Obituaries
Betty Kroh
Jan 4, 2024
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Kroh, 91, of Dewey, OK, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Dewey, OK.
Betty was born April 17, 1932, to the late Clinton Large and Katie Garrison Large in Flint, Michigan. She grew up in Michigan, New York, and Oklahoma. Betty graduated from Dewey High School in 1950 and began working for Southwestern Bell.
On...
Ernestine Dukes Williams Thompson
Dec 20, 2023
Ernestine Dukes Williams Thompson, 90, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Wednesday night, December 20, 2023, at Ascension St. John Medical Center, in Tulsa, OK.
Ernestine was born August 25, 1933, to the late Moses Dukes and Ida Hayes Dukes at Manning, South Carolina. She attended the Rosenwald School and was a member of the Pine Grove A.M.E. Church. ...
Mark Marion Doyen
Dec 14, 2023
Mark Marion Doyen, 94, of Bartlesville, OK passed away on December 14, 2023 after a brief illness.
Born in Rice, KS on November 8, 1929, Mark was the youngest of Orville and Millie Doyen’s four sons. His childhood included working on the family farm and the start of a life-long love of sports, playing baseball and basketball on...
Sharon Kay Webster
Dec 8, 2023
Sharon Kay (Steeler) Webster was born February 3, 1964, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Robert J. (Jim) Steeler and Elizabeth P. Steeler. Sharon passed away on December 8, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from complications from a recent surgery.
She attended Lincoln Elementary, Central Jr. High, and College High Schools. She worked at J. C. Penney’s, Service...
Howard Taft Javine, Jr.
Nov 17, 2023
Howard Taft Javine, Jr., 81, of rural Claremore, OK passed away Friday night, November 17, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital South, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Howard was born November 9, 1942, at Barnsdall, OK to Howard Taft Javine, Sr. and Alice Mildred (Duncan) Javine. He grew up and completed his education in Barnsdall. After graduation, he met and later married...
Gerald Elmon Schmitz
Nov 14, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Elmon Schmitz passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023. Jerry was born September 4, 1951, in Enid, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Frances (Mitchell) Schmitz. He was raised in Wakita, Oklahoma on a wheat and cattle farm.
Jerry went into the Army after High School. He served his country in Vietnam. Jerry worked in construction after his honorable discharge...
Lonnie Clarence Hoerning
Nov 6, 2023
Lonnie Clarence Hoerning, 84, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away on November 6, 2023. Lonnie was born on February 06, 1939 to Clarence Lee Hoerning and Millie Emiline (Weaver) Hoerning. He grew up in Bartlesville where he attended and graduated from College High in 1958. After graduating he worked for Barlow Lumber Company and then for Reda Pump (now known as...
Helen Alice Goodwin
Nov 2, 2023
Helen Goodwin of Bartlesville Oklahoma passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 93. Helen was born in Stuart, Nebraska as the 4th daughter to Charles (Bud) Moses and Louise nee Lamb Moses.
Helen loved gourmet cooking and enjoyed creating greeting cards for all occasions for her family and her many friends. She was a certified professional secretary and...
Lois Longfellow Moon
Nov 1, 2023
Lois Irene Longfellow Moon was born August 20, 1929, in Denver, Colorado to George L. Longfellow and Isabelle Bryans Longfellow. The family lived in Wichita, Kansas, where she received her primary and mid-school education. She moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1943 and attended Southwest High School where she was the editor of the yearbook and graduated in 1947. She...
DAN WAGGONER YARBROUGH III
Oct 31, 2023
Dan Waggoner Yarbrough III, 75, beloved father, son, grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on October 31, 2023. He entered this world on July 9, 1948, in Pawhuska, OK, born to Dan and Patricia (Ward) Yarbrough. Dan graduated from College High in 1966 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Dan helped create safety posters for...
Joyce Gray-Ritchie
Oct 31, 2023
Joyce Gray-Ritchie died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, October 31, at her home in Bartlesville. She was 94 years old. After a life of many accomplishments, Joyce will be most remembered by her family and many friends for her sense of humor, consideration of others, and integrity.
Joyce was born Norma Joyce Doolittle to Wade and Mable...
Maxine Heemstra
Oct 16, 2023
Leola Maxine Heemstra of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away on October 16, 2023. Maxine was born September 17, 1928 in Newkirk, Iowa to Peter and Gertrude Roos. She grew up with 5 sisters and 2 brothers on a farm near Newkirk. In 1944, a devastating tornado destroyed their homestead, but by the hand of God, Maxine and her family survived...
Christifor Charles Sears
Oct 6, 2023
Christifor “Chris” Charles Sears, 59, was called to his eternal resting place on October 6, 2023. Chris was born on January 26, 1964, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Wayne and Hazel (Gavellas) Sears. He grew up and attended school in Oklahoma.
Chris was passionate about his large family, being one of 13 children. He was loved by all. He spent his...
Bonnie Lee Eggert
Oct 5, 2023
Bonnie Lee Eggert, 77, of Owasso, passed away on October 5, 2023, joining her parents William and Betty Fletcher in their eternal home.
Bonnie Fletcher was born September 30, 1946, in Rockford Illinois. She attended the University of Iowa where she met her future husband Barry Eggert and then married in Belvidere, Illinois in 1967. Bonnie’s professional career included...
Janet Tayrien Crow
Sep 30, 2023
Janet Crow, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 30, 2023. Memorial donations may be made in Janet's name to Tall Grass Preserve or The Journey Home.
She entered this world on November 18, 1940, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born to Joseph and Gladys (Tayrien) Crow.
Janet graduated from College High in Bartlesville...
Glenn Andrew Cox Jr.
Sep 29, 2023
Glenn Andrew Cox, Jr. died on Friday, September 29, in Dallas, Texas. He was 94 years
old. After a life of many accomplishments, Glenn will be most remembered by his family and
many friends for his mischievous sense of humor, gentlemanly grace, politeness, consideration
of others, conviction, and generosity.
Glenn was born in 1929 in Sedalia, Missouri. With his...
Lana Jo Manning
Sep 20, 2023
Lana Jo Manning, age 74, of Edgewater, Florida died Wednesday September 20, 2023, at Halifax Health Medical Center. Born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Samuel Robert and JoAnn Howard May. Prior to moving to Florida in 2021, she resided in Grove, Oklahoma for 32 years.
Lana graduated from Bartlesville College High School in 1966. She was co-owner/operator of M&M Distributing...
Walter Edward Spaid
Sep 3, 2023
Walter Edward “Walt” Spaid passed away peacefully on September 3, surrounded by his family at the Journey Home.
He was born to Willis Edward Spaid and Arva Mae “Bobbie” Spaid September 17, 1937, in Woodward Oklahoma.
Walt began his elementary education at Woodward, OK, but later moved to Enid, OK, graduating from Enid High School with the class of...
Janice Elaine Lonski
Aug 27, 2023
Janice Elaine Lonski, 67, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Janice was born December 3, 1955, in Topeka, KS to Lewis J. Thompson and Ida (Fanarow) Thompson. Janice grew up in Bartlesville and received her education there, graduating with the 1974 Class of College High School. She attended...
William Carl Schutz
Aug 21, 2023
William “Bill” Carl Schutz Sr., 69, passed away Monday, August 21st, 2023, due to a long-term battle with cancer.
Bill was born August 29th, 1953, in Joplin, Missouri to Howard and Elizabeth (Webber) Schutz. Bill grew up in Bartlesville, OK, and graduated from College High School in 1971. He furthered his education at Coffeyville Community College, gaining an...
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