obituaries

Oct 17, 2023

Marcella Sue (Gooden) Owen, nicknamed 'Kalon', was born on January 6, 1951, to Annie Gooden. She departed this world on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was Native American Creek, and very proud of her heritage. She was born and raised in her early years in Calvin, Oklahoma where she attended school until moving to Holdenville, Oklahoma...

Oct 12, 2023

"Jim" Gruber was born in Hershey, PA on July 3, 1939, to Irvin J. and Erla (Balsbaugh) Gruber. After earning his Eagle Scout and graduating from Hershey High he attended the U.S. Naval Academy and Lebanon Valley College for his B.S., before obtaining his M.S. from the University of Kansas. He married Norma Jean Craig on June 19, 1965,...

Oct 10, 2023

Thomas David 'Tom' Janes passed from this life in Oklahoma City and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 63 years.

Tom was the son of William B. Janes & Frenola 'Fronie' (Sanders) Janes, born on March 3, 1960, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where he was brought up,...

Sep 18, 2023

Patricia Rosemary Bell passed away in Lamar, Oklahoma on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 78 years.

Patricia was the daughter of William & Flora (Phillips) Roush, born on November 14, 1944, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania and graduated high school with the Class of 1962. She...

Sep 3, 2023

Velma Joyce Hammock passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 90 years.

Joyce was the daughter of Pat Carl Baxley & Inez (Neal) Baxley, born on October 30, 1932, in Spaulding, Oklahoma. Her early childhood was spent between Oklahoma and California until at age nine when her family moved to...

Aug 18, 2023

Larry Arnold Ervin passed away at his home in Holdenville on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years.

Larry was the son of Coy & Myrtle (Hayes) Ervin, born on October 6, 1952, in Oildale, California. He was brought up in Madera, California and lived there until he moved in 2010 to live with...

Aug 11, 2023

Jimmie David 'J. D.' Norton Sr. passed away at his home in Holdenville on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the age of 80 years.

J. D. was the son of Luther Franklin Norton & Neva Jewel (Null) Norton, born on April 1, 1943, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools. He lied about...

Aug 9, 2023

Angelia Lavon 'Angie' Jones-Graham passed away in Ada, Oklahoma on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 41 years.

Angie was the daughter of Calvin Elmer Jones & Leslie Rona (Helms) Jones, born on December 20, 1981, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in the Stratford and Ada area, and graduated...

Jul 29, 2023

Vernon Lee Tripp passed away at his home in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 68 years.

Vernon was the son of William & Pearl Caroline (Casey) Tripp, born on June 1, 1955, in Yeager, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools. He served his country in the U.S. Navy,...

Jul 10, 2023

Josie Elaine Brooke Moore passed from this life on July 10th, 2023 in Elk City, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her parents, Brittany Rogers and Tanner Moore, sister Jazlynn and brother Jaxon of the home. Her Grandparents Marvin and Debbie Rogers of Canute, Oklahoma.  Katie Rogers, Dakota Thomas and Emmry Thomas of Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Gail Taylor...

Jun 28, 2023

DeEtta Wardlow passed away at her home in Holdenville on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the age of 80 years.

DeEtta was the daughter of John William Grizzle & Mary Etta (Saunders) Grizzle, born on October 5, 1942, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where she was brought up and attended schools. She graduated Holdenville High School with the Class...

Jun 21, 2023

Jerry Dwayne Tollett passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the age of 87 years.

Jerry was the son of Noah & Lura (Tipton) Tollett, born on April 20, 1936 in Non, Oklahoma, his home for his entire life with the exception of two years in military service. Jerry graduated Gerty High School...

Jun 12, 2023

Donald "Gene" Holliman, age 75, gained his perfect healing on June 12, 2023.

Gene was born April 28, 1948, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Harvey and Myrtle Holliman. He grew up in the Atwood and Holdenville areas. He lived at the Holdenville Fish Hatchery where his Dad was the local fish hatchery man. He was in the last...

Jun 4, 2023

JIMMIE DALE MORRIS OF HOLDENVILLE OKLAHOMA:  MAY 08, 1943 – JUNE 04, 2023

Jimmy Dale Morris passed away on June 04, 2023 at age of 80 years.  He was born in Downey California on May 08, 1943.  He was the son of Henry Oxford Morris and Lucille Alta Camp.  He was preceded in death by his parents...

May 28, 2023

Peggy Lynn Walton Mayo passed away at her home near Wewoka, Oklahoma on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 74 years.

Peggy was the daughter of Hubert & Geneva (Price) Lester, born on December 27, 1948, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where she was brought up and attended schools. She was married to Charles Walton and they...

May 22, 2023

Linda Sue Hume passed away in Midwest City, Oklahoma on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 80 years.

Linda was the daughter of Reuben & Dorothy (Preston) Hume, born on January 10, 1943, in Cromwell, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Cromwell and Wewoka, and graduated Wewoka High School with the Class...

May 19, 2023

Margie June Dodd passed away at her home near Bowlegs, Oklahoma on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of 86 years.

Margie was the daughter of Lotus & Pearl (Hailey) Gaines, born on June 28, 1936, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma, where she was brought up and attended schools. She was one of eight children, and she had...

May 13, 2023

Carolyn Ruth Arnn passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 79 years.

Carol was the daughter of Clifford & Thelma (Edwards) Rogers, born on July 29, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas.

She was brought up in the Yeager community and lived for several years in the Holdenville area. She...

May 4, 2023

Raymond Francis Lacey passed away at his home in Maud, Oklahoma on Thursday morning, May 4, 2023, at the age of 80 years.

Raymond was the son of Hugh Edward Lacey & Dorothy (Pendleton) Lacey, born on July 4, 1942, in Indio, California, where he was brought up and attended schools. He married Alice Fay Shelly on...

Apr 30, 2023

Eva Louise Wimberly passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday morning, April 30, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

Eva was the daughter of Jerry & Mary (McCoy) Fromm, born on July 27, 1949, in Oklahoma City. She was brought up and attended schools in Yukon, and was married in Yukon to Danny Wimberly on January...