Obituaries

Vernon William Kessner, Jr.

Vernon William Kessner, Jr.

Oct 11, 2025

At Johnson Funeral Home, we deeply value protecting the privacy of the families we serve. To uphold this commitment, we withhold publication of the obituary on our website until the conclusion of the service. We thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter, and we kindly ask you to check for updates at a later time.

Jane Ann (Pierce) Juby

Jane Ann (Pierce) Juby

Oct 3, 2025

No Services Planned

Jane Ann (Pierce) Juby was born January 18, 1942, in Tulsa, OK, to Joseph Doyle Pierce and Eunice Dell (Newell) Pierce. She went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to see her husband, John, on October 3, 2025.

Jane attended Sperry Schools where she was a cheerleader, played basketball, was a member of Glee Club,...

Lavonna Nadine (Staley) Lee

Lavonna Nadine (Staley) Lee

Oct 2, 2025

Funeral services for Lavonna Nadine (Staley) Lee, 90, of Turley, OK, were held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Sperry Christian Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Ryan Bordner officiated. Casket bearers were Randy Corley, Jim Lee III, Daryl Owens, Levi Corley, Andrew Jocoy, Mason Owens, and Matthew Supernaw.

Nadine, as most knew her by, was born August 24, 1935, in Vera, OK,...

Erwin Wayne Foster, Jr.

Erwin Wayne Foster, Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

At Johnson Funeral Home, we deeply value protecting the privacy of the families we serve. To uphold this commitment, we withhold publication of the obituary on our website until the conclusion of the service. We thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter, and we kindly ask you to check for updates at a later time.

Katheryn Jean "Katie" (Collett) Wiggins

Katheryn Jean "Katie" (Collett) Wiggins

Sep 28, 2025

No services planned at this time.

Katheryn Jean Wiggins, affectionately known as “Katie”, 52, of Turley, OK, was born on January 10, 1973, in Wausau, WI to Virgil Billy Collett and Agnes Frances (Kujawa) Collett.

Katie stepped over into eternal rest on September 28, 2025, in Tulsa, OK, holding the hand of her loving husband and high school sweetheart, Eddie Wiggins and...

Larry Eugene Barnes

Larry Eugene Barnes

Sep 27, 2025

Funeral services for Larry Eugene Barnes, 73, of Skiatook, OK, were held Friday, October 3, 2025, at Lakeview Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Pastor Paul Thompson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Matt Sanders, Cody Hicks, Floyd Olsen, Matt Pryor, Kevin Morris, and Brian Barnes. Honorary Casket bearers were Terry Neller, Troy...

Robert Barnett "Bobby" Hendrix

Robert Barnett "Bobby" Hendrix

Sep 24, 2025

Robert Barnett “Bobby” Hendrix, 71, of Chelsea, OK, was born January 8, 1954, in Merced, CA, to Jimmie and Pat Hendrix. He passed away on September 24, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Bobby worked for many years as a machinist for Samco Manufacturing in Chelsea. In his free time, he spent life playing with several bands in the area, whether it was...

Charlene Gladys (Hohenstein) Pierce

Charlene Gladys (Hohenstein) Pierce

Sep 23, 2025

Funeral services for Charlene Gladys (Hohenstein) Pierce, 90, of Bixby, OK, were held Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Mike Pierce, Joshua Pierce, Kevin Weigant, Nat Wilkinson, and Charlie Gates.

Charlene was born June 1, 1935, in Wright City, OK,...

Ernest Alan Gentry

Ernest Alan Gentry

Sep 23, 2025

Family arranged memorial service.

Please contact the family directly for additional details.



Ernest Alan Gentry, 79, of Sperry, OK, was born October 23, 1945, in Decatur, IL, to Ernest Wilford Gentry and Joan Barbara (Kalassa) Gentry. He passed away September 23, 2025, in Sperry, OK.

Ernest was a man of multiple talents; he was a teacher, computer repairman, machinist, and courier. He enjoyed...

Brandon Watt Tiger

Brandon Watt Tiger

Sep 23, 2025

Visitation and Services will take place at the Tiger Residence in Sperry. Please contact the family directly for additional details.

