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Classmates are listed alphabetically by their names at graduation, followed by their married name (if any).
Classmates are listed alphabetically by their names at graduation, followed by their married name (if any).
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Joyce Elaine Austin Taylor Memorial on Find-A-Grave
September 15, 1949 - February 15, 2019 |
Services honoring the life of Joyce Elaine Taylor will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at The Assembly, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Joyce was born on September 15, 1949 in Hickory Grove, Oklahoma, to Chloe and Alta (McDonald) Austin. Joyce passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the age of 69.
Joyce graduated with honors from Bethany Nazarene College. Joyce married Wayne Kendall Taylor in Anderson, Missouri on December 31, 1968. Their union was blessed with a son, Shane and a daughter, Shawna. Joyce was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her family and loved spending time with them.
Joyce enjoyed reading, playing piano and singing in the choir. She loved the Lord and constantly studied her bible. Every year for 38 years, Joyce read through the entirety of her bible. Joyce had an extensive prayer list and was a member of the Assembly of God. She was also a charter member of Jenks Community Food Bank, President of LMS, and President of the Women’s Auxiliary of Pentecostal Fellowship of America.
Memorials may be made to a Christian Charity of your choice or to Thea-Aut-La Springs Youth Camp, PO Box 244, Ramona, OK 74061.
Joyce is survived by,
Husband, Wayne Taylor, Tulsa, OK
Son, Shane Taylor and wife Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
Daughter, Shawna Conway and husband Jason of Broken Arrow, OK
Grandchildren, Aiden Taylor, Patrick Conway and Charlie Conway
Sister, Brenda Keith and husband Ted, Grove, OK
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents.
Joyce was born on September 15, 1949 in Hickory Grove, Oklahoma, to Chloe and Alta (McDonald) Austin. Joyce passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the age of 69.
Joyce graduated with honors from Bethany Nazarene College. Joyce married Wayne Kendall Taylor in Anderson, Missouri on December 31, 1968. Their union was blessed with a son, Shane and a daughter, Shawna. Joyce was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her family and loved spending time with them.
Joyce enjoyed reading, playing piano and singing in the choir. She loved the Lord and constantly studied her bible. Every year for 38 years, Joyce read through the entirety of her bible. Joyce had an extensive prayer list and was a member of the Assembly of God. She was also a charter member of Jenks Community Food Bank, President of LMS, and President of the Women’s Auxiliary of Pentecostal Fellowship of America.
Memorials may be made to a Christian Charity of your choice or to Thea-Aut-La Springs Youth Camp, PO Box 244, Ramona, OK 74061.
Joyce is survived by,
Husband, Wayne Taylor, Tulsa, OK
Son, Shane Taylor and wife Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
Daughter, Shawna Conway and husband Jason of Broken Arrow, OK
Grandchildren, Aiden Taylor, Patrick Conway and Charlie Conway
Sister, Brenda Keith and husband Ted, Grove, OK
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents.
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Lloyd Wayne Barnes Memorial on Find-A-Grave
March 15, 1949 - February 17, 2021 |
Southwest City, MO – Lloyd Wayne Barnes, 71, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2021, at home. He was born March 15, 1949, in Southwest City, the son of Floyd Lawrence Barnes and Jewel Ethel (Cooper) Barnes.
After graduation, Lloyd attended college. He then joined the U.S. Navy. He served four years active duty as an aviation electrician and two years inactive duty. He married Vickie Lynn (Jones) in 1969 in Southwest City where they resided. The couple celebrated 51 years of marriage in September. Lloyd worked most of his life in the four-state area in sales. He loved the Lord, his family and singing most of all. He enjoyed sports and being outdoors. He was the song leader and a deacon at First Baptist Church for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene. Surviving in addition to his wife, are daughter, Karla Crain and husband John Sr. of Columbus, KS, and son, Wayne Barnes and wife Regina of Bentonville, AR; four grandchildren, Marilyn Crain, John Crain Jr., Ronan Barnes and Kellan Barnes; and one great grandson Huntyr Crain.
Lloyd wished to be cremated so there will be no formal service. Because of Covid, there will be a visitation/memorial event for family and close friends to share condolences at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Southwest City, MO on Saturday, February 27th from 1-3 PM. Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
For those who wish to remember Lloyd in a special way, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation at https://support.pkdcure.org/LloydBarnes.
