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Michael Wayne Stokes - August 28, 1979 - October 17, 2023

Departed: 10/17/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Michael Wayne Stokes was born on August 28, 1979, to Thomas Henry Stokes and Marilyn Sue Stokes (Ward) in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Hominy area with one brother and two sisters. From a little boy he was always playing with cars and wanted to be outdoors. Michael played football in high school in Hominy. Childhood was not easy for Michael, and it had lifelong effects on him.

Michael loved being outdoors. Rather he was fishing, hunting or just relaxing around the campfire and sleeping in a tent, it brought him peace. He was not one who needed lots of people around him, instead he just enjoyed nature and all it had to offer. Most people would consider him to be a rebel, with his multiple tattoos and his carefree life. Michael couldn’t get enough of working on cars. He was always tinkering on some vehicle.

There were certain things in life that he loved with all his heart; his children, his family, his friends and almost any animal that came around. Michael always had pets and many of them were not domesticated; potbellied pigs, rabbits and even a skunk found his way into his home (his mom wasn’t to happy about it).

Michael had some health issues and on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in a Wendy’s parking lot, he was found in his pickup where he had passed away.

Michael is survived by his four children Zeke, Michael Jr, Kaysen, and Jiah; his sisters Jennifer Neal and Tamie Matthews; his brother Thomas Stokes Jr; his ex-wife Beverly Boren; his nieces and nephews Joannie, William, Corey, Ashley, Courtney, and Tevin; plus, numerous other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Stokes and Marilyn Stokes; his cousin Leon Stokes.

A memorial service has been planned for Michael Stokes on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Hominy, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been provided by Powell Funeral Service in hominy.

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Charles William Brown - November 19, 1940 - October 14, 2023

Departed: 10/14/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Charles William Brown was born on November 19, 1940, in Jennings, Oklahoma to John William Brown and Helen Belle Carter. He grew up in Hominy, Oklahoma. Charles joined the US Army in 1960. He spent six months on active duty and completed six years in the National Guard.

Charles met Linda Rey Kerr on the dance floor in Fairfax on a Saturday night. Charles and Linda eloped and got married on November 11, 1961. It appeared that Charles had kidnapped her and ran away. That led to sixty plus years of marriage. Charles was very jealous of any guy that would look at Linda.

Charles was in the Pipefitters union and that took him and Linda all over the place in the early years of life. Charles was very involved in racing. He would work all week and then fly to the races all over the country. Then drive all night to be back to work on Monday. He loved fast cars. They moved back to Osage County, he went to work for his father-in-law, Raymond Kerr. Charles cowboyed and welded for Raymond for twenty-seven years. Charles also welded for himself.

Charles and Linda raised three children: Charles, Dustin, and Candace. Charles was lots of fun and loved to joke around. Charles was a dog whisperer and always had dogs, Buddy, and Bandit. He also had a pet bull, Bobby.

Charles passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Charles is survived by his three children Charles and Candi Brown, Dustin Brown and Candace Brown; fourteen grandchildren Deanna, Alexis and Chase, Allen, Cordell, Corbin, Randle, Baylee, Dylan and Alex, Kayli, Kelsie and Hunter, Kynlee, Justin, Colton, Thomas; twelve great grandchildren; six siblings Mike Brown, Jimmy Carter, Sue Copeland, Lovena Eddings, Charlene Norris, and Mary Garroutte; He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his parents John Brown and Helen Carter; Siblings John Brown, Rahndy Brown, Kay Shipman, Violet Reese

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Sue Mae Phillips - May 24, 1939 - October 08, 2023

Departed: 10/08/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Sue Mae Phillips, longtime Hominy resident, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 84 years. Sue was born May 24, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama to Frank Lionel and Irma Ailene (Booth) Armstrong. She was raised and received her education in Montgomery. She met her future husband in a Soda shop where she worked, and shortly after, Sue and Thomas F. Phillips were united in marriage on January 14, 1956. Tom had received his bachelor's and master's degree in teaching and administration, and because of this, he and Sue lived in Arkansas and Kansas before making Hominy their home in the summer of 1968. Sue operated her own childcare center out of her home for many years. She also sold Avon and because of her love of sewing, she was famous for making Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls. Sue loved cooking for her family and having them all together. She especially loved the vacation trips with grandchildren and later, enjoyed taking vacations with her husband. Sue and Tom had been married for sixty-three years at the time of his passing in July of 2019.

Those that survive include her sons - Thomas F. Phillips, Jr and wife Margie, Richard Phillips and wife Monica, Nathan Phillips and wife Sabrina; daughters - Kathy Smith and Susan Pogue and husband Gary; grandchildren: Michael Glenn, Heather Irick, Thomas Phillips, III, Lindsay Owens, Kathryn Dupree, Nathan Smith, Joshua Pogue, Monica Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Victoria Balbes and Amanda Phillips. Also surviving are 17 great grandchildren, a brother Marvin Armstrong and a special niece Charlotte Croom. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Tom, granddaughters Kiley & Ashley Smith and eight siblings.

Funeral services for Sue will be at 10:30 am Thursday, October 12th in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church, Hominy with Pastor Mark Formby officiating. Committal rites will follow in the A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy. There will be a visitation Wednesday from 4pm - 7pm at the Powell Funeral Home.

The family has entrusted Powell Funeral Home with the arrangements for Sue. www.powellfuneralservice.com.

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Bonnie Sue Reed - June 16, 1942 - October 05, 2023

Departed: 10/05/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Bonnie Sue Reed was born June 16, 1942, in Ola Arkansas to Irvin and Lillian Rowland. She grew up in a loving home with four siblings: one brother and three sisters. Bonnie had the wonderful privilege of being a twin with her sister, Betty. They stayed connected throughout their lives. As they grew up, they would spend time sitting in the car singing, walking in the rain and eating raw onions (like an apple). Bonnie always put her family first. It was her life to care for those who were close to her.

