OBITUARIES

Jul 5, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

Gina Renee Rupe

June 11,1971 - June 10, 2026

At 5:21pm Wednesday, June 10,2026, Gina finished all God had called her to do on this Earth and God peacefully called her home the day before her 55th birthday. Gina was a Jesus Follower, Prayer Warrior, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Niece, Cousin & Friend.

Gina loved serving in the children's department and anywhere...

Jul 7, 2026

A ceremony to honor the life of Hollis “Holly” Holcomb will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at First Methodist Church. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at 1:00 p.m. Friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 14, from 1:00...

Jul 2, 2026

Jim Adkison was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, on November 30, 1938. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Air Force and faithfully served his country from 1956 to 1962. Afterward, he worked simultaneously as a Harris County Deputy Sheriff in Texas and as an Air Traffic Controller, during which time he had the honor of being parade-side security...

Jun 12, 2026

It is with great sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Gloria Lynne "Cookie" Perea.

Gloria was born February 5, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma to Frank and Edna Phifer Adams. Gloria passed away June 12, 2026, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son Donnie Farbro; brothers Bob Adams and...

Jul 7, 2026

Gwen Lawrence Liebl, 91, of Claremore, Oklahoma, died July 7th, 2026. She was born to Edward H. Lawrence and Agnes Shinliver in Nashville, Kingman County, Kansas. In high school, Gwen began dating, and later married, the love of her life, Ron Liebl. Last year they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary

With their two young children, Gwen and Ron moved from Wichita,...

Jul 6, 2026

Karen Frances (Kelso) Griggs, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 78.

Karen was born on October 5, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, to Francis Patrick "F.P." Kelso and Betty Jean Kelso. Because of her father's career with Exxon Oil, the family lived in several places throughout her childhood, giving Karen...

Jul 4, 2026

Nadine Marian Frazier passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 94.

Nadine was born in Wainwright, Oklahoma, to Floyd and Grace Baldwin. She graduated from Muskogee High School with the Class of 1949. From an early age, her faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She was an active member of Eastwood Baptist Church,...

Jul 3, 2026

Roy Hammond Snyder III – known to everyone as “Bill” – of Tulsa, OK, passed away peacefully on July 3, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on June 28, 1940, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to the late Bill Jr. and Millicent Snyder. He graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1959 and joined the Air Force, where he served for...

Jul 3, 2026

Winnie Marie (McPherson) Rawson passed away on July 3, 2026 She was 82 years old. Winnie was born on July 14, 1943 in Pottsville Texas. Her parents were Forrest and Frances McPherson. She married Fred Rawson on July 26, 1967. They were wed in Las Vegas Nevada . They settled in Claremore, Oklahoma where she taught school and coached basketball....

Jun 28, 2026

Jane Louise Bauchmoyer passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on July 28, 2026, at Saint Francis Heart Hospital in Tulsa, at the age of 88. Jane was born October 5, 1937, a 5 lb. preemie, to George Raymond and Mary Dena Bassmann. She soon became an active healthy child.

She is a descendent of Rogers County pioneers, Judge W. H. and...

Jun 26, 2026

Connie Wiley passed away peacefully at her home in Pryor, leaving behind a bright legacy of unconditional love, style, and beautiful memories of all kinds.

Born in July of 1954, she was a true fashion icon who loved putting together outfits with the perfect accessories.  She had a creative eye for fashion and could have easily flourished in the fashion world....

Jun 25, 2026

It is with great sorrow and much love that we are saddened to announce the passing of Ronald Henness. Ronald was born November 19th, 1957, in Monmouth, Ill to Fred and Helen Henness. Ron passed away on June 25th and leaves behind his wife, Maureen Henness; his daughters, Kendell Henness Haman & Katie Henness Little; step sons Andre Englehart and...

Jun 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Shaylee Marie King

Shaylee Marie King at the young age of 24, tragically passed away on June 24, 2026.

Shaylee was born on October 1st 2001 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Bria Hofstetter and Allen King, She attended Inola Public Schools where she made many memories with friends and graduated with the Class of 2020.

During her school years, Shaylee...

Jun 22, 2026

Sandra "Sandi" Garrett, 81, passed away on June 22, 2026.

Sandi was born on Oct. 22, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to William and Bettye Cherry. She attended McClain High School in Tulsa as a member of its inaugural class.

A proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Sandi had a lifelong passion for genealogy, particularly Cherokee genealogy and history. She dedicated countless hours...

Jun 21, 2026

John Robert "Bob" Valadez, a cherished soul, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on May 23, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, to Juan and Maria (Quiroz) Valadez, Bob's journey began with humble roots. He graduated from South High School in Witchita, Kansas and embarked upon a dedicated career in the aircraft industry.

Life's path led Bob...

Jun 20, 2026

Helen Marie Brainard, 89, passed away peacefully on June 20,2026.

Helen was born on November 20, 1936, in Claremore Oklahoma, to Earnest Rubin Carter and Addie Carter (Dobbs). She grew up in Claremore and attended Claremore Public Schools. She lived in Pryor for a period of time before returning to her hometown of Claremore.

Helen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Some...

Jun 20, 2026

Funeral services for Autry Loyd Leach will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Cedar Point Church, with burial following at Wards Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Autry Loyd Leach passed...

Jun 16, 2026

Bette Cranor (Curtis) Gentry, 87, a longtime resident of Marianna, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Born on March 23, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bette was the beloved daughter of W.F. “Bo” Curtis, Sr. and Mary Cranor Curtis. She graduated from T. A. Futrall High School in Marianna, Arkansas, in 1957 and earned her bachelor’s degree...

Jun 14, 2026

Alice Louise Morton passed away at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born in Taloga, Oklahoma on December 29, 1933 to Jessie (Jones) Clark and Homer Clark. Alice married Bob Morton on September 1, 1957. They welcomed daughter Lisa Deann and son Gregory Dean. She is survived by her husband Bob, of the home, daughter Deann and husband...