Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Kellyville & Sapulpa Oklahoma

Michael Ennis

Michael Ennis

Apr 23, 2026

Orvel Michael Ennis, 69, of Kellyville, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends.

Being a dad can leave you reflecting on the choices you’ve made, the lessons you’ve tried to teach, and the hope that you’ve done enough to guide your children forward. Fatherhood is a journey, one that requires patience, strength,...

Paul Victor Kelley

Paul Victor Kelley

Apr 22, 2026

Paul Kelley, 61, of Sapulpa, passed from this life Wednesday, April 22, 2026. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral Home, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Ok, 918-247-7373.

Dara Lyn Stutzman

Dara Lyn Stutzman

Apr 22, 2026

Dara Lyn Stutzman, 50, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, stepped into heaven on April 22, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1975, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Earl and Lora Stutzman.

Dara was a proud graduate of Will Rogers High School and dedicated 28 years of service as a dental assistant with MJT Dentistry. She was known for her caring and compassionate...

John Charles Taylor

John Charles Taylor

Apr 22, 2026

John Charles Taylor, 79, of Sapulpa, stepped into Heaven on April 22, 2026, surrounded by his family.

John was born January 31, 1947, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to John Taylor and Dorothy Mae Stitt. He graduated from Edison High School in Fresno, California. He achieved an associate degree from Fresno City College. After graduation he went into the military and was promoted...

Joshua James Richmond

Joshua James Richmond

Apr 20, 2026

Joshua James Richmond, 48, of Kiefer, passed from this life Monday, April 20, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Memorial services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.

Gabriel (Stan) Balch

Gabriel (Stan) Balch

Apr 15, 2026

Stan Balch, 81, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on June 26, 1944, in Batesville, Arkansas, to James and Minnie (Shoemaker) Balch. He was a year old when he met his father for the first time following his service in World War...

Ralph Leon Bernal, Jr.

Ralph Leon Bernal, Jr.

Apr 14, 2026

Ralph Leon Bernal, Jr.

On April 14, 2026, we said goodbye to a remarkable man, Ralph Leon Bernal, Jr. born January 31, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ralph was a man of many talents and interests, but above all, he loved spending time with his one and only grand-daughter, Allie Marshall and his one and only grand-son, Oakley Thomas Brumley.

In his...

Sharon Kaye Muzzy

Sharon Kaye Muzzy

Apr 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sharon Kaye Muzzy

Sharon Kaye Muzzy passed from this life on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her three children.

A proud Oklahoma native, Sharon was a graduate of Coweta High School. Throughout her life’s journey, she held several roles, but her favorite by far was serving as a...

Richard (Rick) Wayne Burlison

Richard (Rick) Wayne Burlison

Apr 7, 2026

Richard “Rick” Wayne Burlison, 70, passed from this life on April 7, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, following a brief hospitalization.

Rick was born on September 12, 1955, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Bill and Rosie (Marshall) Burlison. He graduated from Kiefer High School and continued his education at NEO College in Miami, Oklahoma. Rick and Cynthia Cosby Burlison have...

Edward Lee Wertman

Edward Lee Wertman

Apr 7, 2026

Ed Wertman 82, of Jenks, Ok. Changed his address to heaven on April 7, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital Tulsa, surrounded by those he loved.

Ed was born November 24, 1943 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. he graduated from Muncy High School and received his degree in engineering from Penn State University. He was employed by Merck & Company for 30 years, serving...

Michael Romine

Michael Romine

Mar 31, 2026

Michael Eugene Romine, age 65, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, stepped into Heaven on March 31, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born October 21, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ralph and Hester Romine. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School where he was an all-star baseball player. He went on to serve the community at the Sapulpa Police Department. While there,...

Bradley Aaron Winans

Bradley Aaron Winans

Mar 30, 2026

Bradley Aaron Winans, 21, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on March 30, 2026 in his hometown. Born on August 19, 2004, to Brian and Alicia, the second of 2 children. Bradley brought light and energy to everyone around him throughout his life.

Bradley graduated from Daniel Webster High School in 2023, and Tulsa Welding School in 2024. Bradley was a phenomenal...

Michael Phillip Young

Michael Phillip Young

Mar 29, 2026

Michael Phillip Young went to be with our Lord on March 29, 2026.

Mike was born on May 9, 1939, in Greenwich, Kansas, to Grace Caroline Young and Delmar Earl Young. He attended Greenwich Elementary School, went on to East High School, and later graduated from Benton High School in Kansas.

Mike was known for his outgoing personality and ability to make...

David Larry Whidden

David Larry Whidden

Mar 27, 2026

David Larry Whidden (Davey), was the first born of three brothers. His brother Randy Ellis was born around two years after him and brother James Daniel was born 14 years later.

David was born in Lompoc, California, where his father was stationed, and served in United States Air Force.

David loved old trucks, going to his family’s camp in the Everglades of...

Jeffrey Louis Seay

Jeffrey Louis Seay

Mar 22, 2026

Jeffrey Louis Seay, 76, of Sapulpa, passed from this life on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jeff was born on October 23, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from Sapulpa High School and attended Northeastern State University. He later returned to Sapulpa, where he built a career in banking and real estate. Jeff was a proud member of...

Phillip Dean Taylor

Phillip Dean Taylor

Mar 22, 2026

Phillip Dean Taylor, 54, of Kellyville, passed from this life Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born April 20, 1971, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to parents Randall and Linda Taylor. 

Phillip enjoyed playing darts with friends, watching OU football, and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his mother Linda.

He is survived by his father and stepmother Randall and Barbara...

Shirley Turner

Shirley Turner

Mar 21, 2026

Shirley Turner, passed from this life Saturday, March 21, 2026. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral Home, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.

Sidney Leroy Summers

Sidney Leroy Summers

Mar 21, 2026

Sidney Leroy Summers, (Sid), 68, of Bixby, Oklahoma, stepped into heaven peacefully on March 21, 2026, with his wife present at her home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Sid was born May 15, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1975. He received his bachelor’s degree in Organic Chemistry from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee,...

Terry Ashley

Terry Ashley

Mar 20, 2026

Terry Preston Ashley, a resident of Kellyville, Oklahoma, passed away March 20, 2026 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

Terry was born on May 8, 1953, to George Preston & Vivian (Taylor) Ashley. He had 1 sister and 2 brothers, Terry being the oldest of these.

He was a roamer all his life from the time he learned to walk. He...

William (Bill) Slanker

William (Bill) Slanker

Mar 20, 2026

William (Bill) Slanker entered his heavenly home on March 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Bartlesvillle, OK on December 23, 1941, to Verla and Chester Slanker, He grew up in Bartlesville and graduated from College High in Bartlesville. After high school Bill joined the Army Reserves and was active until December 1, 1967. During this time he...

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