Obituaries

May 25, 2023

 

Tary Roe Clump, 70, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at The Journey Home Hospice House north of Bartlesville.

Tary was born January 25, 1953, in Enid, Oklahoma to Harold Clump and Lillie (Terrell) Clump.  He grew up in Woodward, Oklahoma and received his education there.  Tary went on to Oklahoma State University, where he attained Bachelor of Science Degrees in Wildlife...

May 21, 2023

 

Joann Coleman, 87, of Bartlesville, OK passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 2023, at The Journey Home Hospice House.

Joann was born August 22, 1935, in Bartlesville, to Floyd A. Bailey and Mollie L. (Bridges) Bailey. She grew up and received her education in Bartlesville.  On December 19, 1953, Joann marred David Coleman.  The couple owned and operated Industrial...

May 21, 2023

 

Karen Lynn (Ragains) Duroy, 63, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday night, May 21, 2023, in her home after a long battle with colon cancer.

Karen was born on November 6, 1960, in Springfield, Missouri to Wilbur Gene Ragains and Jean Ann (Brower) Ragains. Karen grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Karen graduated with honors from Sooner High School in...

May 20, 2023

 

Helga Helen Lukowitsch, 85, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at The Journey Home.

Helga was born June 17, 1937, in Oppein, Germany to Georg Ferdinant Bily and Klara Elisabeth Bily.  She married Arnold Lukowitsch on May 11, 1957, in Salzgitter, Germany. 

Helga was a swimmer in her older years and targeted swimming as many miles...

May 16, 2023

 

James Warren Chuculate Sr. 47 of Bartlesville Ok, son of V’onie Chuculate and Jackie Wayne Chuculate, was born on may 3, 1976 and went home to be with the lord on May 16, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his mother V’Onie Reibeling Chuculate and step father Richard Wilkerson.  He is survived by his father Jackie w. Chuculate,...

May 6, 2023

 

Velma Louise Long, 87, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away late Saturday night, May 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Velma was born December 10, 1935, in Norman, Oklahoma to James R. Smith and Anna B. (O’Dell) Smith.  She grew up in Norman, OK and received her education from Norman High School.  After graduating, Velma met...

Apr 12, 2023

Alfredo Lionel Abeyta passed away on April 12, 2023.  Alfredo was born to Guadalupe Trujillo and Salvador Parra Abeyta, Sr. in El Paso, Texas on February 5, 1934.  He was educated in the El Paso Public School System prior to attending the A&M College of Texas (now Texas A&M University), where he was a member of the Corps of...

Apr 12, 2023

Betty (Kanady) McCoy, 87, passed away from this life on April 12, 2023. She was born on December 30th, 1935, in Parkland, OK, to Guy and Jane (Davis) Kanady. She attended schools in Shamrock and Cushing, OK.

In 1951, she married her best friend and the love of her life, AL McCoy. They were together for 70...

Apr 10, 2023

Chad Frahm, 60, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Monday afternoon, April 10. 2023, at The Journey Home of Bartlesville.

Chad was born November 26, 1962, at Danbury, Iowa, to Melvin Frahm and Carolyn (Stratton) Frahm.  He grew up in Danbury and graduated from Danbury High School.  After graduating, Chad worked many different jobs around the country, including...

Apr 9, 2023

Wanda Lee George, 94, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Wanda was born May 26, 1928, at Wetumka, Oklahoma to Frank Green and Nancy E. (Little) Green.  She grew up in Maude, Oklahoma, and later moved to Pawhuska where she graduated from Pawhuska High School. She was a fantastic homemaker who loved cooking...

Apr 5, 2023

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, we lost a beautiful soul: Vanessa Anne (Glover) Groomes. She left us much too soon, leaving behind the loves of her life; her fiancé Waylon Glover and their three beautiful children Lannessa Marie Dawn Leigh, Jerry Charles Lee, and Heavenlee Sue.

Vanessa was born to Wesley John Charles Sr., and Sharon Renae...

Apr 2, 2023

David Lee Kedy, 65, a beloved and admired pillar of the Bartlesville community, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.

David was born on August 25th, 1957, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to the late Claude and Mary Lou Kedy. David was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and the Graduate...

Apr 1, 2023

Farol L. Hightower, 89, a long time Barnsdall resident, and widow of Joe E. Hightower, passed away in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on April 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 6, at 11:00 at The First Baptist Church of Barnsdall.

Farol was born in a small farmhouse in Allen County, KS on June 18, 1933,...

Mar 31, 2023

Margaret Anthony “Maggie” Vargas, a longtime resident of Dewey, Oklahoma, went home to Heaven on March 31, 2023, at age 90.

Maggie was born to Manuel and Mary (Ruiz) Miranda on October 17th, 1932, in Coffeyville, Kansas. As a child, she spent her days surrounded by cousins and family members which were her fondest memories. She was...

Mar 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Vernon Lee JR Dover. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 28, 2023

Lillie Mae (nee Schumacher) Porter was born July 6, 1923, to William F. and Ida (Liebscher) Schumacher, near Okarche, OK.

She attended Elm Glen grade school and graduated from El Reno High School in 1941. She went on to receive her Associate of Arts degree at El Reno Junior College.

She married Russell Finley Porter...

Mar 27, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Lloyd Johnson Rule, 96, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and very special caregivers.  Elizabeth was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.  She enjoyed a long and blessed life, living in her home until the end, just as she had wished.  Elizabeth was a...

Mar 20, 2023

Brenton (Brent) Todd passed suddenly of organ failure on March 20, 2023, at his ranch home in Niotaze, KS, with his wife Barbara by his side.

Brent was born in Borger, TX, on February 23, 1961, to Jim and Winetta Todd. He and his family moved to Bartlesville, OK, in 1964 where he attended school, graduating from...

Mar 18, 2023

John Estel Rubison passed away on March 18, 2023, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  John was born on February 21, 1951, in Bartlesville to Mary Park and Jack Rubison. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, George Urmson and Gertrude Park, on a farm west of Ramona, Oklahoma. John attended Ramona Public Schools, graduating in 1969. He worked in the oil...

Jan 27, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Barbara Jean (Oakley) Hiatt on January 27th, 2023. She left us much too soon and will be sorely missed.

Barbara was born to William Fred and Vivian Oakley on September 26th, 1953. She was the middle child of 3 girls born at St. John...