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Ann Boyles Watson
Dec 10, 2018
Ann Boyles Watson, 78, of Tulsa died December 10, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Ruth Dye Boyles of Hundred, WV and Richard Hamilton Boyles of Pittsburgh. Ann grew up in Pittsburgh and spent the majority of her childhood in a 100-year-old log cabin with her younger sister, Dot. When she was only 11, her father...
Elvin Deloyd Roper
Dec 9, 2018
Oldest child of Bud and Mamie Roper, Elvin was born at home in Wewoka, in April, 1936. A couple of years later, he welcomed his favorite sister, RozAn and then, finally, the brother that he always wanted, as Jerry finally made his entrance to the Roper crew. Despite the adorable tag along side, Pug had no competition in the favorite...
Sandra Edmunds Herod
Dec 8, 2018
Mrs. Sandra Edmunds (Sorrels) Herod, of Dallas, Texas, born on April 6, 1935 in El Paso, Texas, to the late Ruby Pearson Sorrels and the late Forrest Vernon Sorrels, passed away at age 83 on December 8, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her father, the late Forrest Vernon Sorrels, was the Special Agent in Charge in the Dallas Headquarters of the...
David Henderson
Dec 7, 2018
David Henderson, 55, of Tulsa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 7, 2018. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel on Thursday, December 13th, with a committal service at 11:00 AM, on Friday, December 14th, at Greenhill Cemetery, in Cameron, Oklahoma. A celebration of David's life will be...
Danny D. Mordhorst
Dec 7, 2018
Our son, our brother, our father, our friend.  A strong man, a loving man, with a sensitive heart.  He lived his life dedicated to teaching his children.  He is now in God's hands.  We love you and will miss you until we meet again.  Mom and Dad.  Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday and funeral service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, both at Fitzgerald...
Candice Lou Allen
Dec 6, 2018
Candice Allen died on December 6, 2018. She was 72. Candice worked as a teacher before settling into a career as an administrative assistant for several companies. A complete obituary will be posted here when available. She leaves a son, Colby Allen, of Mission Hills, California. Private family services. Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151
Norman Fabes
Dec 4, 2018
Norman Fabes, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 4, 2018 at the age of 90. He passed suddenly from complications due to pneumonia. Norman is survived by his wife Estelle, of 69 years, sons Richard and Russell, daughter Rhonda Ginsburg, and grandchildren Sarah and Erin Ginsburg. Born in 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to Sam and Elsie...
Patricia J. Rohleder
Dec 3, 2018
Patricia Jane Rohleder died December 3rd at the age of 93. Born in Cambria, Wisconsin, she graduated from Franklin College, Franklin Indiana, magna cum laude, in 1945. At Franklin, she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, president of Theta Alpha Phi, the International Relations Club, and the Women's Self-Governing group. She earned her masters in English and Theatre...
R. Michael Lang
Dec 1, 2018
R. Michael "Mike" Lang Mike Lang was born October 1st, 1939, to Harold M. Lang and Bobette Marie McArdle Lang in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mike graduated from Central High School and attended Georgetown University: he went on to receive a Law Degree from the University of Tulsa in 1963. A blind date for a Law School Christmas dance introduced Mike to...
Earl David Gorrell
Nov 29, 2018
Earl David Gorrell was born April 30, 1923 in Independence, Kansas as the second son of Harry David Gorrell and Nellie Davidson Gorrell. He graduated Independence High School and then served in the United States Army during World War II. He spent several years overseas in Scotland and Germany where dad was a gunner on a tank. He served General...
Kathie Hirsch Spector
Nov 29, 2018
Kathie Spector peacefully passed away on November 29, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kathie was born Kathie Ellen Hirsch in Painesville, Ohio on December 22, 1940. Kathie met the love of her life, Jim Spector while attending Ohio University. They married in 1960 and had 2 daughters. After several years in Ohio, Kathie and Jim made their home in Memphis, Tennessee...
Ruby Olene Breeden
Nov 27, 2018
Ruby Olene Breeden was born in Keevil, Arkansas, one of ten children born to parents Eugene Ray Warford and Minnie Pinell. Ruby will be remembered for her sweet and kind smile, gentle nature, and welcoming everyone in her home. She worked as a kitchen worker for a number of schools/hospitals and as a sales associate. She donated her time at...
Gwendolyn Orelia Flaherty
Nov 25, 2018
Gwendolyn Flaherty passed away, November 25, 2018 at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughter Eileen McClure & husband Steve McClure, son Timothy Flaherty, grandson Aaron Mock, granddaughter Emily Mock and great granddaughter Audrey Mock. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Calvary Cemetery.
Daniel Griffith Keating
Nov 24, 2018
After decades of service to Oklahoma and his country, Daniel Keating left a lengthy legacy when he died Saturday, at age 74, in Tulsa. Prior to serving on the state board of education and as the state co-chairman of the Trump for President Campaign in 2016, Keating had multiple roles in state government and nonprofit governance over the years. Keating...
Erik C. Erwin
Nov 22, 2018
Erik C. Erwin, 76, of Tulsa, passed from this life on Thursday, November 22, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel. Erik was born on April 4, 1942, in Hot Springs, Arkansas; the son of Charles and Maxine (Custer) Erwin. He grew up in the Houston area,...
Katherine Shanks
Nov 22, 2018
Katherine Nell Jacobs Shanks – Born July 16, 1936 lost her battle with Alzheimer's on November 22, 2018. Survived by husband John Lee Shanks and two sons John L. Shanks and his wife Kelle of Dallas, TX; and Mark G. Shanks and his wife Michelle of Jenks, OK; and two granddaughters, Riley and Morgan Shanks. Katherine was born in Port...
Janice Boyle
Nov 17, 2018
Janice Boyle, 78, of Broken Arrow, passed away surrounded by her husband and sons on Saturday, November 17, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1. A reception for attendees will follow. Janice was born on June 29, 1940 on a farm between Wewoka and Wetumka, Oklahoma, the daughter...
Maria Taveau
Nov 15, 2018
Maria Carmela Taveau was born Maria Carmela Curvino on 31 July 1943, to Frank and Katherine Curvino. She had an older brother, Francis, who passed away shortly after birth. Maria grew up in Pennsylvania, raised with the help of her extended family, as her Mother and Father divorced when she was at an early age. She did not speak much...
Mary F. Carle
Nov 15, 2018
Mary F. Carle, 95, of Tulsa, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, with a graveside service at 11:00 AM. Following the committal ceremony, a celebration of Mary's life will be held in the Family Room...
Nelita Bruno
Nov 14, 2018
Nelita Bruno, 83, of Tulsa, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, November 19th, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, November 20th, at Holy Family Cathedral, in Tulsa, OK.  A committal service will follow the Mass at 3:00 PM, at...
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