Obituaries
Cindy Carol (McGee) Holmes
Jan 21, 2026
No Services Planned at This Time.
Cindy Carol (McGee) Holmes, 68, of Sperry, OK, born on October 1, 1957, in El Monte, CA, lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and deep devotion to her faith and family.
She passed away on January 21, 2026, in Sperry, OK, surrounded by many loved ones in her home.
A lifelong believer in Christ, Cindy found...
Lupe Trujillo Blanco
Jan 21, 2026
Funeral services for Lupe Trujillo, 46, of Tulsa, OK, were held Thursday, January 29, 2026, at North Point United Pentecostal Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Wesley Witcher officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Levi Stubbs, Bo Stubbs, Daniel Avalos, Jacob Gonzales, Josh Summers, Cason Blanco, Aydon Blanco, and Angel Trujillo.
Lupe was born...
William Lynn "Billy" Carter
Jan 21, 2026
Memorial services for William Lynn “Billy” Carter, 79, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, January 30, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Taylor Thurman, Reed Weathers, David Tillotson, Allen Carter, Lane Carter, Logan Carter, and Tony Carter.
Billy was born January 9, 1947, in Sacramento, CA, to William Edward Carter and Rose...
Rita Faye Sam
Jan 12, 2026
Funeral services for Rita Faye Sam, 66, of Skiatook, OK, were held Monday, January 19, 2026, at Ascension Church in Skiatook, OK. Pastor Jerald Freeman officiated. Casket bearers were Dennis Charles Sam, Christopher Lee Hunter, Devin Tyler Sam, Jim Edward Lee, III, Cody Ryan Shiley and Ryan Jefferson McQuay.
Rita was born March 11, 1959, in Siloam Springs, AR, to Charles...
Mae Elizabeth (Crouch) Downs
Jan 11, 2026
Funeral services for Mae Elizabeth (Crouch) Downs, 83, of Tulsa, OK, were held Monday, January 19, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Rich Manganaro officiated and burial was in Hillside Mission Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Sean Ethridge, Matt Manganaro, Chris Ethridge, Gavin Burke, Alvin Troxell, and Braden Burke.
Mae was born on January 10, 1943, in...
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...
Timothy Alan Holbert
Jan 7, 2026
Timothy Alan Holbert, 69, of Claremore, OK, was born July 6, 1956, in Montrose, PA, to James Wilbur “Jim” Holbert and Agnes Ellen (Sachs) Holbert. He passed away January 7, 2026, in Claremore, OK.
He is survived by his best friend, Lily Blum; grandson, Jason; sisters, Lynn Bruno and husband, Steve, and Tammy and husband, Marquis; brothers, Tim Holbert of Germany...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...

