Obituaries

Kevin Dewayne Johnston

Kevin Dewayne Johnston

Oct 18, 2025

Kevin Dwayne Johnston, 64, left this life early Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, at Ascension St. John – Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville.

Kevin was born July 19, 1961, to William Douglas Johnston, Sr. and Doris Clarice (Carter) Johnston in Wichita, Kansas. He grew in Wichita and later, the family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma when Kevin was a teenager and...

Marilynn Sue Keefer

Marilynn Sue Keefer

Oct 9, 2025

Marilynn Sue Keefer 1942 - 2025

Marilynn Keefer (nee Morhart), 83, of Bartlesville, OK, died peacefully at her home on October 9, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Tulsa, OK, in 1942, to Ellis and Elizabeth Morhart as the second of five children. Marilynn attended Marquette School and Monte Casino high school before earning her Masters Degree in Library...

Edward "Bubba" Eugene McCauley

Edward "Bubba" Eugene McCauley

Oct 8, 2025

Edward Eugene McCauley, lovingly known to family and friends as “Bubba,” passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to William Lee and Pauline Bernice (Sills) McCauley, Bubba was a proud lifelong resident of his hometown. He graduated from Barnsdall High School with the Class of 1961 and...

Kathleen "Kathy" Fay Neal

Kathleen "Kathy" Fay Neal

Oct 6, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Fay Neal, 62, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on the evening of Monday, October 6, 2025, peacefully at her home with her closest loved ones by her side.

Kathy was born on August 27, 1963, as the only daughter to Elmer Neal and Karen (Sanders) Neal in Bakersfield, California. She grew up and graduated from high school in Bakersfield...

Marsha Ann DeWitt

Marsha Ann DeWitt

Oct 1, 2025

Marsha Ann (Gunter) DeWitt, 73, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on the evening of October, 1, 2025, unexpectedly at her residence.

She was born on October 5, 1951, in Borger, Texas, to Winston Marsh Gunter and Billie Jeune (Bebout) Swinney. At a young age, Marsha’s family re-located to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where Marsha grew up and graduated from College High School with...

John William Cole

John William Cole

Sep 27, 2025

John William Cole of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was born on October 18th, 1937, in Missoula, Montana to Shirley Cole and Laura Ahniwake Cole. He passed from this earthly life on Saturday morning, September 27th, 2025, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife: Betty Rosella Cole: his father: Shirley Cole; his mother: Laura Ahniwake Cole; his sister: Loena;...

Charles Michael Davis

Charles Michael Davis

Sep 27, 2025

Charles Michael Davis, 76, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on September 27, 2025, peacefully at his son’s home in Groesbeck, Texas.

Charles was born on November 1, 1948, to January 5, 1961, to Joseph Lige “Red” Davis and Frances Mae (Gable) Davis, in Chanute, Kansas. His family moved to Belton, Texas, where Charles grew up and lived for several years, before...

David Lynn Sanders

David Lynn Sanders

Sep 15, 2025

David Lynn Sanders, 64, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Monday night, September 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family and God.

David was born, January 5, 1961, to Larry Sanders and Joann (Petty) Sanders in Bartlesville. He was lifelong Bartlesville resident and a graduate of Bartlesville High School. David was of the Christian faith. He was a video game...

Michael Alan Summerhill

Michael Alan Summerhill

Sep 11, 2025

Michael Alan Summerhill, 63, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Michael was born on July 3, 1962, in Kingsville, Texas, to Harvey Summerhill and Ruth (Johnston) Summerhill. He began working at 15 years old, working as a drywall finisher. Michael was very talented in his career and was often pursued by...

Carl Fredrick Clark

Carl Fredrick Clark

Sep 8, 2025

Major Carl F. Clark, USMC (Ret.), 70, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Born on May 10, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Homer and Olive Clark, Carl spent most of his formative years in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite his small stature, he was an athletic prodigy. Basketball became a lifelong pastime, and even into middle...

Anita Louise McMurtrie

Anita Louise McMurtrie

Sep 7, 2025

Anita Louise McMurtrie, 80, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away Sunday night, September 7, 2025, surrounded by family members.

