ROBERT RUSH
Robert Lee Rush, 83, of Talala passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 at his home.
He was born Oct. 18, 1926 in Jennings to Dennis Arthur Rush and the former Mary Lucille Wise. He had lived in Talala since 1976 having moved from Tulsa. He began working for Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa on March 11, 1952. He retired as Branch Manager of Industrial Engineering from McDonnell Douglas on Oct. 30, 1981. He owned and operated Rush Brothers Roustabout Service in Cushing for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma of the home; five children, Connie Rush and husband, Tom Killgore of Owasso, Rhonda Gail Rush of Tulsa, Debbie Krueger and husband, Charles of Austin, TX, Laura Allen and husband, Brett of Skiatook, Bret Adkins and wife, Marianne of Colleyville, TX; 13 Grandchildren, Jeff O'Connor and wife, Katie, Jessica Thompson and husband, Curtis, Jon O'Connor and wife, Debbie, Alex Keyan, Micah Keyan, Aaron Krueger, Brittani Allen, Derek Allen, Ashley Adkins, Thaddeus Adkins, Madalyn Adkins, Adrienne Adkins and Zachary Adkins; eight great-grandchildren, Taylor O'Connor, Rush O'Connor, Payton Thompson, Kaylee Thompson, Grady Thompson, Nicholas O'Connor, Matthew O'Connor, and Vincent Keyan.
Funeral Services were at 10 a.m., today (Wednesday), Aug. 25 at the First Baptist Church of Talala with Rev. Lester Orwig officiating. Burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Talala. Services are under the direction of Oologah Dolton Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Talala Mission Fund.
CAROLE WOOD
Carole Jean "Jeanie" Wood, 70, of Ramona, passed away Aug. 9, 2010.
She was born May 31, 1940 in Tulsa to James Alfred and Mary Etta (Brown) Mills.
She was a homemaker and a very skilled craftswoman.
She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Wood; daughter, Cynthia Lea Woodworth and George F. Hough; son, Steven Wayne Wood; grandchildren; Catherine A. Woods, Justin G. Woodworth and wife Crystal G., Jackie O'Rourke and husband, Sean, Amber Curtis, Bridgett Diane Parks; 14 great-grandchildren; father, James Alfred Mills; brothers, Billy Ray Mills, Lacy Lee Mills, Milan Duane Mills, and James Alfred "Dunie" Mills, Jr.; sister, Martha Lynn Blaylock; aunts and uncles, Charlotte Brixey, Ramona Groden, Pat Mills, Margaret Reece, Mary Jo and Leroy Armer, Jack "Sonny" and Carol Mills, Eddie and Ruth Ann Mills; numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends..
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 12 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry with Reverend Don Queen officiating. Burial was in Ramona Cemetery.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.
DOYLE BREWER
Doyle "Dub" Brewer, 80, died peacefully with his wife at his side Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at his home in Oologah. He was born Oct. 15, 1929 to Joe and Naoma Brewer in his family home in Oologah.
In 1955 he married Hazel Ruth Golden. In November, they would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
When he met Hazel he worked as a carpenter, but ended up spending many years in the oil business, working both in the fields and as the owner of Brewer Oil Company. He loved to spend his free time hunting and fishing. He held many "fish fries" over the years, and was also a social member at the American Legion post 141 in Claremore.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel, of the home; their three children, Rick Brewer of Oologah, Joey Brewer of Oologah and Janice Brewer of Denver; two children from previous marriage, Caroline Doles of Chelsea and Larry Brewer of Claremore; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; nieces; nephews and many friends.
Mrs. Brewer invites friends and family to a viewing from 12 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5 at Reynolds Funeral Home in Collinsville.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 6 at Liberty Church in Oologah.