Bonnie met Jack Reed and fell in love with him. They were married on June 18, 1958, in her parents’ home in Fairfax, Oklahoma. They were married for sixty-one years. Life got busy after they were married. Jack made a career in the US Army, which took them to lots of different military bases, where children started to come on the scene. They started in California but in 1960 they were transferred to Vicenza, Italy. Janice and Alice were both born while stationed there. Then back to Oklahoma, where he was stationed at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City. Mark Reed was born while in Enid. Oversees was the next duty post, Seoul South Korea, and along came Dwayne. The family came back to the states to finish Jack’s career; he was stationed in Colorado and Texas. After being discharged as a Staff Sergeant, the Reed family settled in Pawhuska. Bonnie was very proud of her husband for all he accomplished in the Army. Jack came along after the military career was over.

Bonnie and Jack loved helping people. They were always on the go trying to help people with whatever issues they might be dealing with. Bonnie loved caring for others. Bonnie loved going to church. They were very active in the Pentecostal church in Pawhuska and Enid. As adults, Bonnie and Bet loved doing things together, sewing clothes for the girls and cooking was always a reason to get together.

Bonnie loved the holidays. No matter what holiday, everyone would gather at their house for dinner. Bonnie would have it already by noon and they would eat till five. No one went away hungry. Bonnie’s go to meal was beans, cornbread, and fried potatoes, they were even part of every holiday meal. Pies were probably Bonnie’s favorite thing to make.

After Jack passed Bonnie was lost. The last few years have been hard on her. Bonnie went to sleep on Tuesday night, but did not wake up on Wednesday, October 5, 2023. She went home to be with Jesus. Bonnie will be missed by all who knew her.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Ali (Ray Havens) Massey and son, Jack (Misty) Reed; her twin sister, Betty Walker; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack; two sons Mark Reed and Dwayne Reed; one daughter Janice Duplissey; her parents Irvin and Lillian Rowland; grandson Tim Massey; great grandson Laiden Massey; brother Jim Rowland; two sisters Peggy Lyons and Sherly Taylor; granddaughter Melisa Reed.

Funeral for Bonnie Reed will be 10:00am Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements were made by Powell Funeral Home I Hominy, Oklahoma.

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Mary Mae Keeling - March 22, 1935 - September 22, 2023

Departed: 09/22/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Mary Mae Keeling, born on March 22, 1935, to Jack and Ada Moss in Hulbert, Oklahoma. She grew up with two brothers. Mary worked hard and received her GED.

Mary met Jimmie Jack Keeling and they got married. Mary along with Jack raised three sons: Jimmy. Freddie and Steven. Mary was a housewife and took her responsibilities serious. Her career was to take care of her family, of which she did a wonderful job.

Mary enjoyed oil painting and was a wonderful seamstress. She also crocheted. Mary loved to cook for her family. Holidays were very special to her.

Mary has struggled with health issues the last few years. Mary Mae Keeling passed from this life on September 22, 2023, at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mary is survived by son Steven Keeling; daughter-in-law Cindy Slead; three grandchildren Jasmine Lezinski, Amanda Keeling, Joshua Keeling. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmie Keeling, brothers Jack Moss and Junior Moss.

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Martha Lou Mersch - April 04, 1941 - September 14, 2023

Departed: 09/14/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Martha Lou (Thomas) Mersch

Martha passed away on September 14, 2023, in Dewey, Oklahoma. She was born on April 4, 1941, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Elbert and Dora (Moles) Thomas. Martha married George Joseph (Bucky) Eisenberger on November 10, 1961, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Their children are Keni Lee, Kelly Ann, and Teri Dawn. Bucky died in Vietnam on December 5, 1965.

Martha and the girls moved to Irving, Texas where she later met and married Ervin Thomas (E.T) Mersch on November 12, 1975. They have one son, Ervin Thomas (Buddy) Mersch II. Martha has one stepdaughter, Debra Dee Mersch Little.

Martha is survived by her husband, E.T.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Keni and Andy Horton, Teri and Gary Hurd; her daughter Kelly Eisenberger; her son, Buddy Mersch; and her stepdaughter, Debbie Little. Also, her brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Linda Thomas; and the children of her brother James, Kim Tafoya and Matthew Thomas. Martha has 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother James Harold Thomas.

Martha was raised in the Wynona area where she was surrounded by her large extended family. In the 1950’s, the family moved to Illinois and later Iowa, where Elbert worked in the oil and gas industry. Martha graduated from Redfield High School in 1959 where she was class Salutatorian. She excelled in sports and played softball, basketball, volleyball, and was a cheerleader.

Martha began her career as a bookkeeper working in Iowa and Oklahoma before moving to Texas. There she was the warehouse manager for a large appliance company.

Martha and E.T. attended Christ for the Nations Bible College in Dallas, Texas. She received her certification as an ordained minister and performed many weddings and served in the ministry. She and Glenda Henley and Ann Smith started a women’s ministry called The Good News where they ministered in Oklahoma and Arkansas. They also had a television program on a local station called Good News for Today.

After moving back to Oklahoma in 1976, Martha served as Wynona City Clerk, and was office manager for her uncle, Pete Moles as Fox Drilling. In 1988 the family moved to Bartlesville and Martha was employed by Washington County, where she worked in the Court Clerk and County Treasurer offices, eventually becoming Court Clerk and serving for 10 years.

Martha had a dynamic and outgoing personality; she drew people in and made them feel special. One of her greatest joys was being with her grandchildren, and she especially loved watching them playing sports. Hers were always the loudest cheers in the crowd, and she would tell everyone around how proud she was of them.

Martha will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

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Vivian Ellen Blue - August 05, 1953 - August 27, 2023

Departed: 08/27/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Vivian Ellen (Pope) Blue was born August 5, 1953, in Hominy, Oklahoma to Lewis F and Amia E Pope. She grew up here in Hominy and graduated from Hominy High School in 1971, where she was active in FHA, Speech, Vocal, Music and the Pep Club. Vivian loved horses. She was involved in the rodeo circuit where she ran the barrels and pole racing on her horse, “Thunder Bolt.”

Vivian went on to college at Tulsa University where she studied nursing, but quickly found out she did not like blood. She worked at different local cafes and at Munsingwear. Vivian bought a 1966 GTO which she loved.