Anita was born August 27, 1945, to William Seals and Juanita (Hobart) Seals in Bartlesville. She grew up in Bartlesville and after high school married William McMurtrie on April 12, 1963, at Hernando, Mississippi and moved to Rhode Island. The McMurtrie family moved...

Garry Allen Duffield

Garry Allen Duffield

Sep 4, 2025

Garry Allen Duffield, 66, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma died Thursday morning, September 4, 2025, at his home.

Garry was born October 17, 1958, to Jessie “Pete” Duffield and Imogene Lavina (Hensley) Duffield in Welling, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Tahlequah area and later moved to Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Garry moved to Bartlesville in 2009 and was a welder for Bill Smith’s Metal...

Robert Eugene Gelner

Robert Eugene Gelner

Sep 3, 2025

Robert Eugene Gelner, 61, of Ochelata, Oklahoma died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Robert was born on January 17, 1964, to Robert Eugene Gelner and Remelda Anne Snowpek in Charles City, Iowa. He grew up in Rudd, Iowa, graduating from Rockford Senior High School. After high school, Robert worked for Winnebago...

Bonnie Glendoris Miller

Bonnie Glendoris Miller

Aug 30, 2025

On the evening of August 30, 2025, Bonnie Glendoris Miller, 91, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Bartlesville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bartlesville, OK.

Bonnie was born on June 30, 1934, to Calvin Spencer Spears and Sara Elizabeth (Goodwin) Spears in Welch, Oklahoma. She attended and graduated from Welch Public Schools. One evening...

Connie A. Hawn

Connie A. Hawn

Aug 29, 2025

Connie A. Hawn, 64, of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away at her home, Friday morning, August 29, 2025.

Connie was born December 6, 1960, to Charles Endicott, Sr. and Peggy (Ausbern) Endicott in Crane, Texas. She grew up in Crane until fourth grade, when the family moved to Yale, Oklahoma. It was there that Connie married the love of her life, Edward...

Frances Elizabeth "Betty" Hardin

Frances Elizabeth "Betty" Hardin

Aug 29, 2025

Born May 29,1922 as Francis Elizabeth Urban in Tulsa, OK, Mrs. Wm. J. Hardin, fondly known as Betty, ascended from the Earth plane on August 29, 2025. She was 103.4. Preceding her in death, her 102 year old husband of 74 years, and her son, Stephen Joseph Hardin, age 68. She leaves daughter, Suzie Hardin Chelsea, grandson, Brian Joseph Hardin,...

Kari Lynn Parker

Kari Lynn Parker

Aug 22, 2025

Kari Lynn Parker, 62, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at Ascension St John Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK, on the morning of August 22, 2025.

Kari was born on March 16, 1963, in Muskogee, OK, to Gary and Jackie Williams. She grew up in Muskogee, graduating from Muskogee Public Schools. Kari worked as a unit secretary at Ascension St...

Caitlin Caraline Mastin

Caitlin Caraline Mastin

Aug 19, 2025

Caitlin Caraline Mastin, 35, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025, at Ascension St. John’s Jane Phillips Medical Center.

Catilin was born May 4, 1990, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Calvin Snow and Suzanne (Anderson) Snow. At age 3, Caitlin’s family moved to Odessa, Missouri where she received her education and graduated from Odessa High School. After graduation,...

Carolyn B. Eve

Carolyn B. Eve

Aug 19, 2025

Carolyn B. Eve, 92, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away at Brookdale Bartlesville South on Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025.

Carolyn was born May 25, 1933, to Walter Bumgarner and Nina (Davis) Bumgarner at Delaware, Oklahoma. She grew up in Delaware, attending both Delaware and Nowata public schools and graduating from Nowata High School. After graduating from high school, Carolyn married Robert...

Thomas Daniel Poling

Thomas Daniel Poling

Aug 19, 2025

Thomas Daniel Poling, 67, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away at his residence in Bartlesville, on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025.

Thomas was born on May 1, 1958, to Harley Junior Poling and Shirley Louise (Pastie) Poling in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He grew up in New Bedford, graduating from high school there. Thomas went on to attend Flagler College in St. Augustine,...