Obituaries

Sep 9, 2026

Sep 7, 2026

Richard Lee Besser passed from this life on September 7, 2026, at the age of 76 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home 433 South Blacksmith Road in Cleveland. Chapman-Black Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Friends and family may visit an online guest book and memorial page...

Sep 3, 2026

James Riley Crowder passed from this life on September 3, 2026, at the age of 60, in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

James was born on July 22, 1966, in Harvard, Illinois. He was the son of James Crowder, Sr. and Wilma (Finney) Crowder. James grew up and attended school in Hallett and Cleveland, where he completed his education. Following high school, James began...

Aug 31, 2026

Caleb David Guse, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and cherished friend, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, at the age of 44. He was born on January 26, 1982, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Throughout his life, Caleb had a remarkable ability to bring brightness, warmth, and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Caleb's greatest love...

Aug 31, 2026

Garrett Dean Haiflich passed away on August 31, 2026, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was born on April 29, 1938, to Irene Smart Haiflich and Ferman Haiflich. He grew up in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He then spent four years in Okinawa proudly serving his country as a Marine.

Garrett's spirit followed him into his work from the building industry, to Oklahoma State...

Aug 29, 2026

Patricia Jean Weaver passed from this life on August 29, 2026, at the age of 86 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Patricia was born on July 4, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Woodrow William and Ramona Grace (Norris) Jacobson. Patricia grew up in Fort Scott, later moving to Tulsa, where she completed her education and graduated from Central High School...

Aug 28, 2026

Anthony Wayne Marshall 08/12/1969 – 08/28/2026 The loss of Anthony was very sudden and unexpected. He leaves behind a household consisting of his wife Tara Marshall, son Aiden Marshall, sister Lisa Marshall and nephew Tre Marshall Keys. He is survived by his mother Barbara Noland, brother Ryan Dick, nephews Derrick Servis and Denver Swan. Also, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and in-...

Aug 24, 2026

My mom went home to be in the Presence of the Lord on August 24, 2026. I can think of no better way to honor her memory than to share her life's testimony of the saving and healing power of Jesus Christ. I can testify that in 1996, when I gave my life to Jesus, she was not shy about...

Aug 18, 2026

Barbara Kay Parent, of Ponca City, OK, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 18, 2026, at the age of 90, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. A celebration of life service will be at Eastern Heights Christian Church in Ponca City, OK on August 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with...

Aug 10, 2026

Lois Marie Sharpnack passed from this life on August 10, 2026, at the age of 88, at her home surrounded by her family.



Lois was born on August 8, 1938, in Osage, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Cleophus "Cliff" Sutterfield and Opal Faye (Perkins) Sutterfield. Lois grew up and attended school in Osage. During her time in school, she was...

Jul 31, 2026

William Daniel David "Danny" Driskell

April 4, 1955 - July 31, 2026

William Daniel David "Danny" Driskell, 71, of Cleveland, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on July 31, 2026.

Danny was born on April 4, 1955, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert Earl Driskell, Sr. and Shelby Ann (Baze) Driskell. He was raised in Cleveland, Oklahoma, where he attended Cleveland...

Jul 27, 2026

Mary Ann Gower passed from this life on July 27, 2026, at the age of 81, following a motor vehicle accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Mary was born on March 20, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Elmer Dewitt Boatright and Augusta Lee (Napier) Boatright. Mary grew up and attended school in Tulsa, later graduating from Union High School....

Jul 27, 2026

Cal was born on March 30, 1951, in Hominy, Ok to the loving parents of Ulus Brewer Kester & Ida Mabel (Harmon) Kester. He grew up on the family farm west of Cleveland. He attended the Cleveland schools and graduated in 1969. He participated in Track and Tiger's Tale. Cal was blessed with 3 children and on December 31, 1993,...

Jul 24, 2026

Janice Lynn Merriman

August 30, 1955 – July 24, 2026

Janice Lynn Merriman was born on August 30, 1955, in Winfield, Kansas, to Carl Edward Walker and Fern Lajane (Hopkins) Walker.

Being the oldest of ten, Janice played a role in helping raise her younger siblings. Throughout her life, Janice enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, and gardening. Most of all, she loved going...

Jul 24, 2026

Lisa Jean Carter passed from this life on July 24, 2026, at the age of 61, in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Lisa was born on May 30, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Clifford Wayne, Jr. and Karen LaVern (McFarland) Morelock. Lisa grew up and attended school in Sand Springs and Cleveland, where she completed her education. Following her...

Jul 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Bryce Edward Berger



Bryce Edward Berger, age 82, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 6, 1943, in Hallett, Oklahoma, Bryce lived a life defined by adventure, kindness, curiosity, and an unwavering love for the people around him.



As a young boy, Bryce was raised in Hallett before his...

Jul 9, 2026

Jacquie Charlene Reed passed peacefully from this life on July 9, 2026, in Mannford, Oklahoma, at the age of 89.

Jacquie was born on June 1, 1937, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, to Everett Earl Almy and Margaruite Mae (Comer) Almy. She spent her childhood in the Keystone and Cleveland communities and graduated with the Cleveland High School Class of 1955.

On December 24,...

Jul 6, 2026

Laura Jane Stich passed peacefully from this life on July 6, 2026, at the age of 83.

Laura was born on January 6, 1943. She graduated from Central high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the Class of 1960 and continued her education at Tulsa Community College, where she earned her Associate Degree.

Laura lived a life centered on kindness, generosity, and service...

Jul 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Kinlee Renee Davidson

Kinlee Renee Davidson passed away on July 5, 2026, at the tender age of 8 years.

Kinlee was born on April 6, 2018, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to her loving parents, Tyler Morris Davidson and Taylor Ann Melissa Webb. She began her education in Cleveland and was a student at Cleveland Primary School, where she brought joy...

Jul 4, 2026

Mary Carolyn Jones passed from this life on July 4, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 80.

Carolyn was born on March 8, 1946, in Ringold, Oklahoma, to J.F. and Willie Bell (Abbott) Tuck. She spent her childhood in Ringold, where she attended grade school before graduating from Valliant High School with the Class of 1964. Following graduation, she...