Vivian married Jim Kennick, who was a coal miner, so she was on the road traveling to many different locations for his work. While living in Colorado, Vivian and Jim started a family. Her children were her life. She loved taking them fishing the stream of Colorado or exploring the riverbeds with the kids looking for rocks and other items. After ten years they moved to Utah and California. Vivian loved taking her kids to the beach. She enjoyed being around the water. She really liked the Roy Rogers Museum and the Calico Ghost Town. In general, Vivian loved taking her kids to all these special places. She made Black Cat Bombs and would set them off in the driveway. On WWF nights, you better stay out of her way, especially when Bret “The Hitman” Hart came out, her arms would start flying all over.

Eventually Vivian made her way back to Hominy where she met Carl Blue and they were married on August 9, 1992, at the Assembly of God in Hominy, Oklahoma. It was hard to keep her in one place, her and Carl lived in Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Montana and right back here to Hominy.

Vivian loved being with her children and her grandchildren. She was an amazing cook, and everything was made from scratch. Her pies were incredible, it was hard not to attack them once they were done, but Vivian made everyone wait for the right time. Red Velvet Cupcakes were another favorite of the families. Then there was her homemade cake and icing. Vivian loved the holidays and decorating for everyone. Every holiday had its special food that she would cook for everyone.

Vivian Ellen (Pope) Blue passed away on Sunday Evening, August 27, 2023, at the Cleveland Hospital. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Vivian is survived by husband, Carl Blue; children Lewis Blue, Jackie (Clifford) Hayes, Josh (Kara) Kennick, Johney Joe (Ashley) Kennick, Jennifer Kennick, and Jessica Kennick; eleven grandchildren Tommy, Cliffy (Taryn), Sadie (Jason), Tristan, Vanessa, Calvin, Jason, Olivia, Brooklynn, Keydon (Sage), Landon (Kristie); two great grand children Blaire and Zoey; brother in law Eddie Waller; niece Crystal (Benji) Brown, Cami, and TJ Long.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Amia Pope, sister Shirley Waller, two children Justin and Jil’Lena Kennick.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm Friday, Sept 8, 2023, at Hominy Church of the Nazarene. Donations can be made to Powell Funeral Service. Arrangements have been made by Powell Funeral Service of Hominy, Oklahoma.

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Mary Denise Fournier - February 05, 1963 - August 09, 2023

Departed: 08/09/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Mary Denise Fournier was born February 5, 1963, in Memphis Tennessee to Cyril John and Patricia Alice Fournier. She started her life in Memphis, but then her family relocated to San Antonio, Texas for a short period of time before settling in the Sacramento, California area. She graduated from Foothill High School there in Sacramento. Mary continued her education at California State University where she studied computer programming.

After college Mary started working at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento. She worked for a few companies in her career but spent many years at Chordline Health inputting data. Mary’s other passion in her life was animals. She was very active in the SSPCA (Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Mary spent a lot of her free time fostering animals and holding educational classes for school-age children about caring for animals. She was a member of WAG, where she did agility training for dogs. SSPCA is putting in an agility yard in Mary’s Honor, which she was very excited about.

Mary Denise Fournier, 60, passed on August 9, 2023, at her home just west of Hominy, Oklahoma. She is survived by her aunt and uncle Cathy and Mike Pattison. She is preceded in death by her parents Cyril John and Patricia Fournier.

Arrangements have been made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma.

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Rance Edward Pappan - May 03, 1984 - August 05, 2023

Departed: 08/05/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Rance Edward Pappan was born May 3, 1984, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to John and Paula Pappan. Rance grew up in the country west of Hominy, Oklahoma, where he spent time learning to hunt and fish. Rance was the youngest of a sibling group of four. He has three older sisters. He was the youngest and maybe a little spoiled according to his sister, who got shot by Rance with a BB Gun and never got grounded for it.

He spent his school years at Hominy Public Schools and graduated as Valedictorian in 2002, he was a member of the National Honor Society. Rance was very involved in music. He played the trombone for the Hominy High School band and the OSU marching band. Rance received his Master’s Degree in Financing from OSU.

After college Rance went to work in the banking industry. He worked for a bank in Owasso and in Tulsa before he ended up at Stride Bank where he became the youngest member on the board of directors. Rance was very active in church life at the Wynona Assembly of God. Rance loved to hunt, fish, and golf. He went to many of the football games at OSU.

Rance got married to Autumn Stein in July 2007 in Wellston, Oklahoma. Out of this union came two wonderful children, Brock Edward, and Nora Elizabeth. They were Rance’s life, he loved them very much.

Rance was very close to his family. They spent lots of time together. Every Labor Day they would meet at the farm and plant wheat. He went to Churchill Downs to watch the horses run a few years ago. When he wasn’t enjoying hunting or fishing, he loved to watch shows about hunting and fishing. He also liked watching cooking shows and game shows.

Music was one of Rance’s passions. He loved being in the band and playing at church. He also enjoyed listening to all kinds of music.

Rance passed from this life on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is survived by his two children, Brock Edward Pappan and Nora Elizabeth Pappan; his parents John and Paula Pappan; his three sisters Allison (Mikey) Clark, Kally Pappan, and LeAnn (Tim) Taylor; nieces and nephews Felicia, Michael, Jairyus, Journey, and Isaak; great niece Lily. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Virginia Richardson, Gene Richardson, Bill Stephens, Lola Stephens, Ed Pappan, Lela Pappan, Granny Lizzy, Granny Moler

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Barbara Elaine Kilgore - May 22, 1945 - July 21, 2023

Departed: 07/21/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Elaine Kilgore passed away July 21,2023. She was born in Glendale, Arizona on May 22, 1945. She attended Tulsa Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1964. She married Robert Kilgore in 1965, and together they raised two daughters. Barbara worked for the State of Oklahoma for 22 years before retiring. After retirement she became Welder's helper, helping her husband in his shop until they both fully retired in 2021. Barbara lived a full and busy life. She loved traveling, including taking a cruise a few years back. She also liked playing the slot machines at the Hominy Casino. She had many hobbies including oil painting and wood carving, both of which she won ribbons for at the Tulsa State Fair.

