All Obituaries

Denali Riot Lada passed in the arms of his parents on May 19, 2022. He was born on August 17, 2021, to Daniel Lada Sr, and Jacie Lada (McClellan) in Grove, Oklahoma.  Denali had some of the brightest blue eyes his parents had ever seen, and those eyes would often try to find trouble in the Lada household. Jacie and Daniel said they could usually tell when Denali was up to no good as his face would completely give it away. Denali was known for his phrase “Hi Ya!”, he would...

Janice (Merritt) Bryant, 72-year-old resident of Zena, Oklahoma passed away on May 3, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. Janice was born on June 29, 1949, in Shattuck, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of the late Kennith and Ruby (Townsley) Merritt.  She united in marriage to Paul Bryant on August 20, 1967, at the Zena Baptist Church.  Janice enjoyed going to garage sales, flea markets, tending to her flowers, photography, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting...

Dixie Lou Rosa, age 87 passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Dixie was born in San Diego, CA on May 28, 1934, to Elmer and Wannita (Fields) Nelson. Dixie grew up in Seattle Washington and at the age of 15 moved to New York City to live with her father. In her youth, she worked as a Diamond Courier in New York City and enjoyed spending time in Central Park. At her time in Central Park walking her dog, she met Jimmy Dean where he would go and play his guitar.  They became friends long...

Farrel Loyd Smith, 83 year old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Farrel was born in Ivanhoe, CA on January 3, 1939, to Travis and Opal Smith.  He worked as a contractor and a building inspector and was proud to belong to the Cement Masons Union.  He was a very talented man who could build anything.  He was also a great landscaper. Farrel was also known for being very friendly and never meeting a stranger.  He loved his...

Marilyn (Rizzo) Williams, 81-year-old of Zena, Oklahoma, passed away on April 17, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma.  Marilyn was a first-generation Italian American, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of more than 60 years to Charles Williams.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Cosmo (Nick) Rizzo, her sister Carol Jean, her sons James Nicholas Williams and Mark Howard Williams.  She is survived by her husband Charles of Zena, her son Ray Williams...

Neothia Kae Hale, beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022.  Neothia was born to Wilburn and Okleay Rogers on November 6, 1954 in Claremore, OK.  She met and married Donnie Hale and they raised their children in Jay, OK.  Neothia had a servant’s heart and took great joy in serving her church, community, and schools, both in service, and with her talent for making Indian tacos.  She loved teaching her students at Colcord and...

Elaine Reasor of Oaks, OK passed from this life on April 10, 2022, at the age of 70 with her loving family by her side.   She was the daughter of Wes and Babe Wilson. She was born September 1, 1951, in Tahlequah OK.  Elaine was a hairstylist by trade but enjoyed many other hobbies and activities.  She loved to go camping, fishing, mushroom hunting, digging wild onions and looking for arrowheads. She also loved to read, but most of all she loved spending time with her...

James Anthony Grasmick, “Andy” 60-year-old Grove resident, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Andy was born in Rocky Ford, CO on November 16, 1961, to James “Jim” and Bette (Taylor) Grasmick.    He moved to Grove last August but prior to that had lived in Colorado most of his life. He proudly served in the United States Navy. James had several hobbies including fishing, running marathons, riding bikes and motorcycles, mowing his lawn, and...

Linda “Nanny” Charlene James was born on April 3, 1946, in Blue Springs, MO and passed away peacefully after a long illness. Linda served as a US Army Nurse from October 1965-November 1968 with an honorable discharge.   Linda loved horses and spending time with her friends.  She enjoyed caring for all her nieces and nephews and was known by all of them as their “Nanny”.  Linda was always caring for others whether it be the elderly or anyone in...

Edna Ruth (Bowen) Blevins, age 81, passed away on April 8, 2022, at Grand Lake Villa in Grove, Oklahoma. Edna was born on February 12, 1941, in Mountain Top, Arkansas. She was one of five children born to Melvin and Leola (Ellison) Bowen. She worked as pharmacy technician for Walmart.  Edna was a very strong in her Christian faith. She took great pride in her cooking, enjoyed gardening, remembered everyone’s birthday.  She was very family oriented and was just an all-around...