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John William Lancaster
Nov 29, 2017
John William Lancaster, born September 13, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Sid Lancaster and Sarah (Graddy) Lancaster passed away November 29, 2017 at the age of 90. John worked for John Zink Steel Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Dorothy Lancaster, Sister; Thelma Jackson and brother Sid Lancaster. John is survived by his son Steve Lancaster...
Ruby O. White
Nov 28, 2017
Ruby O. White, 89, of Catoosa, Oklahoma and formerly of Midwest City passed away November 28th, 2017. Ruby was born April 23rd, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She enjoyed working as a house mother for a special needs home. Ruby was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She loved to shop, travel and root on...
Jimmy Loyd Allen
Nov 28, 2017
Jimmy (Jim) Loyd Allen-75 passed away November 28, 2017 at Clarehouse located in Tulsa, OK. Jim leaves behind his wife Mary Pat Allen, son Doug Allen and his wife Kristan Allen, daughter Leigh Ann Reece, and daughter Susan Martin with husband Will Martin. Jim also leaves five grandchildren, Kaylee Allen, Lexie Allen, Jason Ohman, Matthew Martin, and Izabella Martin. Jim...
Monica Ann Barksdale
Nov 28, 2017
Monica Anne Barksdale, was born the eldest daughter of Betty and Frank Smentowski in Ames, Iowa on January 11, 1964. The third of six children, she grew up with a deep and abiding love for her family. After residing a short time in College Station, Texas, Monica's family eventually settled in Bixby, Oklahoma. Monica graduated from Bixby High School in...
Joseph J. Lee
Nov 28, 2017
Joe Lee went to be with his Lord, Savior and trusted friend, Jesus on November 28, 2017. Joseph John Lee was born in Los Angeles, California on July 27, 1934, the only child of Joseph William Lee and Lillian (Halberg) Lee. He graduated from Vista High School in 1952 and from California State Polytechnic University in 1957 having earned a...
Margaret A. Ketchum
Nov 27, 2017
Margaret Arlene Danielson Ketchum, 96, was born August 29, 1921 in Ogema, Wisconsin to Carl (Charlie) Danielson and Annie Norman Danielson. She graduated from Muskegon High School, Muskegon, Michigan and went on to Muskegon Community College while working at Shaw Box Crane, Muskegon Heights. Margaret married the love of her life, medical student Hall Ketchum, on December 18, 1943. She...
Wendell L. Zachary
Nov 27, 2017
Wendell Lee Zachary, age 89, passed away November 27, 2017 after a long and debilitating disease. He was born on August 13, 1928 to the late Roy and Lorma Zachary in Marlow, OK. Wendell was raised in Lawton, finishing Lawton High in 1946, graduating the University of Oklahoma in 1951 where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Wendell...
Lois Marie Matuszak
Nov 27, 2017
Lois Marie Matuszak was born on August 21, 1935 in Morris, Oklahoma to Green Littleton Sandlin and Lucille Rhoades Sandlin (Land). She attended elementary school in Dewar, Oklahoma and in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Her junior high school days were spent in San Pedro, California, and at the age of 15, she graduated from high school in Huntsville, Arkansas. She earned a...
John Helinski
Nov 26, 2017
John Helinski was born on May 5, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harry and Ann Helinski, the 4th of 6 children. He worked for 28 years at Chandler Engineering in Tulsa, OK, where he worked his way up from Machinist to Shop Foreman and later worked in Manufacturing Engineering. He particularly enjoyed working for the founder, Mr. Chandler. It was...
Joy M. Welsh
Nov 26, 2017
Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel 9350 E. 51st Tulsa, OK 74145 (918) 663-2233 Service Details Services For : Joy M. Welsh Viewing Information: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday, December 7th, 2017 Place Of Service: Moore's Southlawn Time & Date of Service : 2:00 PM Friday, December 8th, 2017
Lucille Ninman Maxey
Nov 25, 2017
Lucille Ninman Maxey, 95 of Tulsa passed away November 25, 2017. Lucille was born January 30, 1922 in Broken Arrow, OK to Adelbert and Bertha Ninman. Her family moved to Tulsa in 1929 and she graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1939. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was retired from Trans World Airlines. She was...
Charles Stepp
Nov 25, 2017
Charles Wesley Stepp, born February 5, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Frank and Iona (Fitzgerald) Stepp, passed away November 25, 2017 at the age of 83. He worked for US Postal Service in Distribution department. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Stepp. Charles is survived by his Niece and Guardian; Melinda Williams , Nieces; Patricia Tate ,...
Gene "E.C." Glander
Nov 25, 2017
Gene "E. C." Glander, 88, of Tulsa, passed away Nov. 25, 2017 in Tulsa. He was born Jan. 25, 1929 in Slick, OK to Clarence Eugene and Nannie Mae Phillips Glander. He married the former Patti Rose and she preceded him in death in 2001 and then married the former Betty Jean Bourland-Wagner and she preceded him in 2016. He...
Elizabeth A. Franklin
Nov 24, 2017
FRANKLIN, Elizabeth Ann (Little), Age 91, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 25, 1926, to William H. and Carson C. Little. She died on November 24, 2017. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1943 and attended the University of Tulsa, where she pledged Chi Omega Sorority. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in August, 1946....
Bettye "Betsy" Jayne Parker
Nov 24, 2017
Bettye "Betsy" Jayne Adkison Parker, age 76, passed away in the evening of November 24, 2017, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following diminished health and a short stay in the hospital. Betsy was born December 12, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dr. Robert G. and Jane Louise Adkison. She attended Tulsa Central High School, where she met the love of her life,...
Barbara A. Rapp
Nov 24, 2017
Rapp, Barbara A., 79, passed away November 24, 2017 in Tulsa, OK. Barbara was born in Clay County, AR on December 21, 1937 to Morris and Gusta Brown. She was married for 52 years to Stan Rapp. Barbara was an Accounting Clerk for Oklahoma Truck Supply, and was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior. She enjoyed listening to...
Diz Spencer
Nov 23, 2017
Spencer, Diz, 83, long-time Tulsa resident, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his Owasso,OK home. Diz was born January 16,1934 to John Silas Spencer and Bertha Ordra (Yocham) in Comanche, OK. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was married to his wife, Dee, for 60 years. Diz and Dee owned and operated an...
Richard F. Baker
Nov 23, 2017
Richard F. (Dick) Baker, 86, passed away on November 23, 2017 in Tulsa, OK. Born February 25, 1931 in Tulsa to the late F.W. and Nellie Wells Baker. Dick graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1949 and from the University of Oklahoma with an engineering degree in 1954. He was a member of the SAE Fraternity at OU. Having...
Betty C. Caudle
Nov 22, 2017
Betty C. Caudle lived a life of tremendous faith and gratitude, a great love of family and friends and a sincere caring for all. She made everyone feel important and cherished and a good deal of her thought was given to how she could make life better for those around her. She passed away at her home on November 22....
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