Obituaries

John Nathan Sawyer, Sr.

John Nathan Sawyer, Sr.

Feb 15, 2026

No services are scheduled at this time. The family has not yet shared obituary details, but we invite you to check back for updates as they become available. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

Buel Dean Anglen

Buel Dean Anglen

Feb 14, 2026

Funeral services for Buel Dean Anglen, of Sperry, OK, will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Mike Juby will officiate, and burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK.

Buel was born on December 14, 1949, in Tulsa, OK, to Leon George Anglen and Annabelle (Juby) Anglen. He passed...

Werner Knigge

Werner Knigge

Feb 14, 2026

Werner Knigge, 93, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, passed away February 14, 2026.

Werner was born on July 21, 1932, to Gustav and Wilhelmine Knigge, who preceded him in death.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa. He retired from Rockwell International (formerly North American Rockwell) after many dedicated years of service as a Professional Engineer in Quality Engineering....

Connie Sue (Williams) Townley

Connie Sue (Williams) Townley

Feb 13, 2026

Connie Sue Townley was born April 16, 1942, Edwin Roy Williams to and Elsie Margarette (Brady) Williams. She passed away February 13, 2026, in Skiatook, OK.

Connie had a lifetime love for nursing, especially caring for people. She ran the Hilltop Bar and Grill in Avant, OK for several years. She loved all of her 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She...

Charlene Telitha Sayre

Charlene Telitha Sayre

Feb 13, 2026



Funeral services for Charlene Telitha Sayre, 71, of Sperry, OK, were held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Jesse Cloud officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Jesse Cloud, Tyler Earton, Jayson Cloud, Sean Cunningham, Ethan Haas, and Brandon Young. Honorary Casket bearer was Ray Sayre.

Charlene was born...

Jack Eugene Avant

Jack Eugene Avant

Feb 12, 2026

Funeral services for Jack Eugene Avant, 95, of Sperry, OK, were held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Community of Christ Church in Sperry, OK. Apostle Roger Tracy officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket Bearers were Aaron Avant, Marc Juby, Josh Drybread, Lonnie Basse, Jack Drybread, and Bryce Juby. Honorary casket...

Leon Hugo Mitchell

Leon Hugo Mitchell

Feb 11, 2026

No Services Planned.

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

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

Angela Sue "Angie" (Caviness) Spears

Angela Sue "Angie" (Caviness) Spears

Feb 10, 2026

Funeral services for Angela Sue “Angie” (Caviness) Spears, 63, of Sperry, OK, were held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church in Owasso, OK. Deacon Jean Wolf and Deacon Jay Ide officiated, and burial was in Ramona Cemetery in Ramona, OK. Casket bearers were Katie Wehmeyer, Doug Wehmeyer, Gary King, Bo King, Dustin Pittsley, Carl Lowe, Carla Fishback, Kenny...

Emmett Lane Bennett

Emmett Lane Bennett

Feb 7, 2026

Memorial services for Emmett Lane Bennett, 9, of Avant, OK, were held Monday, February 16, 2026, at Avant House of Prayer in Avant, OK. Pastor Jamie Reeves officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Kadin Bennett, Benjamin Randolph, Joshua Randolph, Zachius Lezzi, Keylan Freeman, Hunter Randolph, Wesley Seaton, Mason Randolph, Dash Hudson, Jaxon Randolph, Deagan Taylor, Ian Taylor, James Grieshaber, Bryson Mathis,...

Jeremy Lee Lord

Jeremy Lee Lord

Feb 4, 2026

Family arranged services.

Please contact the family directly for additional details and updates.



The family of Mr. Lord has not yet provided an obituary to be posted. We kindly ask that everyone check back at a later time for updates.

Holly Clyde Ward

Holly Clyde Ward

Jan 30, 2026

Funeral services for Holly Clyde Ward, 86, of Ramona, OK, were held Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Caney Valley High School Gymnasium in Ramona, OK. Pastor Brian Myers officiated. Casket bearers were Bryan Gardner, Cyle Miller, Justin Long, Johnny Hollowell, Donnie Scott and Martin Oyola. Honorary Casket bearers were Keifer Workman, Shane Hand, Bennie Whitworth, and Rob Mathews.

Holly was born...

Denise Lucille (Looper) Sager

Denise Lucille (Looper) Sager

Jan 29, 2026

Private Family Services. 

Please contact the family directly for additional details.

Clarence Samuel Short

Clarence Samuel Short

Jan 29, 2026

Funeral services for Clarence Samuel Short, 93, of Inola, OK, were held Monday, February 9, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Clayton Paslay officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Caleb Paslay, Joshua Paslay, Zachary Paslay, Colton Paslay, Donald Short and Rick Carmichael. Honorary Casket bearer was Ivan Bell.

Clarence was...

Peggy Jo (Bates) Taylor

Peggy Jo (Bates) Taylor

Jan 29, 2026

No Services Planned. 

The obituary for Mrs. Taylor is pending at this time.

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

John Brooks Supernaw

John Brooks Supernaw

Jan 29, 2026

Funeral services for John Brooks Supernaw, 82, of Tulsa, OK, were held Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Rick Mercer officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Kristopher Wood, Michael Supernaw, David Wood, Brandon Tiger, Jacob Wood, Garrett Murrell, J.B. Wheeker, and Corey Robinson. Honorary Casket bearers were...

Ralph Beverly Colson

Ralph Beverly Colson

Jan 27, 2026

Memorial Services for Ralph Beverly Colson, 70, of Broken Arrow, OK, were held Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Sperry Town Hall in Sperry, OK. Brother Carl Stage officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Jimmy Colson, Randy Colson, Ricky Wood, Rick Stout, Billy Colson, and David Colson.

Ralph was born August 8, 1955, in Sand Springs, OK, to William “Bill” Morrison and Nellie...

Randy Pettigrew

Randy Pettigrew

Jan 27, 2026

Memorial services for Randy Pettigrew, 69, of Tulsa, OK, were held Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated.

Randy was born October 10, 1956, in Tulsa, OK, to John Riley Pettigrew and Mildred Nadine (Brewer) Pettigrew. He passed away January 27, 2026, in Tulsa, OK.

Randy worked as a painter for many years. He loved...

Billy Ray Neel

Billy Ray Neel

Jan 23, 2026

Billy Ray Neel, 68, of Tulsa, OK, was born November 16, 1957, in Tahlequah, OK, to Harold Neel and Darlene (Ruckman) Neel. He passed away January 23, 2026, in Tulsa, OK.

Billy worked for many years as a mechanic in addition to assisting with tires by making sure they were grooved out properly. He loved going fishing, gardening, traveling, and riding...

Norma Jean (Higgins) Mason

Norma Jean (Higgins) Mason

Jan 22, 2026

Funeral services for Norma Jean (Higgins) Mason, 77, of Tulsa, OK, were held Monday, February 2, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Brother Jimmy D. Furr and Pat McCutchen officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Honorary Casket bearers were Jeff Higgins, Jerry McCutchen, Pat McCutchen, Mike McCutchen, Jack McCutchen, and Roger McCutchen.

Norma was...

Cindy Carol (McGee) Holmes

Cindy Carol (McGee) Holmes

Jan 21, 2026

No Services Planned at This Time.

Cindy Carol (McGee) Holmes, 68, of Sperry, OK, born on October 1, 1957, in El Monte, CA, lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and deep devotion to her faith and family.

She passed away on January 21, 2026, in Sperry, OK, surrounded by many loved ones in her home.

A lifelong believer in Christ, Cindy found...