She preceded in death by her Parents, and the grandmother who raised her. She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob) of 58 years; daughters Kelly Hardesty and her husband Don, Karen Rommel and her husband Ric; brother Gary Mailes; grandson Robert (R.T) Hardesty and his wife Bethany; lastly her great-grandson who she absolutely adored Cade Hardesty. Copyright Notice © 2023 (Chapman-Black Funeral Home)

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Patricia Ann Bright - February 27, 1943 - July 20, 2023

Departed: 07/20/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Ann Spurrier Bright was born February 27, 1943, in El Paso, Texas to Colonel James Ray Spurrier and Lucile Gray (Lafferty) Spurrier. Patricia grew up as an Army Brat which allowed her to experience the world. She spent time living in Fort Riley Kansas, Fort Knox Kentucky, Germany, Taiwan, and Washington D. C., which meant she attended many different military schools, but she graduated from McLean High School in Virginia. She continued her education at Frederick College.

Patricia got married at South Mills, North Carolina in 1962 and her son James Ray was born in 1966 in Fairfax, Virginia. Patricia worked as an architect for Gulf Western Oil and for herself freelancing. As a young lady, she modeled for department stores. Patricia’s life’s work was with the U. S. Calvary Association founded by Colonel James Ray Spurrier, where she was the executive director for over 25 years.

Patricia was very proud of her Osage heritage. She surrounded herself with native regalia. Sitting with her was a delight as she told story after story about all the adventures she had in life. She also enjoyed calligraphy, crocheting, and knitting. Her dogs were a delight to her; Baby, Sugar, Fluffy and Josie.

Patricia Ann Spurrier Bright passed from this life on July 20, 2023, at the nursing home in Barnsdall, Oklahoma at the age of 80. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.

She was survived by her son James Ray Bright; two sisters Lucile Gray “Cindy” Spurrier Christie and Sarah Radcliffe “Sallie” Spurrier Stewart; five grandchildren Zachary James, James Ray, Jesse James, Chynen Zara, and Addison James. She was preceded in death by her parents Colonel James Ray Spurrier and Lucile Lafferty Spurrier.

Patricia’s cremains will be laid to rest at the Bigheart Cemetery in Barnsdall, Oklahoma at a later date. Arrangements have been made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma.

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Bo David Bowman - January 10, 1974 - July 17, 2023

Departed: 07/17/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Bo David Bowman was born on January 10, 1974, in Tulsa Oklahoma to Wayne Bowman and Janice Dana Anderson. He grew up in the Mannford area where he attended school. He graduated from Mannford high school where he played football and baseball. Bo worked as a welder, spending ten years with Crane Carrier, and then worked for Trinity Wind Towers where he was a supervisor.

Bo loved to be at Keystone Lake and that is where he met Jamie Jackson. They fell in love and married on October 15, 2005. Together they worked hard raising their five children. Bo’s life was all about his family. There was nothing more important to him than his family. Bo was all about having good times and being with those he loved. He loved to hunt deer, catch fish, ride his motorcycles, and drink beer. Going camping, boating, and hanging out at the lake made his day complete. Traveling was another thing that Bo enjoyed; taking a cruise to Mexico or the Bahamas, going to Texas Motor Speedway and watch Nascar or going to Playa del Carmen with his lady – it all brought him joy. Bo loved being with his two grandkids, they were the highlight of his day. It always brought a big smile to his face when they came in the door. Last weekend, Bo was teaching his 3-year-old grandchild, Addy how to snorkel. Bo had his constant companion, Tank, whom he adopted from a rescue. Tank and Bo were always together. He liked the cat, Maybelle, too.

Bo passed from this life on Monday, July 17, 2023, in his home. He was 49 years old. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bo is survived by his wife, Jamie Bowman; his sons Bo David Bowman Jr (Morgan), Dakota Cash Bowman, Dakota James Potts (Callie), and Hunter Seth Koyn (Madison Simpson); his daughter Saige Raeann Bowman (Watson Wantland); two grandchildren Ivan Bowman and Adalynn Koyn; his father Wayne Bowman (Esther), his mother Janice Anderson; his siblings Eric Martin (Jamie), Denny Bowman, Jenny Bowman, Gary Armstrong Jr; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Gary Armstrong Sr; father-in-law Jerry Jackson; sister-in-law Robin Belcher

Bo David Bowman Memorial Service will be 11:00am, Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Hominy Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements have been made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma.

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Alva R Rogers - March 11, 1939 - July 05, 2023

Departed: 07/05/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Alva R "Cotton" Rogers, 84 passed from this life on July 5, 2023, at the Pawhuska City Hospital in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Cotton was born March 11, 1939, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Woodrow Rogers and Grace (Leeper) Reed. He grew up with two brothers and three sisters. Cotton and siblings were raised by their Grandma Rogers. He got his name "Cotton" because his hair was so white as a kid. Cotton was a truck driver by trade and spent many years driving the highways. He is survived by his sisters Edna McDonald, Pat Rogers Crews, and Mary Peyton; by his son Stuart Rogers; stepdaughter Christine Jehle; two grandchildren Layton Bradley and Fallon Hunter; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; Special friends Grace Stone and Kanyon Stone. He was preceded in death by his wife Glenda; his sons Jimmy Ray Rogers and William Rogers; his parents Woodrow Rogers and Grace Reed; his brother James Washington Rogers

Cotton loved to live on the wild side. Meeting Glenda Singleman was a great thing. She was the love of his life. He loved to move around and explore the country. He lived in California, Florida, Ohio, and Oklahoma.

Cotton loved to go fishing. He liked to drink beer and party, any type of music was good for Cotton. Sitting down to relax meant turning on an old Western on TV; it might be a John Wayne movie or Gunsmoke. Cotton also enjoyed watching basketball. Cotton loved being with his family, they all had a special place in his heart. Sitting down with his loved ones was very important to him. He loved his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by everyone who knows him. The family would like to give a special thank you to Grace Stone and Kanyon Stone for all they did to help Cotton over the last years. Cotton thought the world of them. Cotton loved his dog, "Chico." Arrangements have been taken care of by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Tonya Noel Lewis - July 10, 1976 - June 28, 2023

Departed: 06/28/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Tonya Noel Lewis was born July 10, 1976, in Hominy, Oklahoma to Marvell Caldwell and Leoma Avon Sparks. She was raised in Hominy and completed school here. She graduated from Hominy High School in 1994.

Tonya grew up in a sibling group of eight. She had four brothers and three sisters. Tonya loved being with her family, she never wanted to get too far from home. What a laugh she had; it was contagious.

