Obituaries

Jan 3, 2020

Allen Eugene “Gene” Schoonover, 62, gained his wings on January 3, 2020 at his home in Grove, Oklahoma after a brief illness.

Gene was born January 24, 1957 in Watonga, Oklahoma to Tommy and Martha Schoonover. He graduated from Canton High School in 1975.  After high school, Gene became a Welder for Willis Welding and...

Jan 1, 2020

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Wilma June (Inman) Vinita 77, began the new year with her perfected heavenly body after departing this life in the early morning hours of January 1, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Illinois.

June was born to Carl and Gracie (Lewis) Inman, the third of six children on April...

Jan 1, 2020

Geneva Jo Land passed away at Zarrow Point in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 1, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born June 6, 1934 in Greenfield, Missouri to Andrew Jackson Houston and Neva Christel Houston.

Jo retired from the School Board Office of Vinita Public Schools.

Jo is preceded in death by her...

Dec 31, 2019

Longtime Vinita resident Lorinda Mae (Cooyama) Allen, age 79, passed away with her children by her side on December 31, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A 1958 graduate of Vinita High School, Lorinda was born in Tuba City, Arizona.  She married Robert Dale Allen of Vinita on July 22, 1959, and to this union three children were born. ...

Dec 30, 2019

She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain; she’s in the air with every breath you take.

She sings a song of hope and cheer, there’s no more fear.  You’ll see her in the clouds above; hear her whisper words of love.  You’ll be together before long, until then, listen for her song.

Shelby Lynn...

Dec 29, 2019

Raymond Edward “Cork” Kirby, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Eucha, Oklahoma.

Cork was born on February 21, 1932 in Fairview Holler to Rollie and Roxie (Henderson) Kirby. He drove a school bus for Kansas Public Schools for over 50 years.

Raymond was greeted in heaven by his parents, his...

Dec 27, 2019

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Mary Muriel Andrew, age 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 27, 2019, at St. John Heath System in Nowata.

Mary was born on November 11, 1940, in Nowata, OK to Loyd Austin Andrew and Muriel Mae (Hoefer) Andrew. She grew up in Nowata...

Dec 27, 2019

Joanna Frances Crofford, 77, of Strang, Oklahoma passed away at St. John Medical Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 27, 2019. She was born August 2, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Leonard and Joanna (Ostrowski) Phillips. Joanna graduated from high school in Tulsa, and on June 7, 1969 she married William Newton Crofford Jr. in Tulsa. She was very...

Dec 26, 2019

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William “Bill” Floyd Baldwin Sr., age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at St. John Heath System in Nowata.

Bill was born on March 20, 1957, in Big Spring, TX to Charles Smith Baldwin and Ruth Constance (White) Baldwin. He was...

Dec 25, 2019

Carolyn Joan Warren (Lawrence) peacefully joined our Lord on His day of birth, December 25, 2019 from her home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  “And she fell asleep, not forever but just for the moment between the death of her body and the awakening of her spirit in the radiance of grace where she belonged.”

Carolyn was...

Dec 24, 2019

Karen Sue Deatherage, 74 year old Grove resident, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  Karen was born on April 3, 1945 in Bethany, OK to Jack and Modean Deatherage.  Karen had a brilliant mind and loved to read and learn.  She enjoyed studying French, Math, and Law.  She taught English and Drama for a number of years and taught...

Dec 23, 2019

Donny Ray “Bull” Swake, 42 year old Grove resident, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019.  Bull was born the youngest of 10 children to Cooney and Betty (Wolfe) Swake on June 7, 1977.  In high school he wrestled and played football.  He graduated from Grove High School in 1995.  Bull loved watching football, fishing, four wheeling, and just being...

Dec 21, 2019

Wilma Marie (Hazen) Ward, 86, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Grandwood Assisted Living Facility in Grove, Oklahoma.

Wilma was born March 19, 1933 in Saint Paul, KS to Roy E. and Gertrude L. (Pantle) Hazen.  She grew up in the Saint Paul area, later moving to Scotia, California.

Wilma owned and operated Wilma’s...

Dec 21, 2019

Darlene (Dirck) Swift, age 76, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born June 23, 1943 in Pryor, Oklahoma.She was the daughter of Jessie James Dirck and Nettie Lenora (Wilson) Dirck. Darlene was a homemaker all her life taking care of her husband and children. During her years in Vinita she attended Emmanuel Temple Church.

Dec 20, 2019

Earnest Floyd Martin was born January 23, 1932 in Foyil, OK to Emmit and Reva (Young) Martin.  He departed this life December 20, 2019 at his home in Bernice, OK at the age of 87.  Floyd graduated Alluwe High School in 1952, married Joan Denton, his first wife of 50 years. From their union came a daughter, Delicia Ann. ...

Dec 19, 2019

Doris Eve Spohn, 78 year old Grove resident, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Doris was born in Claremore, OK on January 26, 1941 to Cephus and Lena (Morgan) Fields.  She worked as a nurse for several years as well as sold Avon. She was even a member of the Avon President’s Club.  For 4 ½ years Doris and...

Dec 19, 2019

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Margie Marie (Mitchell) Doshier, 89, of Talala, passed away at her home in Talala Thursday, December 19, 2019 with family at her side. She was born September 7, 1930 in Talala, Oklahoma to Ernest Fred Mitchell and Edna Mae (Hudson) Mitchell. Margie attended the Talala Public School system where she received...

Dec 18, 2019

Delbert Abe Davison, age 91, died on December 18, 2019at Grove Nursing Center in Grove, OK.  He was born on August 1, 1928, to Jesse Albert and Gertrude Mae (Randall) Davison in rural Morton County, Kansas.  Delbert graduated from Rolla High School in 1946.  He married Anna Lee Duckworth on March 13, 1949.  She preceded him in death in...

Dec 17, 2019

Melvin Ponder, 76, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 17, 2019. He entered this world on July 29, 1943 in Bartlesville, OK, born to David and Annie Mae Ponder.

Melvin grew up in Bartlesville and graduated from College High.  Upon his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Dec 16, 2019

On Monday December 16th my son Trayson James Kackley lost his battle with life due to complications with the burns that covered 91% of his body. He fought hard to stay with us for 3 weeks after the accident, his loving, adorable, silly soul will be so dearly missed by many. He was taken from us too soon. You...