Obituaries
Elvis Orr
Oct 19, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK....918-253-3222.....Elvis E. Orr, Jay resident, passed away at his home in Jay, Sunday October 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Elvis was born on September 21, 1925 in Hereford, TX to the late Robert Dale Orr and Rosie Amb (Stone) Orr. Elvis was raised in Wheaton, MO. He met his Lord and savior October...
Gail Antrup
Oct 18, 2014
Benjamin Funeral Service - Nowata, Oklahoma Graveside services for Gail Marie Antrup are 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Veterans Patio located in Fairview Cemetery of Coffeyville, Kansas with Pastor Dean Bridges officiating. There will be a family visitation Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Gail Marie Antrup, 75, of Nowata, passed away Saturday,...
Kathleen Yardy
Oct 17, 2014
Luginbuel Funeral Home - Vinita- 918-256-5555..... Kathleen (Gregory) Yardy, age 91, was born on April 2, 1923 and passed October 17, 2014. Kathleen was born to Mr. & Mrs. Luther Gregory at Ketchum, OK. Kathleen attended Ketchum School Grade 1 thru 12 and graduated in 1942. She was baptized at First Baptist Church in Vinita. Kathleen was Superintendent of Craig...
Frances Johnson
Oct 16, 2014
Frances Gale Johnson, age 77 and resident of Copan, passed away at 2:21 a.m., October 16, 2014, in The Journey Home, Bartlesville. Frances was born April 5, 1937 in Copan, Oklahoma, the 5th of 6 children. She was the daughter of Rev. Orville Jack and Leota Orletta (Pendleton) Dobbs. She grew up in Copan where she received her formal education...
Grace Fuchs
Oct 16, 2014
Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home - Langley - 918-782-4400...... Grace Viola Fuchs, 67 year old Spavinaw resident, died Thursday, October 16, 2014. Grace was born in Waubay, SD on December 3, 1946. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, fishing, playing Farkel, and grilling out with her family. Survivors include her children: Gary Birgholtz and wife Debra of Watertown, SD; Janice Fisher...
Jerry Pinkerton
Oct 16, 2014
Jerry Donald Pinkerton, Jr. was born on April 7, 1972 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jerry Pinkerton, Sr. and Jennie (Spencer) Pinkerton. He grew up in Ochelata where he attended school, graduating with the Class of '90. He furthered his education by acquiring an Associate's degree. At the time of his death, he was employed with Walmart...
Jeanette Wood
Oct 16, 2014
Jeanette Louise Wood, age 73 and resident of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed away on October 16, 2014. Jeanette Louise Lowe was born on April 14, 1941 in Bartlesville. She was the daughter of Orville W. Lowe and Pauline Lily (Caudle) Lowe. She grew up in Bartlesville, attending and graduating from College High. She furthered her education by attending NSU in Tahlequah...
Ruth Shaw
Oct 16, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home.....918-253-3222....There are no services planned. Ruth Vera Locke was born to Phillip H. Locke and Flora V. Redman on January 30, 1928 in Leadville, Colorado. She married Basil Francis Shaw (Buck) on April 14, 1945. They had four children, Richard, Ray, Janice and Bunny. Buck and Ruth loved each other deeply, they suffered a tragedy when they lost...

