Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Louis was born on March 23, 1937, to Louis A. and Margaret (Miller) Whitehair at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Louis moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma with his parents when he was a toddler. His father was transferred by Phillips 66 to their home office in Bartlesville.

They lived in a small house at 735...

Jan 23, 2023

Jim Isaac Tate Jr., age 91, of Bartlesville passed on January 23, 2023, in Luther, Oklahoma at his youngest sons’ home. Jim was born December 23, 1931, the only child of Jim Isaac Tate and Bea Mary (Crossman) Tate. He married Nellie Grace Cranor on March 14, 1953.

Jim grew up on several farms and ranches in...

Jan 22, 2023

Roger Gordon Himstreet passed away Sunday January 22, 2023, in Bartlesville, OK. Roger was born in Indianola, Iowa, to Gordon and Mabel Himstreet. Roger grew up in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Engineering.

Roger’s first job out of college was with John...

Jan 21, 2023

Jack Eugene Featherston passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Bartlesville, OK. Jack was born August 11, 1944, in Hominy, OK to Jack and Mary (Winget) Featherston.

Jack married the love of his life on February 27, 1965 in Barnsdall, OK. They made their home in Bartlesville and raised two children. Jack enjoyed fishing, golfing, OU football,...

Jan 11, 2023

Steven Wayne Risner, 39, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, at his home.

Steven was born April 20, 1983, at Ada, Oklahoma, to Steven Powell Risner and Charlotte (Wallach) Risner.  He spent the first 12 years of his life in Ada, moving with his family to Bartlesville 28 years ago. Steven attended...

Jan 9, 2023

Curtis Micheal “Mike” Brown, 67 of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away Monday January 9, 2023. Service will be held at Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home Saturday January 14, 2023, at 2pm. At his request Mike was cremated and his ashes will be spread in Denali, Alaska.

Mike was born in Sallisaw, Ok on June 6, 1955,...

Jan 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Juanita Darlene (Berry) Kyles. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 1, 2023

Nan (Kennedy) Morrison was born October 3, 1934, in Checotah, Oklahoma.  Nan was the oldest daughter of Ernest Verdale Kennedy and Norma Lee (Camp) Kennedy.  Nan accepted Christ as her Savior when she was nine years old and tried to serve him all of her life.  She attended Checotah schools graduating in 1952.  She attended Connors State College and...

Jan 1, 2023

Vida Sue (Kimbrell) Spaid, 87, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Brookdale Bartlesville South.

Sue, as she was known to family and friends, was born November17, 1935 at Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Othel Blaine Kimbrell and Jewel Florence (Miller) Kimbrell.  She began her elementary education at Jenks, Oklahoma, moving to Tulsa, where she completed...

Dec 30, 2022

Marsha Jean Cates, 75, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Marsha was born November 16, 1947, at Bartlesville to Francis Moland and Viola Maxine (Thomas) Moland.  She grew up in Bartlesville, attending Lincoln Elementary School; Central Junior High and graduating in 1965 from Bartlesville College High School. ...

Dec 17, 2022

Tonya Marie Roach, 50, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at her home, Saturday afternoon, December 17, 2022.

Tonya was born October 25, 1972, at Bartlesville to Jack Webb and Wanita (Pahdonke) Webb.  She was a life-long Bartlesville resident and a graduate of Bartlesville High School.  She married Troy Roach, Sr. on December 1, 2000, in Bartlesville and...

Dec 14, 2022

Kelly L. Qualls, 50, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022, at her home.

Kelly was born October 4, 1972, at Bartlesville to Mike Hamilton and Glenda R. (Harbour) Hamilton.  She grew up in Bartlesville, graduating from Bartlesville High School and later completing her cosmetology licensing. Kelly was a life-long resident of Bartlesville, except...

Dec 2, 2022

Sandra L. Dale, age 84, and resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at her residence on December 2, 2022.  Sandra Lea Niederecker was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 15, 1938.  Her parents were Helen and A. H. (Chick) Niederecker.  She was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding Illinois area.  Sandra graduated high school in 1955...

Nov 29, 2022

Joy Ann (Scrivner) Nowlin, 92, of Bartlesville, OK, passed away Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022.

Joy was born August 10, 1930, in Fanshawe, Oklahoma, to Louie C. Scrivner and W. Gertrude (Kirk) Scrivner.  She attended Fanshawe Elementary and High School, graduating in 1948 as valedictorian.

Joy married George W. Nowlin, Jr. in Ft. Smith, AR...

Nov 28, 2022

Mary Owens, 72, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma departed from life on November 28 at her home surrounded by her children.

Mary was born on May 11, 1950 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was the youngest daughter of her beloved mother Roxie Johnson. After graduating high school, Mary attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah where she met and fell in...

Nov 25, 2022

Ina Mae Turner (95) passed away Friday November 25, in Oklahoma City, OK.  Ina was born December 20, 1926, in Cache, OK to Clarence M. Lee and Etta Mae (Wimple) Lee.

Ina grew up and attended schools in Cache.  She graduated from high school as the Valedictorian.  After graduation, Ina attended secretarial college.

Ina married...

Nov 19, 2022

Martha Ellen Monday, 90, of Bartlesville and formerly of Wann, Oklahoma, passed away The Journey Home Hospice House, Saturday night, November 19, 2022.

Martha was born February 17, 1932, at Glenoak, Oklahoma to Jim Marler and Barbara (Evans) Marler.   She had been a resident of Wann for over 50 years, before relocating to Ignite Medical Resort.  Martha...

Nov 16, 2022

Anita Faye (Guess) Reed departed this life around 7:10 p.m. on November 16 after a short illness.

Anita was born on July 28, 1955, to Mary Jane Guess while passing through Wichita, Kansas, as the family’s home was in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Anita’s early years were deeply influenced by her grandmother Gertie Belle Guess,...

Oct 31, 2022

Rebecca B. Parkin, age 90, passed away Monday October 31, 2022, at her home in Bartlesville, OK surrounded by family.

Rebecca was born July 27, 1932, in Climax, Kansas to Louie and Artie (Anderson) Bate. She grew up and received her education in Climax.

After graduating high school, she attended nursing school for a year...

Oct 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Elzada Colleen (Wooten) Landrum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.