Obituaries

Larry Eugene Barnes

Larry Eugene Barnes

Sep 27, 2025

Funeral services for Larry Eugene Barnes, 73, of Skiatook, OK, were held Friday, October 3, 2025, at Lakeview Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Pastor Paul Thompson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Matt Sanders, Cody Hicks, Floyd Olsen, Matt Pryor, Kevin Morris, and Brian Barnes. Honorary Casket bearers were Terry Neller, Troy...

Robert Barnett "Bobby" Hendrix

Robert Barnett "Bobby" Hendrix

Sep 24, 2025

Robert Barnett “Bobby” Hendrix, 71, of Chelsea, OK, was born January 8, 1954, in Merced, CA, to Jimmie and Pat Hendrix. He passed away on September 24, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Bobby worked for many years as a machinist for Samco Manufacturing in Chelsea. In his free time, he spent life playing with several bands in the area, whether it was...

Charlene Gladys (Hohenstein) Pierce

Charlene Gladys (Hohenstein) Pierce

Sep 23, 2025

Funeral services for Charlene Gladys (Hohenstein) Pierce, 90, of Bixby, OK, were held Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Mike Pierce, Joshua Pierce, Kevin Weigant, Nat Wilkinson, and Charlie Gates.

Charlene was born June 1, 1935, in Wright City, OK,...

Ernest Alan Gentry

Ernest Alan Gentry

Sep 23, 2025

Family arranged memorial service.

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Ernest Alan Gentry, 79, of Sperry, OK, was born October 23, 1945, in Decatur, IL, to Ernest Wilford Gentry and Joan Barbara (Kalassa) Gentry. He passed away September 23, 2025, in Sperry, OK.

Ernest was a man of multiple talents; he was a teacher, computer repairman, machinist, and courier. He enjoyed...

Brandon Watt Tiger

Brandon Watt Tiger

Sep 23, 2025

Visitation and Services will take place at the Tiger Residence in Sperry. Please contact the family directly for additional details.

Obituary information has not yet been provided by the family. Please check back for updates.

Ronald Aaron Howard

Ronald Aaron Howard

Sep 22, 2025

Funeral services for Ronald Aaron Howard, 82, of Oologah, OK, were held Friday, September 26, 2025, at Full Gospel Christian Center in Nowata, OK. Pastor Jolie Blankenship officiated. Casket bearers were Bax Cornelson, Dalton Hayes, Scotty Mattison, Hudson Cornelson, Scott Mattison, Dustin Hayes, and Ronnie Davis.

Ronald was born August 2, 1943, in Tulsa, OK, to Aaron Eugene Howard and Nettie...

James Nelson McFarland, Jr.

James Nelson McFarland, Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

Graveside services for James Nelson McFarland, Jr., 58, of Sperry, OK, were held Monday, September 29, 2025, at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated. Casket bearers were Joshua McFarland, TJ McFarland, Brandon McFarland, Michael McFarland, Bryan Miramontes, K.K. McFarland, Ethan McFarland, Jaden McFarland, and Teddy McFarland, Jr.

James was born June 18, 1967, in Waco, TX, to James...

Curtis Wendell Dykstra

Curtis Wendell Dykstra

Sep 13, 2025

Private Family Services.

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

We kindly request that you check back at a later time for updates.

Doris Louise (Griffith) Jones

Doris Louise (Griffith) Jones

Sep 11, 2025

Doris Louise Griffith Jones was born January 26, 1934 in Owasso, Oklahoma to Chester W. and Mable (Hunt) Griffith. Doris was a devoted wife, loving mother, and affectionate grandmother. She gained her heavenly crown on September 11, 2025, while surrounded by her family.

Doris was a homemaker and a remarkably talented artist, winning numerous first-place blue ribbons at local fairs. She...

Daniel Lee Dowling, Sr.

Daniel Lee Dowling, Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

Funeral services for Daniel Lee “Danny” Dowling, Sr., 61, of Owasso, OK, were held Friday, September 12, 2025, at Grace Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Zach Klassen officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Daniel Lee Dowling, Jr., Steve Hacker, Brandon Dowling, Seth Jackson, Corey Jackson, Nick Dowling, James Dowling, Sr., Charles...

Carl Edward Adams, Sr.

Carl Edward Adams, Sr.

