Obituaries

Sep 9, 2025

Gerald R. Newman, Sr.

Jerry Newman never met a stranger. From the first hello, he had a way of drawing people in - with a quick joke, a twinkle in his eye, and a talent for innocent flirting that left everyone smiling. On September 9, 2025, at the age of 89, he left this world much the way he lived in...

Aug 20, 2025

Deedee Sue Bejcek passed from this world on August 20, 2025, on the farm near Hallett, OK, that her great-grandparents homesteaded over 130 years ago. Born May 27, 1949, to Frank and Elizabeth Bejcek, she was 76 at the time of her death.

Deedee worked hard her entire life. Her first job was at the Dari Diner in Cleveland, OK, where...

Sep 21, 2025

Miranda Nicole Rich passed from this life on September 21, 2025, at the age of 32 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Miranda was born on July 30, 1993, in the daughter of Elizabeth Davis. Miranda grew up in Bartlesville and started school there, later moving to Cleveland with her foster parents, Mary and Leroy, and graduating from high school in the Class...

Sep 14, 2025

Preston Wayne Clark, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, leaving behind a family forever shaped by his strength, love, and steady presence. He was 85, having lived a long and full life surrounded by those he loved.

Born on January 25, 1940, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Selma Clark....

Sep 12, 2025

Ronald Leroy Hays passed from this life on September 12, 2025, at the age of 81 in Hominy, Oklahoma.

Ronald was born on July 29, 1944, in Hominy, Oklahoma the son of William and Gracie (Parks) Hays. He grew up in Wynona where he attended school and later graduated from Wynona High School with the Class of 1962. Following high school...

Sep 12, 2025

John Robert Ramsay was born on February 12th, 1960, in Tulsa Oklahoma to Robert and Patricia Ramsay. John passed from this life on September 12, 2025 at the age of 65. John was the 2nd of 5 children and grew up in Tulsa. He was a proud member of the Boy Scouts of America and had the honor of attending...

Aug 31, 2025

Robert Leston Condray, a proud veteran, devoted father, and lifelong tradesman, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. He was 78 years old.Born on October 25, 1946, in Levelland, Texas, Robert was the son of John Lee Condray and Oleta (Perky) Condray. He was raised with strong values of service, integrity, and dedication-principles that guided him throughout his life.

Robert honorably...

Aug 31, 2025

Malikai Christopher Nguyen entered this world on December 4, 2024 and departed peacefully on August 31, 2025, at just 8 months old. Though his time with us was far too brief, Malikai filled every day with light, love and joy that will remain in our hearts forever. He is the cherished son of Maya Holman and Anh Nguyen, whose lives...

Aug 28, 2025

DOUGLAS (DOUG) GORDON HORINEK 

Was born on Dec 5,1950 and met his Lord and Savior on Aug 28, 2025 at the age of 74. Doug lived in the Keystone Lake area with his companion Linda Persely. 

Doug was born to Richard Micheal Horinek and Lola Inez Horinek in Ponca City, OK. He was raised in Newkirk, OK where he attended school at...

Aug 26, 2025

Connie Gene Smith aged 77 passed from this life Tuesday August 26, 2025 at her home in Jennings, Oklahoma after a short illness. Connie was born November 29, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Bennie and Vuralen (Davis) Reel. Connie attended Tulsa Public Schools and graduated From McLain High School. In October of 1966 Connie married Don Simpson. This union produced...

Aug 22, 2025

Melba Maye Waddle passed from this life on August 22, 2025, at the age of 83 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Melba was born on December 15, 1941, in Idabel, Oklahoma. Melba was the daughter of Daris Stout and Eunice (New) Stout. Melba grew up and attended school in Ponca City, Oklahoma, where she graduated with the Class of 1960. Following her education,...

Aug 19, 2025

Remembering Lendal Bolin

August 25, 1940 – August 19, 2025

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Lendal Bolin, beloved minister, counselor, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 19, 2025, one week shy of his 85th birthday.

Born August 25, 1940, Lendal spent his life in service to God and others, dedicating more than 50 years to ministry in churches across Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. Throughout...

Aug 19, 2025

Terry Lee Ackley, 64, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on August 19, 2025.

Born on March 12, 1961, in Tulsa, Terry was the son of Jerry and Jannette (Ross) Ackley. He grew up in Tulsa and Cleveland, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Cleveland High School Class of 1979. On June 20, 1980, Terry married Pam Miller in Cleveland, beginning a lifelong...

Aug 18, 2025

David Gene Kraft was born on February 19, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas to Junior Elmer Kraft and Naomi Ruth Kraft. David was primarily raised in Augusta, Kansas where he enjoyed working on the farm and rebuilding cars.

While living in Perkins, Oklahoma with his brother Mark, David met his first wife, Cindy, while attending church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They were married...

Aug 17, 2025

Bobby Donal Dowdy passed from this life on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 91. Bob was born March 21, 1934, at Bristow, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of six siblings born to Frank Wiley Dowdy and Hester Mae Foster Dowdy. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in the Iron Post community, then transferred...

Aug 12, 2025

Mark Anthony Blackburn passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 64 in Jennings, Oklahoma.

Known for his kindness and generosity, Mark was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was born on March 6, 1961, in Yale, Oklahoma, to Marion and Dorothy (Poulter) Blackburn. Mark grew up in Oilton, Oklahoma, where he attended school. After graduating...

Aug 9, 2025

Pamela Sue "Pammie" Blackburn (Reed), born on July 23, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Jennings, Oklahoma. She was 67 years old. 

Pamela’s life was rooted in the heart of Oklahoma, where she was born and raised. She attended Keystone and Mannford schools. Over the years, she cultivated a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found...

Aug 7, 2025

Aug 3, 2025

Carolyn Kay Wooten passed from this life on August 3, 2025, at the age of 70 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Carolyn was born on January 14, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Olin and Daisy (McMahon) Buff. Carolyn grew up initially in Perkins, later moving to Cleveland, where she graduated from high school with the Class of 1973. Following...

Jul 28, 2025

Edna Jane Young, 87, of Hominy, Oklahoma, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Tulsa.

She was born on March 29, 1938, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Clarence Evans and Velma Ruth (Sharp) Tenney. Edna spent her early years in El Reno before moving to California, where she graduated from Bakersfield High School. On September 27, 1957, she married Alfred Laverne...