Obituaries

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...

Feb 18, 2019

Memorial services for Pamela Joyce “Pam” Dobbs, 63, of Sperry, were held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Donnajo Hyatt officiated.

Pam was born April 20, 1955 in Tulsa, OK to Morris Wayne Dempsey and Lula Rose (Marshall) Wilson. She passed away February 18, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

Pam was...

Feb 15, 2019

Funeral services for G. Anthony “Tony” Diaz, 73, of Tulsa, were held Friday, February 22, 2019 at Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Dr. Curtis Linton officiated, and burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, OK.

Tony was born January 30, 1946 in Tulsa, OK to Gilbert Ochoa and Georgia Yvonne (Robinson) Diaz. He passed...

Feb 8, 2019

Memorial services for Jackie Newt “Jack” Hale, 70, of Sperry, were held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson and John Cloud officiated.

Jack was born February 19, 1948 in Tulsa, OK Newton W. and Jacksie Hale. He passed away February 8, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

Jack was a...

Feb 7, 2019

Jon Michael “Mike” Miller was born August 1, 1945 in Denton, TX to Bill and Melba Eugenia (Lackey) Miller. He passed away February 7, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

Mike was a successful business owner of Mid-States Aircraft and Precision Hose Technology.  He and his wife, Sharon, had a passion for sailing, especially throughout the Caribbean and along...

Feb 7, 2019

Funeral services for Jerry Franklin Snow, 83, of Skiatook, were held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Skiatook Free Will Baptist Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Mitchell Leonard officiated, and burial was in Elgin Cemetery in Sedan, KS. Casket bearers were John Snow, Tim Snow, Danny Green and Drew Bannon.

Jerry was born November 1, 1935 in Sand...

Feb 5, 2019

Memorial services for Vivian Lucille (Hardin) Forman, 87, of Tulsa, were held Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Anchor Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Toby Houston officiated.

Vivian was born January 28, 1932 in Cromwell, OK to George A. and Nellie Pearl (Finley) Hardin. She passed away February 5, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

She is survived by her children and her siblings.

Arrangements...

Feb 3, 2019

Funeral services for Robert Gene “Robbie” Ator, 46, of Ramona, were held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Vernon Hogue and Sandy Hogue officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Eric Littlefield, Mitchel McCoy, Randy Bacon, Colton Atwood, Gordon Bacon, Chris Chaney, Brandon Ator and David Ator.

Robbie was born October 12, 1972...

Feb 3, 2019

No Services are planned at this time.

Feb 1, 2019

Graveside services for Myra Renae (Teehee) Ward-Harry, 70, of Skiatook, were held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Dale Nielsen officiated.

Myra was born February 21, 1948 in Skiatook, OK to Charles H. and Hazel Ellen (Gaylor) Teehee. She went to be with our Lord on February 1, 2019 at her...

Jan 31, 2019

Ernie L. Shank, of Carthage, MO., passed away January 31, 2019 at the age of 91.

Mr. Shank was born April 3, 1927 at home in Carthage. He was the son of the late William and Nora Shank.

He graduated from Carthage High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Navy. Ernie later went to...

Jan 24, 2019

Memorial services for Gloria Jean (Harris) Lynch, 72, of Skiatook, were held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson and Philip Best officiated and burial was Matoaka Cemetery in Ochelata, OK. Honorary Casket bearers were Christopher Licavoli, Andrew Best, Sean Ready, Tim Best, Joseph Snyder and Philip Best.

Gloria was born...

Jan 23, 2019

Memorial services for William Walter “Bill” Werther, Jr., 75, of Skiatook, were held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Skiatook Free Will Baptist Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Mitch Leonard officiated.

Bill was born October 15, 1943 in Santa Fe, NM to Willie Walter, Sr. and Simona Judith (Pacheco) Werther. He passed away January 23, 2019 in Tulsa,...

Jan 20, 2019

Funeral services for Laura Lee Blevins, 48, of Tulsa, were held Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sperry, OK. Elder C.H. Whiteman and High Priest Steve VanMeter officiated, and burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, OK.

Laura was born November 18, 1970 in Tulsa, OK to Edgar...

Jan 17, 2019

Funeral services for Eddie Lee Patton, 61, of Tulsa, OK were held Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Turley, OK. Pastor Hardy White officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Alex Patton, David Patton, John Kame, Jr., Devin McClain, Johnny Kent, Don Kame, Shawn Nevels, Bubba Chisum, Johnny L....

Jan 12, 2019

Memorial services for Jack Selvidge, 87, of Sperry, were held Friday, January 18, 2019 at Rose Hill Community Church in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Jason Uzzel officiated.

Jack was born March 1, 1931 in Sperry, OK to Alfred Etsel and Vivian Nadine (Embrey) Selvidge. He passed away January 12, 2019 in Sperry, OK.

Jack was a...