Obituaries

Jan 18, 2022

Samantha "Sam" Jayden Frye was born January 6th, 2004, in Enid, Oklahoma and passed from this life to rest in the arms of her Mom on January 18th, 2022, in Nowata, Oklahoma at the young age of 18. Sam was a bright strong willed young lady that didn't know a stranger. Upon meeting Sam, you were surely to get...

Jan 18, 2022

James (Jim) Wendell Jones, age 61, a resident of Delaware Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  He recently retired after working 35 years at the City of Tulsa in the street operations department.

Jim was born on August 31, 1960, in Harrisonville, MO to Kenneth Paul Jones and Marietta Lee (Robertson) May. The family relocated...

Jan 16, 2022

Walter “Dale” Workman Jr., 83, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Claremore Veterans Center in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Walter was born December 31, 1938, at Picher, Oklahoma, to Walter Workman Sr. and Leona Lucille (Williams) Workman. Walter grew up in Picher, Oklahoma and graduated with the Cleora High School class of 1957.  After graduation, Walter...

Jan 11, 2022

Wanda June Conger Smith, 86, of Claremore, passed away in Claremore on January 11, 2022. June was born in Weleetka, OK, on November 11, 1935, to Dorthea Mae Burkehead and Carl Bailey Williams.

She attended high school in Weleetka, OK. June worked as a cashier at Lander's Grocery for 25 plus years, where everybody knew and loved...

Jan 11, 2022

Robert Preston Moss went to be with The Lord on January 12, 2022. Robert was born January 1, 1960, to Burt David Moss and Betty Marie (Carter) Moss. Robert attended Tulsa, Cleveland, and Wynona Public Schools. Robert had a great sense of humor. One example would be Robert (along with a little help) picked up one of the teachers...

Jan 7, 2022

Daniel Joseph “Joe” Slack, Sr., of Nowata, OK, passed away January 7, 2022, after a heart attack.

Joe was born February 28, 1945, in Nowata, OK, to Virginia Bluejacket Slack and Delbert Charles Slack.

Joe graduated from Nowata High School. He attended Connors State College and NE Oklahoma. He worked at Phillips Petroleum and worked...

Jan 1, 2022

Doris "Allene" Stevens, 95, lifelong Nowata resident, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022.

Allene was born June 10, 1926 in Coody's Bluff, Nowata County,Oklahoma to Richard R. Briggs and Kate V. "Dollie" (Rodecape) Briggs.

She grew up in Coody's Bluff where her parents operated the R.R. Briggs Grocery store. She loved telling old family stories...

Jan 1, 2022

Vickie Diane “Parrett” Casey, 65, of Nowata, Oklahoma passed away on December 30, 2022, at the Journey Home is Bartlesville, Oklahoma, surrounded by her girls. She was born on January 25, 1957, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Charles and Betty Jo “Price” Parrett. She attended Childers school 1st grade-5th grade, Alluwe school 6th grade-12th grade. She graduated as the class...

Dec 31, 2021

Lena Ruth Ross, 80, of Big Cabin, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her daughters, granddaughters and grandson.

Lena was born November 9, 1941, at the family home in Foyil, Oklahoma, to George Lewis “Jack” Barnes and Leona (Shrum) Barnes. She grew up in the Bushyhead/Chelsea/Foyil area attending Bushyhead and...

Dec 21, 2021

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Marilyn Lou (Hodges) Victory left the earthly world early on December 21, 2021. Marilyn was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on July 24, 1949, to Harlis Clarence Hodges and Juanita Pauline (Skinner) Hodges. She attended school in Alluwe, graduating with the class of 1967. Marilyn married the love of her life, Rex...

Dec 16, 2021

James Walter Haynes, Sr. passed away Thursday morning, December 16, 2021, at Hillcrest Hospital South, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

James was born February 11, 1947, at Twin Falls, Idaho to Archie Tom Haynes and Florence Evelyn (Belden) Haynes. He moved to Oologah, Oklahoma at a young age, with his family. James began his education in Oologah schools, later...

Dec 16, 2021

Carroll Sue Manley, 78, of Lone Grove, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, December 16, peacefully at her home. She was born on August 30, 1943, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Clyde Earnest Hagebusch and Minnie Mae (Marlin) Hagebusch. She attended Nowata Public Schools, graduating in 1961. On December 11, 1965, she married Ronald Gene Manley Sr. Carroll worked as a secretary...

Dec 14, 2021

Johnny Lee Ellis passed away December 14, 2021 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was born on February 7, 1954, to William Charles Ellis Sr. and Wynona Inez (Curnutte) Ellis in Nowata, OK where he grew up and attended Nowata schools. After High School, he completed 2 years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and later graduated with...

Dec 13, 2021

Elmer Lee (Tiny) West 52, of Delaware Oklahoma passed away on December 13, 2021 at home unexpected. He was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on October 15, 1969 to Jim Floyd West and Bonnie Little.

Elmer graduated from Delaware High School. He went and did a one year course for offset construction and worked numerous jobs through the...

Dec 10, 2021

Della went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021, with joy and great expectations.

If you knew Della, you know how much she loved God and Jesus Christ more than word could ever express. Della was known by many as a powerful prayer warrior. She talked to her Lord many times, day...

Dec 9, 2021

Judith Ann Porter Parrott age 83 passed away on December 9, 2021, at Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Judi was born July 4, 1938, at home in North Nowata County, Oklahoma to parents David Leroy Porter and Mary Louise Hudson Porter.

She grew up in Nowata with her twin sisters Linda and Wanda.  She graduated from Nowata High...

Nov 27, 2021

Janet Renae Hudson passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips in Bartlesville, OK. She was born on May 6, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Joseph F. Swink and LaDean Bauchmoyer. At a young age, Janet moved from New Mexico to Chelsea, OK. Janet’s family moved around the area, living in Vinita and Claremore....

Nov 24, 2021

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Bobby Gene “Pete” Yirsa, 91-year-old, lifelong Nowata resident, passed away Wednesday,  November 24, 2021. Pete was born January 8, 1930, in Nowata, Oklahoma to John Markquis Yirsa and Martha Park Yirsa. Mr. Yirsa attended Nowata High School. On April 15, 1950, Pete married Marilyn Lee Foster in Nowata. He worked at...

Nov 23, 2021

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Landon Jacob “ Superman” Smith, 42, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away on November 23, 2021, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 9, 1979, to Lewie J. Smith  and Della R. (Owensby) Smith.

Landon received his high school...

Nov 20, 2021

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Jaymes Estel Hollister was born sleeping and woke up in the loving arms of Jesus his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2021. He is the precious son of Jayce Eugene Hollister and Jennifer Nicole (Scales) Hollister.

Jaymes is survived by his parents, Jayce and Jennifer Hollister of Nowata,...