John Wayne Franklin
Jan 1, 2023
John Wayne Franklin of Broken Arrow died January 1st. He was 69.
John (Wayne to his family) was born in Iola, Kansas. He grew up in Oklahoma City, where he attended Putnam City High School and earned his Eagle Scout. While playing tuba in the University of Oklahoma marching band he met the love of his life, the...
Kari Ann Russell
Dec 31, 2022
Kari Ann Mace-Russell was born July 10, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to William Doug Mace and Pamela Marie (Brummett) Mace. She attended Owasso High School, graduating with honors, later graduating magna cum laude from the University of Tulsa where she studied English.
On January 5, 1998 Kari married the love of her life, Marshall Dean Russell. They...
Betty Lee Smith
Dec 29, 2022
Betty Lee (Walls) Smith was born September 30, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She married Michael Howard Smith on March 2, 1964. They made her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma where Betty was employed at OAI Electronics before her retirement.
Betty loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, liked to go fishing and attending horse...
Lisa Kimberly Torres
Dec 26, 2022
Lisa Kimberly (Pingleton) Torres was born September 13, 1966 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. She had made her home in New Mexico for a number of years until moving to Muskogee, OK, her home at the time of her death.
Lisa liked to watch crime shows on television. She enjoyed drinking Sprite and smoking cigarettes. She really loved her...
Mary Ellen Lee
Dec 22, 2022
Mary Ellen Lee was born April 9, 1940 in Cookson, Oklahoma to Lila Jewell (Blair) Cookson and Howard Cookson.
Before retirement Mary was the owner of a bed and breakfast in Baxter Springs, Kansas. She loved doing arts and crafts, attending church and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She gave of her time by...
Arliss "Bud" Warren Moss
Dec 20, 2022
Arliss Warren "Bud" Moss passed away in his home in Hulbert, Oklahoma, on December 20, 2022, after a long illness.
Bud was born to Fred and Lela Kate Stevenson Moss on December 23, 1931, in Ray, Oklahoma. He graduated from Hulbert High School. Bud lived most of his life in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, except for the years...
Charles Junior Brumfield Sr.
Dec 20, 2022
Charles Junior Brumfield Sr. was born February 26, 1956 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Junior Owen Brumfield and Freda Earlene (Sowers) Brumfield. He was a lifelong resident of Wagoner. Charles was formerly employed at Gary's Tire Shop in Wagoner. He loved spending time with his family most of all. He shared an interest in knives with his grandson. Favorite outdoor activities...
Ronald Allen Boyd
Dec 17, 2022
Ronald Allen "Ron" Boyd was born September 13, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert Allen and Ruby Opal (Manes) Boyd. After graduation from Charles Page High School in Ron attended Oklahoma State University. He remained an OSU fan all his life.
Ron played the violin. He studied the Bible faithfully and was very knowledgeable about it's teachings....
Joe Paul Elliott
Dec 16, 2022
Joe Paul Elliott was born June 28, 1950 in Wildhorse, Osage County, Oklahoma to James Samuel Elliott and Alice Faye (King) Elliott. He departed this life Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home near Fort Gibson Lake in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include his beloved wife, Kasey...
Bill Dee Lane
Dec 11, 2022
Bill Dee Lane, 88, departed this life early Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. Bill was born December 20, 1933 in Hulbert, Oklahoma to Montie K. Lane and Minnie Lynn (Wagoner-Stein) Lane.
Bill retired from his position as an engineer for the City of Tulsa. Just a few years ago he helped...
Annie Mae Brotheron
Dec 9, 2022
Annie Mae Brotherton, 88, of Coweta, formerly of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away on December 9, 2022.
Annie was born in Connerville, OK to Iveland and Hazel Sampson September 24, 1934. She was united into marriage with Eddie F. Brotherton on February 20, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas. This union produced one daughter.
She was a...
David Lee Mccage
Nov 27, 2022
David Lee McCage was born June 9, 1959 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to William Burrell McCage Jr. and Duez (McDonald) McCage. David made his home in Muskogee for many years until recently moving to Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, where he made his home with his sister, Billie.
In his spare time David loved playing video games. He was a...
George Lee Hefner
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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Jeremy Levi Grooms
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...
Joanne C. Roberson
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...
William Jackson Rankins
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...
Stanley Earl Day
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...
Larry Dean Kelly, Jr.
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...
Ellis Leon Murray
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...
Todd Michael Zelinsky
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...
