Obituaries

Billy Joe Mason

Billy Joe Mason

Jul 12, 2020

Billy Joe Mason, a resident of Dustin, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 91. He was born June 18, 1929 in Dustin, OK to Dee Mason & Cora Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Imogene Mason, one brother and one sister. Billy is survived by his son, Jerry...

Celeste Easley

Celeste Easley

Jul 8, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Celestine Easley, loving Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother has passed away at age 69. “Celeste” was born on September 15,1950 in Hoffman, OK to Ransom Easley and Agnes Armstead. She spent time in Oklahoma, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Washington State and served in many positions as a medical administrator. She raised two sons, Maurice,...

Jacky Dale Vance

Jacky Dale Vance

Jun 30, 2020

Rev. Jack Vance, a longtime resident of Wilson Community passed away Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at his home at the age of 80. He was born May 1, 1940 to William Jack & Minnie (Winn) Vance. He was well known to everyone as simply Bro. Jack. His love for our community and surrounding areas will be greatly missed....

Linda Gail Denton

Linda Gail Denton

Jun 29, 2020

Linda Denton of Henryetta, OK passed away on June 29th 2020. Linda was born January 26, 1955 In New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was born to the parents Quay and Yolanda Johnson. Soon after her birth she became a big sister to her brother Dennis Johnson. The two were raised in Highland Park, New Jersey by their parents. Many...

Neomi Jean Lindsey

Neomi Jean Lindsey

Jun 28, 2020

Neomi Jean Lindsey, 67, a resident of Bristow, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Minnie Lindsey in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Neomi Jean Lindsey (Wildcat) born on December 24th, 1952 to Wadie Wildcat and Louannie Whitlow. She was raised in Dustin, Oklahoma and attended Dustin Schools. She then went on to beauty school before...

Cora Lee (Smith)  Ashton

Cora Lee (Smith) Ashton

Jun 26, 2020

Cora Lee Ashton, a resident of Eufuala, Oklahoma passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born on January 30, 1928 in Headrick, Oklahoma to Golden O. Smith and Lena M. (Frair) Smith. Cora was born in Headrick, Oklahoma but she lived most of her childhood in Dustin, Oklahoma. She had four (4) sisters and...

Jon Russell Farris

Jon Russell Farris

Jun 26, 2020

Jon Russell Farris, Sr. January 21, 1960-June 26, 2020 (age 60) Jon Russell Farris, Sr. a resident of Henryetta passed away on Friday, June 26th, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1960 to James and Gladys (Truex) Farris. Jon accomplished many great things in his life. He served our country for 12 years in the Air Force as an...

Barbara Jean (Donathan)  Davis

Barbara Jean (Donathan) Davis

Jun 22, 2020

Barbara Jean (Donathan) Davis, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 74. She was born February 19, 1946 in Henryetta, OK to Jessie Eugene Donathan & Marie (Dickey) Donathan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jimmy Davis, daughter, Shelley Davis, sister, Jerry Clayton, sister-in-law, Judy...

Dixie Jean Wilhite

Dixie Jean Wilhite

Jun 21, 2020

Dixie Jean Wilhite, a resident of Morris, passed away June 21, 2020 in Muskogee, at the age of 90. She was born Wednesday, June 4, 1930 to William McIver & Rosa Lillian (Edwards) McIver. Dixie was a graduate of Morris High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. She married Everett Eugene "Skeet" Wilhite on February 2, 1953...

Vanessa Lavelle Lawson

Vanessa Lavelle Lawson

Jun 19, 2020

Vanessa LaVelle Lawson, beloved daughter of Kristina Lawson, was called home on June 19th, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vanessa is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Floyd and Christine Lawson, uncle Homer Angel, and aunt Lena Young. She is survived by three brothers: Aiden, Cameron and Ben of the home, maternal grandparents, Floyd and Teresa Lawson, of Weleetka, great-grandparents:...

Betty Jean Robinson

Betty Jean Robinson

Jun 17, 2020

Betty Jean Robinson, 91,a longtime resident of Henryetta passed away, Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 in Henryetta . She was born May 10, 1929 in Henryetta to William Dill, Sr. & Belle (Cox) Dill. She married Eural Robinson on August 29, 1947 in Henryetta. She was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene She is preceded...

Rhonda Diane Howe

Rhonda Diane Howe

Jun 16, 2020

Rhonda Diane Howe, a resident of Wynnewood, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 61. She was born July 19th, 1958 in Henryetta to Tommy Jones, Sr. and Ruby Pearl (Keith) Jones. Rhonda grew up in Dewar and attended Dewar Public Schools. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy...

Frank J. Thompson

Frank J. Thompson

Jun 8, 2020

Mr. Franklin James Thompson, 74 a resident of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mr. Thompson was born May 28th, 1946 to Clinton James and Cora Mae (Roberts) Thompson in Hoffman, Oklahoma. Franklin "Frank" James Thompson was born May 28th 1946 in Hoffman, Oklahoma. When he was young he enjoyed spending time with his...

Claudette Yvonne (Vinyard)  Hedrick

Claudette Yvonne (Vinyard) Hedrick

Jun 8, 2020

Claudette Yvonne (Vinyard) Hedrick, a resident of Schulter, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 39. She was born March 31, 1981 in Lawton, OK to Kevin Darrell Vinyard & Tammy Yvonne (Autaubo) Wadley. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, James Vinyard, grandfather, Vester Autaubo, grandmother, Claudette Autaubo, and father-in-law, Billy...

Will Ernest Frye

Will Ernest Frye

Jun 5, 2020

Will Ernest Frye, Sr., a resident of Dewar passed away Friday, June 5th, 2020 at his home in Dewar at the age of 80. He was born July 4th, 1939 in Pierce, Oklahoma to George & Martha (Wills) Fry. Will was a lifetime rancher, farmer & construction worker. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Orville...

Tiny Lorell Dudley

Tiny Lorell Dudley

Jun 5, 2020

Tiny Lorell Dudley, 80, a resident of Morris, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, June 5th, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tiny was born October 28th, 1939 to Seth and Laura (Sanders) Peters in Wilson, Oklalhoma. Tiny is preceded in death by her parents, husband Darrell Dudley, 1 Brother: Seth "Jr" Peters, and sister: Donna Pharoah. Those left behind to cherish...

Floyd Ralph Howard

Floyd Ralph Howard

Jun 2, 2020

Floyd Ralph Howard, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 77. He was born May 31, 1943 in Henryetta, OK to William Howard & Blanche (Daughterty) Howard. Floyd was a Veteran serving in the US Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife, Roseanne, his parents, infant daughter,...

Denny Lee Kempton

Denny Lee Kempton

Jun 1, 2020

Denny Lee Kempton, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020 in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 85. He was born March 18, 1935 in Lander, WY to Mervin Paul Kempton & Rosey (Snavely) Kempton. He is a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his...

Joe Ray Sparks

Joe Ray Sparks

May 30, 2020

Joe Ray Sparks a life long resident of Hitchita passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2020 at his home in Hitchita at the age of 92. He was born May 21st, 1928 in Arbeka, Oklahoma to John R. Sparks and Lula Mae (Howell) Sparks. Joe worked as a farmer and propane driver and retired at age 62. He was a...

Wanda Jean Chapo

Wanda Jean Chapo

May 27, 2020

Wanda Jean Chapo, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Shawnee, OK at the age of 70. She was born June 7, 1949 in Henryetta, OK to Eugene Dunson & Juanita (Field) Dunson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Dunson, Juanita (Field) Dunson, grandmother, Louisa Watson Field, grandmother, Susan Walker Dunson and one...