All Obituaries

Nellie Belle Rosaline (Jones) Wood was born June 24, 1942 in Loma Linda, California to Frank and Rosaline (Brand) Jones.  She passed away at her home in Chandler January 27, 2020 at the age of 77. Nellie enjoyed spending time with her family, riding her horses, going camping and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending church and dancing. Nellie is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ted Wood; son, Charles Wood; grandson, Theodore Wood....

Yvonne Lorraine Grimes was born June 11, 1927 in San Gabriel, California to George Henry and Iva Claudia (Drake) Wickerd.  She passed away at her home January 26, 2020 at the age of 92. Yvonne enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and fishing.  She will be lovingly remembered as being a warm and generous caregiver.  She showered her family and friends with love and affection. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, Russell Lee Grimes;...

Kenneth Earl Fitch was born to Barbara (Coldfelder) Fitch on January 2, 1948 in Genesco, Illinois.  He passed away January 23, 2020 in Tulsa at the age of 72. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was awarded a purple heart during an overseas tour in Vietnam.  He returned home where he became a carpenter in residential and commercial construction.  Kenneth and his family enjoyed traveling all over the United States until his failing health...

Brian Todd Lowry was born March 29, 1965 to Philip Donald and Gala Genetta (Smith) Lowry in Beaufort, South Carolina.  He left this world on January 18, 2020 for his heavenly home at the age of 54. Brian was a very creative and talented music composer who enjoyed playing his guitar.  He was known for his handcrafted jewelry and lamps that he repurposed from materials that he found.  He also found joy in his various musical humorous novelty items that he collected. Brian was...

Nadine Kay Sparks was born March 8, 1952 in Tulsa to Ronald Dean Champlain and Dorothy Evelyn (Probis) Champlain-Anthamatten. She passed away in Tulsa January 17, 2020 at the age of 67. Nadine enjoyed gardening and playing in the dirt, crochet, outdoor activities, fishing. She loved attending church with her family and playing with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling to California to visit her family. She shared a very close bond with her family especially her sisters Sue Ellen and...

Anciel William Evans was born on October 9, 1945, in Chandler to William and June (Kitching) Evans.  He went home to be with his Lord on January 13, 2020, at his home with his family at his side at the age of 74. Anciel grew up in Sparks, Oklahoma until 1965 when he married the love of his life, Darlene Sue Goggin on August 26.  To this union, 3 children were born.  He was a mechanic by trade and served on the Wellston Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years....

Bonnie Jean Newman was born November 1, 1964, in Oklahoma City to James Edward and Dorothy Jean (Hicks) Cagle.  She passed away at her home in Wellston January 9, 2020, at the age of 55. Bonnie grew up in the Baptist faith.  She loved animals, her family, and her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.  Survivors include her husband, Jerry Newman; children, Michael Cagle and wife Christina of Wellston, Travis Baughman and wife Nicole of Banner, Ryan Bibb...

Edna Mae Bates was born June 11, 1921 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Martin Luther and Eva Mae (Bolt) Dunnam.  She passed away January 7, 2020 in Chandler at the age of 98. Edna was a devoted Christian and a stanch Southern Baptist who now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 39 years, Dan Allen Bates.  Survivors include her children, Danyne Robins, Barry Bates and wife Laureen, John Bates and wife Susie; (5) grandchildren,...

Lee Roy Amen was born April 3, 1932 in Corn, Oklahoma and passed away January 6, 2020 in Wellston at the age of 87.  As others have done in his generation, Lee was asked to quit school to support his family and the family farm.  Later in 1953 he was drafted in the United States Army and was stationed in New York City.  He met Clorus Walker and married in 1958 raising three daughters together.  In 1962 he began his career with Tinker Air Force Base where he worked for the...

Eugene Mullendore was born July 5, 1932 in Wellston to Newton and Ida (Lohman) Mullendore.  He passed away January 5, 2020 in Oklahoma City at the age of 87. Eugene grew up in Wellston where he farmed for himself and many others.  He will be remembered for his unique ability to witch a water source.  He also had the ability to put together a great hay hauling crew, mostly due to his wife cooking for them.  Eugene loved his family and his work which he dedicated his life...