After graduation, Lloyd attended college. He then joined the U.S. Navy. He served four years active duty as an aviation electrician and two years inactive duty. He married Vickie Lynn (Jones) in 1969 in Southwest City where they resided. The couple celebrated 51 years of marriage in September. Lloyd worked most of his life in the four-state area in sales. He loved the Lord, his family and singing most of all. He enjoyed sports and being outdoors. He was the song leader and a deacon at First Baptist Church for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene. Surviving in addition to his wife, are daughter, Karla Crain and husband John Sr. of Columbus, KS, and son, Wayne Barnes and wife Regina of Bentonville, AR; four grandchildren, Marilyn Crain, John Crain Jr., Ronan Barnes and Kellan Barnes; and one great grandson Huntyr Crain.
Lloyd wished to be cremated so there will be no formal service. Because of Covid, there will be a visitation/memorial event for family and close friends to share condolences at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Southwest City, MO on Saturday, February 27th from 1-3 PM. Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
For those who wish to remember Lloyd in a special way, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation at https://support.pkdcure.org/LloydBarnes.
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Darell Lee Blizzard Memorial On Find-A-Grave
November 26, 1948 — September 11, 2024 |
Darell Lee Blizzard
November 26, 1948 — September 11, 2024
Locust Grove
Darell Lee Blizzard was born November 26, 1948, in Fairland, Oklahoma. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He had a heart attack while relaxing at home with his beloved wife, Kathy.
Darell attended school in Miami, Oklahoma through the 11th grade and graduated from Grove High School with the class of 1967. He furthered his education at NEO A& M College in Miami, OK., graduating in 1969 with an associate degree. Darell started his career as a lineman with Public Service Company in 1969 working through their apprentice program and earning his Journeyman Lineman Certification. After five years he tried other endeavors. He was a Fireman, Insurance Agent, and owed D & K Electric, but his real calling was being a Lineman. He returned to that occupation working for REC and PSO before going to GRDA where he retired January 1, 2005 after 23 years of service. He loved Linework and often stated the satisfaction of what he did because not many could climb poles and work from such heights. Darell was so pleased when his grandson, Hayden, decided to follow him and become a Lineman.
During this time, he mentored many young men on job related issues and family life as well.
It was at NEO in December of "67 when he met his true love, Betty Kathryn (Kathy) Edens. They were married six months later and spent 56 years together. Wherever Darell went he always wanted her by his side. Together they have two children, Darell Wesley and Kathryn Denise. To Darell family meant everything. He was immensely proud of his wife and children and treasured every moment spent with them, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Darell loved his brothers and sister and enjoyed meeting them for lunch. He and Kathy also greatly enjoyed meeting family and friends at "The Dam Store" most Thursdays for fish day. Many times, spending hours visiting and/or trying to one-up Ken.
He was proud to be a "9-day Navy man". One of his favorite memories was a "Tiger Cruise" aboard the USS Kansas City from Pearl Harbor Navy Base in Hawaii to Alameda, California with his son. A Cowboy at heart, he loved horses and team roping which he did in his younger years and continued to enjoy rodeos throughout his life. Darell's other pastimes included bass fishing, (always had a good fish story to tell), hunting and archery. He won many placings in Archery including District and State first placings in Bare Bow. Darell also placed and/or won several Bass fishing tournaments. Due to his positive outlook and fun-loving disposition, no matter what he was doing, he enjoyed the comradery of those around him. Those who knew Darell knew he would buy or sell anything. He loved to "haggle". Darell coached Little League for a time where he mentored many young boys. Later he and Ted Littlefield teamed up and umpired for some years. They were a great team and were given plaques from the Frank Hair Little League Tournament in Pryor which he treasured.
Darell is survived by his loving wife, Kathy and their two children, Wesley Blizzard, and wife, Melinda, and Denise Powell, and husband, Joel, as well as two grandchildren, Anthony Powell and Seth; and Hayden Powell and wife, Caylie; two great grandsons, Brantley and Hudson Powell and a great granddaughter on the way; two brothers, Roy Blizzard and wife, Billie, and Robert Blizzard; a sister, Jane Williams and husband Charley; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Andy Blizzard, Jr., and Retha Bell (Crow) Blizzard; one brother, William (Bill) Blizzard; one sister-in-law, Joyce Blizzard; niece, Linda Blizzard; and nephew, Terry Blizzard.
