Obituaries

Raymond Floyd Nelson

Raymond Floyd Nelson

Apr 28, 2018

Raymond Floyd Nelson, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 70. He was born Thursday, March 11, 1948 in Henryetta, OK to Jewett Nelson & Emma (McCoy) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Robert McCleland, Julie Bullard, Jean Nelson, Helen Nelson, L.V. Nelson. Vita...

Marvin "Buddy" L. Hott

Marvin "Buddy" L. Hott

Apr 25, 2018

Marvin L. "Buddy" Hott, a lifetime resident of Henryetta passed away Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 in Henryetta at the age of 74. He was born May 12, 1943 in Henryetta to Marvin L. & Juanita (Randall) Hott. He was a graduate of Henryetta Public Schools and was a proud veteran of the United States Military serving in both the United...

Trisha Marie Moore

Trisha Marie Moore

Apr 24, 2018

Trisha Marie Moore, a former resident of Henryetta and current Beggs, OK resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her home in Beggs at the age of 49. Trisha was born on April 7, 1969 in Henryetta, OK to Jack Leon Moore and Carolyn Jane Niklas Moore. Trisha grew up in Henryetta, attending Henryetta Public Schools...

Arthur Ray Ritter

Arthur Ray Ritter

Apr 23, 2018

Arthur Ray Ritter, a resident of Henryetta passed away, Monday, April 23rd, 2018 in Henryetta at the age of 75. He was born February 3rd, 1943 in Dewar to Albert & Olive (Durham) Ritter. He was a graduate of Dewar High School and worked as Track Foreman for the railroad company. He married Jo Siegrist, November 26, 1965...

Willie Benson Hamm

Willie Benson Hamm

Apr 22, 2018

Willie Benson Hamm, a former resident of Dewar and Bristow, passed away in Helena, Oklahoma on April 22, 2018 at the age of 38. Willie was born on January 16, 1980 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Bobby Hamm and Rhonda Boswell. Willie grew up in the Dewar area and attended Dewar Public Schools. Willie loved his family greatly and enjoyed spending...

Louise Whitehorn Jennings

Louise Whitehorn Jennings

Apr 19, 2018

Louise Whitehorn Jennings, a resident of rural Henryetta, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 63. She was born March 25, 1955 in Okmulgee, OK to Richard Whitehorn & Lorene (Thomas) Whitehorn. She graduated from Weleetka High School, she studied Engineering at Seminole Jr. College, and later returned starting as a math tutor, working...

William Carl "Bill" Steckelberg

William Carl "Bill" Steckelberg

Apr 12, 2018

Dr. William “Bill” Carl Steckelberg was born on Jan 13, 1941 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. His parents were Carl Steckelberg, who ran the Atlas Coal Mine and later the Steckelberg Insurance Agency in Henryetta. His mother, Juanita Guthrie Steckelberg was a local artisan and employee of the Steckelberg Insurance agency as a Realtor. His elementary and secondary education was completed in...

Dorothy L. (Whisenhunt)  Cowan

Dorothy L. (Whisenhunt) Cowan

Apr 11, 2018

Dorothy L. Cowan, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 91. She was born September 30, 1926 in Checotah, OK to Wiley Whisenhunt & Bessie (Cooper) Whisenhunt. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Henryetta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Bessie Whisenhunt,...

David Ray Sutterfield

David Ray Sutterfield

Apr 10, 2018

Services are pending for David R Sutterfield, 67 of Okmulgee, Oklahoma with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Yolanda Ann Otero

Yolanda Ann Otero

Apr 8, 2018

Yolanda Ann Otero, a resident of Weleetka, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Norman, OK at the age of 65. She was born April 22, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ceaser King & Beulah Mae (Simms) King. She was preceded in death by her parents, also by three sisters, Sharon Clark, Wynona Simms and Kay Freeland. Yolanda is...

Gary Lee Howard

Gary Lee Howard

Apr 8, 2018

Gary Lee Howard, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma and former resident of Henryetta, passed away in Tulsa on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Gary was born on October 25, 1952 in Hawthorne, California to William James Howard and Donna Noreen (Bussey) McDaniel. Gary grew up in California and attended school there. Gary moved to Oklahoma in his early twenties, where he...

David Eugene Casey

David Eugene Casey

Apr 5, 2018

David Eugene Casey, a resident of Henryetta, passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Henryetta at the age of 53. David was born on July 2, 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Vernon Ray Casey and Sherry Janiece Briner Casey. David grew up in the Eufaula and Tecumseh, Oklahoma areas and attended public school in both of...

Jackie Allen Burgess

Jackie Allen Burgess

Apr 3, 2018

Rev. Jack A. Burgess, a resident of Hominy passed away Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 in Hominy at the age of 79. He was born February 23, 1939 in Patton Missouri to Lester Albert Burgess & Ann (Crites) Burgess. He lived in Henryetta for many years and had moved to Beebe, Arkansas and after his health began to decline He and...

Avery Christopher Moore

Avery Christopher Moore

Apr 2, 2018

Avery Moore, a lifetime resident of Henryetta passed away Monday, April 2nd, 2018 in Henryetta at the age of 18. He was born June 17, 1999 in Okmulgee to Lindsey Moore and Michael Thompson. Avery was currently a senior at Henryetta High School where he served as the 2018 Homecoming King, was on the National Honor Society, the Henryetta High...

Jimmie Ray Stephenson

Jimmie Ray Stephenson

Apr 2, 2018

Jimmie Ray Stephenson, a longtime resident of Henryetta, passed from this life on April 2, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Jimmie was born on March 19, 1943 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to WIlburn Stephenson and Mary Ray Hinchey Stephenson. He grew up in the Schulter and Wilson communities and graduated from Schulter High School. He later...

Bertha Mae (Fry)  Fry

Bertha Mae (Fry) Fry

Mar 29, 2018

Bertha Mae Fry, a resident of Dewar, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Dewar, OK at the age of 69. She was born, December 20, 1948 in Henryetta, OK to Sandy Fry & Ella Mae (Harjo) Fry. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Rosie Bruner, Lorene Sumka and Nettie Fry, Brothers, Buster Fry and Sandy Fry...

Judy Lynn (Chaney)  Gazalski

Judy Lynn (Chaney) Gazalski

Mar 25, 2018

Judy Lynn Gazalski, a resident of Kellyville, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 76. She was born June 5, 1941 in Lubbock, TX to James Deward Chaney & Vernon Lynn (Raper). She married John V. Gazalski on December 5, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her Father, James...

Maggie (Whitlow)  Baptiste

Maggie (Whitlow) Baptiste

Mar 25, 2018

Maggie Jane (Whitlow) Baptiste, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Tulsa at the age of 80. Maggie was born on January 11, 1938 in Dustin, Oklahoma to Minnie (Harjo) Whitlow and Edward Whitlow. Maggie grew up in Dustin, Oklahoma and attended Dustin Public Schools. After attending Chilocco Indian School and graduating,...

Carl Frank Davis

Carl Frank Davis

Mar 21, 2018

Carl Frank Davis, a resident of Henryetta, passed away March 21, 2018 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 91. He was born Tuesday, July 13, 1926 in Dewar, OK to Dave Carl Davis & John Henryetta Sherman (Hart) Davis. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Henryetta. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

Patricia Ann Cooper

Patricia Ann Cooper

Mar 14, 2018

Patricia Ann (Smith) Cooper, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Henryetta, OK at the age of 75. She was born October 12, 1942 in Tulsa, OK to Leon Smith & Mary (Barrett) Smith. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Boyd Cooper, and by one sister, Stella Baugh. Patricia is survived by her...