All Obituaries

Carolyn Jane Conwell, 79, passed away following a long illness on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Bartlesville, OK, surrounded by family. Known to all as “Carrie,” she loved her family, her pets, working in the yard, playing solitaire, reading her Bible, listening to sermons on the radio, watching “Gunsmoke” and “Perry Mason” on TV, Elvis, and the OU Sooners.  Born in Bartlesville, OK, on August 12, 1942, Carrie graduated high school in Cleveland, OK. She...

Bill Jamison, 74, died peacefully after long suffering pain from natural causes Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Bartlesville, OK.  Bill was born July 19, 1947, in Coffeyville, KS to Harry and Irene Jamison.  Bill enjoyed the view overlooking the valley at his home. He loved his furry companions especially his soul dog “Sketch”. He loved music, history, debates, and keeping things stirred up in person and on Facebook. He was a man of strong conviction and opinions. He had...

Merle Vernon Smith           Merle Vernon Smith entered into life April 4, 1938, in Linsborg, KS. He grew up in Little River, KS, where he attended school. He loved living on the family farm. His family moved into town when he was ten, but he always wanted to go back to the farm. He worked along side of his father and learned how to work on machinery. He could fix anything—electrical, home repair, plumbing, & etc.—and had no fear...

Morgan Joseph Barlow Jr. of Bartlesville, OK passed away on April 20, 2022 at the age of 88.  He was born on November 2, 1933, at home in Wichita, Kansas to Julia Gaughn and Morgan J Barlow Sr.    Morgan was a dedicated and hard worker and proudly supported himself and helped his family from a young age.  He delivered newspapers, set pins in a bowling alley, worked at a service station (where he bootlegged beer), worked on family farms and at the packing house, all...

James Michael Caldwell passed away at his home in Tulsa April 15, 2022.  He was born on March 26, 1962 , in Mangum, Oklahoma to Jimmie and Reba (Buster) Caldwell. Mike grew up and attended school in Claremore, OK.  He enjoyed Music and Friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; Jim and Reba, wife; Teresa Lynn Caldwell, and two nephews; Quinton Willis and Richie Wilson. He is survived by his daughter; Hannah Caldwell, two sisters; Teresa Priest and Martha Wormuth, 4...

Clayton James Gilbert, age 40, of Bartlesville, OK passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Oklahoma City’s Mercy Hospital. Clayton was born December 16, 1981, at Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jimmie Lodean Gilbert and Dorothy Lynn (Sutton) Gilbert. He moved to Bartlesville at an early age and has been a resident ever since.  Clayton graduated from Bartlesville High School.  He enjoyed football, bowling, and music, as well as spending time with his family and friends.  Clayton was...

Betty Marie Wigger Whistler, aged 78, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born on February 23, 1944 in West Palm Beach, Florida to A. G. “Fritz” Wigger and Mary Jeanette Crenshaw. She was a 1962 graduate of Nowata High School and married Doug Whistler in 1964. Beginning in the early 1970’s, Betty and Doug began teaching college and young marrieds Sunday School at First Baptist Church Bartlesville. She was passionate about teaching the...

Patsy L. Whinery passed away Sunday March 20, 2022, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. She was born February 17, 1931, to Erva V. Horsley and Charlotte S. (Randolph) Horsley.  Patsy grew up and received her education in Avant, Oklahoma. Patsy married Albert Whinery in1949, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Albert passed away in 2007, and Patsy married Noel Hansen on June 16, 2014. Patsy was a hard worker.  She enjoyed garage sales and being a grandma.  If you knew her, you called her...

Julia Margaret First (83) passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Julia was born October 9th, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Julia graduated from Tulsa Will Rogers High School in 1956. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from William Jewel College in 1963 and a Master’s from Northeastern University in 1983. Julia taught school in Kearney and Missouri City, Missouri, Ft. Worth Texas, and Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She retired after...

Funeral services for 99 year old Marie Eileen Hogan of Bartlesville, OK will be held March 5, 2022 at St. John’s Before the Latin Gate Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m. in Bartlesville, OK.  Marie will be laid to rest by her husband’s side in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Marie was born near Algona, IA to Dominic and Margaret (Jennett) Malliet on February 17, 1923.  We assume her natural trail driving skills were developed early, being the eldest of three children...