November 26, 1948 — September 11, 2024
Locust Grove
Darell Lee Blizzard was born November 26, 1948, in Fairland, Oklahoma. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He had a heart attack while relaxing at home with his beloved wife, Kathy.
Darell attended school in Miami, Oklahoma through the 11th grade and graduated from Grove High School with the class of 1967. He furthered his education at NEO A& M College in Miami, OK., graduating in 1969 with an associate degree. Darell started his career as a lineman with Public Service Company in 1969 working through their apprentice program and earning his Journeyman Lineman Certification. After five years he tried other endeavors. He was a Fireman, Insurance Agent, and owed D & K Electric, but his real calling was being a Lineman. He returned to that occupation working for REC and PSO before going to GRDA where he retired January 1, 2005 after 23 years of service. He loved Linework and often stated the satisfaction of what he did because not many could climb poles and work from such heights. Darell was so pleased when his grandson, Hayden, decided to follow him and become a Lineman.
During this time, he mentored many young men on job related issues and family life as well.
It was at NEO in December of "67 when he met his true love, Betty Kathryn (Kathy) Edens. They were married six months later and spent 56 years together. Wherever Darell went he always wanted her by his side. Together they have two children, Darell Wesley and Kathryn Denise. To Darell family meant everything. He was immensely proud of his wife and children and treasured every moment spent with them, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Darell loved his brothers and sister and enjoyed meeting them for lunch. He and Kathy also greatly enjoyed meeting family and friends at "The Dam Store" most Thursdays for fish day. Many times, spending hours visiting and/or trying to one-up Ken.
He was proud to be a "9-day Navy man". One of his favorite memories was a "Tiger Cruise" aboard the USS Kansas City from Pearl Harbor Navy Base in Hawaii to Alameda, California with his son. A Cowboy at heart, he loved horses and team roping which he did in his younger years and continued to enjoy rodeos throughout his life. Darell's other pastimes included bass fishing, (always had a good fish story to tell), hunting and archery. He won many placings in Archery including District and State first placings in Bare Bow. Darell also placed and/or won several Bass fishing tournaments. Due to his positive outlook and fun-loving disposition, no matter what he was doing, he enjoyed the comradery of those around him. Those who knew Darell knew he would buy or sell anything. He loved to "haggle". Darell coached Little League for a time where he mentored many young boys. Later he and Ted Littlefield teamed up and umpired for some years. They were a great team and were given plaques from the Frank Hair Little League Tournament in Pryor which he treasured.
Darell is survived by his loving wife, Kathy and their two children, Wesley Blizzard, and wife, Melinda, and Denise Powell, and husband, Joel, as well as two grandchildren, Anthony Powell and Seth; and Hayden Powell and wife, Caylie; two great grandsons, Brantley and Hudson Powell and a great granddaughter on the way; two brothers, Roy Blizzard and wife, Billie, and Robert Blizzard; a sister, Jane Williams and husband Charley; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Andy Blizzard, Jr., and Retha Bell (Crow) Blizzard; one brother, William (Bill) Blizzard; one sister-in-law, Joyce Blizzard; niece, Linda Blizzard; and nephew, Terry Blizzard.
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Larry Wayne Bradshaw Memorial On Find-A-Grave
December 29, 1948 - September 8, 1999 |
Larry Wayne Bradshaw, 50, rural Wyandotte, OK, died at 10:02 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 at the V.A. Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, after a long illness.
Mr. Bradshaw was born Dec. 29, 1948 in Ottawa County, OK, and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer. He served with the U.S. Army from 1969 - 1971.
Survivors include one brother, George Bradshaw, rural Wyandotte, two sisters, Christime Shiflett, Wyandotte, and Phullis McElhany, Quapaw, OK.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Seneca Cemetery, Seneca, MO. Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral HOme, Seneca, had charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bradshaw was born Dec. 29, 1948 in Ottawa County, OK, and was a lifetime resident. He was a farmer. He served with the U.S. Army from 1969 - 1971.
Survivors include one brother, George Bradshaw, rural Wyandotte, two sisters, Christime Shiflett, Wyandotte, and Phullis McElhany, Quapaw, OK.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Seneca Cemetery, Seneca, MO. Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral HOme, Seneca, had charge of arrangements.
