Obituaries
Samuel Leroy Keller
Oct 24, 2025
Sam Keller was born on May 30, 1938, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Loyd Lucas Keller and Edna Bell Swaim Keller. A devoted son, Sam remained close to his mother throughout her life, caring for her in her later years. He was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and his unwavering loyalty to family and friends.
A 1957 graduate of Nowata...
Margie Grace Pierce
Oct 22, 2025
Margie Grace (Berry) Pierce, 91, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.
Margie was born to Roy L. Berry and Margaret Jewel (Elledge) Berry on February 28, 1934, at their home in Nowata, OK. Margie attended all her years of school in Nowata, OK and graduated in the Class of...
Kenneth Ray Farmer
Oct 16, 2025
Kenneth Farmer was born in Harrison, Arkansas on June 12, 1949 to Fern and Lyman Farmer. He was married to his wife, Judy, for 53 years at the time of her death in 2021. They lived in Arkansas for many years prior to making their permanent home in Delaware, Oklahoma. Kenneth worked many jobs throughout his life. He was never...
Dale Leroy Feltenberger
Oct 16, 2025
Dale Leroy Feltenberger, 84, lifetime Nowata resident, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Bartlesville. Dale was born on Aug. 22, 1941, in Coffeyville, KS, to Almeda and Adrian Feltenberger. He grew up in Nowata and was a graduate of Nowata High School in 1959, continuing his education at the University of Oklahoma acquiring a degree in business administration....
Caryl Iona Bell
Oct 16, 2025
Caryl Iona Bell, 81, passed away October 16, 2025. She was born May 10, 1944, in Oceola, Iowa to Millard and Ruth Blake.
Caryl graduated from Sedan, Kansas High School and continued education at Coffeyville College and on October 29, 1963, she married the love of her life, James “Dude” Bell in Sperry Oklahoma. When Caryl was a child, she moved...
Joyce Ann (Patterson) Jones
Oct 8, 2025
Joyce Ann Jones, 92, passed away in Bartlesville on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Joyce was born on Mar. 6, 1933, in Broken Arrow to Raymond Lesley and Cecil Mae (Holladay) Patterson. On Mar 7, 1952, she married Harry Allen Jones. They enjoyed camping, especially at Grand Lake, in their 5th wheel trailer. Allen would fish, and Joyce would cook. Joyce...
Dennis Elwood Gronquist
Oct 1, 2025
Dennis Elwood Gronquist, 84, passed away at his home in Delaware, OK on Wed., Oct. 1, 2025. Dennis was born on Nov. 27, 1940, in Superior, NE, to Paul and Opal (Hill) Gronquist. He honorably served his country in the US Army, was a graduate of the Tulsa Technical School, then began his career as a Drafting Design Engineer. He...
Julie Ann (Moore) Huntington
Sep 25, 2025
Julie Ann Moore Huntington, 61, passed away on September 25, 2025 at the family ranch in Nowata. Julie will be remembered for her light, happy spirit and tender heartedness toward people and animals alike.
Born on June 16, 1964 in Bartlesville, OK, Julie was the daughter of the late Connie Clark Moore and Iva Mae Moore.
Julie’s early life was spent on...
Beatriz Rincon Wolfenberger
Sep 8, 2025
Beatriz Rincon Wolfenberger, affectionately known as Bea, was born Dec 16, 1938, in El Paso, TX to Marcos and Sara (Rincon) Mendoza. Sadly, she passed away on Monday, Sept 8, 2025, peacefully at her home. She graduated from Jefferson High School in El Paso, and besides being a wife, mother and grandmother, she worked for over 16 years with Lowe’s...
Shirley Ann Sears
Sep 5, 2025
Shirley Ann Sears (Noblitt), 85-year-old Nowata resident, passed away September 5, 2025, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born February 17, 1940, in Talala, Oklahoma to Elsworth and Rosie (Jordan) Noblitt.
Shirley grew up between Talala and Nowata. She married Ralph Sears and the two made their home in Nowata. Shirley dedicated her life to...
Randle Craig Boothe
Aug 30, 2025
Randle Craig Boothe
1960-2025
Randle "Craig" Boothe, a man known for his generous spirit and love of the outdoors, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Nowata, Oklahoma, following a brief illness. He was 65 years old.
Born on February 3, 1960, in Tyler, Texas, to the late Phillip and Betty (McClenny) Boothe, Craig grew up in East Texas surrounded by a large...
David William Adams
Aug 27, 2025
David William Adams, 82, of Nowata, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
David was born on September 16, 1942 in Valeda, Kansas to William C. Adams and Iva A. (Teuful) Adams. As a child, he grew up in the Lenapah and Delaware area. David married Helen I. Adams on November...
Penny Sue Gonzales
Aug 23, 2025
Penny Sue Gonzales, was born August 7th, 1962, in Nowata, to George and Mary Stritzke. She passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, Aug 23. Penny spent her whole life as a country girl living South of Nowata raising horses, chickens, peafowls, and many cats. She designed and built portable chicken coops, that sold...
Charles Arthur Bowman
Aug 14, 2025
Charles Arthur Bowman, 82, lived a full life until August 14th, 2025, when he left his earthly home for his heavenly home with the Lord. Charles was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for which there is no cure. Charles fought the disease as he lived his life–with courage, strength, and determination.
Charles was born...
Idus Hoyt Wesson
Aug 13, 2025
Idus “Hoyt” Wesson, Jr., 85, went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2025. Hoyt was born November 24, 1939, in Childers, to Idus H. and Frona D. (Jackson), Wesson. He went to the Armstrong and Childers schools, graduating in 1959 at Childers. He attended Northeastern State College, and joined the U.S. Army in February, 1961. After basic training,...
Wilma Sue Frauenberger
Aug 11, 2025
Wilma Sue Frauenberger was born on August 13, 1938 in Childers, OK. The first of twin girls to Earnest Bryant and Maude Elizabeth (Whitney) Lay. She attended and graduated from Nowata schools in 1956 and was married to Orville W. (Herb) Frauenberger on March 29, 1957. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Nowata all her life....
Ellen Roberta Carpenter
Aug 5, 2025
Ellen Roberta Carpenter, 83, a lifetime resident of Nowata, peacefully went to be with her Loving Savior, on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, in Nowata. She was surrounded by people that loved and cared for her. Prior to her passing, she was able to spend precious time with her children. Ellen was born on May 27, 1942, to Bert and Elsie...
Jeri Kay Rush
Jul 16, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Jeri Kay Rush who passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Jeri was born in Maud, Oklahoma on July 24,1937 to George and Ina Shriver. The family later moved to Nowata, Oklahoma where Jeri graduated from high school. Jeri and Bill Rush were high school sweethearts and married...
Steven Akers
Jun 26, 2025
Steven Vaughn Akers, 63 of Nowata, passed away Friday in the OSU Medical Center, Tulsa. Steven was born April 24, 1962, in Ponca City, OK to Joe O. and Mary Margaret (Rhodd) Akers. He was a proud member of the Ponca Tribe and had worked for many years as a lineman and heavy equipment operator. One of his joys was...
Douglas Dwaine Farris
Jun 23, 2025
Douglas Dwaine Farris, went to be with his God on June 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, a few close friends and his best friend, his dog, Donut. Doug was born on Aug 6, 1960, in Bartlesville to Dwain Allen and Willa Fay (Workman) Farris. He was a graduate of Nowata High School with the class of 1978,...
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