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Lenora Grogan
Jan. 14, 2026
Lenora Lurene Grogan, 66, passed away peacefully at her home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, January 14th at 1:21 AM. Born on June 27th, 1959, she was the beloved daughter of John H. Miller and Louella Blancett, both of whom preceded her in death. Lenora grew up with a spirited love for...
Sandra Kay Reese
Jan. 14, 2026
Sandra Kay Reese, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born on August 11, 1946, in Heavner, Oklahoma, to C.G. Lester and Tommie Ellen (Duncan) Moore. From the beginning, Kay carried a spirit that was bold,...
Robert Hayes Ross
Jan. 14, 2026
Robert Hayes Ross, 94 years old of Bernice, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Robert was born June 25, 1931 in Taloga, Oklahoma to Ed Ross and Velda Hall. He grew up on a dairy farm with no electricity, delivering milk while riding on the...
Tina Rachael Nickerson
Jan. 13, 2026
Tina Rachael Nickerson September 10, 1064 - January 13, 2026 Tina Rachael Nickerson (Racheal, Ro, Tina, Aunt TR) passed away on January 13, 2026. She is remembered for her wonderful laugh and smile, her kind spirit & love of: history, computers, drawing, outdoors, music, her guitar, and...
Richard Barham
Jan. 13, 2026
Full obituary to be posted. Richard Barham, age 82, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He was born on March 13, 1943, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Thestle and Thelma Barham. Richard was known for his sharp wit and great sense of humor—laughter followed him wherever he went. He...
Gaylon Lyndell Poafpybitty
Jan. 12, 2026
Gaylon Lyndell Poafpybitty was born prematurely and then he was given his Kiowa name Shaunday, which means Little Bit/Little One, it was given to him by his late maternal grandparents James Asa Anquoe and Anna Keahbone Anquoe. Poafpybitty means running alongside of horse and mounting it. Shaunday...
Margaret Florence Yancy
Jan. 12, 2026
Margaret Florence Yancy, lovingly known as "Nanny," passed away at the age of 90. She was born on 11/16/1935 and departed this life on 01/12/2026 at 3:43 PM in Tulsa, OK. Margaret Florence Yancy, affectionately known as "Nanny," lived a life that exemplified hard work, grace, devotion, and joy....
Margaret Romer
Jan. 12, 2026
Margaret Lorraine (Thele) Romer (84) passed away peacefully on January 12ᵗʰ 2026, at home in Kennesaw, GA. She was born on October 1ˢᵗ 1941 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Hermann & Margetta Thele. She married Robert Romer on Jan 24, 1964, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. They were happily married for 61...
Mary Elizabeth Murray
Jan. 12, 2026
Mary Murray, age 88, a resident in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this life Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Elizabeth was born February 10, 1937 to Paul John and Betty Lou (Cermak) Bruckner in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mary went to high school at Mt. St. Mary's in...
Wesley Henry Overton
Jan. 10, 2026
Wesley Henry Overton, age 56, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this life on January 10, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1969, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to his parents, Lynn and Sally Overton, and from that day forward began a life that touched many with light, humor, and kindness. Wesley was known for...
Bill Weyman Byrne
Jan. 10, 2026
Bill W. Byrne Tulsa, Oklahoma (November 1929 – January 2026) Bill W. Byrne, a venerable figure in the American petroleum and propane industries whose leadership helped shape modern gas liquids marketing and industry cooperation, died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in January 2026. He was 96. Born in...
Yalonda Mae Wetzel
Jan. 10, 2026
Yalonda Wetzel, lovingly known as “Mae Mae,” passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 67 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A resident of Broken Arrow, she was born on August 4, 1958, in Texas, to Charles Matthew Chuculate and Sarah Louise (McDonald) Chuculate. For 42 years, she shared her life with...