Tonya loved Jesus as her Lord and Savior; she was a faithful member of Calvary Worship Center. She loved to sing and listen to Christian Worship music. She loved to talk about Jesus.

Tonya was an amazing human being and everyone who knew her was changed by being around her. Tonya passed from this life on June 28, 2023, at Cleveland area hospital in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her mom Leoma Sparks, her ex-husband Kenny Jones; her siblings Charles McNeil, Danny Sparks, Damon Sparks, Victoria Johnston, Rashida Caldwell and Rabetta Finley; Numerous nieces and nephews. Tonya’s funeral service will be 10:00am, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Carol Ann Davis - October 20, 1955 - June 22, 2023

Departed: 06/22/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Carol Ann Davis, 67, passed from this life on June 22, 2023, at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Carol Ann was born October 20, 1955, to Jack H and Lyndell Monroe in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carol grew up on her dad’s ranch just outside of Hominy, Oklahoma. Carol loved to be outside with the horses and other animals. She loved going to the ponds on the ranch to fish. Carol graduated in 1973 from Hominy High School. Then it was off to Texas to attend Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene to study Forestry.

Carol returned to Hominy where she met a young man on a CB Radio. Two weeks later she married Logan Davis. They celebrated forty-six years as husband-and-wife last October. To this marriage four children were born: three boys and one girl. Carol’s goals in life were to care for her family and raise all four kids along with her husband.

Carol enjoyed sewing for her family. She always had a big garden and loved to spend time in the dirt. Carol was an amazing cook and enjoyed cooking those wonderful holiday meals. Fishing was her greatest enjoyment after her children. Carol was very artistic; she could draw and play the piano. Carol was a believer in Jesus Christ.

Carol lived for her family. She loved her grandkids. Carol will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Carol is survived by her husband Logan Davis of the home, her children Jack Davis, Carrol (Russell) Hunt, Jim (Courtney) Davis; and five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Lyndell Monroe, her brother Mike Monroe and her son Joe Davis. Services for Carol Ann Davis will be Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 11:00am in the chapel at Powell Funeral Home in Hominy, Oklahoma. All arrangements were made through Powell Funeral Service, Hominy, Oklahoma

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John "Clint" Clinton Singmaster - February 06, 1957 - June 17, 2023

Departed: 06/17/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: John “Clint” Clinton Singmaster passed from this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Clint was born February 6, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Donald D Singmaster and Margaret (Cochran) Singmaster. Clint was part of a sibling group of four, he had two sisters and one brother. Clint grew up in the Hominy, Oklahoma area and graduated from Hominy High School in 1975. Clint was one of the members of the first Hominy State Football Championship Teams. He really enjoyed playing and watching football.

Clint worked as a technician in the oil and gas industry, where he had his own company for many years. He helped put gas stations together, getting all the equipment up and running. Clint retired a few years back in Blackburn, Oklahoma and has enjoyed his retirement years.

Clint is survived by his son James Singmaster; his sister Rebecca Thornton; his girlfriend Tami Bevins Finucane; stepson Russ Schieffer; five nieces April Thornton, Mary Thornton, Bobbie Driskell, Terra Casemore and Amy Rhodes; two nephews Will Driskell and Neil Singmaster. Preceded in death by his parents Donald Singmaster and Margaret Cochran Singmaster; brother Scott Singmaster; sister Victoria Singmaster. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Cleveland Community Center, 211 E Wichita St, Cleveland, Oklahoma from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Arrangements made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Brian Edward Eggleston - October 13, 1973 - May 26, 2023

Departed: 05/26/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Brian Edward Eggleston was born October 13, 1973, in Norwich, New York to Silas and Sharon Eggleston. Growing up as the youngest child in a sibling group of seven was not easy. If it wasn’t one of his three brothers picking on him then it was his two sisters. It was his siblings who gave him the nickname, “Pig Pen.” At the end of his kindergarten year, Brian won the chickens that the class had raised; so, he started to raised chickens at home.

Brian lived in New York until he was about nine when the family packed it up moved across country to Farmington, New Mexico. Brian went to school and enjoyed his teenage years. As he was getting closer to finishing school his family relocated to Hominy, Oklahoma, where Brian attended high school and earned his GED.

While at Hominy High, Brian found a young lady that he fell in love with, Donya O’Neal. They were married June 6, 1998, where they had a beautiful wedding in the yard of a family friend. Brian and Donya raised four children.

Brian worked for Webco industries and was about to celebrate his twenty fifth year with the company. He has held different positions within the company and received multiple awards during his time with Webco. In his early working days, he was a pipe tester for Davis Pipe Testing Company.

Brian was a quiet person and liked to hang out in small groups. Brian loved his motorcycles. He enjoyed riding and just being on the open road. Halloween was the holiday that Brian enjoyed. He would decorate his house, and everyone wanted to come see and get scared. Brian Edward Eggleston, 49, passed from the life on May 26, 2023, at home in Hominy, Oklahoma

Brian will be greatly missed by all who know him. He is survived by his wife Donya; his children Adrianne Walker, Andre (Autumn) O’Neal, Jared Eggleston, Katlin (Karl Swanson) Eggleston and MyKayla Eggleston; two grandchildren Aurora and Stephen; his mother Sharon Eggleston; his brothers and sisters Thomas Eggleston, James (Vonda) Eggleston, Dan (Becky) Eggleston, Tina (Gregory) Reese, and Katrina (Paul Huckfeldt) Dungan. He was preceded in death by his father Silas Eggleston, Jr; brother Aaron Eggleston; grandparents Silas Eggleston Sr, Minnie Eggleston, Annamay Hammerly. Funeral service for Brian Eggleston will be 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Powell Funeral Service Chapel in Hominy, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been provided by Powell Funeral Service, Hominy, Oklahoma

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Alma Lutitia Biggs - March 25, 1949 - May 23, 2023

Departed: 05/23/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Alma Lutitia Biggs, 74, passed on May 25, 2023, in Hillcrest Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Alma was born March 25, 1949, in Hominy, Oklahoma to Delbert and Alma Horton. Alma was the second born in a sibling group of twelve. She had six sisters and five brothers. Alma graduated from Prue High School. She then went on and furthered her education at Northeastern State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education.

