Obituaries

May 15, 2026

Anita Laverne Buckman, born on August 23, 1930, in Oakland, California to George and Mabel (Kersey) Ritchhart, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Owasso, Oklahoma. Her life was one marked by dedication, creativity, and a profound love for family and community.

Anita’s early years were rooted in Lebanon, Missouri, where she received her education and proudly graduated in 1948....

May 13, 2026

Natasha Suelynn (Hartman) Mitchell, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Born on May 6, 1979, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Natasha lived a life marked by her warmth, dedication, and genuine spirit. She was 47 years old.

Natasha grew up and received her education in Skiatook, Oklahoma, where she developed a love for learning and a strong connection to...

May 9, 2026

James (Jim) Lee Marrs, 75, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 after a short illness from cancer. He was born in Tulsa on September 9, 1950 to James Edward Marrs and Wanda Christine Crawford of Skiatook.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Melissa Willis and granddaughters, Izabel and Landry Willis, brother, Joe Marrs, and ex-wives Cheryl Marrs...

May 9, 2026

Private Family services to be held.

Earlene Lucille Houser, a dedicated and hardworking woman whose life reflected a deep commitment to her community and family, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on November 16, 1942, in Council Bluff, Colorado, Earlene was raised and educated in the same town that nurtured her early years.

Throughout her life, Earlene demonstrated...

May 8, 2026

Doris Hinkle, age 72, of Skiatook went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:15 p.m. Friday at the Skiatook Nursing Home.

Obituary and services are pending at this time.

May 8, 2026

Private family services will be held in Illinois at a later date. 

James Robert Berry Jr., born on December 1, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois to Mary Frances Burrell and James Robert Berry Sr, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in Skiatook, Oklahoma. He was a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant who devoted over two decades of his life to caring for...

May 3, 2026

Private family graveside services.

Earlene Mae Hulvey Curry, born on October 7, 1938, in Drumright, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a cherished figure whose life was marked by dedication to her family and the simple joys she embraced throughout her years.

Earlene grew up and received her education in Drumright, where she developed the...

May 2, 2026

Herbert "Herb" Forbes, a devoted community leader, loving family man, and cherished friend, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Skiatook, Oklahoma. Born on August 1, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Herb lived a life marked by dedicated service, both to his country and his community, as well as a deep love for his family and the outdoors.

Herb grew up in...

Apr 29, 2026

Services are pending at this time.

Christopher Wayne Davis, a man whose life was marked by dedicated service and artistic passion, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on August 22, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, and was raised in Broken Arrow and Baytown, Texas where he received his education and laid strong foundations that would guide him...

Apr 28, 2026

Clarence Vernon Ashlock had been longing to go to Heaven and was finally able to gaze upon the face of Jesus on April 28, 2026.

Clarence was born on December 19, 1943 in Turley, Oklahoma to Virgil and Opal Ashlock. His years of education were spent at Cherokee Elementary, Monroe Middle School, and McClain High School. In 1962 at 19 years...

Apr 27, 2026

Richard Anthony Kriege, known as Rick, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on January 16, 1964, in Le Mars, Iowa, Rick’s journey began with his early years in Skiatook, where he grew up and laid the foundation for a life marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

Rick graduated from Skiatook High School...

Apr 26, 2026

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Timothy Allan Spain, born on January 27, 1961, in Dallas, Texas to Robert Meredith and Mary Ellen (Kratzer) Spain, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Skiatook, Oklahoma. With great respect and fond remembrance, we celebrate a life marked by dedication, passion, and the warmth of family.

Timothy grew up in Kansas,...

Apr 18, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Sien-Shelton Funeral Home. You may do this under the resources tab on the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home website.

Claudia Ann (Ritchie) Dohn, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Owasso, Oklahoma. Born on January 22, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Claudia’s life was marked by dedication, warmth, and a sincere love for...

Apr 14, 2026

Linda Louise (Holloway) Robison, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in her hometown of Grove, Oklahoma. Born on April 28, 1951, Linda lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and an enduring love for her community and family.

Linda grew up in Grove, where she completed her education, graduating from Grove High School in 1969. Following her graduation, she pursued...

Apr 11, 2026

Bonnie Kay Switzner, 82, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, leaving behind a legacy of "labors of love" and a family that was the absolute center of her world.Born on June 25, 1943, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Loyd and Marguerite Stafford, Bonnie grew up alongside her sister, Ermaloy Langworthy. Together, they formed the foundation of the...

Apr 8, 2026

Paula Sue (Sanderson) Peavler, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Born on April 30, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Paula’s life was marked by devotion to family, faith, and community.

She grew up and was educated in Tulsa, graduating from Nathan Hale High School in 1964. Paula married Tommy Glen Peavler on September 26, 1970, in Tulsa, where...

Apr 6, 2026

Isaiah 30:15 – In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.

This was Jackie’s favorite verse, it hung on the wall right beside her bed. Maintaining a quiet confidence rather than relying on her own strength was Jackie’s way. She was a constant in all of our lives and you could always count on her for a definite answer, it...

Apr 2, 2026

Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 in the Sien-Shelton Funeral Home Chapel. 

Rhonda LaVerne Willis, born July 7, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Vernon Charles "Windy" and LaVerne (Westmoland) Ragan, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Tulsa. She was a woman of strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication, whose life touched many...

Apr 1, 2026

Patricia Bates, née Maloy, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Born on April 24, 1952, in Skiatook, Oklahoma, Patricia lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for her community and family.

Patricia grew up and received her education in Skiatook, proudly graduating in 1970. She devoted many years of her professional life as...