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Linda Paulette Burris Matters Memorial on Find-A-Grave
October 20, 1948 - September 4, 1977 |
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Billy Cecil Crawford Memorial on Find-A-Grave
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Billy Cecil Crawford was born at Grove, Oklahoma, May 10, 1949, and departed this life April 9, 1972 at Walsenberg, Colorado. He attended the Delaware Baptist Church all his life. He graduated from the Grove High School in 1967. He served two years in the United States Army, one in Korea, he was a member of the Industrial Association of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local No. 750, Pueblo, Colorado.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Crawford, Grove, five brothers, Melvin of Grove, Wayne, Joplin, Mo., Dicky, Gary, John of the home, four sisters, Bertha Fay Youngblood, Penrose, Colorado, Doris Payton, Jay Oklahoma, Ava Jo and Cheryl of the home, eight nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives.
Services were held Wednesday, April 12, 1972 at 2:00 PM at the Delaware Baptist Church, South of Grove, with Rev. John E. Butler officiating. Interment was at the Zena Cemetery under the direction of the Worley Funeral Home.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Crawford, Grove, five brothers, Melvin of Grove, Wayne, Joplin, Mo., Dicky, Gary, John of the home, four sisters, Bertha Fay Youngblood, Penrose, Colorado, Doris Payton, Jay Oklahoma, Ava Jo and Cheryl of the home, eight nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives.
Services were held Wednesday, April 12, 1972 at 2:00 PM at the Delaware Baptist Church, South of Grove, with Rev. John E. Butler officiating. Interment was at the Zena Cemetery under the direction of the Worley Funeral Home.
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Roy Odell Crowder Memorial on Find-A-Grave
October 28, 1949 - February 19, 2019 |
Roy Odell Crowder, 69 year old Grove resident, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Roy was born in The Dalles, OR, on October 28, 1949, to Boyd and Gladys (Kellogg) Crowder. He worked as a famer, retiring in 1988, then lived the rest of his life as a cattle rancher.
Survivors include his mother Gladys Crowder, sons: Stoney Crowder and Lance Crowder, brother Kenneth Crowder, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Roy is preceded in death by his father Boyd Crowder and son Russel Crowder.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at the First Christian Church of Grove with Pastor Ron Riley officiating. Services are under the direction of Worley Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com or on the Worley Luginbuel Facebook page.
Survivors include his mother Gladys Crowder, sons: Stoney Crowder and Lance Crowder, brother Kenneth Crowder, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Roy is preceded in death by his father Boyd Crowder and son Russel Crowder.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at the First Christian Church of Grove with Pastor Ron Riley officiating. Services are under the direction of Worley Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com or on the Worley Luginbuel Facebook page.
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John Patrick Donohue Memorial on Find-A-Grave
April 29, 1948 - February 15, 2021 |
John Patrick Donohue, peacefully passed away on February 15, 2021. John was born on April 29, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri. He spent four years in the United States Navy and truly enjoyed the outdoors on his boat. A memorial service to remember and celebrate John's life will beheld Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond at 2:00PM. Services will be made available via livestream, here on John's tribute page, just prior to services beginning. Military honors will be under the conduction of the United States Navy. Guy Donohue will be officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK on a later date.
John Patrick Donohue, peacefully passed away on February 15, 2021. John was born on April 29, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri. He spent four years in the United States Navy and truly enjoyed the outdoors on his boat. A memorial service to remember and celebrate John's life will beheld Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond at 2:00PM. Services will be made available via livestream, here on John's tribute page, just prior to services beginning. Military honors will be under the conduction of the United States Navy. Guy Donohue will be officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK on a later date.
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Carol George Cook Memorial on Find-A-Grave
July 19, 1950 - November 24, 2023 |
Carol E. (George ) Cook, 73, passed away Friday, November 24th, 2023, at home surrounded by her family who loved her tremendously. She was diagnosed with Cancer in 2021 and fought mightily for more than two years.
Carol was born in Afton, Oklahoma on July 19, 1950, and attended school in Grove. She graduated from Grove High School in 1967. During her more than 30-year career, Carol was the Director of Resource Management at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant and received the Superior Civilian Service Award.
Carol and her husband Randy lived in McAlester for over 40 years, raising their children and enjoying grandchildren. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and loved her family dearly. Although Carol is no longer here on this earth, she leaves special memories with each of her children, family members and close friends. She will be deeply missed by all, but never forgotten.