DANIEL MARTIN
Daniel Dudley (Dan) Martin, longtime resident of the Claremore – Oologah area passed away Tuesday August 3, 2010 at Claremore Regional Hospital. Dan was born March 3, 1948 at Tulsa to James Hugh and Edith (Slavens) Martin. He was raised and received his education in Tulsa, graduating Webster High School with the class of 1966. Following high school, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, fulfilling his military obligation. After his discharge, he worked as a boiler maker working in different locations. On September 15, 1979 Dan was united in marriage to Leigh Jackson in Tulsa, making their home in Claremore area for over 30 years. At the time of his death, Dan was employed with Public Service of Oklahoma as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of Lakeside Fellowship Church of Oologah and was a past member of the Oologah VFW. Being an avid fisherman and hunter, Dan enjoyed countless hours doing this.
Those that survive and hold many cherished memories are his wife, Leigh Martin of the home;
Children Stephanie Forster of San Antonio, TX,
Beverly Smith and husband Jeff of Bartlesville, OK,
Lisa Rogers and husband David of Owasso, OK,
Deborah Martin of Claremore, OK;
Five grandchildren, Emaleigh Forster, Jacob, Hannah and Joe Smith and Elizabeth
Rogers.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Lakeside Fellowship Church with Pastor Tony Marler officiating. Those that would like to honor Dan’s memory may do so by making memorial contributions to: Lakeside Fellowship Church - Food Mission, Box 111, Oologah, OK 74053. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
MARK EDWARD BEGLEY
Funeral service for Mark Edward Begley will be 1 p.m., Mon., July 19, at the Dam Saloon, Oologah. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service & Crematory. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sun. 2-5 p.m. Mark died Wed., July 14, 2010, at St. John's Hospital, Owasso, at the age of 50. The son of Clayton Edward Begley and Martha (Sellmeyer) Pennington was born Sept. 16, 1959, in Claremore. Mark graduated from Oologah High School in 1978. On May 28, 2007, he married Ronda Richardson. Mark owned Begley Brothers Construction. He enjoyed driving his Harley Davidson, taking care of his livestock, and singing karaoke. Mark was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Mark is survived by his wife, Ronda of the home; mother, Martha Sellmeyer Pennington of Oologah; step-daughter, Jana Phillips of Oologah; step-son, Jerrod Phillips of Oologah; brothers: Chris Begley of Oologah, and Jeff Begley of Oologah; step-brothers: Daryle Pennington, Dennis Pennington, and Donel Pennington all of Oklahoma; step-sister, Denise Pennington of Oklahoma; nephews: Sean Ault, Kole Begley, Brady Begley, and Paden Begley; nieces: Rian Begley and Kyleigh Brewer; great-nephew, Tucker Begley; and great-niece, Nora Brewer. Memorial contributions may be made to Hannah's Helping Hands, P.O. Box 954, Collinsville, OK 74021.
CHRISTOPHER EDWARD SCHONDEL
Christopher Edward Schondel of Oologah, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010. He was 24. Christopher was born January 27, 1986 in Sylvania, OH to Kenneth Edward Schondel, III and the former Debra Lou Spurgeon. His family moved to Oologah in 2000 from Ohio. He worked as a Contractor in the construction industry and also was a member of the Army Reserves. Christopher is survived by his parents, Ken and Debra Schondel of the home; 4 siblings, Joshua John and Ashley Dawn Schondel, Derick Lee and Heather Annette Schondel, Sarah Marie Schondel, and Tonya Kay Schondel; Grandparents, Kenneth E. and Susan Kay Schondel, Sandra Kay and James R. Thomas, and John Russell Spurgeon; 4 Uncles, David Charles Schondel, John Russell Spurgeon, Jack Spurgeon, and Mark Thomas; an Aunt, Kelley Thomas; 1 niece and 4 nephews; and a host of family and friends. The Christopher Schondel Memorial Fund will be set up within the next few days at Lakeside Bank in Oologah. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Fellowship Community Church located at 5077 E 420 Rd, Oologah. Services are under the direction of Oologah Dolton Funeral Home.
WILLARD LEO STOWERS
Willard Leo Stowers, former Talala resident, died Saturday, July 3. He was born Sept. 12, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He retired from Rogers County District #2 in 2002.
