All Obituaries

Ricky Lynn Moss, 59, of Claremore, OK was born on August 8, 1963, in Sapulpa, OK. Rick passed away at his home on Sunday evening, Mar 19, 2023. He attended Robertson Elementary School in Tulsa until his family moved out in the country south of Tulsa when he was 9. For a short time, he and his brother continued attending Tulsa schools using their grandparent’s home as an “outpost” where their mother would drop them off on her way to work and pick them up on her way home,...

Billy Ray Smith 86, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma was born on September 6th, 1936, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Bill passed from life at home peacefully on March 13th, 2023. In school, he was taught by his parents, Otis G Smith, and Clara Mae Smith. At the age of 16, upon graduation from Shawnee High School, he continued his education at OBU and OSU. He enlisted and served in the United States Army Corp at Ft. Polk, Louisiana from 1958 until 1960. He met Chrystal Iva Spears in Bristow, Oklahoma and they...

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, William N. Ware Jr, loving husband, and father passed away at age 78 surrounded by his family. He was born March 12, 1944, to William and Ruth (Emberlin) Ware.  After graduating from Sapulpa High School in 1963, he went to work for Frisco/BNSF in Tulsa and worked there for over 40 years.  He was a hard worker and had the stamina of someone much younger and could outwork most people.  He was very conservative with his money, and some would say he...

**THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE FOR LACY KRAUSE**  **THE FAMILY WILL NOT BE HAVING SERVICES AT SMITH FUNERAL HOME** Lacy you will always be loved and missed, We love you Lala. There’s a huge hole in our hearts now but we take solace knowing you are with the angels. We love and miss you baby girl. (There will be no service)

Lucy Sharp, 74, of Tulsa passed from this life on March 6, 2023 at her home. Lucy was born on September 6, 1948 in Claremore to Roley and Bette Henshaw. She graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1966 and then attended Oklahoma State University. Lucy met and married John Sharp. They had one daughter Krista. They moved around to different states while John served in the US Army and then was deployed to Vietnam. They later settled back into the Sand Springs and Sapulpa area where both of...

Wanda Lee Long (Warren) born January 1, 1943, to Raydo and Thomas Warren passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was very loved by her family and friends.  She enjoyed her family, music, traveling and crafting. She attended Sapulpa Public Schools. She loved working with children and had many friends during her time working at Kellyville Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Raydo Warren, Opal and...

Mark Rodney Hare, 69, of Jenks, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord on March 4th, 2023.  Mark was born August 11, 1953, in Tulsa, OK to Fred and Georgie Hare. He graduated from Winnebago High School in Winnebago, Illinois. The family moved back to Jenks and Mark attended Oral Roberts University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in business and German. He continued his education at ORU and received his Masters in Business Administration there. He was a member of SpiritLife church...

Sharon DeAnn Skeeter, 63, of Tulsa, OK, passed from this life on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. John's hospital in Tulsa, OK. Sharon was born to Eleanar (Brown) Powell and Andrew Skeeter in Claremore, OK. She grew up in Sapulpa and then moved to Howe, Oklahoma during her teenage years before making her permanent residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Howe High School where she was in the band and a great clarinet player.  After graduating from high school, Sharon attended...

Timothy Joseph Walker, 38, of Mounds, OK, passed away on February 28th, 2023. Timothy Joseph Walker was born on October 11, 1984 to Fred and Karen Walker. He grew up in the Sapulpa are. Timmy worked in various trades. He loved sports and he really loved fishing. Timmy is survived by his daughter Kinsley Sue Walker and brothers Jerry and Michael Grafton. There will be a memorial service at 3:00pm on Thursday, March 16th, at the Home of Jeff and Regina Grafton, in Sapulpa, OK.

Shelly Lynn Harjo, 36, of Sapulpa, OK, passed away on February 28th, 2023. There will be a wake service for Shelly on Sunday, March 5th, 2023, beginning at 7 PM, at Oakhurst Indian Fellowship Church. The service will be held on Monday, March 6th, 2023, at 2 PM at Oakhurst Indian Fellowship Church. The Church is located at 6130 S 58th W Ave, Tulsa, OK 74131