Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

Terrie Sue Hurd, 77, passed away late Tuesday night, October 15, 2024, at her home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family.

Terrie was born April 28, 1947, in Greely, Colorado, to Robert Harding Elliott and Leona Inez (Richardson) Elliott. She grew up in Victor, Colorado, and lived in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, spending the majority of her life...

Oct 15, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Brosius-Miller age 95 of Bartlesville, OK passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024. She was living in West Chester, OH with her daughter and son in law Donna and Don French.

She was born on December 12, 1928, in Copan, OK, the daughter of the late Marshall and Izena (nee Todd) Brosius. Mrs. Miller graduated from Copan High School...

Oct 10, 2024

David Allen Fisher of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was 82 years old. 

He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on October 24, 1941, to parents Karl and Eleanor Fisher (both deceased). He was raised with two siblings, Marcia Fisher (deceased) and brother, Rick Fisher, who resides in Round Rock, Texas. 

David has two children; a...

Oct 9, 2024

Sarah Janette Harwood, 60, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at her residence in Tulsa.

On May 28, 1964, Sarah was born in Tulsa, OK, to Eddie Allen and Daisy (Woodside) Allen. She grew up in Tulsa, graduating from Will Rogers Hill School in 1982. Right after high school, Sarah began working as a bartender and then...

Oct 8, 2024

Margie Lee McKee, 90, of Nowata, OK passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Margie was born June 22, 1934, at Burbank, Oklahoma to Benjamin Earl Robinson and Tressie Velma (Hart) Robinson. She grew up in Wann & Bartlesville, OK. She married Marvin Ray McKee on August 11, 1950.

The couple made their home in Bartlesville and...

Sep 27, 2024

Richard Oliver Franks Jr, age 81 of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on September 27, 2024. He was born in Caney, KS, to parents Richard Oliver and Freida Amy Alice Franks on June 10, 1943.

Mr. Franks grew up in Tyro KS, Caney, KS, and Ponca City, OK. He graduated from Ponca City High School where he ran track...

Aug 20, 2024

Harold Eugene Watt Jr., a native of Dewey, Oklahoma, better known as “JR”, passed from this world on August 20, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. JR was born on September 25, 1939, in Dewey, Oklahoma. He was the son of Harold E. “Soupy” Watt and Ruth Edith (Marlow) Watt. He was reared and received his education in Dewey, graduating with the...

Aug 19, 2024

Barbara Jean Westfall, 93, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Bartlesville, OK, at the Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community. She was born on November 13, 1930, in Narcissa, OK, to James Edward Plake and Bertha (Brown) Plake.

Barbara grew up on a farm in the Narcissa area and graduated from Afton High School in 1946. While...

Aug 14, 2024

Dr. Bobby Clark James, 89, of Bartlesville, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

He was born in Amarillo, Texas, on August 1, 1935, the only child of Glenn E. James and Doris M. James. The family moved to Borger, Texas, when Bobby was 6 months old and he attended school in Borger through high school, during which he...

Aug 12, 2024

Deontre’ “Tre” “Short” Martez Ricks, age 33 of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away August 12, 2024, in Owasso, Oklahoma.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the White Rose Cemetery at a later date.

Deontre’ Martez Ricks was born May 12, 1991, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Greg Ricks and Laura...

Jul 27, 2024

Tyrone Lee Houck, 85, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on July 28, 1938, in Jay, OK, to Ted Houck and Nola (Earp) Houck. 

Tyrone grew up in the Jay area and graduated from Jay High School. He went on to attend college,...

Jul 22, 2024

Margaret Augusta "Marge" DeFrees (née Hein) of Bartlesville, OK, age 101, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 with her children by her side. She was born on November 22, 1922 to Louise Anna Norden and Peter Otto Hein at the family farm of her maternal grandparents (Theodore and Anna Norden) near Fairmount, Kansas.

Marge grew up in Basehor, KS on...

Jul 18, 2024

Jul 17, 2024

One of three children, Oma Laudine (George) Brinker was born June 5, 1928, to Roy and Lorene (Enlo) George in Bartlesville, OK. Oma was married to Lionel Wayne Brinker in 1946 and they lived in Wann, Oklahoma, raising four children, Steve, Roger, Shirley, and Larry. 

Oma farmed, ranched, drove a school bus, housekeeping, and bookkeeping. She was known best for her...

Jul 17, 2024

Earl Eugene Harris was born on 10-31-31. On his 1st birthday he was adopted from the Catholic Charities of Bartlesville by Dan & Beulah Fournier, and his name was changed to Patrick Daniel (Pat) Fournier. Pat’s Dad was co-owner of the “Fournier Brothers Tire Store” on Johnstone Ave, until he passed away when Pat was 12. 

Pat’s Mom was a stay-at-home...

Jul 12, 2024

Billy Wayne Worl, also known as Bill, passed away on July 12 at 90 years of age. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

 Bill was born on December 28,1933 in Ralston, Oklahoma, where he spent his formative years. His parents were Opal and Abner Worl, and he had an...

Jul 9, 2024

On Monday, July 9th, Mary Robinson passed peacefully in her sleep at her home with son James McGraw and daughter-in-law Karen Kerr-McGraw, both of whom were at her side. Though her health had failed over the past two years, she continued to light up with kindness and excitement when friends and family came to see her. As she did throughout...

Jul 6, 2024

George Clifford Meese III was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 7, 1932. He was the middle child among three siblings - an older sister, Jackie, and younger sister, Jerriann. The family relocated to Lamar, Missouri in 1943. George fondly remembered his childhood nickname, "Buddy," given to him by family and friends.

His first job was at an ice cream shop,...

Jun 22, 2024

Christian Shailer Cummings passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Noel, Missouri. Christian was born July 15, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Jeffery and Evelyn Cummings. 

Christian was an entrepreneur. He made his living using creativity and hard work. He owned Osage RV and Storage and Sooner Lawn Care and Power Washing.

Christian’s favorite hobby was playing disc golf with his...

Jun 21, 2024

Bonnie Belle Perkins, 96 and a resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Friday evening, June 21, 2024, at Bartlesville Assisted Living.

Bonnie was born August 25, 1927, to Gary Reid and Willie (Yeager) Reid at Silverton, Texas. She graduated from Munday (Texas) High School and attended business school in Fort Worth.

Bonnie married Ed Perkins on March 16, 1947, in Fort Worth....