All Obituaries

Kenneth Robert Garrigues, age 78, transitioned from this life to be with his Savior on January 18, 2023, surrounded by his family in his home.   Kenny was born on May 27, 1944, in Pratt Kansas to Charles and Helen Garrigues. Graduating from Preston High School, Class of 1963 in Preston, Kansas. He was first on the draft list in 1964 and off to war in January of 1965 with the United States Air Force. He proudly served our country earning the rank of Sergeant, Level E4, stationed in Don...

James Leslie Frazier, Jr, 29 year old Grove resident, passed from this life Sunday, January 15, 2023.  James was born in Miami, OK on February 15, 1993, to James Frazier and Misty Dias.  On October 16, 2021, he was united in marriage to Fiona Morse.  James was a man of many talents.  He enjoyed cooking, crafting, jewelry making, music, singing, and was very tech savvy.  He also enjoyed playing video games and his dogs.  James was very kind and caring and would...

Virgil Lee “Scottie” Scott, age 79, passed away on January 14, 2023, at his residence in Afton, Oklahoma. Virgil was born on April 29, 1943, in South Haven, Kansas.  He was the son of Emil Scott and Virginia (Milligan) Scott. He was united in marriage to Linda Lou Anderson in September of 1981. Scottie worked as the Parts Department Manager for Case IH.  He enjoyed fishing and watching any-and-all KU basketball. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, his brother...

Wilma Jean (England) Buzzard, 87, passed away on January 9, 2023, at Grandwood Assisted Living Center in Grove, Oklahoma. Wilma was born on September 5, 1935, in Miami, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Melvin and Elores (Heman) England. She was a graduate of Afton High School, class of 1953. Wilma was united in marriage to the love of her life, Garnett A. Buzzard on December 21, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Miami, Oklahoma. She was a kind and...

Jolene Manes (Townsend) passed from this life on January 8, 2023 in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on December 27, 1928 to Buck Townsend, and Mildred Oxford in the town of Durant, Oklahoma. 

Jarrod Wayne O’Banion, 40-year-old Grove resident, passed away from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023.  Jarrod was born in Miami, OK on March 23, 1982, to Vernon and Rebecca O’Banion.  He proudly served as a fireman in the Navy from 2001-2005.  Jarrod loved being outdoors and spending time at the creek.  He also had a passion for helping others. Survivors include his parents Vernon O’Banion and Rebecca Hamerly, brothers, Shannon and Michael...

Wesley Allen Scarberry, age 64, passed away on December 28, 2022, at his residence in Jay, Oklahoma. Wesley was born on July 23, 1958, in Big Lake, Texas to Don and Jeanne (Terry) Scarberry.  Wesley was united in marriage to Jeneva Marie Pace.  He worked as a pipe fitter in the pipeline industry.  Wesley was a very talented artist.  He was a perfectionist when it came to his charcoal and scrimshaw engravings on ivory pieces.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Cheryl Yvonne Smith, 72-year-old resident of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on December 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  Cheryl was born on October 11, 1950, in Lyons, Kansas.  She was the loving daughter of William “Bill” Edgar and Loretta Jo (Bowman) Inlow.  She was united in marriage to Danny Smith.  She enjoyed crocheting, attending church, and a good cup of coffee. Cheryl was a loving mother and grandmother that will be dearly...

Joann Neal was born on August 26, 1944, in Jay, Oklahoma to Arnold and Zanoma Price.  She lived in Jay almost her entire life.  She graduated from Jay High School in 1962.  She was the granddaughter of Ollie and Leila Praytor and Chock and Ethel Price, both of her grandfathers were Delaware County Sheriffs at one time.  One can assume that’s where her authoritative personality came from!!   Joann was married to Joe Coble in 1964 and they had four...

James Richard Morse was called home by his Lord in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve; December 24, 2022. James was able to pass peacefully in his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1955, to Elmer Morse, and Thelma Wood in the town of New Port, Arkansas. James met Marie Hubbard and they married on July 18, 1986, in Bentonville, Arkansas and together they had two children, Sheryl, and Jesse. James loved his children, and his grandchildren dearly, and always...