Rebecca Lynn Brown
Sep 21, 2026
Rebecca Lynn Brown, age 63, died on September 21, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Becky was born on March 28, 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents Kirk and Mary Ann Brown. She graduated from Nathan Hale High School and made her home in Tulsa where she stayed for the remainder of her life.
Becky had profound, unwavering faith in the Lord and was...
Lillian Bernadette Smith
Sep 19, 2026
Lillian Bernadette Smith was born September 11, 1944, and passed peacefully after a prolonged illness on September 19, 2026.
Words from Bernadette.
It was my privilege to be the daughter of Tulsa's Gene Pinion and Belfast's Gerry Corr Pinion. I was the first of their five children; myself, Michael, Nancy, Seamus, and Gerriann. My parents taught me the rewards of honest...
Freda Marie Frazee
Sep 19, 2026
Freda Marie (Powell) Frazee passed away peacefully September 19, 2026. Freda was born September 25, 1936 to Mary (Melton) and Fred Powell. She was raised in Billings, OK along with her brother and sister. After graduating high school she attended a year of college at Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater. She then moved to Tulsa, OK where she worked for Texaco....
Isrella Taxon
Sep 18, 2026
Isrella Taxon was born on April 8, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, and died on September 18, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 97.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Anna Shapiro; her husband, Seymour; her siblings, Molly Katz and Seymour Shapiro; and her daughters, Ronna Taxon-Einhorn and Mindy Prescott.
She is survived by her son-in-law, Harris Prescott;...
Marie Laura Beers-Sjodin
Sep 15, 2026
Marie Laura Beers-Sjodin, 86, better known as Mom, Momma Mia, Momma Lou, Grandma, Nonna, and Gigi, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on September 15, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born Marie Laura Maggiore on August 4, 1940, in Queens, New York, was the beloved daughter of John and Grace Maggiore.
Marie lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and love. She...
Valietta Joy Blevins
Sep 14, 2026
Valietta Blevins, age 88, died on September 14, 2026, in Tulsa, OK.
Valietta was born on February 14, 1938 in Ada, OK, to parents A. D. King and Irene Knox King. She graduated from Valley Springs (AR) High School in the class of 1955, then furthered her education at Draughn's Business School.
She worked at Security Bank in Harrison, AR before moving...
Anita Cerboni Ianieri
Sep 14, 2026
Anita Cerboni Ianieri, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Anita was born on July 6, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Leticia and Galiano Cerboni. She attended Divine Providence High School, where she discovered a love and talent for singing opera. Music remained an important part of her life, and after moving to Tulsa, she continued to pursue that...
Margaret Sherry Meyer
Sep 12, 2026
Margaret Sherry Meyer (Marge McNearney) was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 18, 1932 and passed away after a long illness on September 12, 2026, in Tulsa. She was the second of eight children born to William J. Sherry and Margaret Harrington Sherry. She was known as Marge to her family and friends and MiMi to her 9 grandchildren and...
Virginia "Ginny" Carroll Scott
Sep 12, 2026
Virginia "Ginny" Scott, 92, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on September 12, 2026, in Leesburg, Virginia. She was a beloved and respected daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind a treasured legacy of laughter and love.
Born in March 1934 near New York's picturesque Finger Lakes region, Ginny was the first daughter of...
Elizabeth Ann Upton
Sep 9, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" Upton, 72, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, was born on October 26, 1953, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Claris Louise and Donald Lee Harrington. On September 9, 2026, Liz gained her wings and was reunited with her beloved husband of 50 years, Jim.
After graduating from high school, Liz's brother helped her get a job at Upton's Supermarket in West Tulsa....
Katherine Ann Zimmerman
Sep 7, 2026
Katherine "Katie" (O'Connor) Zimmerman, age 85, died on September 7, 2026, in Tulsa, OK.
Katie was born on July 27, 1941, in Tulsa, OK, to parents Jim O'Connor and Frances (Bader) O'Connor. She graduated from Marquette High School in the class of 1959, then furthered her education by obtaining an associate's degree in liberal arts, from Lakewood Community College, White Bear...
Charles Raymond Skaggs
Sep 6, 2026
Charles Raymond Skaggs "Ray", beloved husband, father, and grampy passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 6th, 2026 at the age of 76.
Born February 20, 1950 in Nowata, OK, Ray was known for his quick wit, generous heart, and big ideas. He wrote the book on authoritative parenting and took the title of Grampy as seriously and joyfully...
Richard "Rick" Fidler
Sep 3, 2026
Richard "Rick" Fidler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend peacefully entered Heaven on September 3, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 74, following a courageous 10-year journey with Parkinson's disease. He's was known by many names - Ricky, Dad, Pops, El Toro, and "Sweetheart" - but whatever name he was called, he was deeply loved.
Born in Muskogee,...
Anthony "Bill" Paluso
Sep 2, 2026
Anthony William Paluso, fondly known as Bill, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 8, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bill was the beloved son of Joseph and Carmela Paluso. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dear brothers, Daniel, Richard, and Joseph.
A devoted husband, Bill...
Jessica Joelene Martin
Aug 31, 2026
Jessica Joelene Martin, age 49, died on August 31, 2026, in Tulsa, OK. Jessica was born on May 11, 1977, in Tulsa, OK, to parents Robert Magee and Martha McKisick. She graduated from Catoosa High School in the class of 1995, then furthered her education by obtaining a bachelors degree in biology with minors in chemistry and math, from Northeastern...
Mark S. Thetford
Aug 31, 2026
Mark S. Thetford of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 70.
Mark was born on August 25, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Jerry Bailey Thetford and Mary Bea Thetford. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he earned his degree in BBS. After college, Mark worked briefly as a landman before attending Oklahoma City...
James E. Gilliss
Aug 27, 2026
James Edward "Eddie" Gilliss, 85, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Eddie was born on October 7, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Everett and Rita Gilliss. He spent his childhood in west Tulsa before his family settled in Oakhurst. He attended Holy Family Catholic School and graduated in 1957.
Following graduation, Eddie proudly served his country in the United...
Angela Ellen Braun
Aug 26, 2026
Angela Ellen (Pace) Braun passed away August 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 18, 1935, Angie was one of nine children born to Mary Evelyn (Hoppe) and Clifford Pace. Angie was raised in Chickasha, Oklahoma, where she was graduated from Saint Joseph's Academy before continuing her education at Saint Anthony's School of Nursing,...
Mary C. " Connie" Kearbey
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Conaleeta "Connie" Hart Kearbey, a former Miss Congeniality and musical theater leading lady, died on Aug. 22, 2026, in Collinsville, Okla. She was 76 years old.
Born in Tulsa on Aug. 12, 1950, Connie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was the youngest child and third daughter born to Albert Lee Hart and Beulah Mary Limke...
Jacob W. "Jake" Hope
Aug 22, 2026
Jacob Wayne "Jake" Hope, age 41, died on August 22, 2026, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. He was born on September 27, 1984, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents David Wayne and Mary Jacqueline Hope. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in the class of 2003, where he was honored as homecoming king of his class. He was also remembered as a...
