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Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

Anthony Wayne Laughlin

Anthony Wayne Laughlin

Aug 30, 2024

Anthony Wayne Laughlin, 57-year-old Vinita resident, passed away Friday, August 30th, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born May 26, 1967, in Winfield, Kansas to Thomas Ray and Sherry Ann (Albert) Laughlin. 

Anthony worked many years as an automotive mechanic. He had a love for the outdoors and a fondness for frogs. He was always tinkering with something. If something didn’t...

Janet Lee Cox

Janet Lee Cox

Aug 30, 2024

Janet Lee Cox, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passed away August 30, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her cherished family by her side. Born on January 8, 1947, in Sentinel, Oklahoma to Melton and Margaret Hale (Hartronft), Janet lived a life that exemplified joy, passion, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved. She married Cecil Cox on June...

Emmett Ray Harp

Emmett Ray Harp

Aug 9, 2024

Emmett Ray Harp passed from this life on August 9, 2024, at the age of 97 years. Emmett was born July 8, 1927, in Mayes County, Oklahoma to Ezra Carroll Harp and Edna Naoma (Bogle) Harp, the fourth of ten children. He attended Military Grade School, Ketchum High School, and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. He married Maxine Helen Pagel on...

Arnold Beatty Mahoney

Arnold Beatty Mahoney

Aug 7, 2024

Arnold Beatty Mahoney, longtime Ketchum resident, passed away August 7, 2024, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. Beatty was born May 25, 1943, to Arnold Jackson “AJ” and Kathryn (Beatty) Mahoney in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He grew up in Nowata where he loved sports and played them in school. Beatty also attended Boys State. After graduating from Nowata High School, he...

Ernest Perry Thomas

Ernest Perry Thomas

Aug 5, 2024

Ernest Perry Thomas, 85, longtime Craig County resident, passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by his family on the homeplace. Perry, as he was most well-known by, was born at home February 7, 1939, in rural Craig County to Jess and Alice (Overgard) Thomas. 

 Perry entered the United States Air Force after high school where he served as a...

Richard "Dick" Allen Randolph

Richard "Dick" Allen Randolph

Jul 28, 2024

Richard Allen Randolph, 83, long time Craig County resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday July 28, 2024. Richard, known as Dick to family and friends, was born on May 23, 1941, his parents were Sydney Thomas Randolph and Davie Ruth (Garrett) Randolph of Tulsa.

Dick graduated from Vinita High School in 1959 and went on to...

Marvin Eugene Cozart

Marvin Eugene Cozart

Jul 17, 2024

Marvin Eugene Cozart, 64-year-old Vinita resident, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at home. He was born March 19, 1960, in Marysville, California to Charles Edward and Helen (Manzer) Cozart.

Marvin worked for many years as a Mechanic in Big Cabin, Oklahoma. He loved to fish, work on old cars, and ride motorcycles. In his younger years, Marvin was quite the...

Betty Lorene Hicks

Betty Lorene Hicks

Jul 8, 2024

Obituary pending.

Brenda Dorothy Fry

Brenda Dorothy Fry

Jun 30, 2024

Brenda Dorothy Fry, 89-year-old longtime Vinita resident, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Aurora Missouri, surrounded by family. She was born on December 19, 1934, in West Ham, London, England to William Cracknell and Dorothy Ada (Ascott) Cracknell. She met John Jasper Fry, a young Airman stationed in England, and the two married on December 6, 1952, in Newbury...

Charles Eugene Gray

Charles Eugene Gray

Jun 30, 2024

Charles Eugene “Charlie” Gray, 91-year-old longtime Langley resident, passed away June 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 29, 1933, in Bonner Springs, Kansas to Willard Clifton Gray and Nancy Edith Gray (Bogle). Charlie attended Otterbein School and Ketchum High School where he graduated at 16. When old enough, he entered the Army and served...

