Obituary Listing

Nov 27, 2022

George Lee Hefner was born January 3, 1943 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to George Allen Hefner and Shirley Mae (Tillery) Hefner. He attended Wagoner schools, graduating from Wagoner High School. After high school George served in the United States Army.

George was a self-employed carpenter by trade. He loved being outdoors, especially when hunting or fishing.

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Nov 26, 2022

Jeremy Levi Grooms came in to this world on June 2, 1980 in Claremore, Oklahoma. His parents, Judy Lawana Rice and Gary Dale Grooms, soon knew they were blessed by his presence in their lives.

Levi attended Wagoner High School and graduated with the Class of 1998. He went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University, which...

Nov 19, 2022

Joanne C. Roberson (aka "Baby Girl") was born August 14, 1946 in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  Joanne passed from life on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 76.  She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and attended Lincoln High School before endeavoring in her true calling to become a wonderful Wife and devoted Mother.  Joanne married...

Nov 17, 2022

William Jackson Rankins was born May 5, 1943, in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Lora Pearl (Scroggins) Rankins and Earnest Thomas Rankins.

William made Wagoner his home most of his life, until moving to Kinta, Oklahoma to be close to family. William loved going to play bingo and completing circle word books.

William loved spending time with...

Nov 11, 2022

Stanley Earl Day was born September 4, 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Charles Earl Day and Lela (Vestal) Day.  Stanley graduated from Tulsa Central high school in Tulsa Oklahoma.  He joined the Air National Guard, serving from 1957 to 1958.  Stanley joined the Tulsa Fire Department in 1966 and retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

Stan...

Nov 4, 2022

Larry Dean Kelly Jr. was born on June 10, 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Larry Dean Kelly Sr. and Karen (McCastlin) Phillips.  He departed this life on Friday, November 4, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by his family.

Larry loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He loved spending time with his family.

Larry was...

Nov 1, 2022

Ellis Leon Murray was born September 23, 1958, in Coweta, Oklahoma to Jessie Dean (Whittington) Murray Duffy and Roy Murray. Ellis was a hard worker and was self employed as a floor installer. He made his home in Checotah, Oklahoma.

Ellis enjoyed his life and was always willing to help his neighbor. He loved animals. He liked...

Oct 31, 2022

Todd Michael Zelinsky was born March 23, 1992 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Todd Wayne Zelinsky and Krista Lynn (Schlicher) Zelinsky.  He moved to Wagoner when he was seven years old and attended Wagoner Public Schools.

Todd made friends easily and liked everyone he met.  He enjoyed going to the casinos, and his family remembers how he loved...

Oct 28, 2022

Fred Ray Russell was born September 11, 1939 in Perry, Oklahoma  to Clyde Howard and Mabel Elizabeth (Roberts) Russell. Fred graduated from high school in Morrison, Oklahoma. He then joined the U.S. Army on April 11, 1962.  Fred worked in construction as a pipefitter and was a member of the Masons. He married Cherry Sue (Conatzer) Russell in 1966....

Oct 21, 2022

Zelda Herman was born on September 17, 1928 in Osceola, Texas to Earl and Rhema Irene (Young) Smith.  After high school Zelda continued her education and earned an associate's degree in bookkeeping.

In March of 1953, Zelda was a bookkeeper at Bosworth Motors when she met Max L. Herman Jr. while eating at a diner.  On July...

Oct 14, 2022

Danny Lowell Tackett was born January 2, 1962 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Julian Dan Tackett and Carolyn Jean (Calvert) Tackett. His family moved from Okay, Oklahoma to Porter, Oklahoma when Danny was young. When he graduated from Porter High School in 1980 Danny was recruited by Connors to play baseball, but he decided to attend Northeastern State University where...

Oct 13, 2022

Ronald Huston Griffin was born July 25, 1932 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Milton Rather Griffin and Madge (Mitchell) Griffin. The family moved to Wagoner, Oklahoma when Ronald was young. He attended Wagoner High School and played football for the Bulldogs. After high school graduation in 1951 Ronald attended OSU where he earned a Bachelor's degree in accounting. He later...

Oct 10, 2022

Rosetta Mae Sullivan was born July 11, 1939 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to William Franklin Sullivan and Gertrude Elizabeth (Cook) Sullivan. Rosetta attended Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She moved to Wagoner, Oklahoma with her family in the early 1950's and continued to make her home there all her life. Rosetta was well known at Jeffers Store...

Oct 9, 2022

Virginia Pearl (Cannon) Brandon was born December 12, 1918 in Morris, Oklahoma to John and Rebecca (Hubbard) Cannon. She married Claude Brandon at a young age, and they began a life together that lasted until his death in 1995.

Virginia was a hard worker and a woman with many of the skills traditional to a homemaker. She...

Oct 8, 2022

Ron McFarland, age 76, of Wagoner, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Savior October 8, 2022.

Ron was born May 1, 1946, in Wagoner, Oklahoma to David (Dee) and Hazel McFarland. He grew up in Wagoner and attended college at Northeastern State University. He raised a beautiful family and loved spen ding time with his...

Oct 7, 2022

Thelma Jean (Rogers) Lawson was born April 20, 1935 to Clarence and Beatrice Rogers in Hulbert, Oklahoma. She left this life to be with the Lord on October 7, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

Thelma grew up in the Lost City area where she attended Lost City School and later in life obtained her GED....

Oct 3, 2022

Wilma Jean Swearingin was born December 1, 1936 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Nathaniel Armstrong Thompson and Nettie (Harrell) Thompson. Wilma married Jerry Loyd Swearingin on May 24, 1957, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage this year.

Wilma assisted her husband in his business, Swearingin Service Company, in Muskogee, Oklahoma and sold real estate for a time....

Oct 2, 2022

Barbara Joan Morgan was born October 14, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Wanda Latrell (Strickland) and Raymond Paul Little. She married Gary "Butch" Morgan on August 12, 1978, and they started out sharing a life together that lasted forty-four years.

Joan was previously a manager of Universal Video. She loved doing crafts, especially making jewelry. Her favorite...

Sep 23, 2022

William Larry Wood was born February 21, 1954 in Delano, California to Linal and Lenora (Reed) Wood. Larry attended schools in Shafter, CA where he grew up. He married the love of his life, Gladys Lorraine (Gray) on June 11, 1971. They shared a life together for 51 years.

Larry and Gladys made their home in Wagoner,...

Sep 19, 2022

Dorma Leola (Patterson) Simmons was born August 21, 1945 in the Ray Community, Cherokee County, Oklahoma to Dorman Codol Patterson and Mary Elizabeth (Estes) Rap.

Following high school graduation Dorma attended St. John School of Nursing and earned her registered nurse license. She provided loving care to her patients in the office of Dr. Roger Paul, with...