Carol was preceded in Death by her Parents, Everett and Willie George; loving Husband, Randell; her Brother, Burl George; a Sister, Shirley Keene. She is survived by her Son, Bryan Shuman; Daughters: Sandy Lindley & husband, Trent, and Amanda Everett & husband, Heath Toon; a Sister, Marilyn Zapponi; 13 Grandchildren: Kirsty Cook, Jaycee Curtis, Mackenzie Cook, Darcey Shuman, Bryce Shuman, Chandler Shuman, Jaievyn Shuman, Taylor Higgins, Eli Toon, Tracy Toon, Ryan Toon, Zachary Lindley and Trevor Lindley; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers-in-law: Bob Keene, Rick Cook, and David Cook; nieces and nephews, and many other loving family & friends.
Viewing and Visitation will be held 4PM-8PM Wednesday, November 29 at Vondel Smith Mortuary South Lakes, 4000 SW 119th St. OKC, OK 73173. Funeral services are 11:00 AM Thursday November 30, 2023, at Vondel Smith South Lakes Chapel, with burial to follow at Heritage Burial Park at South Lakes. Please visit vondelsmithmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
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Published on November 27, 2023
Carol was born in Afton, Oklahoma on July 19, 1950, and attended school in Grove. She graduated from Grove High School in 1967. During her more than 30-year career, Carol was the Director of Resource Management at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant and received the Superior Civilian Service Award.
Carol and her husband Randy lived in McAlester for over 40 years, raising their children and enjoying grandchildren. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and loved her family dearly. Although Carol is no longer here on this earth, she leaves special memories with each of her children, family members and close friends. She will be deeply missed by all, but never forgotten.
Carol was preceded in Death by her Parents, Everett and Willie George; loving Husband, Randell; her Brother, Burl George; a Sister, Shirley Keene. She is survived by her Son, Bryan Shuman; Daughters: Sandy Lindley & husband, Trent, and Amanda Everett & husband, Heath Toon; a Sister, Marilyn Zapponi; 13 Grandchildren: Kirsty Cook, Jaycee Curtis, Mackenzie Cook, Darcey Shuman, Bryce Shuman, Chandler Shuman, Jaievyn Shuman, Taylor Higgins, Eli Toon, Tracy Toon, Ryan Toon, Zachary Lindley and Trevor Lindley; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers-in-law: Bob Keene, Rick Cook, and David Cook; nieces and nephews, and many other loving family & friends.
Viewing and Visitation will be held 4PM-8PM Wednesday, November 29 at Vondel Smith Mortuary South Lakes, 4000 SW 119th St. OKC, OK 73173. Funeral services are 11:00 AM Thursday November 30, 2023, at Vondel Smith South Lakes Chapel, with burial to follow at Heritage Burial Park at South Lakes. Please visit vondelsmithmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
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Published on November 27, 2023
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Janice Merritt Bryant Memorial on Find-A-Grave
June 29, 1949 - May 3, 2022 |
Janice (Merritt) Bryant, 72-year-old resident of Zena, Oklahoma passed away on May 3, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri.
Janice was born on June 29, 1949, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Kennith and Ruby (Townsley) Merritt. She united in marriage to Paul Bryant on August 20, 1967, at the Zena Baptist Church. Janice enjoyed going to garage sales, flea markets, tending to her flowers, photography, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her two daughters Becky Bryant and Trish Casey (John), her brother John K. Merritt, twelve grandchildren; Madison Threet, McKenzie Strunk, Buck Maples, Lenzie Maples, Jaezie Maples, Kooper Heatley, Brittany Casey, Faith Casey, Micah Casey, Grace Casey, Corey Casey, JJ Casey and 20 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Madison Threet’s residence. Arrangements under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, Oklahoma.
Janice was born on June 29, 1949, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Kennith and Ruby (Townsley) Merritt. She united in marriage to Paul Bryant on August 20, 1967, at the Zena Baptist Church. Janice enjoyed going to garage sales, flea markets, tending to her flowers, photography, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her two daughters Becky Bryant and Trish Casey (John), her brother John K. Merritt, twelve grandchildren; Madison Threet, McKenzie Strunk, Buck Maples, Lenzie Maples, Jaezie Maples, Kooper Heatley, Brittany Casey, Faith Casey, Micah Casey, Grace Casey, Corey Casey, JJ Casey and 20 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Madison Threet’s residence. Arrangements under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, Oklahoma.
