Obituaries
Virgil Glenn Jones
Jun 18, 2023
Virgil Glenn Jones, 86, of rural Welch, Oklahoma, passed away at his home Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2023.
Glenn was born in Nowata County, Oklahoma on January 16, 1937, to Guy Virgil Jones and Nellie (Morrow) Jones and was a lifelong resident of Craig County, graduating from Labette County High School. After high school Glenn entered the U.S. Army...
Stanley Jim Ward
Jun 17, 2023
Stanley Jim Ward, 69, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away at his home on June 17, 2023.
Stanley was born November 23, 1953, at Ramona, Oklahoma to Cleophus “Bunt” Ward and Helen (Holly) Ward. He grew up in Ramona and was a graduate of Ramona High School. Stan married the love of his life, Deborah L. Sanders on May 24,...
Darby Nelson
Jun 6, 2023
On June 6, 2023, our dear sister Darby died at her home in Bartlesville, sending shock waves through our family and those who knew her. Darby was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1948, a gift of Spring to new parents Janice and William Nelson. Within the year, the threesome returned to Bartlesville where Darby attended school, soon...
Tary Roe Clump
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...
Joann Coleman
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...
Karen Lynn Duroy
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...
Helga Helen Lukowitsch
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...
James Warren Chuculate
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,...
Velma Louise Long
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...
Alfredo Abeyta
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...
Betty Mccoy
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...
Chad Frahm
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...
Wanda George
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...
Vanessa Groomes
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...
David Kedy
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...
Farol Hightower
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,...
Margaret Vargas
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...
Vernon Dover
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.
Lillie Porter
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...
Elizabeth Rule
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...
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