Obituaries

George Allen Million Sr.

George Allen Million Sr.

Oct 11, 2024

George was born in O’Kean, Arkansas on June 3rd of 1943 to parents Dale and Norma Million. He left this life to go to his heavenly home on October 11, 2024.

George attended Randolph County Schools throughout his childhood. He was named after his Uncle Judge George Million of Pocahontas, Arkansas. He moved to Tulsa with his family in 1959. George...

Jack Wayne Rhodes

Jack Wayne Rhodes

Oct 11, 2024

Jackie “Jack” Wayne Rhodes was born at home in Yonkers, Oklahoma on June 20, 1942 to James and Rowena Davis Rhodes. He was the fourth oldest child out of twelve brothers and sisters. He graduated from Locust Grove High School in May 1960. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1964 and was stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base...

James Robert Han, Jr.

James Robert Han, Jr.

Oct 10, 2024

James Robert Han, Jr., 64, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on October 4, 1960, in Pryor, James lived a life full of hard work, love, and passion for the simple joys of life. James was a proud graduate of Adair High School, where he cultivated many lifelong friendships. After...

Ronald Dean Vanderford

Ronald Dean Vanderford

Oct 8, 2024

Ronald Dean Vanderford, born on October 5, 1941, in Parsons, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. He was a beloved father, brother, grandpa, and friend, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and craftsmanship.

Ron was known for his passion for woodworking, where he poured his creativity into making various crafts....

Jimmy Dale Rush

Jimmy Dale Rush

Oct 8, 2024

Jimmy Dale Rush, a cherished member of the Pryor community, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on January 13, 1942, Jimmy dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting the people of Mayes County, making an indelible mark on the hearts of those encountered throughout his career. His journey in law enforcement...

Scott Joseph Harrison

Scott Joseph Harrison

Oct 6, 2024

Scott Joseph Harrison, born on November 1, 1967, in St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 56. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and an infectious sense of humor that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Scott was a man with a wonderful spirit even in the...

Edward Elton Giles

Edward Elton Giles

Oct 6, 2024

Edward Elton Giles, a beloved husband, father, educator, and friend, was called home on October 6, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 15, 1932, Ed’s journey through life was filled with love, dedication, and a deep appreciation for the world around him. On May 22, 1962, Ed married his dear wife Bettye at the Methodist church in...

Freddy "Butch" Gene Kerns

Freddy "Butch" Gene Kerns

Oct 3, 2024

Freddy "Butch" Gene Kerns, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at his home, at the age of 70. He was born on September 22, 1954, in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Fred and June (Burns) Kerns. 

He graduated from Jay High School in 1973. Butch was exceptionally proud of his accomplishments, notably building the Salina Highbanks...

Nancy Ellen Lott

Nancy Ellen Lott

Oct 1, 2024

Nancy Ellen Young, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She resided at York Manor Nursing Home in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Nancy grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, graduating from Kellam High School and attending Old Dominion University. Nancy was employed by Sears at Pembroke Mall in the sewing department. She was predeceased by her parents, Gustaf...

Jay Dee Young

Jay Dee Young

Oct 1, 2024

Jay Dee Young, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Pryor, Oklahoma, at the age of 68. Born on January 30, 1956, in Joplin, Missouri, Jay embodied kindness and generosity, touching the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Jay was outgoing and friendly, never meeting a stranger. His infectious...

John K. Cass

John K. Cass

Sep 27, 2024

John Kimberly Cass passed away on September 27, 2024, at his home in Bernice, Oklahoma. He was born on April 27, 1950, in Shreveport, Louisiana at Barksdale Air Force Base.

He attended Derby High School in Derby, Kansas, from which he graduated in 1969. John spent four years with the U.S. Air Force, and worked more than 30 years as a...

Verle Lynn Bartgis

Verle Lynn Bartgis

Sep 26, 2024

At 80 years old, Verle Lynn Bartgis, passed away in Stockton, Missouri on Thursday September 26th. Lynn was born on January 26, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Verle Morton Bartgis and Norma Jean (Crenshaw) Bartgis. He experienced many successes in his lifetime starting with football in high school. This led to an opportunity to play the sport on a...

Cord Colwell

Cord Colwell

Sep 25, 2024

Cord Colwell, 56, a beloved husband, father, papa, great papa, and friend passed away on September 25, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 22,1968, in Oklahoma City and spent his life embodying the values of love and kindness that touched everyone who knew him. Cord dedicated many years to working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, where...

Thurman Clay Hibbard

Thurman Clay Hibbard

Sep 22, 2024

Thurman Clay Hibbard, 92, born on June 6, 1932, passed away on September 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, faith, and love. Thurman's life was a tapestry woven with a deep commitment to his community and an unwavering bond with his family, particularly with his beloved wife, Loretta Jones. Their love story began on January 31, 1953,...

Tommy Walter Lewis

Tommy Walter Lewis

Sep 20, 2024

Tommy Walter Lewis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Born on April 30, 1940, in Krebs, Oklahoma, Tommy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for his family and the outdoors.

Tommy dedicated his life to working as an electrician, a profession not only showcased...

Lowell "Jake" L. Wiseman

Lowell "Jake" L. Wiseman

Sep 19, 2024

After high school, Jake left the farm and volunteered for the Army in 1942. He graduated from pilot training on June 27, 1944, and separated from the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II in October 1945. Jake then attended the University of Illinois, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1948 and a master’s degree in 1950. Not...

Robert Lee Cox

Robert Lee Cox

Sep 16, 2024

Robert Lee Cox, 68, born on October 6, 1955, left this world on September 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with passion, dedication, and the love of the great outdoors. He was not just a mechanic by trade, but a craftsman whose hands tirelessly worked to bring life back into engines, both large and small. Throughout his life, Robert...

Kenneth "Tump" Aden Benham

Kenneth "Tump" Aden Benham

Sep 16, 2024

Kenneth "Tump" Aden Benham, born in Salina Oklahoma on March 4, 1938, left this world on September 16, 2024, in Vinita, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy woven from love, laughter, and a profound appreciation for life's simplest joys. Tump was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Reba Willis, whom he married on September 6, 1958. Their enduring partnership was...

Kathleen "Kathy" Gail Peters

Kathleen "Kathy" Gail Peters

Sep 15, 2024

Kathy was a loving wife and one proud mom. She loved telling anyone who would listen exactly how proud she was of Audra and all her accomplishments. She loved being a fur mom to Hank and fur Nana to Lucy, but she would always talk about her Lucy Lou.A talented and avid card maker and scrapbooker, Kathy enjoyed scrapbook retreats...

Jon L Vaughn

Jon L Vaughn

Sep 13, 2024

Jon L Vaughn, born on August 17, 1962, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 62. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Jon is survived by his beloved wife, Tammy Vaughn, of the home; sons,...