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Steve Nichols Memorial on Find-A-Grave
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Steve Nichols of Tulsa, Okla., passed away Sunday, September 9, 2001 at the Tulsa Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was 52.
Steve was born on May 13, 1949 to John Ross and Alma Ruth (Mayfield) Nichols at Joplin, Mo. He graduated from Grove High School in 1967. He went on to attend Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1972 with a Bachelors of Science Degree.
After graduation from OSU, Steve moved back to Grove and established the Grove Cattle Company, along with his father and brother, raising Limousin cattle. He also owned and operated the Sailboat Grain Feed Mill in Grove and Nichols Brothers Business in Southwest City, Mo. Later, Steve owned and operated the American Dry Cleaners in Grove, Afton, Miami and Ketchum.
In later years, Steve devoted his time and energy to working with people addicted to alcohol and drugs. He was employed at the Northeast Oklahoma Counsel on Alcoholism as a counselor in Miami, Okla., and also counseled at the Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Tulsa, Okla. Steve was very successful in this area and received several awards and recognitions. He was a fine Christian man and attended churches of all faiths.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Jean Nichols.
Survivors are: three sons, Marc Nichols and wife, Talisha, of Claremore, Okla., Brian Nichols and wife, Karin, of Grove, and Colby Nichols, also of Grove; one niece, Melissa Toohey and husband, Tim, of Monkey Island; two granddaughters, Lacey and Andrea Nichols, of Claremore, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 13, at Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove under the direction of the Thomas Funeral Home, Welch. Rev. Guy Morrow to officiate. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, Steve may be remembered with gifts to the Salvation Army in Tulsa.
Steve was born on May 13, 1949 to John Ross and Alma Ruth (Mayfield) Nichols at Joplin, Mo. He graduated from Grove High School in 1967. He went on to attend Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1972 with a Bachelors of Science Degree.
After graduation from OSU, Steve moved back to Grove and established the Grove Cattle Company, along with his father and brother, raising Limousin cattle. He also owned and operated the Sailboat Grain Feed Mill in Grove and Nichols Brothers Business in Southwest City, Mo. Later, Steve owned and operated the American Dry Cleaners in Grove, Afton, Miami and Ketchum.
In later years, Steve devoted his time and energy to working with people addicted to alcohol and drugs. He was employed at the Northeast Oklahoma Counsel on Alcoholism as a counselor in Miami, Okla., and also counseled at the Salvation Army Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Tulsa, Okla. Steve was very successful in this area and received several awards and recognitions. He was a fine Christian man and attended churches of all faiths.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Jean Nichols.
Survivors are: three sons, Marc Nichols and wife, Talisha, of Claremore, Okla., Brian Nichols and wife, Karin, of Grove, and Colby Nichols, also of Grove; one niece, Melissa Toohey and husband, Tim, of Monkey Island; two granddaughters, Lacey and Andrea Nichols, of Claremore, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 13, at Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove under the direction of the Thomas Funeral Home, Welch. Rev. Guy Morrow to officiate. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, Steve may be remembered with gifts to the Salvation Army in Tulsa.
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Larry Michael Parker Memorial on Find-A-Grave
December 20, 1948 - July 14, 2012 |
Larry Michael Parker, 63, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Service: Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel, with rosary at 7. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville.
Survivors: His wife, Wanda; sons, Michael, Chris and Aaron; brother, Bob, and sister, Judy Clark, of Grove, Okla. His family from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, includes his very special sisters-in-law, Ann Austin, Bernice Cooke, Beverly Jennings and Lucy Baird and his mother-in-law, Nancy Baird, who loved and cared for Larry during the last month of his life.
Published in Star-Telegram on July 17, 2012
Survivors: His wife, Wanda; sons, Michael, Chris and Aaron; brother, Bob, and sister, Judy Clark, of Grove, Okla. His family from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, includes his very special sisters-in-law, Ann Austin, Bernice Cooke, Beverly Jennings and Lucy Baird and his mother-in-law, Nancy Baird, who loved and cared for Larry during the last month of his life.
