Obituaries

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....

Apr 2, 2019

NO SERVICES PLANNED.

Bobby Lee Romines, Sr., age 73, of Tulsa, OK, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Tulsa, OK. He was born October 14, 1945, in Ponca City, OK to George Jackson and Neva Belle (New) Romines.

Bobby worked as a police officer for several small towns across Oklahoma. He owned a couple...

Mar 29, 2019

Funeral services for Lanell (Vanarsdel) Rios, 75, of Tulsa, OK, were held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Michael White, Tracy Jones, Dillon Stewart, Matthew White, Joseph Williams and Marty Sproles. Honorary Casket bearers were Cody Morgan, Joshua...

Mar 26, 2019

Graveside services for Pally Lou (Darrow) Eaton, 92, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, March 29, 2019 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Pastor Caleb Dunn officiated. Casket bearers were Adam Eaton, Eric Eaton, Brian Eaton, Blake Andrews, Tyler Eaton and Landon Andrews. Honorary casket bearers were Jack Eaton and Cannon Andrews.

Pally Lou (Darrow) Eaton...

Mar 19, 2019

Graveside services for Richard Orvell Wilkinson, 89, of Tulsa, OK, were held Friday, March 22, 2019 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Terry Branham, II, Mike Christian, Phil Prier, David Higgins, James Owen and Ed McKinzie.

Richard was born February 8, 1930 in Tulsa, OK to Edward Henry and...

Mar 13, 2019

Funeral services for Robert Vincent Wallace, 84, long time resident of Skiatook, OK, were held Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Glenn Carns and Dr. Mark Shell officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Jimmy Myres, Mark Houston, Tommy Stanton, Butch Houston, Jake Carter and David...

Mar 12, 2019

Memorial services for Brian Albert Sparling, 51, of Broken Arrow, OK, were held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Brian’s children and grandchildren.

Brian was born April 8, 1967 in Montebello, CA to Brian Edward and Pamela Marie (Bise) Sparling. He passed away March 12,...

Mar 11, 2019

Funeral services for John Leonard Scott, 84, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Community of Christ Church in Sperry, OK. Elder Charles Rowden and Elder Phyllis Gaddy officiated, and burial was in Scott Family Private Cemetery in Osage County, OK. Casket bearers were Bryce Smith, Denton Eller, Corey Ramsey, Rob Ridenour, Chris Tracy and Robert...

Mar 10, 2019

Memorial services for Dellan Fay (Perry) Driscoll, 77, of Skiatook, OK, were held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Larry Starks officiated.

Dellan was born March 21, 1941 in Poteau, OK to Paul Herbert and Bessie (Cook) Perry. She passed away March 10, 2019 in Skiatook, OK.

Dellan cleaned...

Mar 6, 2019

Memorial services for Paul Reid Henry, 75, of Sperry, were held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. James Prather officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK.

Paul was born December 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to Noel Edward Henry and Mary Alice (Bair) Busby. He passed away March 6,...

Feb 27, 2019

Graveside services for Jimmie Forrest Qualls, 83, of Sperry, were held Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 2019 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Ed Asher officiated. Casket bearers were Bob Bowman, Calvin Crandell, Jack Forman, Paul Shaver, Joel Maker and Howard Edmonson. Honorary Casket bearers were Ronnie Cunniham, Ralph Williams, Wendell Williams and Jerry Joplin.

Jimmie was...

Feb 27, 2019

Funeral services for Edward Asa “Ed” Emery, Jr., 88, of Tulsa, were held Monday, March 4, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Scott Carlson officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Ace Emery, Joe Emery, Nick Emery, Bryce Maye, Jake Maye and Rusty Brown.

Ed was born...

Feb 23, 2019

Memorial services for William Hollis “Buddy” Peoples, Jr., 58, of Sperry, OK were held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Rick Harvey officiated.

Buddy was born March 17, 1960 in Kansas City, KS to William Hollis Peoples, Sr. and Mela Maria (Werther) Dick. He passed away February 23, 2019 in Sperry,...

Feb 22, 2019

Funeral Services for Robert Allen “Al” King, 91, of Sperry, were held Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe, Pastor Bill Taylor, David King, and John King officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket Bearers were Jeff Keiffer, Jimmy Keiffer, James Stephens, Ty Harper, Will King, John...

Feb 21, 2019

Memorial services for David Jude Leaverton, 62, of Talala, were held Monday, February 25, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Ms. Helen Leaverton officiated.

David was born December 22, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO to Helen (Leaverton) Shaw. He passed away February 21, 2019 in McAlester, OK.

David was born and raised in...