Sep 5, 2025

Funeral services for Carl Edward “Eddie” Adams, Sr., 74, of Howe, OK, were held Friday, September 12, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Elder Roger Tracy officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Sam Barlow, Aaron Capell, Kason Capel, Jimmy Evans, Chris Langston, and Dustin Shook. Honorary Casket bearer was Mark...

Dorothy Louise (Arnold) Clayton

Dorothy Louise (Arnold) Clayton

Aug 31, 2025

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise (Arnold) Clayton, 79, of Ramona, OK, were held Thursday, September 4, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Ramona, OK. Reverend Dan Korver officiated, and burial was in Ramona Cemetery in Ramona, OK. Casket bearers were Brian Calvert, Dempsey Calvert, Aaron Calvert, Jamison Even, Bill Crenshaw, Justin Tucker, Hunter Clayton, and Daniel Even. Honorary Casket bearers...

Loretta June (Aery) May

Loretta June (Aery) May

Aug 28, 2025

Funeral services for Loretta June (Aery) May, 78, of Claremore, OK, were held Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Real Church in Tulsa, OK. Apostle Scott C. Lovett officiated, and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Casket bearers were Sam May, Michael Senf, Brandon Senf, and Jon Caldwell. Honorary Casket bearers were Brent Caldwell, A.J. Caldwell, Nikkia Pigeon,...

Cynthia Marilou Maker

Cynthia Marilou Maker

Aug 25, 2025

Funeral services for Cynthia Marilou Maker, 72, of Hominy, OK, were held Friday, August 29, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK.

Cynthia was born February 14, 1953, in Tulsa, OK, to Jay Moles and Joyce Jeanette (Thomas) Moles. She passed away August 25, 2025, in Hominy, OK.

Cynthia lived a life full of both laughter and love and found joy...

Susan Leann (Brown) Gruenwald

Susan Leann (Brown) Gruenwald

Aug 11, 2025

Susan Leann (Brown) Gruenwald, 62, of Barnsdall, OK, was born February 1, 1963, in Claremore, OK, to Robert Russell Brown and Peggy Delores (Lynch) Hull. She passed away August 11, 2025, in Bartlesville, OK.

Susan had a deep love for the outdoors, whether tending to her garden or spending a peaceful day fishing. She enjoyed quiet moments at her kitchen table,...

Phillip Wade "Bill" Juby

Phillip Wade "Bill" Juby

Aug 4, 2025

Funeral services for Phillip Wade “Bill” Juby, 89, of Sperry, OK, were held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Rick Casillas officiated, and burial was in Charley Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Doug Juby, Steven White, Josh Morrison, Brandon Allen, John Cloud, II, Jason Bailey, and Tom Stewart. Honorary Casket bearers were...

Rita Joyce (Cauthon) McManus

Rita Joyce (Cauthon) McManus

Aug 3, 2025

Funeral services for Rita Joyce (Cauthon) McManus, 78, of Owasso, OK, were held Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Apostolic Worship Center in Catoosa, OK. Reverend Kyle Holt, Reverend Don Martin and Reverend Matt Garwick officiated, and burial was in Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, OK. Casket bearers were Jonathan Oliver, Jason Dick, Brandon Hurd, Rev. Tanner Friend, Steve Cowie,...

Darlene Pearl (Kinser) Bradley

Darlene Pearl (Kinser) Bradley

Jul 31, 2025

Funeral services for Darlene Pearl (Kinser) Bradley, 71, of Sperry, OK, were held Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Cody, Jason, Dylen, Jacob, Kollin, and Aidyn.

Darlene was born February 15, 1954, in Tulsa, OK, to Will J. Kinser and Margaret Corine (Beeler) Kinser. She passed away July 31,...

Karen Geraldine Blevins

Karen Geraldine Blevins

Jul 26, 2025

Private Family Services.

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Karen Geraldine Blevins, 73, of Sperry, OK was born June 15, 1952, in Fort Gibson, OK, to Lawrence Irwin Blevins and Nossie Wyleene (Ragsdale) Blevins. She passed away July 26, 2025, in Claremore, OK.

Karen attended Sperry Schools and graduated with the class of 1970. She was an athlete in...

Walter Phillip "Walt" Erwin

Walter Phillip "Walt" Erwin

Jul 25, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Walter Phillip Erwin, 74, of Tulsa, OK, were held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Park Church of Christ in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Mitch Wilburn officiated, and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Honorary Casket Bearers were Frank Erwin, Jason Erwin, Danny Kinney, Steve Anderson, Dale Bresee, Chris Butson, Jim Roberts, Mitch...