Obituaries

Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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...

Bonnie Charlene Haire

Bonnie Charlene Haire

May 1, 2024

Bonnie Charlene (Cartee) Haire, 74-year-old Mobile, Alabama native, passed away May 1, 2024, at Emerald Memory Care Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born April 8, 1950, in Aliceville, Alabama to Charlie Verdo and Olive Edell Cartee. Her “claim to fame” was that Dr. Pepper delivered her.

Bonnie grew up and attended school in Mobile, Alabama and was a 1968 graduate...

Traci Lynn "Lala" Altizer

Traci Lynn "Lala" Altizer

Apr 9, 2024

Traci Lynn “Lala” Altizer, 40-year-old Tulsa area resident, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 26, 1983, to Thomas Wayne and Regina Kay (Guthrie) Irons in Tulsa. After high school, she enlisted in the United States Army and served directly following the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Traci was an introvert at heart;...

Alva Joe Zornes

Alva Joe Zornes

Apr 8, 2024

Alva Joe Zornes, 69-year-old former Adair resident, passed away April 8, 2024 in Sulphur. He was born November 24, 1954 in Vici, Oklahoma to Curtis A. and Betty Delores (Cole) Zornes.

Joe had a fondness for motorcycles and enjoyed riding at any chance he could.

Joe is survived by his sisters, April Rawls of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Delores Kincade of Big Cabin,...

Ann J. Sullivan-Geyer

Ann J. Sullivan-Geyer

Apr 6, 2024

Ann J. Sullivan-Geyer, longtime Vinita area resident and former Ohio resident, passed away April 6, 2024, at home. She was born January 2, 1936, to James and Nellie (Visnic) Vanek in Cadiz, Ohio. She married James F. Sullivan on May 21, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Church. The two were married until his death in 1994. Ann married Paul Geyer, February...

Cherilyn Sue Chase

Cherilyn Sue Chase

Mar 27, 2024

Cherilyn Sue (Sloan) Chase passed away on March 27, 2024, at the age of 81 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma. She was born on June 9, 1942, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma.  Cherilyn was a dedicated woman with over 60 years of cardiac nursing experience across 5 states. She excelled in various roles, including Cardiac Intensive Care at Barnes Jewish, Cardiac Transplant at...

Jeanette Woods

Jeanette Woods

Mar 23, 2024

Jeanette (McGlothlin) Woods, long time Grand Lake area resident, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 25, 1933 in Richlands, Virginia to Clarence and Sybil (Cyphers) McGlothlin.

Jeanette loved to host dinner parties at her home, listen to Jazz music, and was a member of the Cherokee Yacht Club. She will be most...

Bonnie Ruth Dean

Bonnie Ruth Dean

Mar 20, 2024

Bonnie Ruth Dean, a cherished member of the community known for her passion for art, peacefully passed away at her home in Vinita, Oklahoma. Born in Estella, Oklahoma, on September 21, 1933, Bonnie lived a fulfilling life dedicated to creativity and expression. Bonnie's artistic flair shone brightly as she owned and operated an art studio in both California and Vinita. Her...

Sylvia Ann Mulvehill

Sylvia Ann Mulvehill

Mar 18, 2024

Sylvia Ann Magin Mulvehill was called to be with The Father and The Son, Lord Jesus Christ, on March 18th, 2024, at 10:27pm.

Sylvia was born on February 23rd, 1935, in Vinta, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Anthony and Anna Magin. She had two older brothers Jimmy and Chuck. Sylvia was a 1952 graduate of Vinta High School and attended...

Margie Marie McDougal

Margie Marie McDougal

Mar 17, 2024

Margie Marie McDougal, born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on a warm summer day in 1949, bid farewell to this world on March 17, 2024, in Fairland, Oklahoma. She touched the lives of many as she journeyed through life with kindness and grace. She graduated from White Oak High School, carrying with her the values of education and lifelong learning. Margie's dedication shone...

James Arthur Patrick

James Arthur Patrick

Mar 13, 2024

James Arthur Patrick, 84-year-old longtime Vinita area resident, passed away March 13, 2024, at home. He was born November 23, 1939, in Fairland, Oklahoma to William Gordon and Lenora (Matthews) Patrick. He married Julia Kapp October 7, 1960, at the First United Methodist Church in Vinita. They were married until her passing January 11, 2003. He then married Tammy Fincher...

Earnest Ellis Johnson

Earnest Ellis Johnson

Mar 12, 2024

Earnest Ellis Johnson, 82-year-old Vinita area resident, peacefully transitioned to heaven on March 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1942, in rural Delaware County to Elmer Johnson and Mary (Finney) Vanfleet. Earnest served in the United States Army and was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam war.

Earnest was a carpenter by trade. He could carve...

Geneva Faye Tuell

Geneva Faye Tuell

Mar 9, 2024

Geneva Faye (Dawson) Tuell went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024, after a brief stay at the Heartsworth nursing facility.

She was born on February 24, 1935, in her parents’ home near Ketchum, Oklahoma, with a midwife attending. She was the eighth of nine children born to Gladys (Harris) and William Dawson. She attended Couch Grade School across...

Geneva Jarvis

Geneva Jarvis

Feb 19, 2024

Geneva Jarvis, 92, Lifelong Craig County resident, Passed from this life into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on the evening of February 19th, 2024. Geneva was on June 30th, 1931, in Lynn Creek, Missouri.

Geneva was a beautiful soul who loved her family with a passion no words could describe. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother and...

Michael Kenneth Jones

Michael Kenneth Jones

Feb 12, 2024

Michael Kenneth Jones, 73, of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away at his home February 12, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on November 7, 1950, to E.L. (Shorty) Jones and Betty Louise (Hale) Jones. He was a 1968 graduate of Vinita High School. On April 15, 1969, Michael enlisted in the United States...

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