Obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Kelly Lavon Gibson Sr, 66, passed away at the St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday morning on June 29, 2022.

Kelly Lavon Gibson, Sr was born to Seywood and Edith Mae (Thompson) Gibson in Nowata, Oklahoma on July 17, 1955. His twin sister, Shelly Yvonne Gibson lived for 11 days before she was called home...

Jun 24, 2022

Raymond Edward Parrish, 85, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

He was born on January 18, 1937, to Eldon Leo Parrish and Ruth Katherine (Stith) Parrish in Nowata, OK.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Ruth and his sister, Patty Fry. ...

Jun 18, 2022

Clement F. “Buster” Lair, a long-time Nowata County resident, passed away June 18, 2022, at the age of 97, with his family by his side. Buster was born October 24, 1924, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Freeman William and Anna (Goertzen) Lair. He grew up in Coffeyville where he attended local schools. He was a member of the...

Jun 12, 2022

Bobby R. Branstetter was born at Coodys Bluff, Oklahoma on September 11, 1932, to WM F. Branstetter and Edna (Adamson) Branstetter. He was the youngest of four children; with an older brother, only living a short time, then two girls were born, Peggy Long and Patricia Mock. He started school at Coodys Bluff, but later was forced to move...

Jun 11, 2022

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Jun 11, 2022

Richard “Sammy” Dean Fink, 54, of Lenapah, Oklahoma passed away June 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born to Virginia Lue Fink in Wichita, Kansas on June 4, 1968. When Sammy was 2 years old, his family moved to the Lenapah area and that is where he remained until his passing.

While in school, Sammy played...

May 29, 2022

Deborah “Debbie” Ann (Bellamy) Tyler, 66, of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, OK. She was born on February 28, 1956, in Tulsa, OK, to Billy Joe and Annabelle (Woolman) Bellamy. She graduated from Nowata Public Schools in 1974. Debbie worked as a cook at various healthcare facilities.

Debbie...

May 28, 2022

Linda Gayle Cope, 74, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips in Bartlesville, OK. She was born on August 11, 1947, in Bartlesville, OK, to Oscar Edward Hindman and Juanita Pauline (Adams) Hindman. She grew up near Diamond Point School and graduated from Nowata Public Schools. Soon after graduation, Linda began...

May 13, 2022

Orie Lee Tatum passed from this life on May 13, 2022, at the age of 84.

Orie was born in Nowata on January 21, 1938, to Robert and Irene Tatum.  He grew up in Nowata and met his wife Cloris Voris when they were teenagers.  They were married on May 28, 1955 and were married 59 years. ...

May 11, 2022

Charles Francis Chair, 84, of Nowata, Oklahoma passed away May 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born to Robert LaMarr and Edna (Hamil) Chair in Claremore, Oklahoma on January 1, 1938. Charles grew up in the Nowata area. While in high school, he was an exceptional and standout football player, being recruited from numerous colleges.

May 10, 2022

Sarah Jewel Secondine, 88, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022, at her home in Claremore, OK. She was born on September 2, 1933, in Nowata, Oklahoma to James Truman and Virginia Eliza (Dunn) Smith.

On November 5, 1950, Sarah married the love of her life, Donald Henry Secondine Sr. in Camp Polk, Louisiana. Sarah excelled working...

Apr 29, 2022

Charles Frederick “Fred” Miller, 86, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Fred was born on November 24, 1935, to Walter and Opal (Sutherland) Miller in Nowata, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Nowata area and began working at a very young age. He met Laurel Lea Leighty and the...

Apr 23, 2022

Velda Marie “Hilta” Gorby, 87, of Foyil, OK and formerly of Nowata, OK, passed away Saturday night, May 23, 2022, at Porta Caeli House of Tulsa.

Hilta was born in rural Chatauqua County, Kansas, on August 27, 1934, to Clarence F. Finney and Martha M. (Hann) Finney. She graduated from Caney Valley High School in Caney, Kansas...

Apr 13, 2022

Michael Dale Ketcherside, 73, passed away April 13, 2022 at his Royse City, TX home surrounded by his family.

Mike was born July 16, 1948 to Paul Slater and Jeanne Florene Ketcherside in Topeka, KS. He was raised in Nowata, OK and graduated from Nowata High School in 1966. After high school, Mike served in...

Mar 31, 2022

David Brent Clay was born July 14,1970 and left his family and friends to join his grandma, grandpa, two uncles and a cousin on March 31, 2022.  Brent leaves behind his wife of 22 years Diana Clay, and his daughter Riley Clay, both of the home.  He is also survived by his mother Velma Clay of Claremore, brother Joseph...

Mar 27, 2022

Harvey Junior Futhey, 68, passed away Sunday March 27, 2022, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was born on June 8, 1953, in Nowata, Ok. to John Harvey and Dixie Lou (Ryan) Futhey. Harvey grew up in Nowata and graduated from Nowata High School. After high school, he worked in the oil fields.

On...

Mar 24, 2022

Billy Joe Lindersmith, Sr., age 84, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home.

Bill was born June 21, 1937, at Lenapah, Oklahoma to Earl Lindersmith and Audie (Stubllefield) Lindersmith. He grew up in Lenapah and Alluwe and graduated from Alluwe High School, where he excelled in basketball, earning All-State honors. Billy was also selected to...

Mar 4, 2022

Jensen Josue Gonzalez, 1, passed away on March 4, 2022, at Ascension St. John Nowata. He was born on December 17, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Byron Gonzalez and Kayla Heitger.

Jensen was born a “heart warrior“ and spent much of his life in the hospital. He was well known and the favorite patient of the...

Feb 23, 2022

Joy Karen Elledge, 84, passed away February 23, 2022, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. She was born on May 1, 1937, in Nowata, Oklahoma to Joe and Leona (Terrell) Pearce. Joy grew up in the Nowata area and graduated from Nowata High School. She went on to obtain her Associate Degree in Music and Arts from...

Feb 23, 2022

Derek Joseph McGovern, 40, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 20, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas to Michael and Marygrace (Gudenkauf) McGovern. He attended Collinsville High School. On October 1, 2004, he married Charee Spaid in Nowata, Oklahoma, where they made their home with their two...