He is survived by his children, Paul Eric Stowers, Mary Sylvester and husband Michael of Tulsa; grandchildren Kimber, Bryton, Aden and Mailee; and brother Alvin Stowers and wife Laura of Texas.
Visitation is 10 am to 8 pm on Thursday, July 8 at Oologah Dolton Funeral Home. Services are 2 pm Friday, July 9 at Collinsville Freewill Baptist Church.
MARY VIRGINIA VAN PELT
Mary Van Pelt died Wednesday, June 30, 2010. She was born Feb. 17, 1918 and came to Talala in 1939 with her
husband, H.B., to establish their ranch west of Talala.
Visitation will be Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Oologah Dolton Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Services
will be Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. at the Talala Christian Church with interment at 3:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park
Cemetery in Tulsa.
T. J. GINN
T.J. Ginn, longtime Talala resident, passed away Monday June 28, 2010 at the age of 77. T.J. was born Sept. 11, 1932 at Quinton to Andrew L. and Ollie (Bates) Ginn.
He was raised in Quinton and Stigler and served with the U.S. Army.
He later attended Spartan School of Aeronautics. On Feb. 5, 1959, he married Shirley
Griffin. In 1964 T.J. started his career with Rockwell International
(now Boeing), retiring in 1992. In 1969 they moved to Talala and in 2009 made Owasso their home.
T.J. was a man of many interests, but what brought him the most joy was his family and restoring his 1954 Pontiac.
He and Shirley celebrated their 51st
wedding anniversary this past February.
Survivors include wife Shirley; children Tim Ginn and wife Susan of Owasso,
Jeff Ginn of Tulsa,
Janis Mann of McKinney, Texas;
sisters Wanda Short of Ft. Smith, Arkansas,
Louise Winlock of Quinton, and
Dorothy Wood of Oklahoma City;
grandchildren Natalie Ginn, Jaymes Ginn, Randy Mann and Ann Mann.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Chapel of Mowery Funeral Service with Rev. Lester Orwig of Talala First Baptist Church officiating. Those that would like to honor his memory may do so by contributing to:
St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0142. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
GERTRUDE S. CRAWFORD
Gertrude S. Crawford, 98, of Ramona, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Dewey. She was born Dec. 9, 1911 in
Baird to George A Swanson and the former Sarah Elizabeth Shelly. She graduated from Oklahoma A & M with a
masters in teaching. She taught school in several communities having retired from the Bartlesville School System.
She had lived in Ramona for 50+ years and was a member of the Ramona Church of Christ. She is survived by her sister:
Patsy Vinson of Talala, two nephews, Bill Vinson and his wife Judy of Talala and Bob Vinson and
his wife Karen of Ramona, OK. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews,
several great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, June 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Ramona Church of Christ with Mr. Jim Pinkston officiating. Interment will follow at the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.
BRENT H. LOVELESS
Brent Howard Loveless, 42, of Tulsa, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. He was born Nov. 27, 1967 in Bartlesville to Denny and Marilee (Cly) Loveless. He graduated from Oologah High School with the Class of 1986. Following high school, he attended Northeastern State University.
At the time of his death, he was senior project manager with Tulsa Heaters Inc. He is survive by his father, Denny Loveless and wife, Janice, of Owasso; mother, Marilee Cly of Tulsa; children, Tristan and Kaitlyn Loveless, both of Skiatook; siblings, Deborah Vanderpool and husband, Rusty, of Oologah, Melody Loveless of Oologah, Michael Loveless of Oologah, Kim Dyer and husband, David, of Owasso and Michelle Talbot and husband, Pat, of Owasso; special love Lisa Cole of Tulsa and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral services are 10 a.m., Thursday, June 24, at the Rejoice Free Will Baptist Church (north campus) with Brother Jim Stratton officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Collinsville.
Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
TERESA HASSELL
Teresa Kay Hassell, 46, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Aug. 21, 1963 in Henryetta to Norma Fay (Condict) and Eldridge Barnes. She was a 1981 graduated of Butner High School and a resident of Seminole County her entire life. She married Robert Hassell Jr. on March 8, 1986 and together they enjoyed 24 happy years of marriage.
She is survived by her mother, Norma Fay Barnes; husband, Robert Hassell Jr; son, Tanner Hassell, all of the home; daughter, Paige Kornelsen and husband, Raymond, of Shawnee; mother-in-law, Margaret Hassell of Talala; sister-in-laws, Stena Lemke of Bonham, Texas and Janet Knight of Oologah; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Services were held Friday, June 4 at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Burial was in Schoolton Cemetery outside of Cromwell.
JIMMY D. OWENS
Jimmy D. Owens, 64, of Vera, died Saturday, June 5, 2010. He was born Aug. 5, 2945 in Tulsa and grew up in Vera. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He was proprietor of Jim's Hairstyling in Collinsville from 1969-2006. He was currently working as a operating room assistant at St. John Owasso. He was pianist of A Healing Touch Church.
Survivors include his wife, Twilla, Todd Owens and Patrick Kelley of Vera, and Jeff Owens and his wife Cari of Oologah. Visitation is 1 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Mower Funeral Service in Owasso. The funeral service is 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9 at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Oologah with Pastor Jerry Moore officiating.
SETH PHILLIP PRATHER
Seth Phillip Prather, 8, student, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Talala. He was born August 28, 2001 in Claremore to Ralph "Ray" Phillip Prather, Jr. and the former Kim Marie Denegar. He had lived most of his life in the Oologah-Talala area having attended the Oologah-Talala Public Schools. He loved building and playing with Legos.
He is survived by his parents, Ray and Kim Prather of the home; grandparents Howard and Lila Denegar of Oologah and Beverly Prather of Claremore; three sisters, Tiffany Dawn Prather of Claremore, Sheila Anne Prather of Poteau and Stormi Doherty and her husband John of Hominy; two nephews, John John and Justin; two uncles, Harold Denegar of Tulsa and Larry Prather of Claremore; one aunt, Tiffany Denegar of Claremore and a host of other friends and relatives.
Services were Monday, May 24 at Oologah Assembly of God. Burial will follow in Oakhill Cemetery in Oologah. Services are under the direction of Oologah Dolton Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Seth's name to Hannah's Helping Hands at American Bank of Oklahoma c/o Hannah's Helping Hands P.O. Box 66, Collinsville, OK 74021 or online at www.hannahshelpinghands.org.
BOBBY SUNDAY
Bobby Lee Sunday, 71, of Collinsville passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. He was born October 1, 1938 in Oologah to Lura F. (McMillen) and Bryan W. Sunday. He was self-employed as a brick mason. Bobby is survived by his children, Eddie L. Sunday of Owasso, Johnny Sunday of Talala, Tony W. Sunday of Collinsville, Danny J. Sunday of Collinsville, Bobbie Tinsley of Collinsville, Julie Eigenheer of Collinsville, Nikki Sunday of Owasso and Shelley Honel of Owasso; six brothers and sisters, Dennis D. Sunday of Cleveland, Randy D. Sunday of Owasso, Lorene Tucker of Skiatook, Joyce Brunson of Inola, Patsy Douthit of Pryor and Candy Mitchell of Oologah; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Services are at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Church Of Christ with Pastor Carl Harris and Pastor Jim Carney, officiating. Private family interment will follow. Memorial services and cremation was under the direction of the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE
