grove, Oklahoma, and was a resident of Grove most of his life. Troy was a loving and kind soul...

Darianne Marie Zarintash

Darianne Marie Zarintash

Oct 21, 2025

Darianne Marie Zarintash, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated member of her community, returned to her heavenly Father on October 21, 2025, in Fairland, Oklahoma. Born on March 1, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Darianne lived a life rich in faith, family, purpose, and contribution—leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege to know her.

Darianne’s life was marked...

Paul Edward Pierce

Paul Edward Pierce

Oct 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of

“Papa Smurf”

Paul Edward Pierce February 26, 1941 – October 15, 2025

Paul Edward Pierce, born February 26, 1941, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Louis Rowson Pierce and Barbara Pierce (Pond), passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Paul dedicated 35 years of service to United Airlines as a Ramp Service Man, where he was known for...

Clinton K. Dennis

Clinton K. Dennis

Oct 3, 2025

Clinton K Dennis (Dub) passed away peacefully at his home in Grove, OK on Friday evening, Oct. 3, 2025. He had not really been ill, his heart just longed to be with Jesus and the lady love of his life.

Dub was born on January 15, 1933 to Fannie Goad Dennis and Earl T. Dennis in Perrin, MO. He served in...

Anthony Kent Ferguson

Anthony Kent Ferguson

Oct 1, 2025

Anthony Kent Ferguson, 61, lovingly known as Tony or “T-Bone,” was born on April 20, 1964, in Joplin, Missouri, and passed away on October 1, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for music and broadcasting.

Tony’s career blossomed as a radio host for KGVE 99.3, where, beginning in 2023, he...

Angie Magdaline Ingham

Angie Magdaline Ingham

Sep 10, 2025

Angie Magdaline Ingham, born July 14, 1942, in Fairfax, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Grove Nursing Center in Grove, Oklahoma. She lived a life filled with love, responsibility, and countless cherished memories.

As the oldest of eight children, Angie embraced responsibility early, helping to raise her younger brothers and sisters while growing up on the family farm....

Sue Ann Gifford

Sue Ann Gifford

Sep 7, 2025

Sue Ann Gifford, 83, was born on March 12, 1942, in Jay, Oklahoma, and passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sue devoted her life to caring for others, serving for 36 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Integris Grove Hospital. Her dedication, kindness, and skill earned the deep respect of her colleagues and the gratitude of...

Robert Lee Arivett

Robert Lee Arivett

Aug 27, 2025

Robert Lee Arivett, 87 year old resident of Zena, Oklahoma, passed way on August 27, 2025.  Robert was born on November 22, 1937 in Wayne City, Illinois. 

No public services will be held.