Obituaries
Joel Brett Owens
Jul 22, 2025
On the evening of July 22, 2025, Joel Brett Owens, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Fairfax, OK, at the Fairfax Behavioral Facility, at age 63.
Joel was born on December 21, 1961, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to James Everett Owens and Catherine (Friend) Schmitt. He grew up in Bartlesville and attended Bartlesville College High School.
Joel married the love of his...
Julie Michelle Long
Jul 22, 2025
On the morning of July 22, 2025, Julie Michelle Long, 58, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa.
Julie was born on July 29, 1966, in Bartlesville to Timothy Allen Smith and Susie (Mader) Smith. She spent the early years of her childhood in London, England, where her father worked...
Kimberly Edith Bassett
Jul 13, 2025
Kimberly Edith Bassett, 66, of Barnsdall, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Ascension St. John Broken Arrow Medical Center.
Kimberly was born on March 12, 1959, in Taft, California, to Walter Ray Williams and Sandra (Stewart) Williams.
She worked as a homemaker, tending to the home and taking care of her children. She was a loving mother and...
Clyde William Tucker
Jul 12, 2025
Clyde William Tucker, 55, passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, at his home. Clyde was born October 28, 1969, to Clyde Elmer Tucker and Rita June (Witson) Tucker.
He grew up in Dewey and was a proud member of the Bulldogger Class of 1987, where he most importantly was one of the well known “Round Boys.” Those who knew Clyde...
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...
Dorothy Lynn Sutton
Jul 4, 2025
On the evening of July 4, 2025, Dorothy Lynn Sutton, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, at the age of 69.
Dorothy was born on November 21, 1955, in Tulsa, OK, to Jessie Sutton and Dorothy Ann (Duncan) Sutton.
She married Jimmy Gilbert, and the couple had three children together: Clayton, Kathryn, and Christina. The family...
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...