Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

Inez Cravens (Carson), age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in McAlester, Oklahoma. Born on January 29, 1929, in Hitchita, Oklahoma, Inez was the daughter of Myrtle A. (Dillie) and William Earl Carson.

Throughout her life, Inez was known for her dedication and steady presence, spending the majority of her career working in dispatch. Beyond her professional life,...

Apr 13, 2025

Ronnie Lewis, 67, a longtime resident of Salem Community, Henryetta, went to his

eternal resting place on April 13, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 7, 1957,

to David and Lillie Lewis. Ronnie had a servant's heart and was known by the community as a

giving, friendly and kind person. He would always lend a helping...

Apr 8, 2025

Kenneth Jan Billbe, a resident of Wilson Community passed away April 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 18th, 1939 to Lee Booth Billbe and Mary Estola (Lane) Billbe.

He married Betty Alexander January 18, 1979 at Weleetka First Baptist Church. Kenneth was a man of many talents, he retired from Anchor Glass company in 2001...

Mar 31, 2025

Avalynn Lorane Cantrell, a resident of Jenks, formerly a resident of Henryetta, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 18. She was born August 13, 2006, in Okmulgee, OK, to Jared Ellis and Angel Lynn Ellis.

Avalynn is a proud citizen of the Muscogee Nation who was known for her fierce competitive spirit. She loved...

Mar 31, 2025

Tommy Joseph Crandell, a resident of Henryetta passed away Monday, March 31st, 2025 in Henryetta at the age of 74. He was born May 3, 1950 in Henryetta to Roy & Ruby (Hayden) Crandell.

He is survived by nieces and nephews and friends.

Private burial will be in Creek Mine Cemetery south of Henryetta.

Mar 30, 2025

Bradley Daryle Osborne 72

Loving husband, father of three, and grandfather of four. No words can truly honor just how amazing he was to call him a hero would be an injustice to his memory. Heroes can't compare to him, the only thing in life he loved as much as his family was his love for God.

Brad is survived...

Mar 26, 2025

Services are pending for Charlotte Ann Ritchey, 76 of Henryetta, Oklahoma with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mar 23, 2025

Marsha Lynn Nelson McCaa, a resident of Troy, Texas, formerly of Henryetta, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Troy, TX at the age of 59. She was born on August 31, 1965 in Riverside, California to LV Nelson & Margaret Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Johnie Todd, grandparents; Carlotta Rivera, Frank Rivera, Jewett Nelson,...

Mar 23, 2025

Jerry Benson Boswell, passed on March 23rd, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted and cherished member of the community.

Born on January 27th, 1953, Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy, demonstrating unwavering dedication and service to his country. After military service, Jerry built a career in the automotive industry, working at Sooner Auto, O'Reilly's, and AutoZone,...

Mar 22, 2025

Terry Douglas Starr, 65, of Coweta, passed away on March 22nd, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A dedicated and hardworking individual, Terry spent a lifetime working as a CNC machinist, turning a passion for precision and craftsmanship into a career that spanned over the course of his life.

Terry was born on December 9th, 1959 to his parents, Douglas Henry Starr...

Mar 18, 2025

Debra Kay (Livingston) Long, 71, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, left this life on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 in Tulsa, OK. Debra was born December 18th, 1953 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Leota May (Powders) Reed and William Arthur Livingston.

Debra was a loving and kind soul who found joy in life's simple pleasure- tending to a flourishing garden, surrounding herself with...

Mar 16, 2025

Bobby Gene Hobbs, a resident of Henryetta passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025 in Tulsa at the age of 73. He was born, December 6th, 1951 in Henryetta to William Calvin Hobbs and Juanita Mae (Jones) Hobbs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Calvin Hobbs. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Henryetta where...

Mar 12, 2025

Russell "Russ" Keith Johnson, 70, a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Russ was born July 17th, 1954 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Bessie Belle (Wallace) and Lax Miko Johnson.

Russell is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tsianina Johnson, son, Dace Miko Tiger, grandsons, Brendon Poyndexter, Bradley Poyndexter, brother Charles Howe, and sister,...

Mar 11, 2025

Amanda Narvonna Barnett, a cherished member of the Okemah community, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 70, in Okemah, Oklahoma. Born on April 29, 1954, in Hanna, Oklahoma, Amanda was the beloved daughter of Edmond and Ida Mae (Givens) Barnett.

She attended Dustin Public Schools. Her spiritual journey led her to the Hillabee Baptist Church, where...

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Avis Hedrick, a cherished resident of Dewar, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 95. Born on August 26, 1929, in Kusa, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Euel Finch and Alda (Morgan) Finch. Mary's life was a tapestry of dedication to her family, community, and various vocations.

For 36 years, Mary...

Mar 9, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

Jerry D. Ellingsworth passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Okemah at the age of 86. He was born on February 19, 1939 in Stone County, Missouri to Rev. O.A. Ellingsworth and Stella (Hammond) Ellingsworth.

He spent his childhood and most of his adult life in California. He married Louise Stacy in April of 1964. Together they found two boys...

Mar 6, 2025

Services are pending for Burton Garrett, 69 of Henryetta, Oklahoma with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Mar 4, 2025

Simon Mitchell, a resident of Wetumka, Oklahoma, passed away March 4, 2025, in Okemah, Oklahoma at the age of 82. Simon was born May 10, 1942, in Hanna, Oklahoma to Sam Mitchell and Eliza Gouge Mitchell,

Simon lost his mother at a young age and was sent to Jones Academy, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. After completing his 9th grade at Jones Academy...

Mar 2, 2025

Duva Faye Crewse, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, March 02, 2025 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 86. She was born December 20, 1938 in Lenna, OK to Leo Alvin Haley & Pirna (Duckett) Haley.

She was a member of New Beginnings Church in Eufaula.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Crewse, son, Mark Anson,...