Alma started her career in Prue Oklahoma where she taught Elementary age children for over twenty years.

Alma met a young man from Bixby, Charles Willard Biggs. They fell in love and married on September 3, 1969, in Bixby. Alma and Charles had two sons, Stephen Charles Biggs, and Jerry Allan Biggs.

Alma loved to travel but she was always ready to get back to Prue. She loved to cook for her family and bless other people. Alma loved being with her siblings, especially the sisters. Going to Keystone Lake was always a highlight for Alma. Her favorite thing was to be with her boys and her grandchildren, what a great pleasure it was to have them around. She will be greatly missed.

Alma Biggs is survived by her sons Stephen (Karen) Biggs and Jerry Biggs; five grandchildren Nicholas, Andrew, Illiana, Zetta Jean, Nova; one great grandchild Kashius; four brothers Johnny Horton, Marty Horton, Larry Horton, and Isaac Horton; five sisters Zetta Horton, Sandra Smith, Brenda Owens, Karen Horton, and Rita Burgess; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Charles Biggs; her parents Delbert and Alma Horton; a sister Beverly Paddock; and a brother Wayne Horton. Arrangements have been provided by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Dorma Jean Watts (Lewis) - March 21, 1959 - May 22, 2023

Departed: 05/22/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Dorma Jean Watts, 64 of Tulare, California passed away on May 22, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born March 21, 1959 to Harold and Betty Watts.

Dorma was a free spirit who moved with the wind but was always grounded by the love for her family and friends. She had a warm, inviting heart and a special ability to charm and tell stories. She never met a stranger. She could make you laugh until you cried or she would cry with you in your darkest times and lift you up in prayer. Dorma loved the Lord and she was a prayer warrior. She’d get a little glint in her eye when she’d make a silly pun or recall a funny family memory or quote a favorite movie. You’d be hard pressed to beat her in a game of Trivial Pursuit or best her with football stats (go ‘Niners). She cooked for those she loved. Without a recipe, she made the best beans and cornbread and blue-ribbon pies, an art she learned from her mother. She remembered everyone’s birthdays and special occasions and little details about their lives. Even over long distances you always knew she cared.

A loving daughter, sister, mom, proud gramma and loyal friend. If you were fortunate enough to know Dorma you loved her. She is survived by her two children Mandy (Ben) Pile and Kenny (Bridgette) Lockwood; her treasured grandbabies Parker and Sully; her brother Michael (Brenda) Watts; two sisters Karyn (Ronny) Winters and Dotty Martin; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Dorma flew home to Jesus. She is surrounded by His glory and now healed from any pain. She is dancing and singing Hallelujah and worshipping His name. We know we will see her again. “Some bright morning when this is life over I’ll fly away To that home on God’s celestial shore I’ll fly away”

Graveside Service for Dorma will be Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Fairfax Cemetery in Fairfax, OK. All arrangements are made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma.

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Helen Marie Moses - March 15, 1946 - May 09, 2023

Departed: 05/09/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Helen Marie Moses was born in Comanche, Oklahoma to Hewie Robert and Anna Laura (Mobley) Cunningham. Helen grew up with her older sister Suzie. Her parents were very encouraging and very caring, they wanted their children to do well. Helen went to Comanche junior high and high school. Helen loved books and reading, she would read into the night. She was the valedictorian in her class. Helen won a trip to Seattle from Oklahoma Science Fair to compete in the Seattle World’s Fair 1964. Helen was very active with science. She had a couple of teachers who took an interest in her. Helen helped her sister cut out articles for her debates.

She attended college in Lawton, Oklahoma before transferring to The Oklahoma Women’s College in Chickasha, where she earned a bachelor’s degree. While at Lawton she won the Lawton Science Fair, which took her to the international science fair in New York. She also went to the Baltimore Science Fair (where she saw Barbara Streisand). She went on to Northeastern State University to earn her master’s degree. Helen taught Middle School. Helen loved to work.

Helen married Edward H Moses on December 3, 1984, in Nowata, Oklahoma. Helen raised three children, Edward, Michelle, and Michael. She also helped raise her grandchildren.

Helen was the director of the Tulsa Indian Youth Counsel during the nineties. She was a social worker in Tulsa for DHS where she got her back hurt. Helen was an art collector; she did tribal ribbon work. She enjoyed making tribal shawls. Helen was proud of her native heritage, she quilted and loved to cook/baking. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Helen Marie Moses passed from this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her residence in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Special thanks to Kaiser Coachman and Jacob Moses for caregiving of Helen, also to Evergreen Hospice for all their help. Very special thanks to Shanna Blevins for all her oversite She is survived by her son Michael Osage Moses and daughter Michelle Grace Fero; her sister Suzie Ethridge; her care giver Shanna Blevins; grandchildren Corey Moses, Kazier Coachman, Jacob Moses, Jayden Moses, Joshua Moses, and Jamison Moses; two nephews Robert Ethridge and Stephen Ethridge; She is preceded in death by her son Edward Scott Moses, her parents, and ex-husband Edward H Moses Services for Helen Moses will be Friday, May 12, 2023, at 10:00am at Hominy Friends Church at Hwy 99 and Friends Street. Burial at A J Powell Memorial Cemetery. All service are arranged by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Flora Imojean Ward-Neff - July 01, 1931 - May 04, 2023

Departed: 05/04/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Imojean Ward-Neff was born July 1, 1931 in Maumee Arkansas to Homer and Mae Davenport. She grew up with two brothers and two sisters. Imojean grew up in the Yellville Arkansas area where she graduated from High School in the later 1940’s. She lived on a farm and was very active in the farm life, if she wasn’t gardening or milking, she was doing some other chores around the place. Her sister Alma moved to the Tulsa area and Imojean followed her. She worked at a soda fountain. Willie Earl Ward was her boss. Willie was very persistent in chasing after Imojean. It wasn’t long till they got married and enjoyed 46 years of marriage.

Imojean and Willie gave birth to four girls; Anna Earlene, Paula Jean, Shirley Lynn and Josie Mae (who passed away as an infant). Imojean stayed busy raising her girls and working in restaurants. During her career she owned two different restaurants. She wasn’t a big touchy person, but you still knew she loved you. She was strict and seemed to be the disciplinarian in the home.

