All Obituaries

Patricia Sue Hileman, 89, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Via Christi Village, Ponca City, OK. Patricia was born February 11, 1934 in Bessie, OK to William Arthur and Irma Virginia (Bacon) Barron.  A graduate of Covington High School, she was active as a high school cheerleader and enjoyed attending the annual alumni banquets each year.  On February 28, 1953, she married the love of her life, Richard “Buster” Hileman, in Covington, OK.  He preceded her...

Richard Dean Swan passed away at the Claremore Veterans Home in Claremore, OK, on November 11, 2023.  Richard was born on September 9, 1947, in Washington, Iowa, and was the first-born son to Richard Buckles Swan and Martha Naomi (Butcher) Swan. The family moved to Havensville, Kansas in 1950 and lived there until his Senior year of high school.  Richard attended the remainder of high school in Jasper,...

Dale Neighbors, a loving husband, dedicated mechanic, and cherished family member, passed away on November 6, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and a deep commitment to his loved ones. Dale was born on October 24, 1930, to Claude and Fern Neighbors, in Wildhorse, OK. He was the eldest of three siblings, with brothers Hubert and Glenn Neighbors. On February 22, 1952, Dale married the love of his life, Barbara Neighbors, and together they embarked on a journey that...

                Jerra Vonn (Willcox) Hulse passed away November 5, 2023 in Bartlesville at the age of 97. She was born in Hominy, OK to Harold and Tressa Willcox on September 3, 1926. She was the second of four children and grew up in Nowata and then Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She graduated from Pawhuska High School on May 22, 1944. On June 26, 1946 she married William Frank Hulse, Jr. in Asbury Park, New Jersey. This was...

Barnsdall resident Stanley Ray Shelton passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Hillcrest South Hospital, Tulsa, OK.  He was 84 years old. Stanley was born February 1, 1939 in Quinton, OK the son of James Frank and Ethel Leona (Carter) Shelton.  On August 10, 1957, he married the former Carol Jane Rabon in Lequire, OK.  Stan met his bride 66 years ago and he knew when he met her that this was the one for the rest of his life. The most important decision of Stan's life...

Robert V. Block, Sr was born in San Diego California December 7th, 1942, to Lorna (Hamerson) and Kenneth A. Block. He spent his school years in the San Diego area graduating from Montclair High.  His younger years included serving the U.S Army in Germany during the 1960s, becoming a body shop manager for Chevrolet and Ford in Los Angeles, CA and Tulsa OK, and opening a shop in Santa Fe, NM during the 1990s.   Once he moved to Oklahoma, he ventured into the art world, having a...

Grace Anna Abrams was born on August 17, 1954, in Pawhuska Oklahoma to Martha Mae Jones and Oliver Abrams. She was the second oldest sibling of 9 children. She was the oldest daughter, “Mina”, of the beloved Martha Mae. Grace, lovingly referred to as “mama”, Aunt Gracey, sis, and wife, was very proud of her family. Although she had reached a weary point in her health and life, she was sustained by the love she had for her family members. Grace is survived by two...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden death of our sweet hearted son, brother and uncle Dylan Wayne Bickford. Dylan Wayne Bickford was born on February 6,1991 to Pete and Lisa Bickford. He held a very special place in their hearts, being the baby known as "Baby Dill". Dylan grew up adoring his older brothers Kelly Gene, Chaz and Dexter. They all will cherish those hunting trips and ornery brotherly moments.  Dylan was known as that quiet and sweet child whom...

Eugene “Gene” Dwight Bigsoldier III It is with deepest sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the death of our precious son, husband, father, brother and nephew Eugene “Gene” Dwight Bigsoldier III. Gene was born on April 12, 1994 to Danielle Cass and Eugene Bigsoldier II. He was the light of his grandparent’s eyes, the best friend of his grandpa Dan, and his grandma Marion’s baby. Guided by his mother Danielle, stepfather Nate McCartney, and his uncle...

Sharon “Rose” McBurl (Stroud), 62 years old, broke free of her earthly bonds, surrounded by those she loved, on September 15, 2023. Rose is the daughter of Clifford and Emma Jean Stroud. Rose was born on July 1, 1961 in Exeter, California. While young, Rose’s family moved to Pawhuska. She was the cherished “baby” of the family although she hated to be called that. She had a big personality and left a lasting impression on those she met. Her family would say...