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Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
Shirley Ann Thomas
Dec 24, 2023
Shirley Ann Thomas, 81, of Vinita, passed away peacefully at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on the morning of Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. She had commented, “I want to be in Heaven for Jesus’ birthday!”, and she made it.
She was born at home; December 15, 1942, in Shaw, Mississippi, to Roy and Lorene (Chadwick) Thompson. She was educated in...
Martin "Matt" Mathews
Dec 24, 2023
Martin “Matt” Luther Mathews III, 75 years old, of Afton, passed away December 24, 2023, at Hillcrest Medical Center of Tulsa. He was born September 13, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Martin Luther Mathews II and Juanita (Morrow) Mathews. He was educated at Jay Public Schools and continued his education at Oklahoma State University where he was on a football...
Dennis "Wayne" Ponder
Dec 21, 2023
Dennis Wayne Ponder, 62, Of Disney, OK passed away Thursday, December 21st, 2023, at his home in Disney, OK. Wayne was born in California on June 21, 1961, the son of Dennis Thurman Ponder and Loretta Katherine (Wakefield) Ponder. Wayne was a jack of all trades but most recently tree service was his business.
Wayne was preceded in death...
Mary Louise Judd
Dec 20, 2023
Mary Louise Judd was born on, January 28th, 1925 in Adair, OK. Mary passed from this life December 20th, 2023. Those left to cherish her memory include Her children Charles and Nancy, as well as a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Cornell D Brown
Dec 19, 2023
Cornell Brown was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on November 4, 1948 to Arstella and Buster Brown. Cornell was one of seven children. Cornell resided in Vinita, OK . Cornell was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He held may titles, Husband, Dad, Papa, Uncle, and Friend. Cornell passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at 11:00 pm with family by his side....
Ida Mae Gene Lundy
Dec 13, 2023
Ida Mae Simms-Lundy
Ida left this world on December 13, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Ida was born September 1, 1929 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Paul and Meda (Hall) Simms. At 3 years old she lost her mother and was placed with her maternal grandparents who raised her. She had very fond memories of her grandparents and all...
James Wesley Wood
Dec 3, 2023
James (Jim) Wesley Wood, 91, of Cleora, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully athome on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Jim was born on February 5, 1932, in Tulsa,Oklahoma, to Orval and Cora Wood. Jim served his country in the Navy from 1951thru 1954 on the destroyer, the USS FISKE DD-842. Jim was married to BarbaraSue Frye on April 7th, 1955. Barbara preceded...
Judy D. Powell
Dec 1, 2023
Judy Doreen Powell, 62, of Ketchum, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 1, 2023. She was born in Sterling, Colorado, on March 3, 1961, to John R. Hardy and Pearl (Peterson) Hardy.
Judy grew up in Birdcity, Kansas, graduating from Cheylin High School in 1979.On April 26, 1980, Judy married the love of her life, John,...
Joe Frances Ramsey
Nov 20, 2023
Reflection of Life
Joe Frances (Vann) Ramsey, age 92 became absent from the body and present with the Lord on Monday, November 20th, 2023. Joe Frances was born on December 23, 1930 in Vinita Oklahoma to Stan and Ethel (Bean) Vann. She was the youngest of eight children. She attended Attucks School. Joe Frances confessed her love and...
Irmalee Kolb
Nov 6, 2023
Irmalee (Thomas) Kolb passed away peacefully in Vinita, Oklahoma on November 6, 2023, at age 98. She was born on August 12th, 1925, in Meramac, Oklahoma to G.C. and Elizabeth Thomas, the third of four children. Her family moved to nearby Pawnee while Irmalee was in grade school, and where her father owned and operated the Thomas General Store....
Julia Mae Oliver
Nov 2, 2023
Julia Mae Oliver met King Jesus on the bright and cloudless morning of November 2, 2023. Julia, a long time Bartlesville resident, found her first season on July 31, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma, the daughter of Booker T. Oliver Sr. and Leota (Willis) Oliver. Julia was raised in Vinita and graduated from Vinita High School. Julia was a unique individual...
Carolyn Marie Allen
Oct 16, 2023
Carolyn Allen, a remarkable woman of wisdom and grace, peacefully departed from this world at the age of 90, on October 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. Carolyn's passing is a moment of both sorrow and reflection, as we celebrate a life well-lived and remember the cherished memories she leaves behind.
Carolyn was...
Ann Whitesell
Oct 10, 2023
Ann Alice Whitesell, 88-year-old Vinita resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Ann was born near Vinita on June 29, 1935. She was the daughter of D.O. and Jerlean Lindsey of Vinita. Ann was a dairy farmer with her husband. Ann loved her church, where she served as church secretary, Sunday School...
Ramona Marie Thornton
Oct 8, 2023
Longtime Vinita Public Schools teacher and Vinita resident Ramona Marie Thornton, 90, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born October 21, 1932, in Libby, Montana, to Halstead C. Remp and Bonnie E. (Dunwoody) Remp. Ramona graduated from Libby High School, in Libby, Montana. She continued her education earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education...
David "Hurricane" Louis Hanna
Sep 30, 2023
David (Hurricane) Louis Hanna passed from this Life into eternal rest on September 30th 2023 at his home in Afton, Oklahoma. David was born on November 5th 1941 in Cleora, Oklahoma the son of Sterling and Goldie Hanna.
David Had a Profound love for motorcycles and was on the highway with wind in his face any chance he got. He...
Mona Sue Schwartz
Sep 28, 2023
Mona Sue Schwartz, 86, a lifetime Vinita resident, joined in the arms of our Lord and Savior peacefully on the afternoon of September 28, 2023, with her loving family gathered together at her bedside.
Mona took her first breath of life on June 5, 1937, in Vinita, Oklahoma, a beautiful baby girl gifted to John and Ida Mae Tucker.
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Ronald L. Morris
Sep 20, 2023
Ronald L. Morris passed away on September 20, 2023. He was born January 26, 1940, in Pryor, Oklahoma to Joel and Edna Morris. Ron graduated from Ketchum High School in 1957. For his first year out of high school, Ron worked for Rural Electric Cooperative in Vinita. He then went on to college and graduated in the spring of 1960....
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