Obituaries

Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

Wanda Bussey

Wanda Bussey

Jul 6, 2009

Wanda Jean Bussey, 80 of Bartlesville, Ok passed away on Monday July 6, 2009 in her home. Ms. Bussey was born on October 4, 1928 in Branson, Colorado to Henry Bloxsom and Esthrid Dalholtz. In December of 1946 she married Arthur Lee Rall whom they had four children. Wanda had dedicated her life in caring for others and was an...

Wanda Bussey

Wanda Bussey

Jul 6, 2009

Wanda Jean Bussey, 80 of Bartlesville, Ok passed away on Monday July 6, 2009 in her home. Ms. Bussey was born on October 4, 1928 in Branson, Colorado to Henry Bloxsom and Esthrid Dalholtz. In December of 1946 she married Arthur Lee Rall whom they had four children. Wanda had dedicated her life in caring for others and was an...

Oliver Simpson Iii

Oliver Simpson Iii

Jul 4, 2009

Oliver Mark Simpson III, age 30 of Vinita, died Saturday July 4, 2009. Mark was born in Enid, Oklahoma on June 14, 1979 the son of Charles David and Pamela Sue (Forgey) Simpson. On March 11, 2006 Mark was united in marriage to Dana Hayes. Together they raised 5 children. Mark was a hard working family man. He loved his...

Elmer Harwood

Elmer Harwood

Jul 4, 2009

Elmer Delbert Harwood, 91 year-old Grand Lake resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Rosewood Terrace in Vinita. He was born December 4, 1917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elmer spent his early years growing up on a ranch in Montana, his family moved to Humboldt Kansas in 1925, where he graduated high school in 1937. He married Marjorie Casper on May...

Emily Henry

Emily Henry

Jul 4, 2009

Emily Louise Henry, 88 years old, died July 4, 2009 in Blackwell Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at Ball Cemetery Wednesday 10:00 a.m. with Todd Brock officiating. Services are under direction of Benjamin Funeral Home. Emily Henry was born December 11, 1920 in Okeene, Oklahoma to John and Emma (Link) Tautfest. She worked as a cook at the Bliss...

Eunice Vaughn

Eunice Vaughn

Jul 4, 2009

Eunice Evlyne Vaughn, 85, of Jay, Oklahoma went home to be with her Lord at 6:10 p.m., Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Eunice was born September 21, 1923 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Stanley and Blanche (Simmons) Ziegler. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Jay, traveling in a covered wagon...

Elmer Harwood

Elmer Harwood

Jul 4, 2009

Elmer Delbert Harwood, 91 year-old Grand Lake resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Rosewood Terrace in Vinita. He was born December 4, 1917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elmer spent his early years growing up on a ranch in Montana, his family moved to Humboldt Kansas in 1925, where he graduated high school in 1937. He married Marjorie Casper on May...

Oliver Simpson Iii

Oliver Simpson Iii

Jul 4, 2009

Oliver Mark Simpson III, age 30 of Vinita, died Saturday July 4, 2009. Mark was born in Enid, Oklahoma on June 14, 1979 the son of Charles David and Pamela Sue (Forgey) Simpson. On March 11, 2006 Mark was united in marriage to Dana Hayes. Together they raised 5 children. Mark was a hard working family man. He loved his...

Emily Henry

Emily Henry

Jul 4, 2009

Emily Louise Henry, 88 years old, died July 4, 2009 in Blackwell Oklahoma. Graveside services will be held at Ball Cemetery Wednesday 10:00 a.m. with Todd Brock officiating. Services are under direction of Benjamin Funeral Home. Emily Henry was born December 11, 1920 in Okeene, Oklahoma to John and Emma (Link) Tautfest. She worked as a cook at the Bliss...

Eunice Vaughn

Eunice Vaughn

Jul 4, 2009

Eunice Evlyne Vaughn, 85, of Jay, Oklahoma went home to be with her Lord at 6:10 p.m., Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Eunice was born September 21, 1923 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Stanley and Blanche (Simmons) Ziegler. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Jay, traveling in a covered wagon...

Byrd Proctor

Byrd Proctor

Jul 3, 2009

Byrd Lee Proctor, 75, of Jay, Oklahoma died at 7:50 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Byrd was born June 11, 1934 in Kenwood, Oklahoma to Cornsilk and Sallie Mae (Bigacorn) Proctor. Byrd attended school in Kenwood. He worked as a production worker for Webb Wheel in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Byrd was a very...

Byrd Proctor

Byrd Proctor

Jul 3, 2009

Byrd Lee Proctor, 75, of Jay, Oklahoma died at 7:50 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. Byrd was born June 11, 1934 in Kenwood, Oklahoma to Cornsilk and Sallie Mae (Bigacorn) Proctor. Byrd attended school in Kenwood. He worked as a production worker for Webb Wheel in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Byrd was a very...

James Delmas

James Delmas

Jul 3, 2009

Mr. James Brett Delmas, 49 years old, died Friday July 3, 2009 at Nowata, Oklahoma. A Mass of the resurrection will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday in the sanctuary of St. Catherine's Catholic Church with The Reverend Orencio Mumar officiating. Rosary for Mr. Delmas will be said at 7:00 pm on Monday in the Chapel of the Benjamin...

James Delmas

James Delmas

Jul 3, 2009

Mr. James Brett Delmas, 49 years old, died Friday July 3, 2009 at Nowata, Oklahoma. A Mass of the resurrection will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday in the sanctuary of St. Catherine's Catholic Church with The Reverend Orencio Mumar officiating. Rosary for Mr. Delmas will be said at 7:00 pm on Monday in the Chapel of the Benjamin...

Jack Gregory

Jack Gregory

Jul 1, 2009

Per Jack's request, there is no obituary and only a small service planned at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

Service Details

Friday, July 3rd, 2009 10:00am, Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Interment Details

Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Manford Vanover

Manford Vanover

Jul 1, 2009

Manford Vanover, 73 year-old resident of Bluejacket, died Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at the Craig General Hospital in Vinita. He was born March 8, 1936 in Eucha to William Taylor Vanover and Cleo (Cary) Vanover. Manford served his country from 1954 to 1955 in the United States Army. Graveside military rites will be held Monday, July 6, 2009 at 11:00...

Jack Gregory

Jack Gregory

Jul 1, 2009

Per Jack's request, there is no obituary and only a small service planned at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

Service Details

Friday, July 3rd, 2009 10:00am, Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Interment Details

Ft. Gibson National Cemetery

Manford Vanover

Manford Vanover

Jul 1, 2009

Manford Vanover, 73 year-old resident of Bluejacket, died Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at the Craig General Hospital in Vinita. He was born March 8, 1936 in Eucha to William Taylor Vanover and Cleo (Cary) Vanover. Manford served his country from 1954 to 1955 in the United States Army. Graveside military rites will be held Monday, July 6, 2009 at 11:00...

Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott

Jun 30, 2009

Jane Evelyn Elliott, 67, a resident of Grove passed away at Integris Grove General Hospital on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Mrs. Elliott was born on July 20, 1941 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Charles and Doris Evelyn (Linting) Elliott. Jane went to school to become a Registered Nurse. Nursing fit her well because she was a very caring, loving, gentle...

Ralph Jones, Jr.

Ralph Jones, Jr.

Jun 30, 2009

Jones, Ralph L, Jr., 59, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2009. Ralph was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to showing that love to everyone he met. Ralph graduated from Broken Arrow High School and Oklahoma State University, earning a degree in business. Since he has owned and started many successful...