All Obituaries

Persephone passed away, unexpectedly on Wednesday February 19, 2020.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Ronnie M. Reed, age 83, died on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma after a brief illness. From his birth in Beggs, Oklahoma on October 16, 1936 to his death on Sunday he was a servant leader who gave freely of his time and energy to his family and the community. He was born to Ray and Edna Earle (Williams) Reed and was the youngest of three boys. Ronnie worked alongside his brothers in the family grocery store in Sapulpa and was an excellent swimmer and diver.  He was an...

Arthur C. Rush 90, of Sapulpa went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020. Arthur was born April 5, 1929. He retired from his love of Truck driving in 2004. Arthur was also very proud to have served in the United States Army. If you were to ask Arthur where he would like to spend his free time he would answer with “Working outside in the garage or watching my old John Wayne western movies. He had a caring and compassionate heart and was always willing to give a helping hand. He was...

Vivian Marie Watson 96, of Okemah, passed from this life February 9, 2020. Visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2020 from5:00pm-7:00pm at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00pm Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Full obituary to follow.

Kenneth Gene Robertson, 79, of Sapulpa, OK, passed away at home on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Ken was born on January 26, 1941 to parents Ralph B and Blanche M. (McVey) Robertson at Pratt, Kansas. He grew up on a family farm, Meade County, KS, where at the age of eleven, he drove a tractor and helped milk cows.  Ken graduated from Plains High School, Plains, Kansas. He received a Masters Degree in Business Education from Bethany Nazarene College.  Ken married in 1962 at Bethany,...

Jeffrey Michael Brown, 63 of Sapulpa, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.   Jeffrey was born April 8, 1956 at Hillcrest Medical in Tulsa, Oklahoma to William Clifford Brown and Erma Jo Hulsey. He was preceded in death by his mother Erma Jo and his brother, Randall Lee. He is survived by his father, William Clifford Brown, brother Lincoln and his wife Joan, and sister DeDee Krueger along with her husband Neal. He is also survived by niece...

James Isaac Jones of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, went to his forever home surrounded by his family. James was born on September 6, 1934 in Grattan Township, Minnesota. James served his country in the United States Navy June 5, 1952 to January 10, 1959. Jim was in the Korean war. He was awarded several medals; National Defense, United Nations, Korean, Defense Ching Service and Class 3 Swimmer. Jim was a member of Harvest Time Church. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on anything that had a...

BORN March 4, 1933 Beggs, Oklahoma ENTERED REST February 7, 2020 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma MEMORIAL VISITATION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 5:00-7:00pm Smith Funeral Chapel ENTOMBMENT Green Hill Mausoleum Sapulpa, Oklahoma Nancy Lea McCullough, 87 of Sapulpa, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Brookdale Memory Care Facility, at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born on March 4, 1933 in Beggs, Oklahoma to Carl and Mildred (Berryhill) Copeland. She was a devoted wife...

Wanda Joan (Williams) Kirkwood, 80, formerly of Sapulpa was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a brief illness.  Wanda was born on May 11, 1939 in Sapulpa, OK to Robert Freeman and Juanita Emily Williams.  After graduating from high school, Wanda obtained her B.A. Degree and taught in the Beggs School system for 27 years.  Wanda married Reverend Ralph Leroy “Roy” Kirkwood.  They were married 45...

John Larue Squire 62, of Kiefer, went to be with his Creator on February 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.Johnny was born December 6, 1957, in Holdenville, OK. to the late Marvin Lee Squire and Shirley Ann Squire. He graduated from Union High School and went to Tulsa Junior College and studied Accounting. Johnny retired from Tulsa Cold Storage.Johnny’s favorite football team was the University of Oklahoma Sooners. He enjoyed going to bingo and casino with family. He loved...