Obituary Listing

Aug 28, 2023

Shirley Mae Bacon was born May 2, 1938 in Lucy, Tennessee.  She was the sixth of eleven children born to Vurnel Frederick and Lucy Leona (Hardee) Moore.  The family moved to Wagoner, Oklahoma in 1951 where she attended school until 1957.

Shirley married Raymond J. Sharpe on August 14, 1957.  The couple made their home in Detroit,...

Aug 27, 2023

Gregory Neal Breshears, who was called Greg by family and friends, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Betty Lou (Flowers) Reynolds and Harry Reynolds; his father, C.J. Breshears and a brother, Mike Breshears. The family is comforted by their faith that Greg is now reunited with...

Aug 24, 2023

Orpha Jane (Rosenthal) Lawhorn was born September 22, 1942, in Hulbert, Oklahoma to Freeman Woodrow Rosenthal and Virgie Emiline (Goodman) Rosenthal. After graduation from high school Jane began her work career. She was employed early in the Haney's Five and Dime Store on South Main Street and by Charles Jeffers in the Wagoner County Court Clerk's office. Before retirement...

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Franklin Webb, 65, of Wagoner, OK passed peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1958, in Hickory, NC, the first child of Mary Coralee (Dumond) Webb and James "Jim" Webb, and raised primarily in his father's hometown Erwin, TN as a young child, with some...

Aug 16, 2023

Sylvia Christine (Spears) Rosenthal was born February 1, 1935, in Blackburn, Oklahoma to Lonnie Cleo and Clara Lucena (Mynear) Spears.

She married Wayne Alford Rosenthal on December 16, 1952. They were married for 70 years and shared a life full of love for each other and their family as well as a strong faith in God. They...

Aug 10, 2023

Dorothy Jeane Padgett went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023. She was 100 years old. She was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on October 29, 1922, to Perry Elton McWhorter, Sr., and Dora Lee (Aubrey) McWhorter.

On May 12, 1941, she married Bryan Charles Padgett, Jr. They made their home in Wagoner, where Dorothy  ...

Aug 6, 2023

Sandra Ann Daniels was born August 26, 1940 in Muskogee, OK to Harold Thomas Gaither and Lucinda Marie (Tadpole) Gaither. After graduating from high school Sandra joined the U.S. Army (Women's Army Corps) at the age of 18 and served thirteen months. She completed her education at a junior college in Modesto, CA.

Before retirement Sandra worked...

Aug 6, 2023

Amber Rae (Haddock) Collins was born December 26, 1979 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Larry Dean Haddock and Shannon (Woodrift) Kennedy. She was raised in Alaska, where she developed a love for the state that stayed with her throughout her life. She adored vacationing with family, and Alaska and Branson were two of her favorite places to go.

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Jul 26, 2023

Kathy Carlotta White-Oosahwee was born February 26, 1957 in Durango, Colorado to Calvin Martin White and Loretta Daphane (Mayfield) White. Kathy grew up in Hulbert, OK where she was a member of the Soroptimist Club while in high school. After graduation she attended Northeastern State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in early childhood development. For many years...

Jul 24, 2023

James Brent Hogan, Brent to all who knew him, was born October 17, 1956 in Muskogee, OK to James Calvin and Hazel Ruth (Oliver) Hogan. Brent attended Connors State College following graduation from Porter High School.

He grew up in Porter on the family farm and learned at an early age how hard work and sharp negotiating...

Jul 20, 2023

Jimmie Lee Waits of Muskogee, OK departed this life July 20, 2023 in the Jack C. Montgomery VA Hospital in Muskogee at the age of 73 years.

Jimmie is survived by his wife, Linda Waits; his daughters, Barbie Doyle and Rebecca Benson; son-in-law, Joseph Benson; siblings, Larry, Bonnie, Clydeen, Rick, Orena, Dennis and Zackie.

He...

Jul 19, 2023

Bobby Duane Scroggins Sr. was born June 30, 1952 in Wagoner, OK to James Buster and Myrtle May (Rankins) Scroggins. Bobby started his career as a concrete finisher early on and through the years worked his way up to management. Through his many years of dedicated hard work that he enjoyed, he left his mark on many projects all...

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Jo (Hagel) Patrick, age 94, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Porta Caeli House in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Born on June 4, 1929, in Oil Trough, Arkansas.  She was raised by Pop Hagel and her mother, Mary (Burgess) Hancock. Betty married Henry "H.C." Patrick on November 24, 1946.  They enjoyed a long and...

Jul 5, 2023

John Carrigan Gotcher was born March 1, 1932 in Tulsa, OK to William Emery and Ester (Carrigan) Gotcher. Before retirement John was a courier supervisor for the Tulsa World newspaper. In his spare time John enjoyed fishing and liked to mow the lawn.

John was devoted to his wife, Betty, whom he married...

Jul 5, 2023

Harvey R. Edwards, Jr., 81 passed from this life on July 5, 2023.  Services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 at Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel.

Harvey was born on August 14, 1941, in Muskogee, OK., to Harvey, Sr., and Marie (Cannon) Edwards.  He grew up with sister Janelle in rural Wagoner...

Jun 26, 2023

Elizabeth Iva (Falwell) Williams was born December 7, 1930 in rural Wagoner County, OK. She was the 9th child and 5th daughter born to William Genoa Falwell and Eura Grace (Yonger) Falwell. After graduating high school, where she played basketball, Elizabeth studied nursing. She worked as a nurse for time and then followed a career with Coburn Optical making...

Jun 26, 2023

Louis Anton White was born December 14, 1930 at home in Wagoner County, Oklahoma to Elva and Thresa (Schmeider) White. Louis graduated from Wagoner High School in 1949, and on July 19, 1949 he married his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Sue Yates.

Louis began his career in the food industry at his first job working...

Jun 22, 2023

James Duwane Keyes was born October 31, 1935 in Ashtabula, Ohio to James Henry and Alice (Wyman) Keyes. After attending school he served in the United States Army. This brought him to Oklahoma, where he was stationed at Ft. Sill. While there he met the love of his life, the former Patricia Gail Stevens. The two were married on...

Jun 19, 2023

LeeRoy Buster was born May 5, 1936 in Tahlequah, OK to Harce and Louise (McKinney) Buster. He served in the United State Navy. LeeRoy was a self-employed welder before retirement.

He departed this life Monday, June 19, 2023 at Franciscan Villa Senior Living in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 87 years. He was preceded in...

Jun 13, 2023

Billy Wayne Newman Jr, 60, of Colonial Beach, VA passed from this world to the next on June 13, 2023 following health complications and a sudden, short diagnosis of cancer. Billy, a rambling man at heart, also lived in OK, FL, AL, MD, MS, and KS over the years. He is remembered for his big stories, countless jokes, and...