After Willie passed away, Imojean married James Neff in 2002 and were married for fifteen years till he passed. The were very active in their church, Sheridan Christian Church.

Imojean loved to cook, and there was always plenty of food at her house. Her chicken and noodles were incredible. She was very organized, loved to care for others, she enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Being in the garden was a pleasure for her. Thanksgiving and Christmas were always big holidays at Imojean’s house, what a meal she would prepare for everyone. She loved her grands and great grands. Imojean always wanted to go to Hawaii but never made it there. Flora Imojean Ward-Neff, 91, passed from this life on May 4, 2023, in Porta Caeli House in Tulsa Flora Imojean Ward-Neff is survived by her daughters Anna Earlene (Roy) Ward-Livezey, Paula Jean (Robert) Ward-Brusso, Shirley Lynn (Sophany) Ward-Yi; one sister Joretta Marcussen; eight grandchildren Rocky, Kristen, Moe, Craig, Kayla, Tommy, Steven, and Savannah; sixteen greatgrandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by husbands Willie Earl Ward and James Neff; one daughter Josie Mae Ward; her parents Homer and Mae Davenport; two brothers Amos and Leon Davenport; one sister Alma Davenport-Raines; two granddaughters Christie and Amanda Graveside service for Flora Imojean Ward-Neff will be 11:00am, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at A J Powell Memorial Cemetery in Hominy, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Amanda Mae Dale - December 15, 1990 - April 23, 2023

Departed: 04/23/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Amanda Mae Dale passed from this life on April 23, 2023, in a car accident heading toward Prue, Oklahoma

Amanda Mae Dale was born on December 15, 1990, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Kevin Dale and Barbara (Yates)Thornburg. When Amanda was three the family moved back to the Pawhuska area. As she grew up, she enjoyed working in the kitchen with her mother. She graduated from Pawhuska High School in 2009 where she played the clarinet in the band. While in school she worked at Pizza Hut.

Amanda was incredibly funny, very quick witted and made everyone laugh. She was always encouraging everywhere she went. People would come to her work because she was so delightful to be with. She enjoyed her customers. Amanda was a storyteller. She loved to make elaborate posts on Facebook telling stories. She loved going to music festivals. Being in the country was a passion of hers, camping or hiking; but enjoying the outdoors.

Amanda worked hard to care for her son, Billy. She was best friends with her sister, Chelsea. She was all about being with family and friends. Amanda loved the Osage People, being involved in any way she could. Going to tribal dances and helping cook for events. She was a beautiful soul and told everyone how much she cared about them.

Amanda was survived by her son Billy Toon, her mother and stepfather Barbara and Stephen Joe Thornburg, father Kevin Dale, sister Chelsea (Stephen) Taylor, brother Stephen Thornburg, aunts Marian (Everette) Waller and Debra Yates, uncle Paul Yates, and many cousins. She is preceded in death by her sister Nora Thornburg, grandmother Eva Mae Coshehe, grandfather Paul Edmond Yates Sr, uncle Andrew Yates. Amanda’s service will be 9:00am on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Coshehe Family Farm, 123 County Road 2511, Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74002. Burial will be at the Nelagoney Cemetery. Arrangements are provided by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Wallace Martin Wilcox - September 10, 1935 - April 23, 2023

Departed: 04/23/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Wallace Martin Wilcox, 87, passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Wallace Wilcox was born September 10, 1935, in Hominy, Oklahoma to Clay and Ethel Wilcox. He grew up with two brothers and three sisters. Wallace spent a couple of years in high school before joining the United States Marine Corps September 23, 1954. While in the Marines he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Ribbon. Wallace spent four years in active duty.

After the military Wallace got married and had three children, two girls and a boy. He loved his family. Wallace found a career working for the Denver Water Department. His job was to live at the Denver Water Supply Reservoirs to monitor the water flow and quality. With his military voice he would make sure those sneaking in for recreation hastily found their way back out, so that the water quality for Denver was maintained. He spent time in Dillon Colorado when that reservoir was being flooded, then up in Boulder Canyon at Gross Reservoir and retiring from Ralston Reservoir between Golden and Boulder in 1991. Upon retiring he made his way back to Hominy, Oklahoma where he stayed until moving into Baptist Village in Cleveland.

Wallace was a tough man and did not talk much. He loved his children, and had a fun side, but also an unyielding strict side. As part of the fun, he would make things like homemade stilts or rubber band guns. He bought some used ice skates and took the kids to a small pond to skate on. They all got the opportunity to experience ice skating, without knowing how and having groomed ice to fall upon.

Wallace enjoyed hunting and fishing. He would take the kids fishing but they would end up in the water making too much noise and Wallace would just end up pretending to fish while the kids played. He was a protector of his family. If their car broke down he would be there to help fix it. If their water pipe busted, he would come right over to take care of it. After retirement and living in Hominy, he enjoyed going to the casinos, and getting into poker games, as well as a competitive game of dominoes. Wallace loved his kids, grandkids, siblings, and parents. He will be missed by all.

Wallace is survived by his children Crystal Wilcox, Scott Wilcox, and Joy Vincent; his siblings Lahoma Jackson, June Keeling, Jerra Lucas and Wayne Wilcox; his grandchildren Justin, Lukas, and Connor as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Clay and Ethel Wilcox, and his brother David Wilcox. Services for Wallace will be 2:00pm, Saturday, May 6, 2024 at the pavilion in A J Powell Memorial Cemetery in Hominy, Oklahoma. Arrangements are handled by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma

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Susan Nell Emarthle - June 04, 1951 - April 12, 2023

Departed: 04/12/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: Susan Nell Emarthle passed from this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Susan was born on June 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John Jake, Jr and Georgia Jake. She grew up with two brothers George and Darryl, and five sisters Mary, Josephine, Ida, Judy, and Holly. Susan grew up in the Hominy area, until her mother passed when she was fourteen. Then she went to Sequoyah Indian High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma where she graduated early. Susan continued her education at Northeastern Oklahoma University where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She played tennis in college.

Susan started running into this young man at different events and before long he stole her heart. Daniel Emarthle and Susan Jake were married on December 17, 1982, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Their family grew when Jessica and Martin came along. Susan loved taking care of her kids. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas for Daniel’s work.

