Obituaries

Carolyn Frances Howard

Carolyn Frances Howard

Oct 1, 2023

Carolyn Frances Howard, 72, of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, passed from this life October 1, 2023, in Nowata County, Oklahoma. She was born February 8, 1951, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Jack Dale Lowrey Sr. and Geraleen S. (Miller) Lowrey. Carolyn attended first and second grade in the Delaware School System and then transferred to the Lenapah Schools from which she graduated...

Kathrine Dean Tennell

Kathrine Dean Tennell

Sep 25, 2023

Kathrine Dean Tennell,59, of Talala, Oklahoma passed away on September 25, 2023, at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born to Aubrey Carter and Nina (Stout) Carter in Houston, Texas on January 10, 1964.

Kathrine grew up and attended high school in Houston, Texas. She attended college, receiving an Associate Degree in Business. Kathrine worked in...

Cynthia Deleese James

Cynthia Deleese James

Sep 20, 2023

Cynthia (Cyndi) Deleese Davenport- James was born August 2nd, 1949 to James and Josephine Davenport. Cyndi or as many called her “Granny” made her journey to Heaven on Wednesday, September 20th,2023. Cyndi became saved by the Lord in August of 1964, as a devoted Christian Cyndi went on to graduate High School at Pampa High in 1967 and obtained her...

Jack Owen Geller

Jack Owen Geller

Sep 18, 2023

 

Jack Owen Geller passed from this life on September 18, 2023, at his home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Jack was born on April 18, 1935, in a farmhouse in Glencoe, Oklahoma. His parents were Lester Owen Geller and Ruth Annette Lile. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Grace (Tatum) Geller of the home. 

Jack moved to Stillwater at an...

Elizabeth Jane Ironhawk

Elizabeth Jane Ironhawk

Sep 17, 2023

Elizabeth Jane "Janey" Ironhawk, 43, passed from this life on September 17, 2023. She was born to Eldon and Madelyn (Berry) Ironhawk on August 12, 1980, at the Claremore Indian Hospital. Janey attended Tahlequah-Sequyoah High School in Tahlequah. She was a CNA and loved to take care of people. Janey loved to spend time with her family, cook and clean,...

Marquita Dee Patteson

Marquita Dee Patteson

Sep 16, 2023

 

Marquita Dee Patteson, 83, of Nowata, Oklahoma died September 16, 2023, in Dewey, Oklahoma. She was born January 12, 1940, in Nowata, Oklahoma to Joseph Dee and Cecil (Sutherland) Dee.

She was a graduate of Nowata High School, and she married Franklin Joseph “Joe” Patteson in Nowata on December 25, 1958. Marquita enjoyed quilting and traveling.  She was very passionate about...

Timothy Ray Elledge

Timothy Ray Elledge

Aug 31, 2023

Timothy Ray Elledge of Tulsa OK was born in Nowata OK on Sept. 24th 1961 to Raymond Paul Elledge & Linda L. Barnes  Elledge.  He passed away on Aug, 31st. 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Ok. after fighting a 3 ½ month hospital stay battling to many health issues to overcome.

He grew up in Nowata receiving his education there and Tri County Tech in Bartlesville.  He played in...

Sharon Kay Hadley

Sharon Kay Hadley

Aug 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Hadley, 76, of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Ascension St John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Sharon was born on July 19, 1947, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Charles Lumm and Clovis (Ebert) Lumm.

Sharon spent her early years in Alluwe, OK, and attended Alluwe Public School...

Joseph Leon Tilmon

Joseph Leon Tilmon

Aug 11, 2023

Joseph Leon Tilmon lll, 44, passed from this life on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.

He was born to Joseph Leon Tilmon ll and Earlene (Mayhew) Tilmon on August 2, 1979 at Stillwater Municipal Hospital in Stillwater, OK. Joseph attended school in Nowata, OK. As a youngster he enjoyed playing baseball with his...

Mary "Diane" Albert

Mary "Diane" Albert

Aug 10, 2023

Mary “Diane” Jordan Albert, 63, of Nowata, OK, passed away peacefully just before dawn on August 10th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Diane was a Valentine’s Day baby born on Feb 14th, 1960, the middle child of Lloyd and Evelyn Jordan. Diane graduated from Nowata High School in 1978 with many friends dating back to first grade....

