All Obituaries

Cathryn Ann Bryan, 66, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Lane Nursing & Ventilator Care, Inola, OK. Cathryn was born October 5, 1957 in Pawhuska, OK to Dale Oliver and Lou Ann (Fortney) Bryan.  A former bar owner, she enjoyed gardening, painting and crafting in her spare time.  She also enjoyed spending time at the lake and driving around listening to music.  Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends, making memories full of laughter that will be...

Glenda Jeanette (Merrill) Henley, age 81, of Wynona, OK passed away on March 21, 2024 at her home with family.  She was born on June 8, 1942 in Tulsa, OK.  Glenda attended Wynona Public Schools. On May 25, 1959 she married Orville Henley in Dewar, OK.  They first lived in St. Joe, AR where their son Frank was born.  Later, Pam and Corban would be born in OK.  Glenda was a seamstress and worked at the Hollywood Shoppe in Pawhuska making alterations, sewing, quilting...

Lifelong Pawhuska resident Melissa Currey passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in the Ascension St. John Hospital, Tulsa.  She was 60 years old.    Melissa was born April 18, 1963, in Pawhuska, the daughter of Francis E. “Buddy” Simpkins and Mary Ann (Hill) Simpkins.  She attended schools in Pawhuska, graduating from Pawhuska High School.  On December 3, 1983, she married Rex Allen Currey in Pawhuska.  Melissa was a member of the Osage...

Jay Harrison Dean Jr, “Jaybird” passed in his home on February 23, 2024 at the age of 67.   Jay was born Sept 14, 1956 at Claremore OK, the son of Jay Dean, Sr, and Josephine (Jump) Dean.  He attended Buck Creek Schools, graduating from eighth grade and from there attended Bartlesville Schools. He lived in Pawhuska and worked in the oil field.  Jay loved his children and grandchildren and became Dad to any and all who needed him. He is survived by his Mother...

Floyd Albert Kyler, of Pawhuska, went to be with the Lord at 11:52 AM on February 14th, 2024. He was 75 years old.  He was born on September 25th, 1948, in Mooreland, Oklahoma to Wanda Harris Kyler and Williard A. Kyler.  After growing up in Chester, Oklahoma, the family moved to Pawhuska following his father’s death in 1954.  He served in the Army from 1967 to 1970.    Floyd married Patricia J Parker on February 10th, 1971. They were married for 53...

Lillian Allene Webster, of Pawhuska, OK, passed away on January 28, 2024, after a long and full life.  Graveside rites will be held at the Pawhuska Cemetery with James Hager officiating.  Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Allene was born north of Pawhuska on May 14, 1928, to Lillian M. (Hutchinson) and Allen Lester Fortune.  Having spent much of her youth north of Pawhuska, she was proud to be called a Sand Creek Kid.  She married...

Nancy Lorraine Ward passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home in Pawhuska.  She was 77 years old. Nancy was born January 20, 1947 in Pawhuska, OK the daughter of Cecil Edward and Stella Mae (Bryan) Newman.  She was married to Fred Laverne Ward.  He preceded her in death.  A homemaker, Nancy enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, raising her children and caring for her family.  Having her family eating meals together was very important to her.  Nancy was a...

David Wayne “Triney” Burda was called home to eternal life Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7:23PM of natural causes. David was born February 13, 1970, in Milwaukee, WI to his parents, Gayle and Douglas Burda.  David is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; daughter Azalia; son Joshua; cat son, Orange; his father Douglas and stepmom, Toni; mother-in-law Chris; father-in-law Terry; and brother-in-law Gage.  He was preceded in death by his mother Gayle Burda. David was a hard...

Pawhuska resident Tara Catherine Todd, 53, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at her home in Pawhuska. Tara was born June 17, 1970 in Pawhuska, the daughter of Billy Lynn and Betty Diane (Phillips) Todd.  She attended schools in Pawhuska, graduating with the PHS Class of 1988.  On April 8, 2004, she married the love of her life, Marty Allen Hendren Sr., in Sedan, KS.  Tara was the ultimate planner.  She enjoyed putting together themed parties for various occasions and...

Melvin Frederick Core, of Pawhuska, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024. He was 97 years old.  He spent the last three years living with his daughter Leslie and her husband Steven, in Aurora, Colorado and most recently In Russellville, Arkansas. Melvin was born on November 1, 1926, in Hominy, Oklahoma.  He graduated from Hominy High School in 1944.  Melvin then served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman in WWII.  Upon his return, he attended Tulsa...