Leon Hurst, 78, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma passed away September 15, 2019 at his home. Leon was born August 6, 1941 in Coal Hill, Arkansas. He was the seventh child of Gus Hoyt and Elizabeth (Obrien) Hurst. Leon married Linda Day on May 18, 1961 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. They have celebrated 58 years of marriage. Leon worked 41 years at Yuba Heat and Transfer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping trips to Colorado. He had a great love for kids and especially babies. He...

Jack D. Bryant, 71, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on January 13, 1948 in Pryor; the son of William Gilbert and Marie (Horton) Bryant. Jack married Diane Ayres on January 30, 1971 in East Liverpool, Ohio. He enjoyed playing golf, woodworking, movies and reading. He also looked forward to racing horses in his younger years, and watching horse races in his later years. Above all, Jack loved his family. He stayed involved with his grandchildren and...

Christene Rice, 79, of Antlers, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Stroud, Oklahoma. She was born on July 26, 1940 in Salina, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ulysses D. and Lillie (Boan) Gilliland. Christene married Larry Lee Alic Rice on June 14, 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She worked as an Executive Administrator for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services most of her life. Christene enjoyed playing Bingo, card games, and sewing. She looked forward to any time she could spend with...

Ervin Earl Thompson, of Coweta, went to be at home with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Tulsa, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 23, 1955 in Broken Arrow OK; the son of John Charles and Lois F. (Shields) Thompson. Ervin married the love of his life, Rhonda Holmes, June 6, 1975 in Broken Arrow, OK. He worked as a frame carpenter most of his life. Ervin was a wonderful husband, father, and Papa. He cherished all the moments with 15 grandchildren and 2 great...

Ray Frank Ratliff, 65, of Locust Grove, passed away on September 10, 2019 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on July 4, 1954 in Flager, Colorado; the son of Marvin and Annabelle (Stevens) Ratliff. He worked as a Crane Operator most of his life for the International Union of Operating Engineers #627. He enjoyed being involved with the Union. Ray also enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing, and harvesting and growing pecans. He also liked to watch OU Football. Ray loved his family and leaves...

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Mildred E. Whitlock, 93, of Adair, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on December 26, 1925 in Stroud, Oklahoma; the daughter of DeWitt and Maude (Hamon) Baker. Mildred graduated from Vera High School. She went on to earn her Masters Degree in Education and attended OSU, OU, and TU, and lastly NSU. Mildred taught school for 31 years and was the principal of Ketchum Public Schools for 19 years. She also taught girls basketball at Vera Public Schools...

Shirley Marie Smith, 88, of Owasso, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on August 23, 1931 in Turkey, Texas; the daughter of Clarence Buster and Ida Marie (Tillery) Nobles. She married Samuel B. Smith on January 14, 1951 in Childress, Texas. Shirley worked most of her life as the School Secretary for Catoosa Public Schools. She loved going to church and helping anyone she could. Shirley looked forward to anytime she could spend with her family and enjoyed each...

 Carl Larry Russell, 74, of Spavinaw, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois; the son of Carl Robert and Cora Russell. Carl faithfully served his country in the United States Army and married Myong Cha on August 17, 1964 in Korea. After being honorably discharged from the military, he started work at McDonald Douglas as an aircraft mechanic. Carl also enjoyed working and owning many other businesses throughout his...

Rosella Mae Bridge, age 86, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the Parkhill Nursing Home in Salina. She was born March 6, 1933 in Salina, Oklahoma. She’s the daughter of Ned and Rachel Hosey Bridge. She proceeded in death by her parents and her sister Nellie Francis Bridge. Rosella was a homemaker who enjoyed company with her family and friends, she loved to sew, jigsaw puzzles and she secretly loved playing dominoes and bingo too. She loved the Lord, Jesus the Messiah and was a...