Obituaries

Jun 3, 2013

James Ray Krouse, 54, passed away June 3, 2013 at the Osage Nursing Center. He was born May 11, 1959 in Nowata to Barbara (McKay) and John B. Krouse. He was a 1977 graduate of Nowata High School. James was a very talented musician who, from his early days playing the Attic, in downtown Nowata with Blue Tic, Day Breaks,...

Jun 2, 2013

Betty Jane (Hastings) Lopez, 84, Jay resident, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Integris Hospital in Grove, OK. She was born on August 29, 1928 in Jay, OK to her parents, William (Bill) Hastings and Janana (O'Field) Hastings. Betty graduated from the St. Margaret's school of Nursing in May 1948. She worked for General Motors as a production line worker...

Jun 2, 2013

Ella Mae Seals-Crawford, age 94 and former resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013, in DeSoto, Texas. Ella Mae Johnson was born May 23, 1919 in Strang, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Andy Johnson and Rhoda Eaton Johnson. She graduated from the Vinita, Oklahoma High School and also attended Bartlesville Business College. Ella Mae and...

Jun 1, 2013

Kathie Turner passed from life to light Saturday, June 1, 2013. Kathie Jean Huggard was born to Arthur and Evelyn Joy (Washecheck) Huggard on November 14, 1946 at Piedmont, Oklahoma. Kathie was the third child of seven children. Kathie attended Piedmont Public Schools where she graduated as Valedictorian of her class of 1964. Upon graduation Kathie attended Oklahoma State University...

Jun 1, 2013

Charles "Chuck" Austin passed away on June 1, 2013. He was born at home on February 6, 1931 in Platte Township, Taylor County, Iowa to Clarence and Nellie Austin. Chuck graduated from Diagonal High School in 1949. After graduation he proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. When he returned from the Marines he worked...

May 31, 2013

James Perry Claggett, Jr., 64 year old Big Cabin resident, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. James was born in Vinita on February 10, 1949 to James and Thelma (Davenport) Claggett. In 1968 James graduated from Big Cabin High School. He furthered his education at welding school becoming an expert in the field. James also worked numerous years in the...

May 30, 2013

Tony Bishop, passed away at his home in Jay, OK, on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the age of 65. Tony was born on October 19, 1947 in Jay, OK, the son of Jewel Bishop and Blanche (Stanton) Bishop. Tony grew up in Jay, OK and later graduated from Jay High School in 1965. Tony served his country in the...

May 29, 2013

Visitation Details

Friday, May 31st, 2013 9:00am - 8:00pm, Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home

Saturday, June 1st, 2013 9:00am - 8:00pm, Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home

Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 12:00pm - 6:00pm, Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home

Service Details

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May 29, 2013

Funeral services for James Edward Hicks are 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Benjamin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Green officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Visitation hours are Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, May 31, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. -...

May 29, 2013

Marybelle Beecher was born on May 5, 1926 to Charles E. Beecher and Olga A. (Elifritz) Beecher. She received her schooling in Bartlesville and is a graduate of Bartlesville's College High. She attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and received her B.A. degree. Marybelle and Robert Vincent Thomas were united in marriage on September 4, 1948 in Bartlesville and...

May 29, 2013

May 28, 2013

Kayla DeAnn Anderson Hull and Kayne Hull both passed away in Grove, OK on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the ages of 23 and 2. Kayla was born on March 4, 1990 in Tulsa, OK , the daughter of Alvin Connell and Tammy Anderson. Kayne was born on March 29, 2011 in Grove, OK, the son of Jerry Hull and...

May 28, 2013

Kayla DeAnn Anderson Hull and Kayne Hull both passed away in Grove, OK on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the ages of 23 and 2. Kayla was born on March 4, 1990 in Tulsa, OK , the daughter of Alvin Connell and Tammy Anderson. Kayne was born on March 29, 2011 in Grove, OK, the son of Jerry Hull and...

May 27, 2013

Gene Veith was born on May 31, 1925, on a farm west of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the child of Charles and Edna Veith. He passed away on May 27, 2013. Gene graduated from Tonkawa High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the occupation forces at the 250th Battalion Hospital in Regensberg, Germany. After receiving an honorable discharge,...

May 26, 2013

Emma Lee Turnbough, 64, went to be with her Lord, on Sunday, May 26, 2013, while surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Vinita. She was born on March 18, 1949 to Rosie (Johnson) and Laverne Tanner in Vinita. Emma grew up in Vinita and on March 6, 1965 she married Carl Turnbough, Sr. Emma was a home...

May 25, 2013

James Douglas Ritchey, age 69 of Afton, died Saturday, May 25, 2013. James was born in Mountain Grove, OK on August 10, 1943. He worked many years at Crane Carrier Company until his retirement. Private family services will be held at a later date.

May 25, 2013

Anna Charlen Majors, 86 year old Grove, Oklahoma, resident passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. Anna was born on January 30, 1927, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Charley and Ella Ethel (Baker) Birkes. She worked as a tax preparer. Anna was an avid computer user and loved playing games. In her younger years, she was active in the PTA and B&PW....

May 24, 2013

Billy Ray Bright, 53 year old Disney, Oklahoma resident passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Billy was born on June 1, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jimmie Ray and Carolynn Bright. He worked in many different areas over the course of his life and was a jack of all trades including in construction. Billy loved to fish and go to...

May 24, 2013

Memorial Services for Elizabeth Bell Carr are 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 3, 2013 at Martin Cemetery with Chaplain Steve Griffith officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Elizabeth Bell Carr, 97, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Osage Nursing Center in Nowata. She was born May 28, 1915 in...

May 23, 2013

Dorothy Collene Smith, age 79 of Ketchum, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. Dorothy was born in Edna, KS on September 20, 1933 to Daniel and Mabel (Rexwinkle) Kimrey. On August 14, 1954 she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Smith, Jr. and together they raised two sons. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, growing flowers, talking, and joking with others. Dorothy...