Obituary information has not yet been provided by the family. Please check back for updates.

Ronald Aaron Howard

Ronald Aaron Howard

Sep 22, 2025

Funeral services for Ronald Aaron Howard, 82, of Oologah, OK, were held Friday, September 26, 2025, at Full Gospel Christian Center in Nowata, OK. Pastor Jolie Blankenship officiated. Casket bearers were Bax Cornelson, Dalton Hayes, Scotty Mattison, Hudson Cornelson, Scott Mattison, Dustin Hayes, and Ronnie Davis.

Ronald was born August 2, 1943, in Tulsa, OK, to Aaron Eugene Howard and Nettie...

James Nelson McFarland, Jr.

James Nelson McFarland, Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

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Curtis Wendell Dykstra

Curtis Wendell Dykstra

Sep 13, 2025

Private Family Services.

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The family of Mr. Dykstra has not yet provided an obituary to be posted.

We kindly request that you check back at a later time for updates.

Doris Louise (Griffith) Jones

Doris Louise (Griffith) Jones

Sep 11, 2025

At Johnson Funeral Home, we deeply value protecting the privacy of the families we serve. To uphold this commitment, we withhold publication of the obituary on our website until the conclusion of the service. We thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter, and we kindly ask you to check for updates at a later time.

Daniel Lee Dowling, Sr.

Daniel Lee Dowling, Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

Funeral services for Daniel Lee “Danny” Dowling, Sr., 61, of Owasso, OK, were held Friday, September 12, 2025, at Grace Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Zach Klassen officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Daniel Lee Dowling, Jr., Steve Hacker, Brandon Dowling, Seth Jackson, Corey Jackson, Nick Dowling, James Dowling, Sr., Charles...

Carl Edward Adams, Sr.

Carl Edward Adams, Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

At Johnson Funeral Home, we deeply value protecting the privacy of the families we serve. To uphold this commitment, we withhold publication of the obituary on our website until the conclusion of the service. We thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter, and we kindly ask you to check for updates at a later time.

Dorothy Louise (Arnold) Clayton

Dorothy Louise (Arnold) Clayton

Aug 31, 2025

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise (Arnold) Clayton, 79, of Ramona, OK, were held Thursday, September 4, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Ramona, OK. Reverend Dan Korver officiated, and burial was in Ramona Cemetery in Ramona, OK. Casket bearers were Brian Calvert, Dempsey Calvert, Aaron Calvert, Jamison Even, Bill Crenshaw, Justin Tucker, Hunter Clayton, and Daniel Even. Honorary Casket bearers...

Loretta June (Aery) May

Loretta June (Aery) May

Aug 28, 2025

Funeral services for Loretta June (Aery) May, 78, of Claremore, OK, were held Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Real Church in Tulsa, OK. Apostle Scott C. Lovett officiated, and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Casket bearers were Sam May, Michael Senf, Brandon Senf, and Jon Caldwell. Honorary Casket bearers were Brent Caldwell, A.J. Caldwell, Nikkia Pigeon,...

Cynthia Marilou Maker

Cynthia Marilou Maker

Aug 25, 2025

Funeral services for Cynthia Marilou Maker, 72, of Hominy, OK, were held Friday, August 29, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK.

Cynthia was born February 14, 1953, in Tulsa, OK, to Jay Moles and Joyce Jeanette (Thomas) Moles. She passed away August 25, 2025, in Hominy, OK.

Cynthia lived a life full of both laughter and love and found joy...

Susan Leann (Brown) Gruenwald

Susan Leann (Brown) Gruenwald

Aug 11, 2025

Susan Leann (Brown) Gruenwald, 62, of Barnsdall, OK, was born February 1, 1963, in Claremore, OK, to Robert Russell Brown and Peggy Delores (Lynch) Hull. She passed away August 11, 2025, in Bartlesville, OK.

Susan had a deep love for the outdoors, whether tending to her garden or spending a peaceful day fishing. She enjoyed quiet moments at her kitchen table,...