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Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
Raymond William Morgan
May 13, 2026
Raymond William Morgan, Jr. of Vinita, Oklahoma passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He had received many visitors in the days and weeks before his passing and had the continuous support of his wife, Flora, throughout his illness.
Ray was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on September 26, 1938 to Raymond and Betty Lou Morgan. When he was...
Sue Secondine
May 5, 2026
Willa Sue Sumner Secondine went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of ninety-one.
Sue was born on August 6, 1934, in Vinita to CF and Opal Berry Sumner. Sue grew up on a farm three miles west of Vinita on Highway 66. Sue was a 1952 graduate of Vinita High School and...
Lonnie Ray Ash
May 3, 2026
Lonnie Ray Ash, 73-year-old Eucha resident, passed away May 3, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 28, 1952, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jimmy and Gloria (Atkins) Ash. Lonnie married Vicki Parrish on April17, 1987 in Vinita.
Lonnie served in law enforcement for thirty-three years. He started his career in Nowata with...
Russell Hogan
Apr 16, 2026
Russell Vernon “Russ” Hogan, 86-year-old, beloved husband, friend, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on April 16, 2026. He entered this world on June 5, 1939, in Phoenix, Arizona to Dwight and Wynetta Hogan. He entered the United States Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic from 1956 through 1960.
Russ was a true...
Jason Micheal Christie
Apr 4, 2026
Jason Micheal Christie, a man whose smile was as wide as the Oklahoma skies and whose laughter could simultaneously brighten a room, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Afton, Oklahoma. Born on August 27, 1978, in North Platte, Nebraska, Jason lived a life as rich and robust as the terrains he loved to roam.
Jason was not your everyday rancher;...
Vernon Dale Samples
Mar 31, 2026
Vernon Dale Samples, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected businessman, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by family. Born on August 18, 1964, in Vinita, Oklahoma, Vernon lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deeply rooted connection to his community.
As the owner and operator of his own construction business, Vernon was...
Tommy Dale Jones
Mar 18, 2026
Tommy Dale Jones, Jr., a man whose heart was as vast as the Oklahoma skies he called home, passed away on March 18, 2026, in Helena, Oklahoma. Born on November 22, 1986, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Tommy’s life was a testament to steadfast love, hard work, and the simple joys found in family and nature.
From a young age, Tommy found solace...
Sally Ann Nichol
Mar 2, 2026
Sally Ann Flynn 59-year-old Vinita resident passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home. Sally was born on April 24, 1966, at the U.S. Army Hospital in Wurzburg, Germany, to Richard Flynn Jr. and Annabelle (Scott) Flynn, who both preceded her in death. Shortly after her birth, Sally and her family returned to Michigan, where she spent...
Robert Clayton Shearhart
Feb 27, 2026
Robert Clayton Shearhart, 53-year-old Tulsa area resident passed away on February 27th, 2026, at 6:37pm at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on September 16th, 1972, to Robert and Marsha (Carr) Shearhart. Robert attended Vinita Public Schools and graduated from Vinita High School. After high school, he attended and graduated from the Tulsa Welding...
Stephen Jerome Reyes
Feb 17, 2026
Stephen Jerome Reyes, born on March 10, 1994, in Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Stephenville, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy marked by deep faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.
In his professional life, Stephen dedicated his skills as a Quality Control Inspector for RAE Corporation, where he was respected for his attention to...
Karen Sue Brown
Feb 12, 2026
Karen Sue Brown (Berry), 68-year-old Afton resident, was peacefully called home on February 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 31, 1958, in Loveland, Colorado to Carl and Patty (Turner) Berry. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Gary Brown on June 23, 2003, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together they shared many years...
Bonnie Sue Miller
Feb 10, 2026
Bonnie Miller, 57-year-old Muskogee resident, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2025, at St. Francis Muskogee, surrounded by family. She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 1968, to Michael and Sharon (Ringer) Demo.
Bonnie dedicated 26 years of her life as a manager at McDonald's, where her leadership and warm spirit touched many. A proud alumna of Bentworth School, Bonnie...
Michael Blackman
Feb 9, 2026
Michael Wayne Blackman, age 75, of Disney, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by loved ones in his home. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Michael was the son of Roy Eugene Blackman and Elizabeth Bell McConnell.
Michael was a well-known and deeply loved member of the Disney community. As the owner of a local bait store, Blue Water Bait and Tackle, he formed countless...
Craig Allan Neff
Feb 2, 2026
Craig Allan Neff, 78-year-old Vinita resident, passed away February 2, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa surrounded by family. He was born on March 13, 1947, in Imperial, Nebraska to Clifford and Norma Briggs.
When Craig was eight, Norma married Wayne Whittington. A well-respected miner, Craig learned invaluable lessons from Wayne growing up. Craig was a graduate of Wheat Ridge...
Walker Hall Vivion
Feb 2, 2026
Walker Hall Vivion, 68-year-old Warsaw, Missouri resident, formerly of Vinita, passed away February 2, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born June 11, 1957, to Mart and Donna (Barnwell) Vivion in Vinita, Oklahoma. He graduated from Vinita High School.
Walker began working at Carter’s Hardware during high school. He stayed after graduation and eventually became the manager. He also worked for...
Jessie Lee Ary
Jan 21, 2026
Jessie Lee Ary II, affectionately known as “Jay,” passed away on January 21, 2026, in Bartlesville, OK, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on April 17, 1974, in Santa Paula, CA. Jay lived life to the fullest, marked by service, quiet strength, curiosity, and a deep love for his family and the world around him.
Jay spent his...
Kenneth Lee Trude
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth Lee Trude, age 71, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, father-in-law, and great-grandfather.
Kenneth was born on December 12, 1954, in Nowata, Oklahoma. A man who lived life with a pen in his shirt pocket, a comb in his jeans, and enough positive energy to light up the entire state of Oklahoma, Kenneth...
Loretta Cook
Jan 15, 2026
Loretta Cook, 91-year-old Langley resident, passed away January 15, 2026, at Grandwood Nursing Center in Grove surrounded by family. She was born on December 29, 1934, in Decatur, Arkansas to Ray Everett and Marie (Wayt) Wilkins.
Loretta grew up on a farm between Decatur and Gravette. She graduated from Gravette High School in 1952 where she lettered in basketball and played...
Derla Jean Wise
Jan 15, 2026
Derla Jean Wise, born on October 13, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 15, 2026. She lived a fulfilling life, notable for both her dedicated career and her deep commitment to family and faith.
Derla devoted 40 years of her professional life to First National Bank, where she earned the respected position of...
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