Obituaries
Imogene Peaster
Dec 30, 2025
Imogene Detter Peaster was born at home in Mintaka Switch, Ochelata, OK, on July 9 1934 to Clyde and Opal (Pearson) Detter.
Imogene attended schools in Ochelata, Sulfur Springs, LA, Sioux City, Iowa, Fargo, ND, and Bartlesville, OK, as her dad was a brick layer. She graduated from College High school in 1952.
Imogene Married the love of her life, Robert Leon...
Wanda Jean Martin
Dec 29, 2025
Wanda Jean Martin, 89, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Monday evening, December 29, 2025 at Ascension-St. John Medical Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Wanda was born November 21, 1936 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Earnest O. King and Flora A. (Branson) King. She attended first and second grade at Okmulgee Elementary before moving to Bartlesville and attending Washington Elementary. Wanda began fifth grade...
Hendrix James Green
Dec 20, 2025
Baby Heaven
God took me in His loving arms
and kissed my little cheek.
He said, "Now close your eyes, sweet child,
and try hard not to peek.
We're off to Baby Heaven.
A paradise above, where perfect baby angels
watch over those they love."
I know how much you miss me.
I'm reminded with each tear.
I only wish that you could see
the joy and beauty here.
The time will...
Michael "Mike" Duane Williams
Dec 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Duane Williams, 79, of Nowata, Oklahoma, entered his eternal home on December 20, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born October 30, 1946, in Nowata, Oklahoma, Mike lived a life defined by devotion to his family, faith, community, and the values he held dear.
Mike, educated in the Delaware Public Schools system, was a proud Warrior through and through. After graduation...
Matthew Zachary Hannah
Dec 18, 2025
Matthew Zachary Hannah, 51, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2025, in Mt. Vernon, Texas.
Matthew was born on April 22, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee, to William Arthur Hannah and Sherlyn (Grafton) Hannah. He grew up and graduated from Emerson High School in Emerson, Arkansas, near Magnolia. After high school, Matthew went on to attend Southern Arkansas University...
Debra Gail Pipher
Dec 17, 2025
Debra Gail Pipher, 73, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Bartlesville, OK, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Debra was born in Bartlesville, OK, on January 23, 1952, to Albert Whittenburg and Clara Grace (Berryhill) Whittenburg. She grew up in the Dewey area and graduated from Dewey High School in 1970. Debra worked in numerous...
Darlene Harris Shipman
Dec 15, 2025
Darlene Harris Shipman, 78, of Caney, Kansas, passed away on December 15, 2025, in Bartlesville, OK, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Darlene was born on December 18, 1946, in Houston, Texas, to William Russell Harris and Aletha Mae (Black) Harris. Darlene grew up in Texas, in the Pasadena area and graduated from Sam Rayburn High School. Darlene spent...
Iva J. McDonald
Dec 12, 2025
Iva J. McDonald, 97, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family at Baylor Grapevine Hospital, Grapevine, Texas.
Iva was born on December 17, 1927, to Henry H. Sowder and Eva (Watson) Sowder in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She spent most of her young life in Speedwell, Tennessee and graduated from high school there. After graduation,...
Garry Dewayne Wesson
Dec 12, 2025
Garry Dewayne Wesson, 72, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away early Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Garry was born August 7, 1953, to Billy Gene Wesson and Patricia (Atkins) Wesson in Coffeyville, Kansas. He lived in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and later in Arizona, before his family moved back to Pawhuska, where Garry graduated from high...
Adus John Hurd, Jr.
Dec 1, 2025
Adus John Hurd, Jr., 77 of Bartlesville, passed away Monday morning, December 1, 2025, at his home.
John was born January 26, 1948, in Wynona, Oklahoma to Adus John Hurd, Sr. and Roseana (Kendrick) Hurd. He served as a member of the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict from 1967-1971, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon his honorable discharge,...
Connie Jo Duffield
Nov 29, 2025
Connie Jo Duffield, 77, of Miami, Oklahoma, and formerly of Bartlesville, passed away early Saturday morning, November 29, 2025, at her home.
Connie was born to Gladys Hensley Moore on June 12, 1948, in Bartlesville. She was raised by her adopted parents, Plummer Smith and Zeola (Early) Smith. Connie grew up in Bartlesville and was a 1966 graduate of Bartlesville College...
G. B. Brown, Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
G. B. Brown Jr., age 88, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 29, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1937 to the late George and Jo (Burson) Brown in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
G. B. Jr. spent most of his life in Bartlesville. He and his wife, Judith Brown, both attended College High School and were married in July...
Jaynelle F. Weaver
Nov 27, 2025
Jaynelle will be cremated only private family services are planned at this time.
Linda Carol Mader
Nov 25, 2025
Linda Carol Mader, 78, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025.
Linda was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where she lived most of her life, was an artist who loved horses, painting, and stained glass.
She was formerly married to George E. Mader III and was preceded in death by her son, George E. Mader IV.
Survivors include daughters Janelle Pease...
Leroy W. Williams
Nov 25, 2025
Leroy W. Williams, 83, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, at his home.
Leroy was born on January 12, 1942, Otis Williams and Helda (Bellamy) Williams in Boise City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Boise City and graduated from high school. He traveled south to Amarillo, Texas and attended Amarillo College. Leroy remained in Amarillo and began...




