Obituaries

Oct 14, 2020

Jack Edwin Smith, sixty-six passed away October 14, 2020, in Miami, Oklahoma. He was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on February 18, 1954, the son of John Edward Smith and Shirley Mae (Boling) Smith. Jack was raised in Pensacola and attended school in Big Cabin; after graduating from Big Cabin High School he became a mechanic by trade. Jack enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (Steeber) Woolman passed away October 13, 2020 in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born November 21, 1933 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma the daughter of Jacob Randell Steeber and Dottie Dimple (Fox) Steeber. Beth went to school and graduated from Big Cabin High School; after graduation she moved to Camp Hampford and Richland Washington where she worked at...

Oct 13, 2020

Len Dalquest, native of Vinita, OK passed away on Tuesday October 13 at his home on Grand Lake with wife Nancy and family by his side. Below is a summary of his life in his own words

My Life

One of the disadvantages of getting old is that you get to attend a lot of...

Oct 13, 2020

Jack Callahan died Tuesday October 13, 2020.  He was born on April 19, 1932.

Private family services are planed for a later date.

Oct 11, 2020

Brandon Christian Reid passed away October 11, 2020 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on February 13, 1992 to Michael Dean Reid and Shannon (Reid) Ferguson. Brandon was a 2010 graduate of Ketchum High School in Ketchum, Oklahoma. Brandon worked several years at Buddy Foods in Ketchum. He enjoyed playing dodgeball and...

Oct 10, 2020

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Long time area resident of Nowata, John Bell, 86, passed away at his home on October 10, 2020, with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 5, 1933, in Pryor, OK, to George and Argie Berniece (Sinor) Bell. He has a nick name of Brother John...

Oct 6, 2020

Michael Joe Torchia, 73, of Bartlesville, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home.

Michael was born April 18, 1947 at Pittsburg, Kansas to Joe Torchia and Delores (Pallett) Torchia.  He grew up in Pittsburg, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and after high school graduation, enrolled at Pitt State University.  Michael earned a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Oct 5, 2020

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Jerry Don Jobe was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to all. Known for his witty sense of humor and genuine care for others, Jerry truly never met a stranger. He was a larger than life personality who treasured spending time with his family, friends and pets. Jerry was...

Sep 29, 2020

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Sherry Lynn (King) Crittenden, 50, of Nowata, Oklahoma and former Miami, Oklahoma resident, passed away Tuesday evening, September 29, 2020 at Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She went to be with Jesus surrounded by her children, parents and siblings.

She was born January 15, 1970 in...

Sep 28, 2020

Long time Langley resident and beautician, Choon Lan “Molly” Baker, 86, died at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in China on April 7, 1934.

In 1958 Molly married the love of her life George Baker in Singapore. They moved to the Langley/Strang area at that time. Molly attended college for three...

Sep 26, 2020

Sandra Gayle Cardwell was born in Vinita, OK; to Amos and Greta (Poole) Wilkins.  She passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Muskogee, OK.

Sandra, graduated from Webster High school in Tulsa, OK.  She was a believer and worshipped frequently at the Asbury United Methodist Church.  Sandra enjoyed flower gardening, crossword...

Sep 24, 2020

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Jerry Lee Wheat, 85-year-old Nowata County resident passed away September 24, 2020 at his residence with his family at his side. Jerry was born February 25, 1935 in Childers, OK, the son of Robert William and Grace Florence (Dabney) Wheat. He received his education at the Childers School. Jerry married the...

Sep 24, 2020

Joyce Yvonne Noland, 82 year old  resident of Grove, Oklahoma passed away on September 24, 2020.

Joyce was born on September 10, 1938 in Vinita, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of James N. Whorton and Ollie B. (Colvin) Whorton.  In her younger years, Joyce worked as a waitress for the Horseshoe Grill and the Hotel Arkansas.  Joyce...

Sep 22, 2020

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Funeral services for Juanita Jewell (Thompson) Jordan are 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Greater Union Baptist Church in Tulsa with Apostle Cornell Fox officiating.

Juanita Jewell (Thompson) Jordan left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Saint Francis Hospital...

Sep 22, 2020

Kylynn Joelle Harlin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  Being born on July 16, 2020 in Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, she was 2 months old.

Suviving are:

Her parents Hunter and Khristen (Budds) Harlin

Sisters Kaia Lee Jumper, and Kylee Ann Jumper

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Sep 22, 2020

Danny Lane Cox, age 51, Jay, OK. passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

He was born August 25, 1969 to Carol Kay Littlejohn Rollings and the late Walter Rollings. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Shawn Rollings.

Danny owned and operated his own handyman business. He is a...

Sep 21, 2020

Alfred Nix, age 85, Kansas, OK, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020.

He was born January 13, 1935 in Delaware County, OK, to the late Tom Nix and Nancy Simon Nix.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine; three sons, David Nix, Willis Budder and Joe Ray Nix;...

Sep 21, 2020

Xander Rai Mendia, 19 year old resident of Eucha, Oklahoma, passed away on September 21, 2020 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Xander was born on June 28, 2001 at Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Francis R. Mendia and Cortney (Downing) Mendia.  Xander enjoyed playing football during his school years, playing video games, fishing,...

Sep 20, 2020

J.D. Hilliard, age 66, Wyandotte, OK. passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Joplin, MO.

He was born June 14, 1954 in Neosho, MO. to the late Joseph Edward Hilliard and Dorothy Edith Reed Hilliard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, three sisters, Geneva McLoud, Berdean "Deanie" Golding, and Margarette "Joan" Wilson....

Sep 20, 2020

Donald Ray Peaster, 62, of Bartlesville, passed away, September 20, 2020 in Owasso, OK. Donald Ray Peaster was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on February 18, 1958, to Robert Leon Peaster Sr. and Imogene (Detter) Peaster. He grew up and received his education in Dewey, OK. Donald worked for Boots Adams in high school, and after high school he worked...