Jerry Pinkerton Jr.
Oct 16, 2014
Jerry Donald "J. D." Pinkerton, Jr., age 42, and resident of Ochelata, Oklahoma, passed away on October 16, 2014. Jerry Donald Pinkerton, Jr. was born on April 7, 1972 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jerry Pinkerton, Sr. and Jennie (Spencer) Pinkerton. He grew up in Ochelata where he attended school, graduating with the Class of '90. He...
Samuel Williams Iii
Oct 15, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, OK....918-786-2261......Samuel Davis "Dave" Williams III, passed away at Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove, OK on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 77. A celebration of his life is now planned for 10:30AM Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with Father Phil Lawrence, presiding. The family will greet friends from 3PM...
Earl Sprague
Oct 15, 2014
Earl William Sprague, 54 year old longtime area resident, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Vinita. He was born on October 5, 1960, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Jay B. and Marjorie (Thrasher) Sprague. Earl attended school at Vinita, graduating in 1978. He was united in marriage to Sheri Green on July 10, 1984 in...
Chris Hughes
Oct 15, 2014
Chris Wayne Hughes, 55 year old longtime area resident, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 15, 2014 at the Claremore Indian Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Pryor to Earl Clarence Hughes and Bertha Della (Hoover) Hughes. Chris attended school at White Oak and Adair Schools. He married Katricia Lynne Langley on June 2, 1979 at the...
Lowell Hatcher
Oct 14, 2014
Luginbuel Funeral Home - Vinita - 918-256-5555....... Lowell C. Hatcher, 71 year old longtime Vinita resident, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Lowell was born on July 7, 1943 to Walter and Connie (Mayfield) Hatcher. He grew up on the High Plains of West Texas. Lowell attended school at the New Mexico Military Institute and...
Anthony Morgan
Oct 13, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK 918-253-3222 --- Anthony Ray Morgan, born to Melvin Leon Morgan and Shirley Jean Tanner Morgan, on August 3, 1964 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He met his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2014. Anthony is survived by his family, Jacob Anthony Morgan, Taylor Lee Morgan, Kaden Ray Morgan and Leah Jo Morgan. His brother Kenny Morgan...
Michelle Dunham-Johnson
Oct 13, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, Oklahoma 918-253-3222....... Michelle Renee (Dunham) Johnson, age 41 died on October 13, 2014 in Tontitown, Arkansas. Michelle was born on October 21, 1972 in Tulsa Oklahoma, the daughter of Lloyd (Joe) Dunham and Larry and Teresa (Burton) Reece. Michelle graduated from Jay High School in 1992. After graduation Michelle started her family, she was united in...
John Vann
Oct 13, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK....918-253-3222....John Wilburn Vann, 79 year old, Jay, Oklahoma resident passed away, Monday October 13, 2014 in Joplin, Missouri. John was born on April 5, 1935 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Sam Vann and Anna (Sultzer) Fields. John attended Little Kansas schools. He joined the United States Army and served his country honorably. After the service John moved...
Elizabeth Willis
Oct 13, 2014
Elizabeth Florence Willis, age 91, and resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away in the Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, on Monday, October 13. Life began for Elizabeth Florence Dolan in Sperry, Oklahoma on March 23, 1923. Those present were Aunt Florence Jobe, Dr. Humphrey and parents, Bill and Bonnie Dolan. Elizabeth was the first baby girl he delivered and, of...

Argie Pogue
Oct 13, 2014
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Jay, OK....918-253-3222....Argie Marie Pogue, passed away at her home in Inola, OK on Monday, October 13, 2014 at the age of 82. Argie was born on January 11, 1932 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of the late Frank Williams and Verlie Elizabeth (Butler) Williams. Argie lived in Springfield, MO until moving to Southwest City, MO in the...

Bonnie Pitts
Oct 12, 2014
Benjamin Funeral Service - Bonnie Kay Pitts passed from this life October 12, 2014 at her home in Nowata. She was born May 11, 1961 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Don and Ruth (Feathers) Murdock. Bonnie enjoyed the outdoors. She enjoyed tending to flower gardens, fishing, and watching the clouds and storms. Above all she loved caring for her family. Her...
Kraig Maxwell
Oct 12, 2014
Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home of Langley, 918-782-4400 -- Kraig Stewart "NAPA" Maxwell, 45 year old resident of Grand Lake, died early Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Mayes County Medical Center in Pryor. He was born on October 21, 1968 in North Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Dean and Rondee Diane (Cochran) Maxwell. Kraig was a graduate of...