All Obituaries

Greg Strahm, 63, of Pawhuska, OK, died unexpectantly in his home on March 19, 2023.  He was born July 14, 1959 to Sam and Barbara Strahm in Hiawatha, Kansas.  Greg graduated from Pawhuska High School in 1977 where he participated in football, wrestling, and baseball. Greg wrestled on scholarship for 2 years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.  He completed his Business degree at Oklahoma State University.  Greg returned home after graduation and worked as a...

Dru Fuller, 70, passed away Saturday, March 18, at Journey Home, Bartlesville, OK. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Troy V Brewer, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, surrounded by his family and then went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary F Brewer; his son, Steve T Brewer, PhD and daughter in law Shirley Brewer; his daughter, Kym C Patrick, JD and son in law Brian Patrick,; his grandchildren Nicholas Brewer, Elizabeth Brewer, and Olivia Patrick; and many close friends. Troy was born in Sallisaw Oklahoma and is the son of Harley T. and Lilie B....

Irene Castle West Renfroe was born April 5, 1927 on the family farm to Alvin Grover West and Prudie Elma White West in Talala, Oklahoma.  Irene was called home to the Lord Saturday February 25, 2023.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Prudie West, 4 brothers Alvin West Jr., Amos West, Jack West and Tuxie West, and 1 daughter Karen Renfroe. Irene is survived by her son Gary Renfroe (Cindy) of Florida, sister Peggy Branstetter of Oklahoma, grandchildren Mindy...

Jo Nell Thornton, 88, of Pawhuska passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 in the Barnsdall Nursing Home, Barnsdall, OK Graveside services will be held Friday, February 24, 10:00AM, in the Pawhuska City Cemetery.  James Hager will officiate. Jo was born in Vinson, OK on June 5, 1934 to William Oddly and Ruby (Pence) Moore.  She was a graduate of Mangum High School.  On February 26, 1955, she married James Thornton in Winfield, KS.  They were married just shy of 68...

Walter Clifton LeNoir, age 83, of Pawhuska, OK, drew his last breath on February 18th, 2023, so that his soul could leave his flesh and ascend to Heaven to join our Lord and Savior. Walter, Walt as he was commonly known was born November 2nd, 1939 to Gladys and Clifton McDonald LeNoir in Pawhuska, Ok. Walt was a graduate of Pawhuska High School and went on to study at Oklahoma State University. However, prior to graduating, Walt accepted the challenge of the times, and enlisted in the...

Joy Elizabeth Hudson Hart, “Joybell”, of Okesa, Oklahoma, leapt into the arms of Jesus on the morning of February 17, 2023. She passed peacefully with her husband Merton and family by her side.   Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 24th at Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral Home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. There will be a visitation and family time that morning from 10 AM until noon in the chapel. Interment will follow the funeral service at the A.J....

Betty Sue Rice, 82 years old of Wynona, OK passed away on 2/15/2023, Betty  was born in Seminole OK on September 29th 1940 to parents Willie and Ollie Fletcher, She went to high school in Wasco Ca, where she met the love of her life Bobby Rice they married 2 weeks later on June 14th 1958, They had 3 children son Clinton Rice OK, son Michael Rice, daughter Robbin (Rice) Mosley OK, 6 grandchildren Julieanne Rice OK, Clinton Rice II CA, Bobbie Jo Chandler spouse Mike OK, William Mosley...

Pawhuska resident Billy Lynn Todd, 75, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2023.   Funeral services will be held Monday, February 13, 2:00PM, at Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral Home in Pawhuska.  Pastor Brett Thomasson, First United Methodist Church, will officiate.  Burial will follow of the Pawhuska City Cemetery.   Bill was born in Pawhuska, the son of Edward Baker and Bernice Pauline (Spencer) Todd, on May 13, 1947.  He was a graduate of Pawhuska High...

Robert Edward “Reb” Baker of Pawhuska, Oklahoma passed away on February 8, 2023 suffering a fatal injury due to seizures. He graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in horticulture and education. He was a middle school teacher in Lubbock, TX. He was also a Lubbock firefighter.  Reb was named into the Eagle Clan. He loved his Osage heritage and participating in the Osage Elonschka dances, hand games and the cooks laughing at him for cooking over the fire in flipflops. It was...