Susan and Daniel enjoyed playing tennis together, but it took him along time to be able to beat her. She was a wonderful player. They loved taking trips together. Colorado was a favorite place to go, either Central City (pre casino days) or Estes Park. They also spent time in San Antonio, Texas for his work for a few months.

Susan dedicated her life to her family. Taking care of Daniel, Jessica and Martin was just the beginning for her; she was committed to her many nieces and nephews. Susan did not miss a school function for her kids. They traveled to Hominy all the time for family events. Every holiday was a special time for everyone to get together. The Halloween costumes she made for all the family were very special. She loved to sew. Susan was a good cook and everyone loved her chocolate cookies and custard pies. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

Susan was survived by her husband Daniel Emarthle, both her children Martin and Jessica, one sister Mary Jake, and multiple nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents John Jake, Jr and Georgia Jake, two brothers George Jake and Darryl Kipp, four sisters Josephine Jake, Ida Bevenue, Judy Jake, and Holly Jake. The family has entrusted Powell Funeral Service with the arrangements.

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David Isaac Williams - August 17, 1994 - April 04, 2023

Departed: 04/04/2023 (Hominy)

Obituary Preview: David Isaac Williams, 28, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his residence in Hominy, Oklahoma.

David Williams was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Fred and Amy (Bates) Williams. David grew up in Hominy, Oklahoma. David attended Hominy Schools and graduated in 2012 from Hominy High School. He was on the Academic Team, Band where he played trumpet and bass guitar, he was also voted most talented by his class. David started his higher education at Tulsa Community College but transferred to Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, where he earned an associate degree.

Two things in David’s life that he loved. The first one was his family, especially his son, Phoenix. What a great dad David was. His second love was music. David was self-taught on eight different instruments. Guitar was his main instrument, but he could play the Keyboards/Piano, Upright Bass, Fiddle, Banjo, Drums, Mandolin, and the Djembe.

As a young teenager, the family would go to a Fiddler’s convention every year and he would even play there. He worked different jobs as life got started. He loved to cook so in his younger years he worked for Pioneer Woman in Pawhuska in the hotel and the pizza place. He worked for Mac’s BBQ, but music kept calling his name. He played in a number of bands such as Chuck Sparrow and SkyTown. He was able to travel and play at Sturgis, at Rocklahoma, and in Nashville just to name a few. David was always working on his music, writing songs, and working on a new album.

David attended Calvary Worship Center for the better part of his life. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. David served on the Calvary Worship Team for a number of years.

David was a great encourager, he loved people and was very funny with a dry sense of humor. In the kitchen he could make a really good quesadilla and enjoyed grilling. He will be missed by all who knew him.

David is survived by his son Phoenix Skyy Williams (mother Arizona Callis), his dad and mom Fred and Amy Williams, his two sisters Nicole Williams and Cassie Lethbridge, two grandmothers Mary Payne and Annie Bates, also numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers David Payne and Allen Bates.

Service for David Isaac Williams is 2:00pm on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the A J Powell Memorial Cemetery Pavilion with burial to follow. Arrangements made by Powell Funeral Service in Hominy, Oklahoma.

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With a deep understanding of the emotional toll that losing a loved one can take, the staff at Powell Funeral Home is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where families can come together to say goodbye. They take the time to listen to each family's unique needs and preferences, working closely with them to create a customized funeral service that reflects the personality and spirit of their loved one.

Funeral Services Offered

Powell Funeral Home offers a wide range of funeral services to meet the diverse needs of the families they serve. From traditional funerals and memorial services to cremations and burials, they provide a comprehensive range of options that cater to different cultural, religious, and personal preferences.

In addition to these core services, Powell Funeral Home also offers a number of ancillary services, including grief counseling, monument sales, and pre-planning consultations. Their experienced staff is always available to provide guidance and support throughout the funeral planning process, ensuring that every detail is taken care of with care and precision.

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The funeral home's facilities are designed to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, conducive to reflection, remembrance, and celebration. The spacious chapel can accommodate large gatherings, while the intimate visitation rooms offer a private setting for families to share memories and condolences.

In addition to these amenities, Powell Funeral Home also provides ample parking, handicap accessibility, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment to ensure that every service is conducted with dignity and respect.

Community Involvement

Powell Funeral Home is deeply committed to giving back to the community they serve. They regularly participate in local charity events, sponsor community organizations, and provide educational resources on topics related to bereavement and end-of-life care.

By engaging with the community in this way, Powell Funeral Home demonstrates their commitment to building strong relationships with the people they serve, going above and beyond the call of duty to make a positive impact on the lives of those around them.

Pre-Planning Options

Powell Funeral Home understands that planning for one's own funeral can be a daunting task, but they believe that it's an important step in ensuring that one's final wishes are respected. To facilitate this process, they offer pre-planning consultations with their experienced funeral directors.

During these consultations, families can discuss their preferences for funeral services, select merchandise such as caskets or urns, and make arrangements for payment. By taking care of these details ahead of time, individuals can spare their loved ones from having to make difficult decisions during a time of grief.

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Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences we face in life. Powell Funeral Home recognizes this reality and offers a range of grief support resources to help families navigate their bereavement journey.

From online grief support groups to in-person counseling sessions, Powell Funeral Home provides access to trained professionals who can offer guidance, comfort, and support during this difficult time. They also host community events and workshops focused on grief education and healing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It often includes details about their life, accomplishments, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a lasting tribute to the deceased, preserving their memory and legacy.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The task of writing an obituary usually falls to a family member or close friend of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide a template for the family to fill in.

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The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a short paragraph.

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What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

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Absolutely! While an obituary should be respectful, it's okay to inject some humor or personality into the writing. This can help capture the essence of the person being remembered.

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If there are sensitive issues or controversies surrounding the deceased's life or death, it's best to approach these topics with tact and discretion. Consider seeking guidance from a trusted friend, family member, or professional counselor.

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You can try searching online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites. Local libraries or historical societies may also maintain records of past obituaries.

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An online guestbook allows friends and family to leave messages of condolence, share memories, and pay tribute to the deceased. This can provide comfort to grieving loved ones and create a lasting digital memorial.

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