Obituaries

Betty F. (Pogue) Prentice

Betty F. (Pogue) Prentice

Jan 10, 2026

Funeral services for Betty F. (Pogue) Prentice, 93, of Skiatook, OK, were held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lakeview Church in Skiatook, OK. Brother Paul Thompson and Brother Jim Stratton officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were T.J. Prentice, Cooper Gorrell, J.T. Lynn, Cobey Gorrell, Crittoned Sayre, and Corbin Gorrell. Honorary Casket bearers...

Diana Lynn (Faulkenberry) Collier

Diana Lynn (Faulkenberry) Collier

Jan 4, 2026

No Services Planned At This Time.

Diana Lynn Collier, known by everyone as Lynn, 66, of Skiatook, OK, was born January 21, 1959, in Poteau, OK, to Lee Boyce Faulkenberry and Doris Faye (Lazalier) Faulkenberry. She passed away January 4, 2026, in Skiatook, OK.

Lynn was an extraordinary woman, a single mother, she saw her daughter attend college, and become a surgeon,...

Linvin Clayton Doty, IV

Linvin Clayton Doty, IV

Dec 28, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Linvin Clayton Doty IV, 50, of Tulsa, OK, were held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Rise Church in Owasso, OK. Pastor Chase Sanders officiated.

Clayton was born January 23, 1975, in Claremore, OK, to Linvin Cleighton Doty III, and Kim Lorraine (Turner) Conner. He passed away on December 28, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Clayton was deeply thankful...

Charles Dewayne Hatley

Charles Dewayne Hatley

Dec 28, 2025

Memorial services for Charles Dewayne Hatley, 65, of Skiatook, OK, were held Monday, January 5, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Melvin Graves officiated.

Charles was born June 3, 1960, in Muskogee, OK, to Richard DeWayne Hatley and Bessie Perlene (Scheulen) Hatley. He passed away on December 28, 2025, in Skiatook, OK.

Charles was a skilled aircraft mechanic who began...

Mark Anthony Brannam

Mark Anthony Brannam

Dec 26, 2025

Funeral services for Mark Anthony Brannam, 62, of Tulsa, OK, were held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Roger Dalton officiated and burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, OK. Casket bearers were Dalton Brannam, Beau Brannam, Bruce Clapp, Donald French, Pat Hodges, Brian Ostenberg, and Jose Lira. Honorary Casket bearers were Lloyd Murl...

Cheryl Ann (Wilkins) Christmas

Cheryl Ann (Wilkins) Christmas

Dec 25, 2025

Cheryl Ann Christmas, aged 77, passed peacefully on Christmas day surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born on November 17, 1948 to Catherine (French) Wilkins and Charles Wilkins, in Louisville, KY. Cheryl was the cherished bride of Clifford Christmas for 41 blessed years. Cheryl was blessed by God to be the mother to 5 glorious children, 23 grandchildren, 15...

Alta Mae (Morris) Sam

Alta Mae (Morris) Sam

Dec 22, 2025

Funeral services for Alta Mae (Morris) Sam, 88, of Sperry, OK, were held Monday, December 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe, and John King officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Sam Bradley, Jeff Carter, Jeff Bias, Jeff Bailey, Thad Hewitt, Kenny Kennedy, Randy Hutchens, and Dale...

John Byron Mahan

John Byron Mahan

Dec 16, 2025

Funeral services for John Byron Mahan, 81, of Skiatook, OK, were held Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Glenn Cooley and Pastor Hermon Wood officiated.

John was born March 2, 1944, in Skiatook, OK, to John Albert Mahan and Doris Leneave (Haddock) Mahan. He passed away on December 16, 2025, in Skiatook, OK.

John dedicated his...

Cody Lane Teel

Cody Lane Teel

Dec 15, 2025

Funeral services for Cody Lane Teel, 24, of Tulsa, OK, were held Friday, December 19, 2025, at Unity Fellowship Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Bryan Turner and Brother Tony Harper officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Johnn Preslar, Kris Bryant, Mathew Preslar, Jeremy Aeschliman, Justin Teel and Wade Whicker.

Cody was born March...

Edward Franklin "Ed" Harrison

Edward Franklin "Ed" Harrison

Dec 15, 2025

Funeral services for Edward Franklin “Ed” Harrison, 78, of Tulsa, OK, were held Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Memorial Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. Reverend Spencer Ray officiated and burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, OK. Casket bearers were Larry Harrison, Eric Harrison, Doug Bond, Evan Bond, and David Duncan. Honorary Casket bearers were Paul and Dwight Harrison, Darin...

