Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Lila Lou Hinkle passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 83.

Lila was born on September 6, 1941, to Earl and Cleo (Smith) Padgett in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She grew up in Bartlesville, graduating from College High School. Right out of high school, Lila worked at a jewelry store in downtown Bartlesville, then Terry...

Jun 9, 2025

Alice Isadore Javine, 81, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away Monday evening, June 9, 2025, at Emerald Care Center of Claremore.

Alice was born January 22, 1944, in Atoka, Oklahoma to Elijah Hendrix and Emma Deloris (Johnson) Hendrix.

She married Howard Taft Javine, Jr. on December 23,1962, at Barnsdall, OK. The couple made their home in Barnsdall, Avant, Bald Hill and Copan, Oklahoma,...

May 28, 2025

Londynn Zakiya Simon, the eight-month-old daughter of Landon Simon and Lyric Thornbrough, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City.

Londynn was born on September 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Although she had to fight for life, every day, she enjoyed her banana toy, her books and her little chair.

Left to mourn...

May 28, 2025

Bobbye Jean Coltrin, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

The family plans have a private celebration of life at a later date. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home of Bartlesville. To send an online condolence, visit www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.

May 23, 2025

Thomas Edward Schmidt, age 93, passed away peacefully with family around him on May 23, 2025, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tom was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Ferdinand and Kataryna (Lehner) Schmidt. In his early years, Tom went to the Fish Creek School and was a 1950 graduate of Ochelata High School.

Tom married Thelma Mae...

May 21, 2025

Monthie Lee Burchett, 93, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2025. Born in Bartlesville on July 1, 1931, Monthie’s life was defined by faithfulness, family, and a tireless work ethic that touched everyone who knew him.

A proud veteran, Monthie served honorably in the United States Air Force before returning home to dedicate his life...

May 12, 2025

Erle Conrad Donaldson passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Bartlesville, OK. Erle was born December 30, 1926, in Tela, Honduras, to Erle H. Donaldson and Dorothy Drew Flynn Donaldson. Erle, who was known as Connie until he joined the Army Air Corps in 1945, grew up in both Nicaragua and Honduras. His father worked for two of...

May 9, 2025

On the evening of May 9, 2025, Frank Christopher Folz, lifetime resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, at the age of 65.

Frank was born on March 11, 1960, in Bartlesville, OK, to John Matthew Folz and Verna (Pickert) Folz. Frank was born with Down’s syndrome, and received early childhood education at Bellringer. He received his education in the Bartlesville...

May 6, 2025

Babe Lea Addington, 91, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, Medicalodges Dewey.

Babe was born February 27, 1934, in Delaware, Oklahoma to Clinton Arthur Rowley and Margaret (Heckathorn) Rowley. She graduated from Delaware High School and was Salutatorian of her graduating class and point guard on the Lady Warriors basketball team. Upon graduation, Babe went to work...

May 2, 2025

Helen Irene Adams, 81, of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her family after a sudden illness.

Helen was born April 6, 1944, in Nowata, Oklahoma to Bennie Little and Vivian (Douglas) Little. As a child, she grew up in the Delaware, OK area and attended Delaware High School,...

Apr 30, 2025

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, I. Letty Warner-Jones passed away peacefully at her residence in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 103.

Letty was born on August 6, 1921, in Silver City, Iowa, to Bert Fritz and Pearl Elizabeth (Haines) Fritz. Letty’s parents farmed and lived in numerous southwest Iowa communities before settling at the Haines family home in Silver...

Apr 21, 2025

George Wayne Pendergraft,85, and a lifelong resident of Bartlesville, died Monday evening, April 21, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort at Adams Parc, Bartlesville, OK.

Wayne, as he was known to friends and family alike, was born March 19, 1940, to Alvin Earnest Pendergraft, Sr. and Helen Priscilla (Wiles) Pendergraft. Wayne grew up in Bartlesville, attended Bartlesville Schools and was a 1958...

Apr 18, 2025

Herbert Leverne Ropp, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, entered into his heavenly home on April 18, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born on October 6, 1939, to Anna and Walter Ropp Jr. in Deer Creek, Oklahoma, where he was raised as the eldest of eight children.

Herbert was a devoted son and brother, cherished by his...

Apr 14, 2025

On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bonnie Jean Harbuck passed away peacefully at her residence in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, at the age of 80.

Bonnie was born on November 1, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, to James Monroe Bowley and Pansy Owen (Byers) Bowley. She graduated from Georgetown High School with the class of 1963.

Bonnie had a smile that lit up the room and...

Apr 7, 2025

Wanda Louise Gardner, 78, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma died Monday morning, April 7, 2025, at her home.

Wanda was born December 22, 1946, to Ellis A. “Jack” Fugate and Dorothy M. (Brantley) Fugate. She grew up in Bartlesville and the surrounding communities.

Wanda married William Adam Tuttle and later married David R. Gardner, Sr.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and working on...

Apr 2, 2025

On the evening of April 2, 2025, Terry “Big Terry” Dean Postrach, Sr. passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Terry was born on August 24, 1940, in Bartlesville, OK, to Earl Postrach and Dorothy (Fugate) Postrach. He grew up in the Bartlesville area, graduating from Bartlesville High School with the class...

Mar 28, 2025

Alice Ramona Tennison, age 87 and resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away on Friday March 28, 2025, at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Visitation for Alice will be held from 6:00-8:00pm Thursday April 3, 2025, at Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 10:30am Friday April 4, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church, followed by her service...

Mar 26, 2025

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Ronald Ray Thorn passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the Ascension St John Medical Center, at the age of 63.

Ronald was born on March 31, 1961, to Lonnie Leon Thorn and Sarah Elizabeth (Woodworth) Thorn in Stillwell, Oklahoma.

If anyone had a love for life, it was Ronald. With a sparkle in his eye and a...

Mar 22, 2025

Yvonne Marie Vaughan, 68, of Bartlesville, passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, at the Journey Home.

Yvonne was born June 25, 1956, in Bartlesville to Joseph Herbert Student and Lavere Lou (Wassom) Student. She was a lifelong resident of Bartlesville, receiving her education in the Bartlesville school district, including high school at College High.

Yvonne worked in the housekeeping departments of...