Obituaries
Judith Ann Lynn
Jul 7, 2025
Judith Ann Lynn, 78, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away in Tulsa at the Ascension St. John Medical Center on Monday, June 7, 2025.
On February 23, 1947, Judith was born to John Hamlin and Dorothy (Sewell) Hamlin in Boulder, Colorado. Judith graduated from Boulder High School. She later moved to California, where she lived for several years.
Later in life, Judith met...
Sylvia Adabell (Clapp) Honts
Jun 28, 2025
Sylvia Adabell (Clapp) Honts, 94, formerly of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at Lighthouse of Care in Arlington, Texas.
Sylvia was born August 19, 1930, to Sylvester “Blocky” Clapp and Capitola (Sears) Clapp at Lyman, Oklahoma in Osage County. She grew up in Webb City and graduated from Shidler High School, where she was valedictorian of the...
Lila Lou Hinkle
Jun 25, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Lila Lou Hinkle passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 83.
Lila was born on September 6, 1941, to Earl and Cleo (Smith) Padgett in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She grew up in Bartlesville, graduating from College High School. Right out of high school, Lila worked at a jewelry store in downtown Bartlesville, then Terry...
Alice Isadore Javine
Jun 9, 2025
Alice Isadore Javine, 81, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away Monday evening, June 9, 2025, at Emerald Care Center of Claremore.
Alice was born January 22, 1944, in Atoka, Oklahoma to Elijah Hendrix and Emma Deloris (Johnson) Hendrix.
She married Howard Taft Javine, Jr. on December 23,1962, at Barnsdall, OK. The couple made their home in Barnsdall, Avant, Bald Hill and Copan, Oklahoma,...
Londynn Zakiya Simon
May 28, 2025
Londynn Zakiya Simon, the eight-month-old daughter of Landon Simon and Lyric Thornbrough, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City.
Londynn was born on September 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Although she had to fight for life, every day, she enjoyed her banana toy, her books and her little chair.
Left to mourn...
Bobbye Jean Coltrin
May 28, 2025
Bobbye Jean Coltrin, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
The family plans have a private celebration of life at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home of Bartlesville. To send an online condolence, visit www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.
Thomas Edward Schmidt
May 23, 2025
Thomas Edward Schmidt, age 93, passed away peacefully with family around him on May 23, 2025, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tom was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Ferdinand and Kataryna (Lehner) Schmidt. In his early years, Tom went to the Fish Creek School and was a 1950 graduate of Ochelata High School.
Tom married Thelma Mae...
Monthie Lee Burchett
May 21, 2025
Monthie Lee Burchett, 93, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2025. Born in Bartlesville on July 1, 1931, Monthie’s life was defined by faithfulness, family, and a tireless work ethic that touched everyone who knew him.
A proud veteran, Monthie served honorably in the United States Air Force before returning home to dedicate his life...
Erle Conrad Donaldson
May 12, 2025
Erle Conrad Donaldson passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Bartlesville, OK. Erle was born December 30, 1926, in Tela, Honduras, to Erle H. Donaldson and Dorothy Drew Flynn Donaldson. Erle, who was known as Connie until he joined the Army Air Corps in 1945, grew up in both Nicaragua and Honduras. His father worked for two of...
Frank Christopher Folz
May 9, 2025
On the evening of May 9, 2025, Frank Christopher Folz, lifetime resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, at the age of 65.
Frank was born on March 11, 1960, in Bartlesville, OK, to John Matthew Folz and Verna (Pickert) Folz. Frank was born with Down’s syndrome, and received early childhood education at Bellringer. He received his education in the Bartlesville...
Babe Lea Addington
May 6, 2025
Babe Lea Addington, 91, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, Medicalodges Dewey.
Babe was born February 27, 1934, in Delaware, Oklahoma to Clinton Arthur Rowley and Margaret (Heckathorn) Rowley. She graduated from Delaware High School and was Salutatorian of her graduating class and point guard on the Lady Warriors basketball team. Upon graduation, Babe went to work...
Helen Irene Adams
May 2, 2025
Helen Irene Adams, 81, of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her family after a sudden illness.
Helen was born April 6, 1944, in Nowata, Oklahoma to Bennie Little and Vivian (Douglas) Little. As a child, she grew up in the Delaware, OK area and attended Delaware High School,...
Letty Warner-Jones
Apr 30, 2025
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, I. Letty Warner-Jones passed away peacefully at her residence in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 103.
Letty was born on August 6, 1921, in Silver City, Iowa, to Bert Fritz and Pearl Elizabeth (Haines) Fritz. Letty’s parents farmed and lived in numerous southwest Iowa communities before settling at the Haines family home in Silver...
George "Wayne" Pendergraft
Apr 21, 2025
George Wayne Pendergraft,85, and a lifelong resident of Bartlesville, died Monday evening, April 21, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort at Adams Parc, Bartlesville, OK.
Wayne, as he was known to friends and family alike, was born March 19, 1940, to Alvin Earnest Pendergraft, Sr. and Helen Priscilla (Wiles) Pendergraft. Wayne grew up in Bartlesville, attended Bartlesville Schools and was a 1958...
Herbert Leverne Ropp
Apr 18, 2025
Herbert Leverne Ropp, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, entered into his heavenly home on April 18, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born on October 6, 1939, to Anna and Walter Ropp Jr. in Deer Creek, Oklahoma, where he was raised as the eldest of eight children.
Herbert was a devoted son and brother, cherished by his...
Bonnie Jean Harbuck
Apr 14, 2025
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bonnie Jean Harbuck passed away peacefully at her residence in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, at the age of 80.
Bonnie was born on November 1, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, to James Monroe Bowley and Pansy Owen (Byers) Bowley. She graduated from Georgetown High School with the class of 1963.
Bonnie had a smile that lit up the room and...
Wanda Louise Gardner
Apr 7, 2025
Wanda Louise Gardner, 78, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma died Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at her home.
Wanda was born December 22, 1946, to Ellis A. “Jack” Fugate and Dorothy M. (Brantley) Fugate. She grew up in Bartlesville and the surrounding communities.
Wanda married William Adam Tuttle and later married David R. Gardner, Sr.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and working on...
Terry "Big Terry" Dean Postrach, Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
On the evening of April 2, 2025, Terry “Big Terry” Dean Postrach, Sr. passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Terry was born on August 24, 1940, in Bartlesville, OK, to Earl Postrach and Dorothy (Fugate) Postrach. He grew up in the Bartlesville area, graduating from Bartlesville High School with the class...