Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Andrea Stefano Vitiello passed away on July 24, 2020 in Grove Oklahoma. Andrea, more commonly known as Andrew, Andy, Doc, Dr. V, was born on December 27, 1922 on the small island of Ponza, Italy, to Frank Vitiello and Giovanna Mazzella Vitiello. Andrew was raised in Newark, NJ where he attended Eastside High School. He went on to attend Seton Hall...

Jul 23, 2020

James Martin Duke, 72, longtime Chelsea/Big Cabin area rancher, died Thursday (July 23) at the VA medical Center in Muskogee from covid-19 and existing medical conditions.

He was born Nov. 27, 1947, to Martin and Pauline Duke of Perryton, TX.  In 1957, the family moved to their ranch between Chelsea and Big Cabin. Mr. Duke graduated from...

Jul 22, 2020

George E. Flanders passed away on July 22, 2020, in Hesperia, California. He was 88-years old.

George was born in Centralia, Oklahoma to Clara Costly Cox and Henry Delbert Flanders. A veteran of the Korean War, George lived a prolific life as a carpenter, bar owner, racing horse owner, and used car salesman. A true adventurer, George...

Jul 21, 2020

Marvin V. Daugherty, 64 old resident of Jay, OK, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Integris Grove Hospital.

Marvin was born on June 21, 1956 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was the son of Claude and Juanita (Tehee) Daugherty. Marvin was baptized on September 14, 1969 in Beatty Creek by Sam Hider.  He was united...

Jul 20, 2020

Luginbuel Funeral Home Vinita.......Terri Jean Christian passed away on July 20, 2020, in Peyton, Colorado. She was born June 17, 1955, at Loma Linda California the daughter of Curtis Simmons and Barbara “Dinwiddie” Simmons. Terri was raised in Riverside, California, and graduated from LA Sierra Academy; after graduation, she attended school and received her certified nursing assistant license. She...

Jul 19, 2020

Emiko (Emi) Hayakawa Bussey, a resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at 9:45 am, on July 19, 2020,  at Adams PARC (Post Acute Recovery Center).

She was born August 21, 1929, in Aichi-Ken, Japan.  In her earlier childhood years, Emiko and her family lived on Palau Island where her father held status similar to a governor.  She...

Jul 19, 2020

Kenneth E. White, 70, passed away on July 19, 2020 at his residence in Eucha, Oklahoma.

Kenneth was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on June 26, 1950 to Emery White and Ella Mae (Hagan) White.  Kenneth proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He worked as a self-employed diesel mechanic for over 40 years.  Kenneth...

Jul 18, 2020

Edward Leon McMullin, passed away on July 18, 2020 in Vinita, OK. Edward, more commonly known as Leon, Smiley or Mac, was born on May 01, 1933 in Blue Hawk, OK to Charles Edward and Elaine (Stookey) McMullin.

Leon attended schools in Craig County, Oklahoma.  He was of the Baptist faith and worshipped at the Church of...

Jul 17, 2020

From the Ogans Family

In loving memory of

Karl E. Ogans

Minister Karl E. Ogans, died on Friday, July, 17, 2020 at his home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was a native of Dewey, Oklahoma but resided in Bartlesville with his wife, Quencetta (Singleton) until the time of his death.

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Jul 17, 2020

Nowata dairy farmer and pipe liner John A. Shanklin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend passed away on July 17, 2020, at the age of 95 peacefully at his home.  He was born in Shady Grove, Texas, on the family farm to Robert Spain and Alice May (Barton) Shanklin.  At the young age of 15, John stopped...

Jul 17, 2020

Juanita Harvey Woolman, 87, of Vinita, OK went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2020.  She was born on June 21, 1933 in Ottawa County west of Miami, OK.

Juanita served many years and retired as Deputy Clerk for the City of Vinita.  She was a master seamstress, quilter and an excellent...

Jul 15, 2020

Sue Ann Killion, 79 year old resident of Jay, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home surrounded by family and friends on July 15, 2020.

Sue was born on August 23, 1940 in Eucha, Oklahoma.  She was the loving daughter of Dewey Tehee and Minnie (Soldier) Tehee.  She enjoyed watching...

Jul 15, 2020

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Raymond Hugh Minniear Sr. passed away July 15, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. He was born in Nowata, OK on October 13, 1927 the son of Issac Oscar Minniear and Rosa Lee (Fulsom) Minniear. Raymond attended school in Nowata until the age of sixteen, when he joined the US Navy. He served...

Jul 14, 2020

Dewayne Aquiller "Pete, Jake" Miller, loved and cherished by all who knew him, passed away on July 14, 2020, in his home, at the age of 71. Pete was born on May 14, 1949 to Jake and Thelma Miller in Joplin, MO. He married Rebecca Clopton on March 14, 1993 and shared a blended family of two daughters, Melissa...

Jul 14, 2020

Gary Ray Murry went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2020.  Gary was born in Tulsa, OK to Danny and Ernesteen (Crosssley) Murry.  Gary lived most of his life in Grove, OK.  He enjoyed family time, creek time, hunting, fishing, and catching crawdads.  Gary worked as a laborer for Rusty Frazier for 10-12 years. Gary is...

Jul 12, 2020

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Bonnie Louise (Hoffman) Headrick, 92, Tulsa resident, formerly of Nowata, passed away at Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living facility in Tulsa, Sunday, July 12, 2020.

Bonnie was born in Iraan, Texas, on May 5, 1928, to W. G. Hoffman and Lois K. (Ward) Hoffman. In Aug 9, 1953, she married...

Jul 12, 2020

Raelene Ann (Rauch) Henderson born in Kansas City, MO to Ray W. Rauch and Lydia G. Corn on December 30, 1963. She lived and grew up in Grandview Missouri and Tulsa Oklahoma both. Her family included a younger brother Ray Rauch Jr. and a sister Linda Sue (Rauch) Smith. Also, an older sister Mary Kay Thomas who was living...

Jul 11, 2020

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Vera Lee Bryant, 83, resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Vera Lee Bryant was born July 23, 1936 at Miami, Oklahoma to Grover Lee Hawkins and Anna Gertrude (Burris) Hawkins.  Vera attended school in Miami and graduated in 1955.  After receiving her...

Jul 11, 2020

June Taylor, age 90, passed away at her home in Eucha, OK, Saturday, July 11, 2020.

June was born June 14, 1930 in Vici, Oklahoma to Claude Arthur Donley and Ruth Alice (Philo) Donley.

June married Monroe Elmer Taylor JR on December 21, 1947 in Bristow, OK.  Monroe preceded her in...

Jul 11, 2020

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Nowata businessman James Oliver “Dude” Bell, 83, passed away at home July 11, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born May 5, 1937 in Pryor, Oklahoma to George and Argie Berniece (Sinor) Bell. Dude’s dad nicknamed him Dude when he was a toddler, because he was a little...