Obituaries
Donnie Mark Kirk
Oct 5, 2026
Donnie Mark Kirk, 67, of Copan, Oklahoma, went to be with Jesus while he was in Coffeyville, Kansas, on October 5, 2026.
Donnie was born on March 22, 1959, in Oswego, Kansas, to Don Kirk and Mary (Blevins) Kirk. He moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, at an early age and received his education there. In early 1990, he moved to Nowata, OK,...
Robert James Rutherford
Sep 30, 2026
Robert James Rutherford, 63, of Ramona, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday night, September 30, 2026.
Rob was born January 20, 1963, in Corrales, New Mexico, to Lewis J. Rutherford and Delfina (Losornio) Rutherford. He spent his early years in the Albuquerque area before moving to Barnsdall, Oklahoma, during his junior high years. He graduated from Caney Valley...
Kenneth "Ken" Francis Herring
Sep 29, 2026
Ken Herring was born January 2, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Bartlesville, OK. He attended Jefferson Grade School, Central Junior High School, and College High School graduating in 1954 with honors. While at Central he was elected Student Body President. At College High he served one year as class president. He was...
Alvina Joan Gillham
Sep 27, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Alvina Joan Gillham will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Compassus Hospice of Bartlesville; 3414 Southeast Kentucky Street, Bartlesville, OK 74006, be made...
BJ Radford
Sep 17, 2026
BJ Radford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Thursday night, September 17, 2026, at the Journey Home, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born Bobby Joe Radford, Jr. on October 13, 1962, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Bobby Joe Radford, Sr. and Joyce Lovell...
Raymond Jacob Heemstra
Sep 16, 2026
Raymond Heemstra
May 17, 1926 – September 16, 2026
Raymond Jacob Heemstra of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed to Glory on September 16, 2026, at 100 years of age. Raymond was born in Pella, Iowa on May 17, 1926, to Dr. Jacob & Hannah Heemstra. At two years of age, his family moved to Orange City, IA when his father was called to organize...
Paula Sheats
Sep 13, 2026
Paula Sheats, 82, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Paula was born on April 5, 1944, to Paul Gary Goodson and Helen Inez (Spence) Sheatz in Shelbyville, Texas. She grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, and graduated from high school in Shreveport. Paula went on to attend a business college, graduating...
Chad Arthur Tillman
Sep 9, 2026
Chad Arthur Tillman, 46, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away in September 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, friendships, and people whose lives were made better simply because he was part of them. Chad would have been the first to tell you that he was an asshole. He said it often, and with the kind of conviction that suggested...
Robert "Bob" Davis Schiermeier
Sep 8, 2026
Robert “Bob” Davis Schiermeier, 82, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on September 8, 2026, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.
Bob was born on August 22, 1944, to Knapel Schiermeier and Minerva (Kieselhorst) Schiermeier in Alton, Illinois. He grew up in Alton and graduated from Alton High School. Bob went on to attend college in Springfield, Missouri,...
James Thomas Berry
Sep 5, 2026
James Thomas Berry, 45, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2026.
James was born on May 20, 1981, in Kansas City, Kansas. He entered this world fighting. Born extremely premature and weighing less than two pounds, James spent the first three months of his life in the NICU before Mom and Dad were finally able to bring him home. From the...
Jerry Michael Battenfield
Aug 23, 2026
Jerry Michael Battenfield, 44, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Ascension-St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Jerry was born in Bartlesville to Jerry Don Battenfield and Catherine P. (Brown) Battenfield on October 18, 1981, in Bartlesville, where he graduated from high school in 2000. After graduation, he married Mallory Reddout and to this union, three children were...
Daniel "Dan" Lawrence Gallery
Aug 22, 2026
Daniel Lawrence Gallery (90), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, rancher and friend, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on August 22, 2026. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy built on family, hard work, friendship, adventure and a deep love for the land and the ranching life.
Dan was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 26, 1935, to Elmer Lawrence...
James Anthony Don Oldham
Aug 20, 2026
James Anthony Don Oldham, 33, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
James was born on June 9, 1993, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Doyle Oldham and Beatrice Bernice (Moles) Oldham. He grew up in Bartlesville and went on to receive his certification as a Certified Nursing Aide. Working in nursing was something that James was...
Col. Robert Joseph Miller
Aug 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness and grateful hearts that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Miller, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, and a man whose love for his country was woven deeply into the fabric of his life.
Lieutenant Colonel Miller proudly dedicated much of his life to serving his country. His commitment to duty,...
Troy "Oneil" Owen
Aug 6, 2026
Troy Oneil Owen
April 7, 1934-August 6, 2026
Oneil Owen, 92, a longtime resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2026, at Ascension St. John – Jane Phillips Medical Center.
He was born Troy Oneil Owen on April 7, 1934, to John F. Owen and Audie (Sisney) Owen in Oakland, Arkansas. Oneil’s family moved to Nuyaka, Oklahoma when he was...
Janice Lee Brown
Aug 4, 2026
Janice Lee Brown, age 82, passed away August 4th, 2026 in Claremore, OK.
Jan was born October 31st, 1943 in Adrian, MI to William and Virginia Krabill. She attended Libbey High School in Toledo, OH and graduated from Lourdes College in 1995. She married Curtis “Mike” Brown on March 28th, 2000 in Fulton County, OH. Together they spent many years of...
Anthony George Sharpton
Jul 26, 2026
Anthony Sharpton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away suddenly on Sunday night, July 26, 2026. He honorably served his country for 20 years and was known for his steady presence, hard work, and generous heart.
Anthony was married to his wife, Jeanie Sharpton, for over 16 years. He was a beloved son to George Sharpton and Pamela...
Charles Richard York
Jul 26, 2026
Charles Richard York, 86, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at his home early Sunday morning, July 26, 2026.
Charles was born August 30, 1939, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Fred Lee York and Gladys (Gregory) York. He grew up in Coffeyville and attended school there. Charles married Juanita Rodriguez on December 31, 1986, in Coffeyville.
Charles worked as a maintenance man for ARC...
Jenetta Mae Jackson
Jul 25, 2026
Jenetta Mae Jackson, 79, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2026, at Ascension-St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.
Jenetta was born August 15, 1946, to Calloway Jack Hampton and Olivia Jaqulyn (Hopkins) Hampton in Santa Clara, California. She came to Oklahoma at an early age and grew up in the southeastern part of the state, near...
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