All Obituaries

Tamara "Tami" Beatty, age 47, of Skiatook went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday morning July 1, 2020 in Tulsa. Services are pending at this time.

Gary Whitehead, age 69, of Sand Springs, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Sand Springs. Gary was born November 10, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Charles and Stella (Brown) Whitehead. He grew up and received his education in Tulsa where he graduated in 1969 from Hale High School . He married Sandra Gayle Craig on August 13, 1977 in Tulsa making their home Tulsa for 14 years and Sand Springs last 28 years. He was a meat cutter at his family’s slaughter house, he worked at Bud’s...

Donald Scott Visitation for Donald Scott will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with High Priest Steve Vanmeter and Elder C.H. Whiteman officiating. Donald Scott, age 89, of Skiatook, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. John hospital in Tulsa. Donald was born June 15, 1931 in Sperry to George and Eula (Edmonds) Scott....

Colleene Carpenter, 83, of Skiatook passed from this life on June 12, 2020. Colleene was born on September 27th, 1936 in Pryor, OK. Colleene grew up and received her education at Pryor. She married Jimmy Carpenter on February 7, 1953. As young newlyweds, they lived at an army base in "Fort Hood" Texas before making Skiatook their permanent home. Together, they owned several businesses including Tastee Freez, Skiatook Car Wash, and Sun Spa Tanning Salon. They were also...

James Louis Annas Sr. of Skiatook, OK, formerly of Greensburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Jim was born March 23, 1932 to Carl J. Annas and Helen G. Annas in Allentown, PA. Jim was one of ten children. He served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War. Upon returning to civilian life he attended LaSalle College earning his Bachelor’s Degree.  Jim was a member of the Westmoreland Ski Club, the Serra Club, the Mountain View Rotary Club, and a member of the Blessed...

Eugene Curtis “Gene” Smith” age 69 of Collinsville went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Collinsville. Gene was born July 11, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ronald and Betty Louise (Hart) Smith. Gene went to the Oklahoma Military Academy in 1962 to 1965 in Claremore.  Gene grew up and received his education in Ethiopia where he graduated in 1968. Gene married Lelia R. Herringshaw in 1971. In 1981 he married Sara Elizabeth Hodges. Gene was a...

Joyce Ann Presley Memorial services for Joyce Presley will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shelli Pleasant officiating. Joyce Presley, age 76, of Skiatook, passed away Friday, June 4, 2020 at her residence in Skiatook. Joyce was born June 23, 1943 in Enid, Oklahoma to Elmer William and Rosa Belle (Jackson) Roach. She worked as a waitress in various restaurants. Joyce enjoyed crochet quilting, dancing, and she attended the...

Charlene Lillian Welborn Memorial services for Charlene Lillian Welborn will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Butler officiating. Charlene Welborn, age 93, of Skiatook, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Skiatook. Charlene was born January 6, 1927 in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Charles Martin and Alice (Warren) Portis. She grew up and received her education in Omaha, Nebraska, Des Moines, Iowa, and later moved to Weldon...

Judy Marie Butler, 77, of Skiatook, OK passed away on May 29, 2020 at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa, OK.  Judy was born in Enid, OK on August 22nd, 1942 to Ray and Marie (Glaser) Swiggart.  She married Chet Butler on May 12th, 1972.  She enjoyed a long career of 28 years as a teachers assistant at Skiatook Public Schools. Judy was a devoted mother, spouse, teacher and traveler.  She and her husband traveled the United States with their camper and motorcycle.  She...

Garrett Samuel Arnold, age 83, of Skiatook went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, May 25, 2020 at his Skiatook residence. Services are pending at this time.