Published in Star-Telegram on July 17, 2012
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Dannie Lee Powell, passed away just before Thanksgiving 2016. Dan served his country in Viet Nam and was severly wounded, which over the years, took it's toll on his body. Dan was a huge over-achiever. He built the highest points Mopar ever on the National Show Car Circuit and won many, many 1sts and Best of Show Trophies throughout the country. He became a pilot and owned a high performance plane which he often flew "inverted". Dan's wife Joni was the love of his life. His family thanks all of his friends who remembered Dan and thanked him for his service to the country.
In early Spring, on March 5, 1948 Dannie Lee Powell was born. He had the company a few minutes later of a Fraternal Twin, Ronnie Lee Powell. Dannie was born to Samuel and Louise Powell in Oakcreek, Colorado. In 1950 Dannie’s parents moved the family to Tulsa, Oklahoma where Dannie gained another brother Tommy. Soon, the family would be transferred to Oklahoma City where he spent his gradeschool and junior high years.
It was well known throughout his life that Dannie and his brothers were very close. Always they were taught to take up for each other and be there when one of the brothers was in need. This was called on many times by each of the brothers and never once did they fail.
In about 1964, the family moved to Grove, Oklahoma where he attended and graduated from Grove High School. During those High School years, Dannie grew a passion for cars which continued throughout his life. Soon after graduation Dannie joined the Army and was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. He soon found himself in Viet Nam. After serving one tour of duty and being twice wounded, Dannie signed up for a second tour. Soon after, he was seriously wounded by mortars which would prove to be the source of extreme pain the rest of his life. Not one to give up, Dan returned home and after many surgeries, he would return to Tulsa and begin a life following his passions.
In spite of his back, leg and spinal injuries Dannie would become a very good pilot. He, with his brothers in tow, would race on the weekends and he would spend hours building his cars to perfection. After racing for several years, Dannie and Joni built National Record setting show cars, but not just any car, Mopars only.
He loved to spend time with his family during the Holidays. One of his favorite things to do was to make his own gag gifts. His ideas were unique and always the hit of the gift giving. Dan’s heart was truly one of pure gold. He expressed to his brother Tommy, on many occassions how much he loved his family and especially his wife Joni.
Although in nearly constant pain, Dannie learned to live the best he could with his fate. In the few days before his passing, he expressed to his wife and brothers that he had lived a good life. He deeply loved his wife and was proud to have his brothers still close to him. Dannie never forgot their mutual love. He was a good man, a jovial spirit and a man who loved life, inspite of his years of pain.
The day before his passing, he wrote the following message to his brother Tom: “Hey little bro ! Feeling a bit better but still real tired. I really don’t feel up to much for Thanksgiving and I’m sorry for that. I know that this may be my last Thanksgiving but I still remember all the good times we had together. I thank God for you as a brother for you are always there and willing to help no matter what. I love you bro with all my heart and hope you know that .
Love your big bro
Dan”
Dannie was a true Patriot and loved to be acknowledged on Veterans Day. He was proud of his service and proud of his wife. Dan never forgot the lesson that his parents taught him, “To always be there for your Brothers.” The 3 boys were like one spirit and after responding to multiple family messages on this Veterans Day, Dannie passed away within the hour.
It was well known throughout his life that Dannie and his brothers were very close. Always they were taught to take up for each other and be there when one of the brothers was in need. This was called on many times by each of the brothers and never once did they fail.
In about 1964, the family moved to Grove, Oklahoma where he attended and graduated from Grove High School. During those High School years, Dannie grew a passion for cars which continued throughout his life. Soon after graduation Dannie joined the Army and was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. He soon found himself in Viet Nam. After serving one tour of duty and being twice wounded, Dannie signed up for a second tour. Soon after, he was seriously wounded by mortars which would prove to be the source of extreme pain the rest of his life. Not one to give up, Dan returned home and after many surgeries, he would return to Tulsa and begin a life following his passions.
In spite of his back, leg and spinal injuries Dannie would become a very good pilot. He, with his brothers in tow, would race on the weekends and he would spend hours building his cars to perfection. After racing for several years, Dannie and Joni built National Record setting show cars, but not just any car, Mopars only.
He loved to spend time with his family during the Holidays. One of his favorite things to do was to make his own gag gifts. His ideas were unique and always the hit of the gift giving. Dan’s heart was truly one of pure gold. He expressed to his brother Tommy, on many occassions how much he loved his family and especially his wife Joni.
