Joyce R. Essley
May 21, 2024
Joyce Rollins Essley passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 85. She was born on March 28, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, to George and Marion Rollins. Joyce grew up in Belmont, MA, and went on to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst. While in college, she was a...
Wilma Hannah
May 20, 2024
Wilma Hannah, a Tulsa resident since 1948, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 101. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, J. D. Hannah; 2 sisters; and five brothers. She is survived by her son, Steve (Teresa) Hannah of Fort Worth, TX; daughters, Pam (Randy) Denker of Enid, OK and Karen Ray...
Robert Fredric Marchbank
May 20, 2024
Robert Fredric Marchbank was born October 7th, 1940, in Washington, Missouri, and passed away May 20th, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert V. and Martha (Danielson) Marchbank, and his sister Constance Conrad. He is survived by his wife Dee Anne Marchbank, daughter Lori Anne Sample, son-in-law Richie Sample, son Robert S. Marchbank, grandchildren...
Joanna Springstyne
May 19, 2024
Joanna Springstyne, 75, homemaker of Tulsa, passed away May 19, 2024. Joanna was born November 27,1948 in Tulsa, OK to Joe Jackson and Betty Gene (Lewis) Wisdom. Joanna was a member of Will Rogers United Methodist Church and really enjoyed teaching pre school Sunday School classes. As a homemaker she enjoyed decorating her home. She was preceded in death by:...
Peggy Jane Bains
May 18, 2024
Peggy Jane Powell Bains was born September 4, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and died May 18, 2024. She was the youngest child of John Wilson Powell and Catherine "Katie" Powell. Her siblings were Marilyn, Jack and Patsy Powell. She graduated from Will Rogers High School Tulsa in 1954 and attended the University of Tulsa where she was a Chi Omega....
Janet Phyllis Fluke
May 18, 2024
Janet Phyllis Fluke, 87, of Tulsa, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. Born in Rolla, Missouri, on January 10, 1937, Janet led a life full of love, dedication, and cheer. Janet pursued higher education at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa, where she was a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Initially, Janet was...
Lee Duncan
May 18, 2024
Lee Duncan, 86, born to Earl and Thelma Sarah Duncan on January 31st, 1938, in Camden, New Jersey, passed away Saturday, May 18th, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. No services planned. Moore's Memory Chapel 918-583-6148
James Theodore Adams
May 18, 2024
James "Jim" Theodore Adams of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, after a brief illness. Born on August 4, 1954, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jim was the middle child of Bob and Harriet Adams. His early years were spent in Boca Raton, Florida where he attended Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg for high school. Jim's...
Charles Edward Fox
May 17, 2024
Charles Edward "Ed" Fox (86) passed away peacefully May 17, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Oklahoma City, Ed spent his childhood in various locations as his father was a Navy man. As a young adult, he studied at the University of Georgia before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Ed had three girls who he always made...
Jerry Lee Nowlin
May 16, 2024
Jerry Lee Nowlin was born May 31, 1944 in Picher, OK and passed suddenly into the arms of his Savior May 16, 2024. Jerry gave his life to Jesus Christ in his teens and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Picher, OK, being actively involved in vacation Bible school for several years helping with youth projects. Jerry graduated...
John Woodrow Maxwell, Jr.
May 15, 2024
John W. Maxwell. Jr., 83, passed away May 15, 2024. John was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 15, 1940 to John and Lavinia Maxwell. He grew up in Springhill, Arkansas attended Arkansas A&M College, and was in the Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He moved to Alaska working with the FBI as a file clerk, and a visit home...
Frank Joseph Koons
May 15, 2024
The son of Richard and Daisy Koons, Frank Koons was the brother of Chery(deceased), Becky (deceased), and Gene. He was a beloved father figure to many of us. Frank Koons was a generous man who often helped others in need. Whether it was a ride to the store, car repairs, or home maintenance -Frank was always there to lend a...
Dorothy Codrey
May 14, 2024
Dorothy Codrey, 92, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born on February 10, 1932, in Tulsa, OK, to Arthur Hastings and Estella (Sheilds) Hastings. Dorothy was a secretary at Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI), and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Parish, Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda...
Harvey Leon Bolen
May 14, 2024
Leon was born September 7, 1947 in Tulsa, OK to Hilda (Hall) and Harvey Lucien Bolen. He is survived by his wife Cindy, his children Becky and Benny, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and Leon's sister Ann Taylor and brother Doug Bolen. Leon's son Bucky died in 2014. Leon graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1965, the first student in...
Kerry Claiborne Sorrells
May 13, 2024
Kerry Claiborne Sorrells June 30, 1930 - May 13, 2024 A Life Well Lived. "Work hard, have fun, be generous" You will be greatly missed but we have peace in our hearts knowing you are reunited with your beloved wife Yvonne.
John Herman Wright, Jr.
May 11, 2024
Dr. John H. Wright, Jr., aged 90, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 11, 2024. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. John was born on April 30, 1934 to John H. Wright, Sr. and Ocie Mae (Disheroon) Wright in Hulbert, Oklahoma where he spent his childhood,...
Ronnie Ellison Duerksen
May 11, 2024
Ronnie (Ron) Ellison Duerksen passed from this life unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus Saturday, May 11th at St. Francis Hospital Tulsa surrounded by his loving wife (Andrea), bonus son (Lance), and daughter-in-law (Stephanie) at the age of 80. Ron was born on October 18th, 1943 to Pairlee Duerksen and Elliott (Slim) Duerksen at his home in Corn, Oklahoma, Northeast...
Virginia Marie Gifford
May 10, 2024
Virginia Gifford of Tulsa Oklahoma died at the age of 80 of natural causes on May 10, 2024. She grew up in Spalding Nebraska, and attended college in Omaha to become an intensive care nurse. There she met her future husband Christopher Gifford in 1966. Eventually Virginia became a home health nurse. This allowed her to spend more time with...
Charles Roy Frye
May 10, 2024
Charles Roy Frye "Chuck", 78, was born to the late James E. and Rosalie H. Frye in Tulsa, OK on February 20, 1946 and passed from this earth May 10, 2024 in Broken Arrow, OK. He graduated from Central High School in Tulsa in 1965. Chuck went to college for a few short years before deciding to join the United...
Wayne Lankston Mouser
May 10, 2024
Wayne Lankston Mouser February 6, 1934 - May 10, 2024 Wayne passed away peacefully at his home on May 10, 2024. Wayne was born in El Dorado, KS, to Eugene C. Mouser, Sr. and Mary (Lankston) Mouser on February 6, 1934. He graduated from Drumright High School, Drumright, OK. After two years of service in the United States Army, he...
