Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

Graveside services for Elbert Eugene “Tuffy” Cooper, 88, of Tulsa, OK, were held Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Pastor Bill Taylor officiated. Casket bearers were Cash Reamy, Kelly Kubasta, Wes Elrod, Dillon Vaughan, Bryar Isam, and Jameson Kubasta. Honorary Casket bearers were Danny Toth, Randy Cooper, and Prent Arnold.

Tuffy was...

Dec 5, 2021

Caroline Sue (Griffith) Vester, 78, of Sperry, OK, passed away December 5, 2021, in Sperry, OK. She was born December 3, 1943, in Tulsa, OK, to Chester Waverly and Mable Josephine (Hunt) Griffith.

Caroline married her beloved husband David of 52 years in 1970. She worked at Oral Roberts University from 1970 to 1977 before becoming a...

Dec 3, 2021

Love, Loss, and the Stars that Guide Me

Momma, I will never hear this word the same for the rest of my life.  I will forever feel an ache.  In every song, every casual mention of the word it will bring all the pain to the surface, and I will become just a...

Dec 3, 2021

Memorial services for John Clay Ward, 57, of Tulsa, OK, were held Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK, with Pastor Bill Taylor officiating. Honorary Casket bearers were Donnie Turley, Jordan Turley, and Jeffrey David.

John was born September 23, 1964, in Los Angeles, CA, to John Clarence Ward and Carol Ann (Turley)...

Dec 3, 2021

Funeral services for Juanita Marie (Conger) Parker, 87, of Collinsville, OK, were held Friday, December 10, 2021, at Collinsville Church of Christ in Collinsville, OK. Reverend Kyle Brewer officiated, and burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, OK. Casket bearers were Zach Mendez, Art Kirchenbauer, Nick Mendez, Noah Mendez, Harrison Mendez, and Mark Parker.

Juanita was born...

Dec 1, 2021

Graveside services for Barbara Genevieve (Davis) Anderson, 81, of Owasso, OK, were held Monday, December 6, 2021, at Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, OK. Mr. Phil Johnson officiated.

Barbara was born April 10, 1940, in Chetopa, KS, to Loyal Edward and Edna Irene (Gipson) Davis. She passed away December 1, 2021, in Tulsa, OK.

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Nov 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Andrew "Joey" Hughart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 29, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jessica Jeanine Quickle. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 28, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Shannon Ray Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 21, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Vern Lee Cassity. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 20, 2021

Memorial services for Jack Dewayne Clement, 73, Claremore, OK, were held Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Dr. Chet Veazey officiated.

Jack was born January 20, 1948, in Tulsa, OK, to Curtis David and Anna Ruby (Wimer) Clement. He passed away November 21, 2021, in Sperry, OK.

Jack was an...

Nov 20, 2021

Memorial services for Robert Edward “Ed” Wixon, Sr., 74, of Tulsa, OK, were held Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Community of Christ Church in Sperry. Connie Bias officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Robert E. Wixon, Jr., Jason E. Wixon, Joseph J. Caldwell, Rowdy W. Reeves, Devon R. Charmichael, Dillon R. Charmichael, Robert E. Wixon III, and Brandon B. Haggard....

Nov 13, 2021

If anyone has photos of Emily that they would like to share with the family, please email them to staff@johnsonsperry.com or you may text them to 918-928-5628.

Funeral services for Emily Elaine Scott, 21, of Sperry, OK, were held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Nov 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Phillip Ward. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 8, 2021

Memorial services for Dennis Willard “Denny” Glover, 70, of Broken Arrow, OK, were held Friday, November 12, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Mr. Phil Johnson officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Gary Glover, Chris Glover, Jackie Ray Glover, Justin Glover, Roger Glover, and Jimmy Brownlee.

Denny was born August 21, 1951, in Tulsa, OK, to...

Nov 7, 2021

David Edward Burt, 69, of Skiatook, OK, was born March 11, 1952, in Cincinnati, OH, to William Louis and Goldie (Shull) Burt. He passed away November 7, 2021, in Tulsa, OK.

During his life, David lived all over the United States, primarily in Ohio, Kentucky, California, and Oklahoma. He was a truck driver, machinist, and security guard...

Nov 5, 2021

Miriam Juanita “Nita” (Murphy) Petersen, 70, of Jenks, OK was born December 13, 1950, to Norman Leon and Annie Nathalee (Allison) Murphy, in Childress, TX, where her grandparents, Ed and Rachel Murphy lived. She passed away November 5, 2021, in Jenks, OK.

Miriam was known to all her loved ones as “Nita”. Nita set the bar as...

Nov 4, 2021

Memorial services for Frances Adaline (Robinson) Wingfield, 83, of Tulsa, OK, were held Friday, November 19, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Mr. Phil Johnson officiated.

Frances was born September 28, 1938, in Tulsa, OK, to Albert William and Sylvia Etta (Daugherty) Robinson. She passed away November 4, 2021, in Tulsa, OK.

Frances was...

Nov 2, 2021

Memorial services for Karen Lea (Vetters) Widowski, 61, of Skiatook, OK, were held Monday, November 8, 2021, at Skiatook Christian Church in Skiatook, OK. Pastor Trey Harper officiated.

Karen was born August 9, 1960, in Bartlesville, OK, to Charles Vetters and JoAnn (Thomas) Ford. She passed away November 2, 2021, in Tulsa, OK.

Karen loved...

Oct 29, 2021

Funeral services for Aretta Lee (Sullivan) Houston, 71, of Owasso, OK, were held Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Oologah Assembly of God in Oologah, OK. Pastor Toby Houston officiated, and burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Owasso, OK. Casket bearers were Charlie Mooney, Brandon Hill, Bryant Haywood, Chance Mooney, Bobby Mooney and Charles Atwell.

Aretta was born...