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Inez Wilbanks
Jul 23, 2026
Inez Wilbanks went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 23, 2026 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 94, surrounded by her family. Inez was born in Monroe, Oklahoma in 1931 , to George Neeley and Grace (Ray) Neeley, and attended schools in Heavener.
She married her childhood sweetheart, LG Wilbanks of Heavener, in 1948. During their 73...
Roberta Mary Alice Huffman
Jul 20, 2026
Roberta Mary Alice Huffman, age 94, passed away July 20, 2026 in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. She was born in Delaware County, Oklahoma on July 3, 1932 to Alice and Benjamin Landrum.
Mary Alice graduated from Ketchum High School in 1950 and then attended Draughn's Business School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a transcriptionist at Metropolitan Life Insurance in Tulsa. She attended...
Tommie Jean Turner
Jul 20, 2026
Tommie Jean (Bush) Turner was born on December 26, 1927 in Tulsa, OK and she passed away peacefully at her home in Tulsa on July 20, 2026.
She was the middle of three daughters to Luther Allen and Edwina Frances (Brown) Bush.
Tommie graduated from Central High School in Tulsa, OK in 1946.
In September of 1947 Tommie married "the most handsome man...
Marilyn Elaine Steward
Jul 19, 2026
Funeral Service 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 1, 2026, Moore Southlawn, Stateroom AB, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233
Leda Gayle Diedrich
Jul 17, 2026
Leda Gale Diedrich, age 75, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, entered peacefully into eternal life on July 17, 2026. Born on March 25, 1951, Leda lived a life marked by humility, devotion, and quiet strength - a life shaped by faith, family, and a deep love for music.
Leda was the beloved mother of Stephanie Staton, cherished mother-in-law of Michael Staton, and proud...
Joy Nickle
Jul 17, 2026
Funeral will be 10 AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st Street, Tulsa. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. the day of the service.
Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233
Robert David Ervin-Adkins
Jul 15, 2026
Robert Adkins, born September 1st,1951 in Perry Oklahoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home, on July 15th, 2026 in Tulsa Oklahoma. He had undergone heart bypass surgery in recent years. He and his wife had recently relocated from their home in Northern California to Tulsa.
Robert is survived in death by wife Kay, daughters Ciara Adkins and Jessica Ervin-Adkins, and...
Peggy Jo Yowell-Monyhan
Jul 12, 2026
Peggy Jo Monyhan entered into Heaven to be with her Lord on July 12, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 93.
Peggy was born on February 20, 1933, in Danville, Arkansas, to Julian Courtney Lusby and Edith Molene (Walker) Lusby. She attended Central High School in Tulsa, where she graduated in 1950. In 1951, Peggy married Daniel Nieto....
Samuel Neil Word Jr.
Jul 12, 2026
Samuel Neil Word Jr., 79 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Mary Lou Thompson
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Lou Thompson, 95, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born January 5, 1931, she was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. For more than three decades, Mary Lou led a nonprofit foundation dedicated to supporting patients with Benign Essential Blepharospasm, a rare eye disorder her mother, Mattie...
Sondra Jeanne Horgen
Jul 11, 2026
Sondra Jeanne Horgen passed Saturday, July 11th surrounded by family after a short battle with brain cancer. She was born at St. John's hospital in Tulsa on October 10th 1940, to Octa Belle and Nicholas Lewis Bruce Sapora. She grew up in Tulsa and in Houston moving back and forth several times. She was active and enjoyed dancing, especially tap...
Norma Lee Ewing
Jul 11, 2026
Norma Ewing
8/17/1928 ~ 7/11/2026
Norma Ewing, 97, retired artist, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Norma worked as a fine artist for many years. She also taught art classes at Tulsa Community College for nearly 20 years and worked as a researcher at Gilcrease Museum. She graduated from Will Rogers HS in 1946, and received her BFA and MFA degrees...
Daniel Duane Hoy
Jul 11, 2026
Daniel Duane Hoy
Duane Hoy, 92, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Duane was born near Oswego, KS on September 13, 1933, in a country bungalow on the family farm. His parents were Daniel and Maude Hoy. Duane graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont, Kansas in 1951. He married Charlene Barnes...
Edward Allen Morgan
Jul 11, 2026
Edward Allen Morgan lived a life of adventure, service, family, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. He passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 96.
Ed was born on January 1, 1930, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Walter and Edna Irene (Melton) Morgan. Growing up in Sapulpa and Tulsa, he developed a lifelong love of fishing, hunting, camping,...
John Mack Taylor
Jul 11, 2026
John Mack Taylor
December 2, 1940-July 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Mack Taylor, who peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
John was born to Jesse and Bonnie Taylor on December 2, 1940, in Tarpon, West Virginia he was one of Ten children. Throughout his life, he was known for his...
Michael Frank Meyer
Jul 10, 2026
Michael Frank Meyer, 81, was born on September 7, 1944, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Frank and Virginia (Wright) Meyer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, friendship, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Michael spent his childhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, attending Elliott Elementary School before graduating from Edison High School...
Arla Markham Gaines
Jul 9, 2026
Arla Markham Gaines, beloved wife of William "Craig" Gaines for 52 years transitioned to the next phase of her journeys on July 9, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Arla was 73 and was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Arthur L. Markham and Lenore Jean Markham (formerly Clift). Arla was brilliant and inquisitive as well as an intuitive,...
Lilly Jean Meyer
Jul 8, 2026
Graveside Service 11:00 AM, Friday, July 24, 2026 at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson, OK. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233
Paul Drew Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
On January 22, 1946, Paul Drew Jr. was born to (Father), Paul "Sprouges" Drew Sr. and (Mother), Dorilla Tilly-Drew raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Paul Drew Jr. attended and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1964. While attending Booker T. Washington High School he fell in love with music and sports and after graduating he continued to love music in...
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