Billy Wayne Woods

Billy Wayne Woods

Dec 13, 2025

Services to be held at a later date.

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

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

Marvin Foster Pece, Jr.

Marvin Foster Pece, Jr.

Dec 12, 2025

Funeral services for Marvin Foster Pece, Jr., 70, of Owasso, OK, were held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Apostolic Worship Center in Catoosa, OK. Reverend Matt Garwick and Reverend Fred Oates officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Jason Dick, Mickey Murdock, Virgil Lang, Stevie Johns, Austin Lang, Ashton Stevenson, Duane Bryant, and...

Teri S. Wood

Teri S. Wood

Dec 10, 2025

Teri S. Wood, 68, of Owasso, OK, was born September 4, 1957, in Tulsa, OK, to Dewey Lee Wood, Sr. and LaDonna Marie (Johnson) Wood. She passed away on December 10, 2025, in Owasso, OK.

Teri was a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, and the steady, uplifting force at the center of her family. Her life was marked by resilience, loyalty,...

Joyce Evelyn (Schiffbauer) Edwards

Joyce Evelyn (Schiffbauer) Edwards

Dec 9, 2025

Joyce Evelyn Edwards, 88, of Sperry, OK, was born November 9, 1937, in Miami, OK, to Lawrence Norman Schiffbauer and Josephine Elizabeth (Fortner) Plummer. She passed away December 9, 2025, in Skiatook, OK.

Joyce married her love Jimmy Jackson Edwards on August 31, 1957, who promptly took her “hostage” to Michigan, where she worked as a domestic engineer and mother to...

Claude H. "C.H." Whiteman

Claude H. "C.H." Whiteman

Dec 9, 2025

Funeral services for Claude Henry “C.H.” Whiteman, 88, of Skiatook, OK, were held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sperry, OK. High Priest Steve VanMeter officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK.

C.H., as he became known, was born May 26, 1937, in Sand Springs, OK, to Harmon...

Araina Renee "Raina" (Branham) Middleton

Araina Renee "Raina" (Branham) Middleton

Dec 6, 2025

Graveside services for Araina “Raina” Renee (Branham) Middleton, 63, of Skiatook, OK, were held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Leann Nunley officiated. Casket bearers were Ethan Hunt, Jason Kirkwood, James Burch, Justin Burch, Kip Huddleston, and Jesse Hurd. Honorary Casket bearers were Big Branham, Dave Fleming and James Lee Middleton.

Raina was born June...

Alice Faye (Brown) Stidham

Alice Faye (Brown) Stidham

Dec 2, 2025

Funeral services for Alice Faye (Brown) Stidham, 86, of Sperry, OK, were held Monday, December 8, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Jason Thompson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Chris Willard, Alan Downing, Walter Moore, Branvil Pool, and David Jobe.

Alice was born April 25, 1939, in Davenport, OK,...

Ashlea Nicole (Fort) Justice

Ashlea Nicole (Fort) Justice

Dec 1, 2025

Funeral services for Ashlea Nicole (Fort) Justice, 44, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, December 5, 2025, at North Point United Pentecostal Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Wesley Witcher officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry. Casket bearers were Kevin Justice, Hunter Justice, Jesse Justice, Chris Ash, Briycen Ash, Kameron Ash, Brendan Ash and Mike Weber.

Ashlea was...

William Eugene Bennett

William Eugene Bennett

Nov 26, 2025

Family arranged services to be held. Please contact the family for additional details.



William Eugene “Bill” Bennett, 93, of Claremore, OK, was born April 14, 1932, in Sperry, OK, to Alfred Gabe Bennett and Vivian Arlene (Sigars) Wilson. Bill left this world to be with his love, Annie, on November 26, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Bill lived a long and happy life....

Ginny Melissa Jean Camel

Ginny Melissa Jean Camel

Nov 23, 2025

Family arranged memorial services will be held. Please contact the family directly for additional details.

Ginny Melissa Jean Camel was born April 4,1978 in Chicago, IL to Janie Wilson and Steven Camel. She took her last breath on this earth on November 23, 2025.

Ginny grew up in the small suburbs surrounding Tulsa before settling down in Sperry. After graduating from Sperry...