Gary Lee Kiser

Gary Lee Kiser

Aug 7, 2023

Gary Lee Kiser was born on December 24, 1948, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Richard and Bobbie Kiser. He passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 74.

Gary was a lifetime Nowata area resident and graduated from Nowata High School in 1967. During school, he was involved in football and baseball. He went on to attend NEO for...

Marion Eugene Royer

Marion Eugene Royer

Aug 4, 2023

Marion “Bud” Eugene Royer, 78, a lifetime resident of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his residence. Bud was born on December 12, 1944, in Nowata to Everett Royer and Nora (Goldsberry) Royer.

Bud worked for the County of Nowata for more than 20 years, working as a heavy equipment operator. He had several interests that he...

Anita Louise Pierson

Anita Louise Pierson

Jul 29, 2023

Anita Louise Pierson, 82, of Nowata, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Jane Phillips Nowata Health Center.

Anita was born January 23, 1941, at Baxter Springs, Kansas, to Urshel C. Miller and Maudine E. (Phillips) Miller.  She grew up in Baxter Springs and graduated from high school there.  After high school, Anita attended one year at Ozark Bible College...

Marjorie Jean Monroe

Marjorie Jean Monroe

Jul 28, 2023

Marjorie Jean Monroe, 91, of Nowata, passed away at her home in Nowata on July 28, 2023. She was born June 26, 1932, in Nowata, to Roy C. Wood and Eula (Riley) Wood. Marjorie was educated in the Nowata School System and in 1946 and married James Bennett Monroe, in Coffeyville, Kansas. They moved to California and Idaho before returning...

Ella Marie Tautfest

Ella Marie Tautfest

Jul 28, 2023

Ella Marie Tautfest was born on May 14, 1924, in Canton, Ohio to John and Emma (Link) Tautfest.

She passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, at Jane Phiilips Nowata Hospital at the age of 99.

Ella loved to read the Bible and devote her time to the church.  She was one of eight girls and was a teacher in...

Robert Wayne Craven

Robert Wayne Craven

Jul 28, 2023

Robert W. (Wayne) Craven, 90, of Nowata, OK died Friday evening July 28, 2023, at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Claremore, OK.

Wayne was born April 24, 1933, in Alluwe, OK, to Theodore Robert and Vivian (Clingan) Craven.  He graduated from Delaware High School in 1951. He was drafted into the US Army in 1955 and served 19 months of his service in Germany before being honorably discharged in 1957. He...

Robert "Bob" Lee Coblentz

Robert "Bob" Lee Coblentz

Jul 14, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Lee Coblentz ,67, passed from this life into eternal rest on the evening of July 14, 2023, at Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was born in Davenport, Iowa to Amos Coblentz and Laura (Smith) Coblentz.

Bob grew up in Iowa and attended high school and community college there. He moved to Nowata 30...

Jimmy "Doc" Dean Jackson

Jimmy "Doc" Dean Jackson

Jun 23, 2023

Jimmy “Doc” Dean Jackson was born on October 12, 1955, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to John Dewitt Jackson and Gwenna L. (Parrish) Jackson. Jimmy passed away peacefully to go home to his Lord and Savior on the morning of June 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in rural Nowata County.

Jimmy spent his entire lifetime in the...

Lisa Ladean Lowrey

Lisa Ladean Lowrey

Jun 15, 2023

 

Lisa Ladean (Wilson) Lowrey was born on September 5, 1959, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Jack Dean Wilson and Olive Ann (Howe) Wilson. Lisa passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, at the age of 63 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Lisa spent her entire life in the Nowata County area, growing up and attending school at Lenapah High School. On September...

Harvey "Jack" Inman

Harvey "Jack" Inman

Jun 10, 2023

Harvey Jack Inman was born on June 29, 1940 in Collinsville, Oklahoma to Charles Earnest “Jack” and Edna Elaine (Hobbs) Inman. Jack passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 at the age of 82.

When Jack was only 12 years old, his father passed away leaving him to take on many responsibilities for the family. Despite the extra workload,...

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