Chancie Gale Nigh

Chancie Gale Nigh

Jun 23, 2024

Chancie Gale Nigh, 95-year-old Bluejacket resident, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Francis Health System in Tulsa. He was born December 27, 1928, in Bluejacket, Oklahoma to John William Robert and Eva Judith (Mitchell) Nigh. He married Bernice Stoffer in March of 1953. 

Gale attended and graduated from Centralia Public School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army...

Roy Lee Foster

Roy Lee Foster

Jun 17, 2024

Roy Lee Foster transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Roy was born June 5, 1936, to Oliver and Hesterine (Wooten) Foster near Chelsea, Oklahoma. Roy attended Booker T. Elementary in Bowlin Springs (aka Pryor Creek) and Attucks High School of Vinita.

Roy migrated from Bowlin Springs (aka Pryor Creek) to California by way of Tulsa, Denver, Portland,...

Maymie Dean Roberts-Cason

Maymie Dean Roberts-Cason

Jun 7, 2024

Maymie Dean Roberts Cason, 86, of Langley, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on June 7, 2024. She was born May 15, 1938, in Jay, Oklahoma, to Noah and Margaret (Atterberry) Roberts. Maymie enjoyed working puzzles with her friend Janie Russel, watching humming birds, playing games with children, talking, and teaching them. She looked forward to any family gatherings no...

Joyce Marie Veith

Joyce Marie Veith

Jun 2, 2024

Joyce Marie Veith, 93, died on June 2, 2024, in Vinita, Oklahoma. For many years she was the secretary of the Superintendent of Vinita Public Schools.  Joyce was born February 3, 1931, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Charles and Violet Sutton. She grew up in Ketchum, where her parents operated the lumber yard and the drug store. The family moved to Stillwater...

Mason Issiah Brown

Mason Issiah Brown

May 30, 2024

Mason Issiah Brown, affectionately known as “May May,” was born on March 11, 2005, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He tragically passed away on May 30, 2024, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Mason was a graduate of Nowata High School and took pride in being an Ironman. He actively participated in school activities and was working to complete the HVAC program at Oklahoma Technical...

Jerry Bill Wright

Jerry Bill Wright

May 22, 2024

Jerry Bill Wright, 87-year-old Afton resident, passed away May 22, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born May 2, 1937, in Afton, Oklahoma to Carl Dee and Loreane (Grundon) Wright. He married Susan Booth on March 15, 1968, in Washington.

Jerry was a jack of all trades and was always working. He last worked as a maintenance and mechanic...

Jon Dennis

Jon Dennis

May 20, 2024

Jon Burl Wyatt Otto Dennis, 17-year-old Vinita resident, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at home. He was born August 8, 2006, to Brandon Scott and Jennifer (Shears) Dennis in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

 Jon was a talented young man and an aspiring tattoo artist. He loved hanging out with friends and family. He was a family man and loved being with his...

Mary Jane Calvert

Mary Jane Calvert

May 16, 2024

Mary Jane Calvert, 73-year-old longtime Langley resident, passed away May 16, 2024, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born September 13, 1950, to Curtis and Jo Ellen (Lilly) Williams in Covington, Kentucky.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Northeastern State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She worked for 35 years for the Grand River Dam Authority as an...

Bobbie Rose Barras

Bobbie Rose Barras

May 5, 2024

Bobbie Rose Barras, 60, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away May 5, 2024, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Ok. She was born to Bob and Ola (Swartwood) McFarland in Vinita, Oklahoma. Bobbie was educated at the Vinita School System and worked as a cook in nursing home kitchens and meals on wheels. Bobbie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed...

James "Jim" Marvin Coop

James "Jim" Marvin Coop

May 3, 2024

Long time Tulsa resident James “Jim” Marvin Coop, passed away at Saint Francis Hospital, on May 3, 2024. He was born in Welch, Oklahoma, to James Neldo Coop and Grace Marie (Mays) Coop on November 6, 1940. James graduated from Central High School and On September 10, 1958, he joined the United States Army. James proudly served his country and...

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