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After 86 years, our beloved wife and mother Ruth—fondly known as Ruthie or Sissy—passed from this life on September 26, 2022, in Tulsa, OK.  She was surrounded by her loving family, including her husband of 66 years, Wayne.  The sweetest, most loving and giving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and friend, Ruthie always put others before herself.  She was a Christian with great faith, love, and compassion, a woman who served her family, church, and community...

Frank Herrell Hicks Sr, 71, passed away on September 13, 2022, at his residence in Delaware, OK. Frank was born on January 15, 1951, to Howard Herrell and Mata May (Beu) Hicks. Frank lived in the Delaware area for most of his life and was a graduate from Delaware High School. In August of 1975, he married Connie Sue Lowe. Frank worked in the oil field for many different petroleum producers throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; Howard and Mata Hicks, his wife; Connie...

Michael Lee Bowman was called home to hunt and fish in paradise on September 11th, 2022. Mike was a beloved husband, dad, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on Lockbourne Air Force Base to Kay Thorpe (Inman-Bowman). He spent his youth in Delaware and Adair having many, many friends. Mike graduated from Delaware High School in 1982. After high school, he married Sharon Eden until her death in 1989. Later meeting Maria (Giedraitis) Chilton in Amarillo, Texas...

Bennie Franklin Mathews, 72, of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away on September 10, 2022, at Forest Manor in Dewey, Oklahoma. Bennie was born in Lenapah, Oklahoma, on November 19, 1949, to Louis and Castella (Martin) Mathews.  In Bennie’s younger years, he grew up in the Lenapah area and his family later located to Tulsa. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. Bennie went on to attend technical college and earned his certification in welding. He married...

Debra “Debbie” Lea Brown, 53, passed away on September 10, 2022, at her residence in Nowata, Oklahoma. Debbie was born on October 12, 1968, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ronald Glenn and Cynthia Lea (Kellams) Tracy. Debbie was born into the world of education. She spent her entire adult life educating, tutoring, and above all helping anyone in need! She truly met her calling. Debbie graduated from Metro Christian Academy in 1986. She then attended Northeastern State University in...

Terry Lee Reeder, 59, passed away on August 31, 2022, at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK. Terry was born on June 17, 1963, in Kansas City, KS to Ben L. Reeder and Dorothy (McFarland) Buster. Terry moved to Nowata at a young age. Terry’s occupations included working in the oilfields, construction, and printing press. Terry was a jack of all trades and pretty good at anything that he did. He liked fishing and motorcycles. He loved making his famous chili with his kids. He will be...

Richard Eugene Frye, 61, passed away on August 30, 2022, at his residence in Nowata, Oklahoma. Richard was born on July 30, 1961, to Raymond Lewis and Rosemary (Parker) Frye in Claremore, Oklahoma. He grew up in Chelsea, OK and graduated from Chelsea High School. Richard worked in transportation, driving a semi-truck for 25 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching “Big Foot” television shows. Richard loved his family and lived for his grandchildren. He...

Virginia Lou Meyer, 81, passed away on August 29, 2022, peacefully in Heavener, Oklahoma. Virginia was born on February 20, 1941, in Craig County to Joseph Clayton and Lenora Elizabeth (Dunn) Haskit. There were 12 siblings in the Haskit family. She attended and graduated from Welch public schools. She married Paul Meyer in 1961. The couple had three children together. After Paul served in the Navy, Paul and Virginia were involved in the church ministry for 17 years. They finally settled in...

Nettie Marie Major, 80, passed away on August 14, 2022, at her residence in Nowata, Oklahoma. Nettie was born on June 25, 1942, to Henry and Letha (Benson) Byrd in Alluwe, Oklahoma. Throughout her life, Nettie lived in different places including the Nowata area, Los Banos, California, and Salem, Oregon. She was married to Joe Major until his passing. Nettie was a loving homemaker, caring for her children and tending to her family and home. She was very committed to her family and enjoyed...