Obituaries
Mary Jo Luton
Jun 13, 2024
We mourn the loss of Mary Jo Luton, 75, a multi-talented and caring mother, born on February 7, 1949, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Wesley William Albert and Geneveve Josephine (Hash) Albert. Mary passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2024, at the Ascension St John Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK.
Mary grew up in the Nowata area. She married Stanley...
Ruby "Nell" Davis
Jun 12, 2024
We mourn the loss of Ruby “Nell” Davis, 82, a unique and hardworking woman, born on October 15, 1941, in Tulsa, OK, to Jerry Fay Tucker and Sarah Tennie (Muir) Tucker. Nell left her earthly body on June 12, 2024, in Stillwater, OK.
Nell grew up and graduated high school in Tulsa, OK. She worked as the Nowata Tag Agent for...
John Lee Epple
Jun 11, 2024
John Lee Epple, 80, of Dewey, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2024, of natural causes.
John was born on September 18, 1943, to James Barney Epple and Elena Fern (Kniffen) Epple at their home at Todd Ranch, which was NE of Talala, Oklahoma. John was the seventh child born to James and Elena. John’s siblings included Delores Lay, Juanita Hewitt/Andrews,...
Barbara Ann McGill
Jun 4, 2024
Barbara Ann McGill, 82, of Delaware, Oklahoma, left her earthly body and passed into eternal rest on June 4, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, at The Journey Home. She was born on September 18, 1941, in Sheridan, Oregon, to Ivan Henry Hamilton and Buena Lee (Smith) Hamilton.
Barbara grew up in Sheridan, Oregon, graduating from high school from Sheridan High School. For...
Jeffery Wayne Lawson
May 29, 2024
Jeffery Wayne Lawson, 70, of Nowata, Oklahoma, left his earthly body and passed into eternal rest on May 29, 2024, at his residence in Nowata, OK. He was born on March 29, 1954, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Wayne Douglas Lawson and Martha (Littell) Carey.
Jeff grew up in Coffeyville, KS, attending school until his senior year there when his family moved...
Sarah Lou Clark
May 27, 2024
Beloved Friend, Neighbor, Classmate, Co-Worker, Companion, Leader, Mentor and Mom Sarah Lou Clark passed on May 27th, 2024 at her home in Nowata. Born August 27, 1939 in Rogers, AR., she was the only child of Ester Lee McClure and Guy Carter. A lifelong love of animals, especially dogs, Sarah was active in a wide range of groups from Girl...
Christina Nicole Lindersmith
May 12, 2024
Christina Nicole Breedwell, was a 38-year-old from Nowata, OK. She passed away May 12, 2024, at home unexpectedly. She was born on October 3, 1985, in Wurzburg, Germany to Billy Lindersmith, Jr. and Teresa Marlin.
Christina Lindersmith was a homemaker and spent her time raising her children. She was a devoted mother to six children and loved each one of them...
Clarence Roy Capps
May 9, 2024
Clarence Roy Capps, 94, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, left his earthly body and passed into eternal rest on the evening of May 9, 2024, in Owasso, Oklahoma. He was born on March 29, 1930, in Delaware, Oklahoma, to Fred Capps and Queena May (Paige) Capps.
Clarence grew up in Nowata and graduated from Nowata High School with the class of 1948. After...
Marilyn Ann Biggerstaff
May 9, 2024
We mourn the loss of Marilyn Ann Biggerstaff, 78, a caring educator and librarian, born on December 28, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Leslie E. Mayes and Alta Phern (Denny) Mayes. Marilyn left her earthly body on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Bartlesville, OK.
Marilyn grew up in Tonkawa, OK, graduating from Tonkawa High School. After high school, she attended...
Jason Robert Prince
May 7, 2024
We mourn the loss of Jason Robert Prince, 43, a loving family man and teacher, born on November 21, 1980, in Alpena, Michigan to William Prince and Nancy (Armstrong) Stoops. Unexpectedly, Jason passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Bartlesville, OK.