Although in nearly constant pain, Dannie learned to live the best he could with his fate. In the few days before his passing, he expressed to his wife and brothers that he had lived a good life. He deeply loved his wife and was proud to have his brothers still close to him. Dannie never forgot their mutual love. He was a good man, a jovial spirit and a man who loved life, inspite of his years of pain.
The day before his passing, he wrote the following message to his brother Tom: “Hey little bro ! Feeling a bit better but still real tired. I really don’t feel up to much for Thanksgiving and I’m sorry for that. I know that this may be my last Thanksgiving but I still remember all the good times we had together. I thank God for you as a brother for you are always there and willing to help no matter what. I love you bro with all my heart and hope you know that .
Love your big bro
Dan”
Dannie was a true Patriot and loved to be acknowledged on Veterans Day. He was proud of his service and proud of his wife. Dan never forgot the lesson that his parents taught him, “To always be there for your Brothers.” The 3 boys were like one spirit and after responding to multiple family messages on this Veterans Day, Dannie passed away within the hour.
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Roger William Rose Memorial On Find-A-Grave
June 18, 1949 - April 27, 1989 |
No obituary found as of May 6, 2024. - gth
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Timothy D. Webster, age 71, of Grove, OK passed away on June 30, 2021 at his daughters home in Conroe, TX.
Tim was born on September 11, 1949 to Donald and Patti Webster in Henrietta, OK. As a child, he traveled around the world following his father’s work.
Tim was an outstanding Ridgerunner athlete and graduated from Grove High School. He went on to the University of Arkansas on a full football scholarship. After college, Tim played football in the NFL as a free agent for the Green Bay Packers.
After his athletic career ended, Tim moved to Texas to start a new profession as an advocate for his co-workers at Exxon Mobil and left a legacy of safety that continues to this day. He was the first Health & Safety Officer for the Union employees in Baytown and fought for changes that have saved countless lives from harm and continue to shape policymakeing in petrochemical facilities currently.
Tim was a giant of a man, both figuratively and literally, who left an indelible impression on all who encountered him.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Sue.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Lynda and Jamie, Nathan and Tiffany, Anthony and Donald and Sabrina; many grandchildren: Benjamin, Rose, Aubrey, Evan, Sawyer and Grayson. In addition, by the mothers of his beautiful children, Judy and Sheyrl and his loving longtime partner, Peggy.
Private family graveside services will be at 11am Monday, July 19 at Olympus Cemetery followed by a memorial luncheon for friends and family at 12pm at Nichols-Stephens Reception room.
Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service.
Tim was born on September 11, 1949 to Donald and Patti Webster in Henrietta, OK. As a child, he traveled around the world following his father’s work.
Tim was an outstanding Ridgerunner athlete and graduated from Grove High School. He went on to the University of Arkansas on a full football scholarship. After college, Tim played football in the NFL as a free agent for the Green Bay Packers.
After his athletic career ended, Tim moved to Texas to start a new profession as an advocate for his co-workers at Exxon Mobil and left a legacy of safety that continues to this day. He was the first Health & Safety Officer for the Union employees in Baytown and fought for changes that have saved countless lives from harm and continue to shape policymakeing in petrochemical facilities currently.
Tim was a giant of a man, both figuratively and literally, who left an indelible impression on all who encountered him.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Sue.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Lynda and Jamie, Nathan and Tiffany, Anthony and Donald and Sabrina; many grandchildren: Benjamin, Rose, Aubrey, Evan, Sawyer and Grayson. In addition, by the mothers of his beautiful children, Judy and Sheyrl and his loving longtime partner, Peggy.
Private family graveside services will be at 11am Monday, July 19 at Olympus Cemetery followed by a memorial luncheon for friends and family at 12pm at Nichols-Stephens Reception room.
Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service.
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Marsha Kay Wright Soldier Memorial on Find-A-Grave
March 21, 1947 - December 16, 2005 |
Daughter of Jeannie Hernandez.
Grandmother of Brook Francis, Kenny Francis, & Brandon Francis.
Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ace Wright Sr.
Sister of Beverly Roberts & Ace Wright Jr.
Grandmother of Brook Francis, Kenny Francis, & Brandon Francis.
Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ace Wright Sr.
Sister of Beverly Roberts & Ace Wright Jr.