Obituaries

Oct 22, 2023

Harold Evan Smith ("Hal") 81, of Tulsa, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Hal was born October 1, 1942, to Otis and Elizabeth Smith in Shidler, Oklahoma. He graduated from Eunice High School in Eunice, New Mexico....

Oct 20, 2023

Gary Joe Palmer, age 76, died at home October 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Joe is survived by his loving wife Myrna, and two sons, Ben (Sherry) and Brett (Melanie), as well as six grandchildren: Gabriel, Abigail, Nyal, Orin, Camden, and Louis. He also leaves behind his three brothers: Mark (Kari), Matt...

Oct 19, 2023

Stephen (Sid) William Sidwells, 56 of Bristow went home October 19, 2023. Sid was born March 3, 1967, in Surrey, United Kingdom to William and Vi Sidwells.

Sid served in the Territorial Army and was a skilled electrician.  He loved the quiet country life of Bristow where he was able to experience many...

Oct 18, 2023

Pete Taylor, 80, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Wednesday, October 18, 2023. No services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.

Oct 13, 2023

Elaine Gurnon, 86, of Kellyville, passed from this life Friday, October 13, 2023. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.

Oct 13, 2023

Peggy Lou Hammer, 81, of Broken Arrow, passed from this life Friday, October 13, 2023. Memorial services are pending at this time.  Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.

Oct 11, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Karen Sue McConaughy Gotcher, 73, of Herndon, KS, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. A funeral service will take place at Traditions Funeral Home in Kellyville, OK, on Thursday, October 19, at 2 p.m., followed by interment at South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa,...

Oct 7, 2023

J.D. Lester 89 of Sapulpa stepped into heaven on October 7, 2023. J.D. was born September 24, 1934, to Herbert and Cenia Lester in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. He attended school at Bethel in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was employed by Sheffield Steel as a millwright and retired after 31 years at the age of 51.

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Sep 30, 2023

Edra Eloise Staiger, 94 of Kellyville went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2023. Eloise was born on September 12, 1929, in Sapulpa to Ocea and Vera (Tarr) Whittenton.  Eloise grew up in Sapulpa and when she started high school they moved to Kellyville where she graduated in 1947. She attended Draughon's School of Business...

Sep 29, 2023

C arl Dean Seely aka (Taco) passed away on September 29th, 2023, in the comfort of his home he loved so much with his family holding him tight.

He was born October 21st, 1959, to Carl and Josie Seely in Fort Worth Texas.  The family moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma when he was 13....

Sep 12, 2023

Mary Pauline (Jones) Nichols, 79, of Sapulpa, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2023.

Pauline was born on July 26, 1944, in Knob Lick, Missouri to Paul & Clara Jones. Pauline met the love of her life, Orville Nichols, & the two shared 55 wonderful years together.

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Sep 11, 2023

Carmetta Sue Bruce, 67, of Newby, Oklahoma joined her Savior in Glory on September 11th, 2023. She was born October 8th, 1955, to Stanley and Juanita Plum.

Carmetta is survived by her husband Don, son Cody, and granddaughter Lorelei; by sisters Gail Britt, Janice Rains, Lorella Plum, Jo Carol Smith, Dorene Pebsworth, and...

Sep 9, 2023

Norma June (Hill) Thompson, 86, of Sapulpa, left earth bound for her eternal home in heaven on September 9, 2023. Norma was born in Tamaha, Oklahoma to James Clyde Hill and Helen Boggs Hill on September24, 1936.

Norma contracted polio at the age of five and endured countless hospital stays and reconstructive surgeries...

Sep 5, 2023

Michael Leon Hopkins, 73, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Memorial services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.

Sep 2, 2023

Angela (Angie) Vernon 51, of Kellyville stepped into heaven on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her husband and sons. She was born February 15, 1972, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Wendell and Mary Walker.

Angie grew up in Coweta and graduated from Coweta High School. She worked as a phlebotomist...

Sep 2, 2023

Glenn Vernon Jett 69, of Sapulpa, passed from this life on September 2, 2023, at his home.

Glenn was born August 20, 1954, in Maud, Oklahoma to Aaron Abednego (Jim) & Irene Jett.  He graduated May 1972 from Maud High School.

After graduation he moved to Fort Worth, Texas...

Sep 1, 2023

Johnny Ray King, 62, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Friday, September 1, 2023. Memorial services are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.

Aug 31, 2023

Sam Palmer, 84, of Sapulpa, passed from this life on August 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born February 22,1939 in Bixby, OK to Cecil and Bertha Palmer.  He graduated from Berryhill High School in 1957. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army between 1961 - 1967....

Aug 29, 2023

O.D. Callaway, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed from this life on August 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mr. Callaway was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Stephens County to Roy and Hazel (Johnson) Callaway. He was employed as a carpenter as a young man, prior to beginning his lifelong career in farming and ranching....

Aug 24, 2023

Terry (Allen) Tarr, 76, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Thursday, August 24, 2023. Terry was born October 7, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Cecil and Nellie Louise (Rose) Tarr.

Allen was a commercial diver and worked for the US Department of the Interior and inspected federally owned dams in the...