All Obituaries

Johnny Adam Canoe, son of Adam and Jennie (Pettit) Canoe, born March 26, 1950, in Bunch, Oklahoma.  Johnny departed this life, surrounded by loved ones, on February 11, 2019, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 68 years 11 months and 15 days . John had a deep love for the Lord. He was a member of the Mulberry Tree Baptist Church where he loved giving his testimony, playing the guitar and singing. John loved fishing, gospel singing and spending his free...

Johnny Lee Hale, 73, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, left this world January 28, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Johnny was born in Gravelly, Arkansas, on August 31, 1945, to Belva Deaun and Wilma (Frizzell) Hale.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Johnny graduated high school in Fourche Valley, Arkansas, in 1963.  After graduation, Johnny started working at Chemical Express, washing trucks and worked his way up to become a Master Diesel...

Mervin Ralstin, 80, passed away at his home in Santa Fe, Texas, on January 27, 2019. Mervin was born February 7, 1938, to Calvin Glenn Ralstin and Gladys Emerine Smith in Cherokee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Glenneta Bennett and now, Mervin rejoices with his wife, Lovella (Hayes) Ralstin, in Heaven.   Mervin was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He worked many years as a...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Jones, 76, died December 27, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Patty was born March 25, 1942, in Plainview, Texas, to Edward Frederick and Mary Beth (Woods) White. They preceded her in death. Patty attended Elementary School in Muleshoe, Texas, and graduated from Sundown High School in Sundown, Texas, in 1960. She later attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, graduating with a BS degree in Elementary Education in June 1963. On July 20, 1963,...

Marilyn Joyce Canoe-Perez, 63, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, entered her Heavenly Home, December 18th, 2018. Marilyn was born April 6th, 1955, in Stilwell to Nellie (Canoe) Duncan. She is preceded in death by her dad and mom, Felix and Nellie Duncan; her parents, Charlie and Annie (Waters) Canoe; cousin, Abbie Canoe (Giansti); brother, Gene Riddle; sister, Janice Cheromiah; nephews, Richie Canoe and Brian Cheromiah. Marilyn absolutely loved the Lord with all her heart and her faith was grounded...

Douglas "Bud" Ray Coburn Jr, 58, died peacefully at his home in Collinsville, Oklahoma, on December 7th, 2018. Bud was born November 29, 1960, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Douglas Ray Coburn and Beatrice Ann Gibbs. On May 25, 1985, Bud married the love of his life, Cynthia Anne Moody, in West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas Ray Coburn and step-father, Ronald Queen. Bud spent 10 years serving his country in the United States Navy. He later worked in the...

Joan Louise Hillson left this life, surrounded by her loving family, on December 4, 2018, at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma. Joan was born May 1, 1950, in State Center, Iowa, to Benjamin H. and Lucille A. (Papenberg) Overman. On June 23, 1973, Joan married Steve Hillson in State Center. The following year, she graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Math and Science. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Steve. Joan enjoyed many...

Beverly Ann Heady, 82, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on March 18th, 1936. Beverly entered her heavenly home on November 3rd, 2018 in Oologah, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Orlin Orace and Lillian Velma (Strother) Thomas. After receiving her Associates Degree, Beverly worked as an Accountant for Mortgage Clearing Corporation in Tulsa. Beverly was a devout Christian who loved to garden and work in the yard. She was passionate about...

Joan Vinita Salerno was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on February 28th, 1942 to parents, Alice (Hopwood) and Robert Maxwell Wilkinson. Joan entered her heavenly home on September 30th, 2018 in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Joan is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Judy Salerno and Peggy Lotka and a grandson, Jimmy Weaver. During Joan’s spare time, she enjoyed watching professional tennis and the Philadelphia Eagles. She loved spending time shopping and traveling the New Jersey...

Burt Douglas Young, 57, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, left this life on September 1st, 2018.  Burt was born on April 16th, 1961, in Oklahoma City, OK to Bert Edward and Anna Mae (Carroll) Young, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his children, one brother, Rickey Young and his wife Angela, of Claremore, Oklahoma.  Private family services will be held at a later date.