Obituaries

Oct 22, 2015

Oct 14, 2015

Barbara Ann Hemphill, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Cleveland Manor Nursing Home at the age of seventy-eight years, eleven months and three days.  Barbara was born November 11, 1936, in Austin, Texas.  She was the daughter Thomas Cleveland and Ellen Matilda (Hardsel) Laws.  As a young girl Barbara moved with her parents to Hobbs,...

Oct 6, 2015

Oct 5, 2015

Oct 3, 2015

Dennis Ray Riley, passed from this life on Saturday, October 3, 2015, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 21 years, three months and twenty eight days. Dennis was born on June 6, 1994 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is the son of Justin Shane Riley and Kathy Lynn Dickson. Dennis was raised in Osage, Oklahoma and attended school in Cleveland,...

Sep 29, 2015

Kelly Alan Strange passed from this life at his home in Pawnee, Oklahoma on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at the age of 57 years and five days. Kelly was born September 24, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the son of George W. Jr. and Betty Lou (Henton) Strange. Kelly was raised and received his education in Hominy where he...

Sep 25, 2015

Kelly Ann Nails, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the age of 48 years and thirteen days. Kelly was born September 12, 1967, in San Jose, California. She was the daughter of Ronnie K and Stephanie Irene (Cronk) Nails. As a young girl Kelly grew up in Tulare, California. She attended school in Tulare and later graduated from...

Sep 24, 2015

Arnold Dean Nix was a patient, loving and determined husband, father, grandfather and brother who always found the best in the lives of those he touched. He was a devoted Christian whose relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ was evident in his daily walk to both friends and family. He would often work to assist in the maintenance and repair...

Sep 24, 2015

Sep 20, 2015

James Alvin Gilbert longtime Terlton resident passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the age of 89 years. Jim was born May 14, 1926, in Coweta, Oklahoma. He was the son of James Alvin, Sr. and Ivy B. (Dennison) Gilbert. Jim was raised in the Porter and Coweta area attending a one room school. He later joined the United...

Sep 14, 2015

Sep 13, 2015

Norman Lynn Retherford was born February 3, 1932, in Cushing, Oklahoma. He was to son of Vernon Hermann and Della Lorena (Barton) Retherford. Norman grew up and attended school in Cushing where he graduated with the Class of 1950. Norman was baptized in 1948, by Bro. Bob Tibbett in the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. In 1950, Norman...

Sep 13, 2015

Marion Harvey Vandever Military Service P.F.C. U.S. Army Marion Harvey Vandever passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Center at the age of 94 years. Marion was born January 10, 1921, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. He was the son of Alvin Francis and Arlie (Anthony) Vandever. Marion grew up in the Bigheart area and later...

Sep 4, 2015

Jackie Augusta Ditto, better known as Jack, passed from this life on Friday, September 4, 2015, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 84 years of age. Jackie was born August 29, 1931, in Osage, Oklahoma. He was the son of Archie Burl C. and Faye (Dampf) Ditto. Jack was raised and educated in Osage where he later graduated with the class of...

Sep 2, 2015

Funeral services for Earnest Eugene Pollard Sr. will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Graveside services will be at the Terlton Cemetery in Terlton, Oklahoma with Robert Hardbuck Jr. officiating. Burial is under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home. Earnest was born August 7, 1941, in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. He was the son of William Henry and Mollie Mae (Johnson)...

Sep 1, 2015

Betty Charlene Sharpnack was born January 11, 1926 in Cushing, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Charles and Belle Jane (Smith) Barnes. Charlene moved with her family at an early age to Cleveland where she was raised and attended school; graduating from Cleveland High School with the Class of 1945. While attending high school, Charlene was a member of the...

Aug 23, 2015

Marlin Daniel White, of Bristow, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at his home at the age of 66 years. Dan was born November 22, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois.  He was the son Marlin Dane and Ruby (Snyder) White.  As a young man Dan moved with his family to the Oologah area where he began his...

Aug 22, 2015

Merle Calvin Stocum, longtime member of the community passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the age of 88 years old.  Merle was born February 23, 1927, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of Merle Leroy and Mabel (Mosley) Stocum.  As a young boy Leroy grew up in the Wellsboro area.  Following the completion of his education, Leroy...

Aug 20, 2015

Phyllis was born September 6, 1943, in Hominy, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of John Adam and Oma (Tilson) Walters.  At the young age of two Phyllis contracted Polio and was in and out of numerous hospitals and clinics.  She later began her education in Cleveland, graduating from Cleveland High School with the Class of 1962.  After high school Phyllis...

Aug 19, 2015

Edith M King, of Houma, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the age of 89 years old.  Edith was born May 2, 1926, in Barton County, Kansas.  She was the daughter of  James Benjamin ( J.B.) and Clarrisa (Larkin) Carroll.  As a young girl Edith grew up in Barton County.  She began her education in...