Obituaries

Jun 21, 2019

Funeral services for Elnora (Dale) Merchant, 86, of Jenks, OK, were held Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe officiated, and burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Dewayne Merchant, Clint Morgan, Mike Morgan, Dale Merchant, Albert Morgan, Dawson O’Hara.

Elnora was born December 11, 1932...

Jun 19, 2019

Services will be kept private and for immediate family only. Those who wish to express their condolences are encouraged to via the Tribute Wall.

Alice lived a fulfilling life as a loving mother and grandmother, an amazing wife to her husband Ed, a caring sister, and a dear friend to so many. She enjoyed reading, gardening, music,...

Jun 18, 2019

Funeral services for Patricia Ann “Pat” (Pittman) Dowling, 79, of Tulsa, OK, were held Friday, June 28, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Zach Klassen officiated, and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Casket bearers were William E. Dowling, Jr., James E. Dowling, Sr., Charles R. Dowling, Sr., Patrick W. Dowling, Sr., Daniel...

Jun 18, 2019

Funeral services for James Lee Williamson, 82, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, June 21, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Rick Harvey officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Caleb Turner, Lee Vogt, Chad Williamson, Shane Cavin, Donald Hudson, and B.D. Head. Honorary Casket bearers were Everett Turner,...

Jun 7, 2019

Memorial services for George Albert Griffith, 67, of Tulsa, OK, were held Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Turley United Methodist Church in Turley, OK. Pastor Kurt Glassco officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Ronald Pozek II, Buzz, Nicole Harding, Thomas Franklin; Luke Harding and Bo.

George was born May 18, 1952 in Tulsa, OK, to Gerald Alfred Griffith...

Jun 7, 2019

Memorial services for Betty Jo (Prim) Smith, 88, of Sperry, OK, were held Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Jerry Harper officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Joey Smith, Gerald Smith, Troy Grose, David Reynolds, Justin Rose, Joseph Smith, Chriss Walker, Dalton Hansen, Jordan Reynolds and Tory Grose.

Betty was born January 5,...

Jun 6, 2019

Funeral services for David Lorn Davidson, 83, of Owasso, OK, were held Monday, June 10, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Father Bryan Beard officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Mike Rust, Edward Davidson, Michael Rust, Blake Fair, Kent Rust, Lee Bales, Michael Walker, Ben Davidson, and Joseph Starr....

May 31, 2019

Graveside services for Julie Leigh (Schara) Kreiger, 58, of Skiatook, OK, were held Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Elgin Cemetery in Elgin, KS. Reverend Mitchell Leonard and President Curtis Anderson officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Drew Bannon, Chad Kreiger and Curtis Anderson.

Julie was born December 17, 1960 in Blackfoot, ID, to Raymond Richard Schara and Betty...

May 27, 2019

Funeral services for Carl Edward “Bo” Adams, Jr., 44, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, May 31, 2019 at Osage Oaks Church of God in Sperry, OK. Reverend Jerry Harper officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Max Moore, Shane Cavin, Josh Selvidge, Jeff Carter, Mike Cinco, and Johnny Holmes.

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May 25, 2019

Funeral services for Lawrence Dean “L.D.” “Chris” Christian, 67, of Broken Arrow, OK, were held Thursday, May 30, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Jason Elmore officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Fred Hunter, Chris Hall, Bill Hunter, Seth Lang, Heath Kelley, and Jason Keith. Honorary Casket bearers...

May 15, 2019

Funeral services for John “Roger” Britton, Jr., 64, of Tulsa, OK., were held Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Skiatook Christian Church in Skiatook, OK. Pastor Trey Harper and Reverend Doyle Ginn officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK.  Casket bearers were Dakota Britton, Alex Britton, Jalon Tiger, Nate Harper, Tony Harper, Chris White, and Baucom...

May 15, 2019

Private memorial services for Vanessa Jay Cameron, 57, of Skiatook, OK, were held. Pastor Bill Taylor officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Aaron Carpenter, Billy Carpenter, Dakota Carpenter, Triston Cameron, Kendall Bond, Michael Savage, Colin Cameron and Shannon Cameron.

Vanessa was born December 23, 1961 in Fort Yates, ND, to Herman Edward Cameron, Jr. and Gladys (Kills Alive)...

May 7, 2019

Memorial services for Linda Kay (Brown) Hooper, 74, of Sand Springs, OK, were held Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated, and burial was in Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Skiatook, OK. Honorary Casket bearers were Matthew Skinner, Maverick Jones, Jacob Skinner, Quinn Jones, and Skylynn Deshazo.

Linda was born...

Apr 30, 2019

Memorial services for Donna Gale (Smith) Montgomery, 64, of Tulsa, OK, were held Monday, May 6, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Kent Jenson officiated, and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK.

Donna was born October 19, 1954 in Tulsa, OK to Paul James and Armenda Lavon (Hartzog) Smith. She passed...

Apr 29, 2019

Patricia LaVerne (Beckner) Short, 77, of Collinsville, OK was born on December 9, 1941 in Lubbock TX to Alvin and Kate (Williams) Beckner.

LaVerne passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on April 29, 2019.

At age 35, Laverne decided to start college. Not only did she earn her bachelor’s degree, but she also...

Apr 26, 2019

Funeral services for Jaime Renee Cooper, 27, of Huffman, TX, were held Monday, May 6, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Charles Hill officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Ross Cooper, Jared Taylor, Marcus Narcisse, Justin Cooper and Victor Franco. Honorary Casket bearers were Rachel Taylor and Kandess Stepanksi....

Apr 26, 2019

Curtis Robert Holcomb, 88, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Iva Jean Holcomb; sons, Kenneth L. Holcomb and wife Jan, Robert G. Holcomb and wife Cindy, and William Gary Holcomb. He is also survived by grandchildren, Laura Gardner husband Mike, and Ben Holcomb; 2 step-grandsons, Aaron and Jeremy, and...

Apr 23, 2019

Funeral services for Talmadge Gene Statham, 86, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, April 26, 2019 at Skiatook First Baptist Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Wayne Pauley and Pastor Heath Tucker officiated, and burial was in Graham Memorial Cemetery in Pryor, OK. Casket bearers were Jeff Disher, Dallas Stroud, Steven Stroud, Mark Miller, John Weygandt, and Gary Hutchison. Honorary...

Apr 20, 2019

Funeral services for Margaret Sharon (Norwood) Casey, 66, of Sperry, OK, were held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Skiatook Christian Church in Skiatook, OK. Pastor Dean McDaniel and Reverend Trey Harper officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Shane Norwood, Jason Norwood, Jeff Carter, Bryce Carter, Landon Carter and Robert Casey. Honorary...

Apr 9, 2019

Funeral services for Nathaniel Levert “Nathan” Dick, 54, of Tuttle, OK, were held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Tulsa Lighthouse Church in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Keith Townsley officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Honorary Casket bearers were Brenton Dick, Jonathan Dickson, Nicholas Dick, Joshua Dickson, Karl Wood, Aiden Dick, Ethan Wood, and Preston Dick....