The Oologah Lake Leader remembers these individuals with local ties who died in the past year:
Freda Jean Allen, Talala, Nov. 28, 1934 to Aug. 21, 2009
Ruby Bernice Bailey, Bixby, Sept. 5, 1930 to Dec. 19, 2009
Thomas Roscoe Barlow, Oologah, Feb. 17, 1939 to April 7, 2010
Olen Curtis Brewer Sr., Oologah, Feb. 4, 1930 to March 3, 2010
Kenneth Wayne Clinton, Oologah, Aug. 26, 1933 to Sept. 22, 2009
Robert Daniel Coats, Talala, Oct. 25, 2009
Anna M. Tanner Corley, Claremore, April 16, 1924 to April 7, 2010
Leon Edinger, Claremore ,March 8, 1941to Sept. 20, 2009
Jerry Leroy Ehrcke, Jacksonville, Ark, April 13, 1964 to June 13, 2009
Jason Michael Elliott, Oologah, May 27, 1971 to April 8, 2010
Edward Odell Gilley, Talala, Oct. 31, 1932 to July 6, 2009
Shirley Gilley, Talala, May 18, 1958 to Aug. 13, 2009
Helen Joyce Hamby, Talala, July 18, 1935 to Nov. 9, 2009
William Joseph Haney, Oologah, Oct. 6, 1935 to Dec. 27, 2009
Danny Carl Hayes, Oologah, July 12, 1961 to Oct. 28, 2009
Jimmy Ray Hayes, Collinsville, Aug. 25, 1952 to Dec. 29, 2009
Sandra Kay Hixson, Oologah, March 8, 1952 to Jan. 1, 2010
Johnnie Hobbs, Oologah, Aug. 16, 1962 to Oct. 22, 2009
Jacquelyn Hudson, Talala, July 12, 1929 to Nov. 9, 2009
Gaylene Jones, Oologah, January 2, 1965 to August 8, 2009
John Edward Keating, Oologah, March 16, 1925 to Jan. 19, 2010
Sara Jorene Keith, Oologah, Sept. 28, 1928 to Oct. 17, 2009
Lesteray Kooken Jr., Oologah, April 13, 1959 to Sept. 7, 2009
Loraine Faye Lamberson, Oologah, Jan. 27, 1930 to Feb. 16, 2010
Broc Hulvey Lester, Talala, Oct. 22, 1993 to Dec. 9, 2009
Harold LaVoe Little, Oologah, June 16, 1940 to Jan. 12, 2010
Ruby Velma Martin, Oologah, March 7, 1920 to July 26, 2009
Orvin Floyd "Buddy" Maynor, Oologah, Aug. 16, 1930 to April 9, 2010
Paul McKnight, Oologah, Sept. 12, 1962 to Nov. 9, 2009
Gene Miller, Talala, July 8, 1941 to July 11, 2009
Patricia Sue Morgan, Oologah, Oct. 2, 1944 to July 22, 2009
Shuache Moua, Oologah, Oct. 7, 2001 to March 11, 2010
Phyllis Jean Tally Myers, Oologah, Dec. 11, 1952 to Dec. 17, 2009
John Palone, Oologah, Jan. 16, 1938 to Oct. 29, 2009
Harold William Pearson, Oologah, Feb. 20, 1927 to July 21, 2009
Emma Jean Pearson, Oologah, May 25, 2931to March 13, 2010
Seth Phillip Prather, Talala, Aug. 28, 2001 to May 16, 2010
John Roberts, Oologah, July 16, 1932 to Feb. 5, 2010
Kenneth Edwin Shingleton, Oologah, April 21, 1951 to Dec. 31, 2009
Dave Story, Claremore, July 22, 1930 to May 20, 2009
Bessie Ruth Goodrich Strong, Oologah, April 29, 1920 to Feb. 3, 2010
Bobby Lee Sunday, Collinsville, Oct. 1, 1938 to May 9, 2010
Andrew Gregory Thomas, Oologah, March 24, 2002to March 11, 2010
William Joseph Thorpe Jr., Talala, June 19, 1950to Feb. 25, 2010
Colleen Marie Mullen Ward, Foyil, to Nov. 16, 2009
Kent Leroy Whisenant, Talala, Feb. 11, 1956 to May 25, 2009
W.J. "Red" Williams, Tulsa, March 26, 1920 to April 9, 2010
Bertha Bernice Wofford, Talala, Aug. 22, 1917 to Aug. 12, 2009
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