Living Tribute

Apr 22, 2025

Dr. Mike Hopkins, a tireless advocate for individuals forced to live on the margins of

society, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and

unwavering service to all beings.

A respected professor and longtime champion for disability rights, Dr. Hopkins served a variety of meaningful roles throughout Oklahoma and Arkansas. He...

Apr 20, 2025

Ann Marie Dozier, 72, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Church of Saint Mary in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ann was born on October 13, 1952, in Columbia, South Carolina. She dedicated her life...

Apr 12, 2025

Nicholas Landin, known to everyone as "Nick", died April 12th, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a short hospital stay. He was 87.

Nick was born June 15th, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska the eldest son of Mary Pavel Landin. He spent his childhood in Omaha with his brother Don and their four half-sisters Rosie, Audy, Alice, and Carol....

Apr 4, 2025

Daniel Claude Boone, 92, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, entered heaven on April 4, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa.

Daniel was born on August 28, 1932 in Fredericka, Delaware son of Lawrence and Rachel (Kemp) Boone. Daniel graduated from Caesar Rodney High School class of 1951. Daniel served in the armed forces in the Korean War. Following his...

Apr 3, 2025

Timothy "Tim" James Esau, age 84, a devoted family man, hardworking entrepreneur, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully after a full and well-lived life. Born on May 26, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas to Gerhard (Guy) and Bernice Esau, as the fifth of nine children. Tim's journey was marked by deep faith, a tireless work ethic, and a love...

Mar 25, 2025

Margareth A. "Peggy" Richards, 92, passed away with family at her bedside on March 25, 2025.

Peggy was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado, on October 8, 1932, to James Shuey and Margareth Shuey. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart, G Warren Richards in 1952. They began their life...

Mar 16, 2025

Destiny Cheryl Anderson, born on June 5, 1994, in Fontana, California, passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 30. She was the beloved daughter of Deborah Anderson and was deeply cherished by her family and friends. Destiny's grandparents, Danny and Cheryl Braden, were significant figures in her life.

Destiny's journey was unique, as she...

Mar 14, 2025

Currie Dwight Churchill, 64, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Bixby, Oklahoma. Born on December 23, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of William and Bette (McKendry) Churchill.

A man of faith, Currie was a devoted Catholic and a proud graduate of Cascia Hall. He pursued his education at the University of Tulsa...

Mar 10, 2025

"In place of the usual obituary announcement. I, Judith Lynn Boyle have prepared this piece, offering my final perspective."

I have been truly blessed with a wonderful life—one filled with love, happiness, and joy. I am deeply grateful for my children and grandchildren, who have made my world brighter and more meaningful. You've all filled my heart...

Mar 9, 2025

Maurice Johnson (Maury) or Pop as most of the kids called him, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his wife Carolyn and loving family members.

Born in a manger (because it was too cold for the cars to start) on April 8, 1939, in Bassano, Alberta, Canada,...

Mar 7, 2025

Charlie Coty Smith, 73, passed away unexpectedly during recovery from Heart surgery at Northeastern Tahlequah Hospital on March 7, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

He was born on February 1, 1952, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, to parents Seth and Maria (Pope) Smith. Charlie was born, raised, and settled in Oklahoma, where he built a life full of love, hard...

Mar 4, 2025

Harry was born in French Camp, California, in 1954 and spent his childhood in Lathrop and Manteca, California. In his late teens and throughout the 1970s, his adventurous spirit led him up the West Coast, where he eventually landed in Bend, Oregon. It was there that he met his first wife, Tammy, and together they welcomed their son, Nick...

Mar 3, 2025

Thomas Gray Marsh, a widely respected Oklahoma attorney, passed away on March 3, 2025. He was born 12/4/1930 to James Howard "Tarz" and Katherine Gray Marsh in Oklahoma City, OK but his father's position with Carter Oil Company required moves to Wichita, Dallas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa throughout his childhood. A graduate of Will Rogers High school, He received...

Mar 1, 2025

Ruth Evelyn LeFan, 77, peacefully passed away March 1, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ruth was born to Lester & Evelyn Watson on February 15, 1948 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1966 and went on to become a Certified Insurance Customer Service Representative. For many years Ruth was a member of Insurance Women...

Mar 1, 2025

Eural Blakely 94, passed away on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Eural Blakely was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on May 3, 1930 the fourth of six children to Leslie Marion and Etheline (Clayton) Blakely. As a young man Eural joined the military while in high school and served during the Korean war. He passed...

Feb 27, 2025

Richard T. Spohrer, 84, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. Born on August 19, 1940, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Freda (Talley) Spohrer, Richard lived a life filled with adventure, generosity, and a deep sense of humanity.

A man more spiritual than religious, Richard lived by a simple yet powerful philosophy: treat...

Feb 25, 2025

Lois A. Barton died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Tulsa, OK, following 15 months under hospice care. She was 95 years old. Formerly, she was a long time resident of Branson and Springfield, MO.

Lois was born in Axtell, KS, on November 11, 1929, the oldest of three daughters for Robert and Martha Anderson. Her father, Bob,...

Feb 25, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Gary Lee Teague, a hard-working husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on January 3, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Gary grew up as an Air Force kid, traveling the world and developing a deep appreciation for adventure, resilience, and family. His love for baseball was...

Feb 5, 2025

Suzanne Brown Brickner, 83, passed away on the morning of February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Our mother was a devoted parent, grandparent, and friend. If she loved you, she would fight for you—if not, watch out! She was a hardline Democrat, loved Rummikub, a fierce competitor on the tennis court, an avid reader, and...