Obituaries

Brian Albert Sparling

Mar 12, 2019

Memorial services for Brian Albert Sparling, 51, of Broken Arrow, OK, were held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated. Honorary Casket bearers were Brian’s children and grandchildren.

Brian was born April 8, 1967 in Montebello, CA to Brian Edward and Pamela Marie (Bise) Sparling. He passed away March 12,...

John Leonard Scott

Mar 11, 2019

Funeral services for John Leonard Scott, 84, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Community of Christ Church in Sperry, OK. Elder Charles Rowden and Elder Phyllis Gaddy officiated, and burial was in Scott Family Private Cemetery in Osage County, OK. Casket bearers were Bryce Smith, Denton Eller, Corey Ramsey, Rob Ridenour, Chris Tracy and Robert...

Dellan Fay Driscoll

Mar 10, 2019

Memorial services for Dellan Fay (Perry) Driscoll, 77, of Skiatook, OK, were held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Larry Starks officiated.

Dellan was born March 21, 1941 in Poteau, OK to Paul Herbert and Bessie (Cook) Perry. She passed away March 10, 2019 in Skiatook, OK.

Dellan cleaned...

Paul Reid Henry

Mar 6, 2019

Memorial services for Paul Reid Henry, 75, of Sperry, were held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. James Prather officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK.

Paul was born December 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to Noel Edward Henry and Mary Alice (Bair) Busby. He passed away March 6,...

Edward Asa "Ed" Emery, Jr.

Feb 27, 2019

Funeral services for Edward Asa “Ed” Emery, Jr., 88, of Tulsa, were held Monday, March 4, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Scott Carlson officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Ace Emery, Joe Emery, Nick Emery, Bryce Maye, Jake Maye and Rusty Brown.

Ed was born...

Jimmie Forrest Qualls

Feb 27, 2019

Graveside services for Jimmie Forrest Qualls, 83, of Sperry, were held Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 2019 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Ed Asher officiated. Casket bearers were Bob Bowman, Calvin Crandell, Jack Forman, Paul Shaver, Joel Maker and Howard Edmonson. Honorary Casket bearers were Ronnie Cunniham, Ralph Williams, Wendell Williams and Jerry Joplin.

Jimmie was...

William Hollis "Buddy" Peoples, Jr.

Feb 23, 2019

Memorial services for William Hollis “Buddy” Peoples, Jr., 58, of Sperry, OK were held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Rick Harvey officiated.

Buddy was born March 17, 1960 in Kansas City, KS to William Hollis Peoples, Sr. and Mela Maria (Werther) Dick. He passed away February 23, 2019 in Sperry,...

Robert Allen "Al" King

Feb 22, 2019

Funeral Services for Robert Allen “Al” King, 91, of Sperry, were held Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe, Pastor Bill Taylor, David King, and John King officiated, and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket Bearers were Jeff Keiffer, Jimmy Keiffer, James Stephens, Ty Harper, Will King, John...

David Jude Leaverton

Feb 21, 2019

Memorial services for David Jude Leaverton, 62, of Talala, were held Monday, February 25, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Ms. Helen Leaverton officiated.

David was born December 22, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO to Helen (Leaverton) Shaw. He passed away February 21, 2019 in McAlester, OK.

David was born and raised in...

Pamela Joyce Dobbs

Feb 18, 2019

Memorial services for Pamela Joyce “Pam” Dobbs, 63, of Sperry, were held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Donnajo Hyatt officiated.

Pam was born April 20, 1955 in Tulsa, OK to Morris Wayne Dempsey and Lula Rose (Marshall) Wilson. She passed away February 18, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

Pam was...

Gilbert Anthony "Tony" Diaz

Feb 15, 2019

Funeral services for G. Anthony “Tony” Diaz, 73, of Tulsa, were held Friday, February 22, 2019 at Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Dr. Curtis Linton officiated, and burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, OK.

Tony was born January 30, 1946 in Tulsa, OK to Gilbert Ochoa and Georgia Yvonne (Robinson) Diaz. He passed...

Jackie Newt Hale

Feb 8, 2019

Memorial services for Jackie Newt “Jack” Hale, 70, of Sperry, were held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson and John Cloud officiated.

Jack was born February 19, 1948 in Tulsa, OK Newton W. and Jacksie Hale. He passed away February 8, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

Jack was a...

Jerry Franklin Snow

Feb 7, 2019

Funeral services for Jerry Franklin Snow, 83, of Skiatook, were held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Skiatook Free Will Baptist Church in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Mitchell Leonard officiated, and burial was in Elgin Cemetery in Sedan, KS. Casket bearers were John Snow, Tim Snow, Danny Green and Drew Bannon.

Jerry was born November 1, 1935 in Sand...

Jon Michael "Mike" Miller

Feb 7, 2019

Jon Michael “Mike” Miller was born August 1, 1945 in Denton, TX to Bill and Melba Eugenia (Lackey) Miller. He passed away February 7, 2019 in Tulsa, OK.

Mike was a successful business owner of Mid-States Aircraft and Precision Hose Technology.  He and his wife, Sharon, had a passion for sailing, especially throughout the Caribbean and along...

Vivian Lucille Forman

Feb 5, 2019

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Robert Gene Ator

Feb 3, 2019

Funeral services for Robert Gene “Robbie” Ator, 46, of Ramona, were held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Vernon Hogue and Sandy Hogue officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Eric Littlefield, Mitchel McCoy, Randy Bacon, Colton Atwood, Gordon Bacon, Chris Chaney, Brandon Ator and David Ator.

Robbie was born October 12, 1972...

Terry Glen Harmon

Feb 3, 2019

No Services are planned at this time.

Myra Renae Ward-Harry

Feb 1, 2019

Graveside services for Myra Renae (Teehee) Ward-Harry, 70, of Skiatook, were held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Dale Nielsen officiated.

Myra was born February 21, 1948 in Skiatook, OK to Charles H. and Hazel Ellen (Gaylor) Teehee. She went to be with our Lord on February 1, 2019 at her...

Ernest Leroy "Ernie" Shank

Jan 31, 2019

Ernie L. Shank, of Carthage, MO., passed away January 31, 2019 at the age of 91.

Mr. Shank was born April 3, 1927 at home in Carthage. He was the son of the late William and Nora Shank.

He graduated from Carthage High School in 1945 and joined the U.S. Navy. Ernie later went to...

Gloria Jean Lynch

Jan 24, 2019

Memorial services for Gloria Jean (Harris) Lynch, 72, of Skiatook, were held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson and Philip Best officiated and burial was Matoaka Cemetery in Ochelata, OK. Honorary Casket bearers were Christopher Licavoli, Andrew Best, Sean Ready, Tim Best, Joseph Snyder and Philip Best.

Gloria was born...