All Obituaries

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  Donna Jo Robinson, known to her family as “Granny” passed away in Tulsa, April 15, 2021.  She was born March 17, 1935 to Elmer and Alyne Rogers in Madisonville, Kentucky. She graduated high school in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Donna married Norval Robinson, June 6, 1953. They lived their married life in the Sapulpa area.   She worked 31 years as a school cafeteria manager at Garfield and Washington schools. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and...

Andrew Johnson 85, of Sapulpa went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Andrew was born October 28, 1935 in Calvin, OK at home to Charlie and Judy Bear Johnson. He graduated from Haskell Nations.  He was employed by the United States Navy for 20 years and Cemco. Andrew faithfully served in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, he retired in April 1976.  Andy toured in Japan, Hawaii, Vietnam, Africa, Hong Kong, and...

Celebration of Life will be held at Smith Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 23rd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  (Come and go) Obituary coming soon.

In celebration of Life of Jeanne Kay Tankersley, 76 of Sapulpa, she received her Heavenly wings on  April 10, 2021.  Jeanne was born to Edna Jean Campbell and Frank Evans on December 9, 1944 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.  She attended Sapulpa Public Schools.  She earned her LPN license with an Associate’s Degree, and worked in the nursing field for over twenty years.  She was also a licensed beautician, a key punch operator, drove a school bus for Vo-Tech and could...

  Gary W. Bateson, 69, of Sapulpa went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021. Gary was born on May 4, 1951, in Stillwater, OK to George and Tillie Bateson. He graduated from Perkins-Tryon High School in 1970. From there he attended paint and body school in Oklahoma City. In 1971, he began his career as a truck driver with Ralph’s Packing Plant in Perkins, OK. On March 22, 1974, he married Phyllis Holland at the Assembly of God Church in Perkins, OK. He continued driving a truck...

Karen Darlene Yarbrough 72, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2021 at her home. Karen was born May 6, 1948 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Pauline Tomlinson. She grew up in Oklahoma and also spent some time as a child in California. She graduated from high school in Oklahoma City and spent many years driving a truck and managing properties. Karen met and later married the love of her life Larry Yarbrough. They loved being together and were inseparable. Karen did not have a church home but...

David A. Barnett 88, of Sapulpa, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2021 at Arbor Village Nursing Home. David was born on April 1st, 1932 in Sapulpa to (father) Wiley Ben and (mother) Acee Barnett. He attended Lone Star School. He retired from Bartlett Collins Glass Company after 30 years of service. David met and later married the love of his life Hettie Walker. They celebrated 32 years of marriage. He was a member of Cedar Ridge Christian Church. He was involved with the Muscogee...

Gerald Wayne “Buster” Bilby 65, of Sapulpa, went to be with the Lord at his home on March 26, 2021. Buster was born on February 12, 1956 in Sapulpa to Dick and Lucille Bilby. He was employed by Fabsco Shell and Tube where he retired after 35 years. Buster married the love of his life Rita Ross on July 7, 1978. They spent 42 wonderful years together and raised 2 amazing children. He was a faithful servant of God and a dedicated member of Allen Church. Buster loved spending...

Mildred Jones of Sapulpa, passed from this life on March 25, 2021, at home in her sleep. Mildred was born April 28th, 1936 is Shreveport Louisiana to Henry and Evelyn Flores. She was employed at the Liberty Glass plant until 1983 after which she became a hairstylist until she retired.  She retired to Webber’s Falls and lived there until 2019 when she moved back to Sapulpa. She married Earl McDonell and together they had one son Larry McDonell, who preceded her in death in...