Local Obituaries for Oklahoma Families in Bixby, Broken Arrow, Catoosa, Claremore, Coweta, Owasso, Sand Springs, and Tulsa
Nathan William Sappington-McCullough
Sep 9, 2026
Nathan William Sappington (McCullough), Born July 17, 1983, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2026, in Tulsa, OK. Nathan was unmarried, but had two children, McKenzie Sappington, Dreven Sappington, granddaughter Penelope Sappington (McKenzie), also survived by his bonus parents Michael and Sherri McCullough, sister Misty Lara and brother Robert Thymian, sister Jennifer Witt, and brothers Corrie Witt, and Aaron Witt....
Maria Celsa Andrade
Sep 4, 2026
Maria Celsa Andrade, age 64, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on September 4, 2026. Maria was born on January 1, 1962, to Blas Andrade and Maria Ricardo. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.simplicityok.com
Dianna Kay Kuehn
Sep 3, 2026
Dianna Kay Kuehn (Fortenberry), 64, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family and those who meant so much to her. She was born on October 23, 1961, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Jack Fortenberry and Iona Gaddis.
Dianna was a woman who had a way of making everyone feel welcome....
Juan Gregorio Ledesma A La Torre
Sep 2, 2026
Juan Gregorio Ledesma A La Torre, cariñosamente conocido como "Shorty", nació el 16 de septiembre de 1974 en Tlaquepaque, México, hijo de Jesús Ledesma Barragán y Rufina (Vásquez) A La Torre. Falleció inesperadamente el 2 de septiembre de 2026 en Sand Springs, Oklahoma, a la edad de 51 años.
Juan fue un hombre lleno de vida, alegría y amor. De...
Brenda Joan Simmons
Aug 30, 2026
Brenda Joan Andrews Simmons"Joan Andrews Simmons"
Brenda Joan Andrews Simmons, known to her family and friends as Joan Andrews Simmons, passed away, leaving behind cherished memories with those who knew and loved her.
Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Lowell Andrews; her sister, Patty Suzanne (Andrews) Hurley; her father, Earl Lester Andrews; and her mother, Margaret Andrews.
Throughout...
Betty Jane Salt
Aug 30, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Betty Jane (Little) Salt on August 30th, 2026. Betty was 81 and fought a short battle with dementia.
Betty considered herself lucky to have traveled the world while she was a child with her parents as they had engineering projects in the Panama Canal Zone; Crete, Greece; South...
Scott Andrew Pierce
Aug 25, 2026
Scott Andrew Pierce, 54, passed away at home in Coweta, Oklahoma, on August 25, 2026.Scott was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He worked throughout his life as a chef to build and provide the best life possible for his family. Scott possessed an exceptionally curious and brilliant mind. He had a remarkable ability to accomplish anything he put his...
Robert Charles Williams Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
Robert Charles Williams, age 89, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on August 22, 2026. Robert was born on August 10, 1937 in Okmulgee, OK to Robert Williams and Philla Williams. He worked in Construction. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may leave condolences...
James Roy Spears
Aug 21, 2026
James Roy Spears peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father August 21, 2026. He was born October 10, 1936 at home near Atwood, OK to Vernice Haney Spears and Grady Alexander Spears. He is preceded in death by his daughter Stacy and son Tanner; daughter-in-law, Angie; brothers, JW, Glen, Ken and his parents. Jim has...
Simon Benjamin King
Aug 20, 2026
Simon Benjamin King, age 33, of Cushing, Oklahoma passed away on August 20, 2026. Simon was born on June 8, 1993 in Hope, Arkansas to Danny King and Leslie Wicker. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of...
Vincent Emil Smolik
Aug 20, 2026
Vincent Emil Smolik, age 86, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed away on August 20, 2026. Vincent was born on April 30, 1940 in Ord, Nebraska to Emil Smolik and Lillian Vincent. He worked as a Chiropractor. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may...
Vernon Melchior
Aug 17, 2026
Vernon Gene Melchior, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born December
27, 1934, in the Gay Hill Community of Washington County, Texas, to Eugene and Erna Lange
Melchior.
Vernon married Fannye Jean Starkey on November 22, 1954. While living in Victoria, Texas,
they welcomed two children, Paul and Karen. The family later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for
Vernon's...
James Thomas Kassick
Aug 17, 2026
-----------------James Thomas Kassick, age 78, of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away on August 17, 2026. James was born on September 24, 1947 in Bartlesville, OK to Al Kassick and Dorothy Kassick. He worked as a Warehouse Supervisor. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may...
Edwin Lynn Wood
Aug 16, 2026
Edwin Lynn Wood, age 80, of El Reno, Oklahoma passed away on August 16, 2026. Edwin was born on December 31, 1945 in El Reno, OK to Edwin Wood and Caswell Virginia Lynn. He worked as a BNSF. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends &...
Mark Sheppard III
Aug 14, 2026
-----------------Mark Sheppard, age 60, born on April 19, 1966, passed away on August 14, 2026. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.simplicityok.com
Laverne Deffebaugh
Aug 13, 2026
Laverne Deffebaugh, born October 1st, 1953 age 72, passed away on August 13, 2026. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.simplicityok.com
Bobby Daryl Thomas
Aug 12, 2026
Bobby Daryl Thomas, age 60, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Bobby was born on July 27, 1966, in Washington, D.C. God blessed Bobby with a strong and kind spirit and the heart of a devoted prayer warrior. He was also gifted with a beautiful operatic voice, which he shared with others throughout his life.
Alongside his...
Ruth Ellen Jackson
Aug 10, 2026
-----------------Ruth Ellen Jackson, age 47,of Stilwell, Oklahoma passed away on August 10, 2026. Ruth was born on February 22, 1979 in Texarkana, TX to Allen Jackson and Barbara Tibbit. She worked as a Freelance writer. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Simplicity Burial Co. & Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Friends & family may leave...
Ted Johnston
Aug 9, 2026
Ted Paul Johnston, 83, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2026.
He was born in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Audie and Opal Johnston. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Dianna Johnston, and Ted is survived by his daughter J. Johnston.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simplicity Burial and Oklahoma Cremation Centers, 1112 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK...
Jennifer Harris-Hipp
Aug 8, 2026
-----------------Jennifer Harris-Hipp, age 52, passed away on August 8, 2026. Jennifer was born on December 18, 1973 in Fayetteville, AR to John Harris and Kay Harris. Jennifer is survived by her father, John Harris; her mother, Kay Harris; Lauren Mackenzie Hipp and Lillian Wolaridge-Clark; her daughtersShe graduated from Edison High School in 1992. She graduated TCC and was an ASL...
