Obituaries

Melba Stephenson

Apr 28, 2025

Melba Maryanne Stephenson passed from this life on April 28, 2025, at the age of 83, with her family by her side at her home in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Melba was born on December 8, 1941, in Westwego, Louisiana the daughter of Abby and Virginia (Guidro) Landry. Melba grew up and attended grade school in Westwego later moving with her family to...

Jerry Swan

Apr 26, 2025

Jerry passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 92 years old.Jerry Mac Swan was born June 2, 1932, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. He was the son of Neil James and Cleora Irene (McAffrey) Swan. Jerry attended all 12 years of school in Cleveland, Graduating May 23, 1950. Jerry joined the United States Navy on December 30, 1950, after...

Larry Greenwood

Apr 23, 2025

A memorial service celebrating the life of Larry Carl Greenwood, 81, will be held Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cleveland First Assembly of God Church. Rev. Dan Edens and Rev. Cody Davis will officiate. Larry passed away Wednesday, April 23, following a very brief battle with cancer.

Born August 20, 1943, in Hominy, OK, he was the first...

Lelon Draper

Apr 18, 2025

Lelon David Draper passed away from this life on April 18, 2025, at the age of 85 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Lelon was born on August 25, 1939, in Bennington, Oklahoma; he was the son of George Lafayette and Bertha Mae (Cook) Corley. Lelon attended school and completed his education at Blue High School in 1957. Soon after high school, Lelon was...

Chelsie Willcox

Apr 13, 2025

Chelsie Diane Willcox passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 31 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Chelsie was born on November 8, 1993, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Robert Lance Goddard and Stephanie Diane Buchanan. Raised in Osage, Oklahoma, Chelsie attended school in Cleveland and achieved excellent academic performance. She worked at McDonald's, Cleveland Manor, Pawhuska Hospital, Cleveland Service...

Doris Stevenson

Apr 11, 2025

Doris Jean Youtsey Stevenson was born on October 24, 1933, the second of five children, Lloyd, Doris, Leo, Ann, and Raymond, to Lloyd and Ethel Mae (Hodson) Youtsey in Terlton, Oklahoma. Doris departed this life on April 11, 2025, at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 20 days in Cushing, Oklahoma, after a short battle with cancer.Doris was...

Philip Ward

Apr 9, 2025

Philip Dwight Ward of Cleveland went to be with the LORD on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. He was 82 years of age. Philip was born August 25, 1942, in Muskogee, OK, the son of M.T. and Elsie (Hampton) Ward. He was raised in rural Muskogee County, until he was in junior high, when...

Paul Chenault

Apr 7, 2025

Paul David Chenault, 62, of Cleveland, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2025, at Oklahoma State University Medical Center.

Born on August 13, 1962, in Stafford, Kansas, Paul was a proud graduate of Clear Lake High School. He went on to attend Oklahoma State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1987. His career...

Shirley Owens

Apr 3, 2025

Shirley Mae Owens passed from this life on April 3, 2025, at the age of 74 in Beggs, Oklahoma.Shirley was born on February 5, 1951, in Hartville, Missouri, the daughter of William Henry and Anna Belle (Stephenson) Moore. Shirley grew up and attended school in Hartville, where she completed her education. On August 26, 1967, Shirley was united in marriage...

Richard Roberts

Apr 2, 2025

Richard Edward Roberts passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 90, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Richard was born on November 25, 1934, in Taylorsville, Indiana. He was the son of Christopher and Hazel Rachel (Hartwell) Roberts. Richard grew up and attended school in Taylorsville, where he completed his education. On June 18, 1965, Richard was united in marriage to...

Leota Lee Hodges

Apr 1, 2025

Funeral services for Leota "Lee" Hodges, 104, of North Richland Hills, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Legacy Church of Christ in North Richland Hills, with a visitation at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Woodland Cemetery...

Angela Harmon

Mar 28, 2025

Angela Denise Harmon passed from this life on March 28, 2025, at the age of 62 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.Angie was born on February 8, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Samuel Joseph and Janet Rae (Anderson) Pierce. Angie grew up and attended elementary school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but later moved to Cleveland during her high school years, graduating with...

Bobby Sumrall

Mar 20, 2025

Bobby Sumrall passed from this life peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Bobby was born on July 14, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, and was the son of Charles Sumrall and Nina Mizell. Bobby was opinionated, and had the ability to have a witty comeback for almost any conversation. Above all...

Arlen Armstrong

Mar 19, 2025

Arlen Aaron Armstrong's story began on February 6, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was born to Homer and Eunice (Bate) Armstrong. From an early age, he loved farm life. As a young boy, he helped with the chores and loved the cattle and making hay.

Arlen grew up in Ravenwood, Missouri, and graduated from Northwest Nodaway R-5 High School...

Michael Rolland

Mar 18, 2025

Michael Robertson Rolland, Sr “Big Mike”.

Michael Robertson Rolland, Sr, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday March 18, 2025, at the age of 44 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “Big Mike” entered the world on March 2, 1981, in Wichita Kansas. He was the son of Mikel Antwine and Angela Rolland, and the God son to Jackie & Karla Hooks. “Big Mike”...

David Hall

Mar 17, 2025

David Wayne Hall passed away on March 17, 2025, at the age of 77, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

David was born on May 30, 1947, in Tulsa to Irvin E. and G. Marjorie (Grewe) Hall. He grew up and attended school in Ponca City, Oklahoma, graduating with the class of 1965. Following high school, David attended Tonkawa College and Oklahoma State...

Morris Pradmore

Mar 14, 2025

Morris Eugene Pradmore passed from this life on March 14, 2025, at the age of 74 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Morris was born on December 30, 1950, in Ponca City, Oklahoma the son of Marion Orville "Bud" Pradmore and Audrey Lee (Howell) Bickford. Morris grew up and attended school in Pawhuska later moving to Wynona graduating with the Class of...

Glenn Acreman

Mar 9, 2025

Glenn Dale Acreman passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 79 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Glenn was born on January 17, 1946, in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Ollie B. and Florence Elizabeth (Stone) Acreman. Glenn grew up and attended school in Cleburne, Texas, and Conroe, Texas. Following the completion of his education, Glenn began working at a local...

Owen Thornton, III

Mar 7, 2025

In loving memory of Owen Thornton, III, who passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 19 years old. Owen was born to Pamela and Owen Thornton, Jr. on June 13, 2005 in Tulsa, OK. He grew up in Cleveland, OK as the youngest of three children, making him a beloved son and little brother. After he graduated...

Charles Shaver

Mar 4, 2025

Charles Marshall Shaver, "Sonny," passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 4, 2025-a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and papa. 

Sonny became a veteran after proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. Sonny was a lover of music and a gifted musician. He had many interests and talents, such as welding, singing, playing guitar, and attending...