Jason grew up and graduated high school from Alcona Community Schools. He went on to attend college...
Montgomery "Monty" Wayne Gillman
May 6, 2024
Montgomery “Monty” Wayne Gillman, 62-year-old Delaware resident, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his residence in Delaware, Oklahoma. He was born February 5, 1962, to Robert Eugene Gillman and Charlene Geneiva (Marlin) Gillman, in Nowata, Oklahoma.
Monty worked in several industries throughout the years including oilfield work, running heavy equipment, as well as construction. In his free time, he...
Deborah "Deb" Mae (Lightfoot) Emberson
Apr 30, 2024
Deborah “Deb” Mae (Lightfoot) Emberson, 70, of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on April 30, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1953, in Vinita, Oklahoma, at the Craig County General Hospital to Chester Raymond Lightfoot and Patsy Marie (Harrison) Lightfoot.
Deb grew up in Vinita, graduating from Vinita High School in...
Norita LaVonne Akers
Apr 28, 2024
Norita LaVonne Akers, 84, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK, on April 28, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1939, in rural Nowata County to William C. Adams and Iva A. (Teufal) Adams.
Norita grew up in Delaware, OK, graduating from Delaware High School. After graduating high school, she attended business school, where she became accomplished in shorthand writing, as...
David Leroy Clark
Apr 21, 2024
Faithful and Devoted Husband, Father, Servant, Mentor and Friend David LeRoy Clark passed away on April 21st, 2024. Born in Independence, KS to Jewell Beatrice Clarkson and Carl LeRoy Clark on August 2nd, 1939, the eldest of three, his family moved to California and back to Kansas several times before landing in Tulsa.
He graduated from Will Roger’s High School class...
Hendrik Jacobus Griezel "Jack" Smith
Apr 20, 2024
We mourn the loss of Hendrik Jacobus Griezel “Jack” Smith, 91, a hardworking family man, born on April 18, 1933, in Brakpan, South Africa, to Johannes Marthinus Smith and Kathleen Helen (Griezel) Smith. Jack left his earthly body on Saturday, April 20, 2024, peacefully at home, with his family by his side.
Jack grew up and graduated high school in South...
Donald Earl Armstrong
Apr 19, 2024
Donald Earl Armstrong, 67-year-old Nowata resident, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 18, 1957, in Wilson, Kansas to Donald Herman and Patricia Ann (Ross) Armstrong.
Donald worked for many years in the construction industry. After retirement, he worked part time at Bomgaars. He loved woodworking and building things in general. He...
Charles Royce Enloe
Apr 19, 2024
We grieve the loss of Charles Royce Enloe, born September 1st, 1934, going to his forever home April 19, 2024. He had resided in Nowata, OK with his granddaughter Chelsea Cox, her husband and their three children when he took his final breath. He lived 89 very long years on this Earth. He met the love of his life, Catherine...
Nancy June Reeves
Apr 18, 2024
We mourn the loss of Nancy June Reeves, a gentle spirit of strength, born on July 28, 1934, and went home to Jesus on April 18, 2024. Her life was characterized by her kind-hearted nature and warm smile. A lover of Alan Jackson's music, playing Dominos and card games like Pitch and Jubel, Nancy also found joy in time with...
Garrett Wayne Tole
Apr 16, 2024
Garrett Wayne Tole, 33, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away April 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on April 20, 1990, to Christopher Tole and Starla (Bowman) Tole.
Garrett grew up in Collinsville, OK, graduating from Collinsville High School in 2008. He later attended college at Northeastern State University. In his youth, Garrett was very athletic and played 3rd base in high school baseball. In junior high school, his team participated...
Juanita Roselle Sheppler
Apr 10, 2024
Juanita Sheppler of Talala, Oklahoma, was born September 2, 1945, at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to James and LeBurta Nash. She died April 10 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Larrie Sheppler; sisters, Wanda (Dewey Murdock) Sheppler of Berrien Springs, MI; Marla (Ron) Norton of Buchanan, MI; brothers, Bill Nash of Eucha,...