Obituaries
Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vinita & Langley, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
Patricia Kay Yost
Oct 8, 2026
Patricia Kay (Shanahan) Yost was born Sept. 21, 1934, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Edward Shanahan, Jr. and Rhoda Belle (Harp) Shanahan. She joined her loved ones and entered heavenly rest on Oct. 8, 2026.
Patricia, nicknamed “Big Sister” by her father, lived her early life in Vinita with her parents and sister, Sharon Beth (Little Sister). She fell in love and...
Anna Jewell Dietsche
Sep 22, 2026
Anna Jewell Dietsche, 94 year old Afton (Gran Tara) resident, died Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to Andrew Price and Grace (Williams) Price in 1932. Anna was a registered nurse for many years at the Eastern State Hospitals in Knoxville, Tennessee and Vinita, Oklahoma. She married Heinz J. "Brent" Dietsche on June 25, 1956 in...
Louise Elizabeth Hayes
Oct 6, 2026
Louise “Lou” Elizabeth Hayes, 88 of White Oak, went to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of October 6, 2026. She passed away surrounded by family in the home of Todd and Charlene Hayes. She was born at home; July 4, 1938 in Tioga, Kansas to James and Monna Duncan.
Lou was raised in the loving care...
Randy Ledon Henson
Oct 6, 2026
Randy Ledon Henson, 70-year-old Eucha resident, passed away on October 6, 2026, in Tahlequah, surrounded by family. He was born on January 14, 1956, in Pryor, Oklahoma to Arthur Wayne and Don Virginia (Richmond) Henson.
Randy graduated from Jay High School in 1974. He married the love of his life Linda Sue Henson on October 11, 1974, at the Topsy Assembly...
Jesse James Johnson
Sep 30, 2026
All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." – Psalm 139:16
On September 30, 2026, Jesse James Johnson completed the final page of his earthly journey, having lived every single day that was written in his book.
In 1977, Jesus came looking for Jesse, and he accepted the offer of salvation, hope,...
Emma Jean Griffith
Sep 17, 2026
Emma Jean Griffith, born November 7, 1938 in Carselowey, OK peacefully gained her heavenly wings on September 17, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Stephen Roger Griffith, her parents Emma Martin & Isaac Merit Waldrop, brothers Isaac “Bob”, Harold and Melvin Waldrop, and daughter Vickie Jean Duncan. Emma is survived by her sister Mary...
Herbert Joe Dixon, Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
Herbert Joe Dixon, Jr.
Herbert Joe Dixon, Jr., a 68-year-old Grove resident, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Seneca, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 7, 1958, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Herbert Joe Dixon, Sr. and Maxine (Mulanax) Dixon.
Joe grew up in Vinita and graduated from Vinita High School. He spent many years working...
Debra May Mustain
Sep 8, 2026
Debra May Albert (Parker) Mustain 72
Born may 16, 1954 left this earth peacefully on September 8, 2026. Her marriage to Steve was the happiest chapter of her life. The two shared a wonderful life together filled with love, laughter, and great memories.They were soulemates with a love everyone admired. They both say they wish they had found each other sooner...
Curtis MacAurther Pryor
Aug 19, 2026
Curtis MacArthur Pryor, 83 year old resident of Langley, passed away on Wed., Aug. 19, 2026, in the Hillcrest Hospital, Tulsa. Curtis was born on Dec. 1, 1942, in Tulsa, to George Washington and Stella Marie (Saltz) Pryor. He worked for many years with Crane Carrier, ultimately retiring from there. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, and...
Robert Neal Markel
Aug 10, 2026
Robert "Bob" Neal Markel, a long-time Vinita area resident, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1952, in Sidney, Nebraska, Bob was the son of Edward II and Jeanne (Jewitt) Markel. On May 9, 1995, he married the love of his life, Brenda Beckman, in Greeley, Colorado. Bob spent most of his life working the...
Dorothy Lorene Hall
Aug 7, 2026
Dorothy Lorene Hall, née Watson, was born on December 28, 1928, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She gently passed away on August 7, 2026, at Southern Hills Rehab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, closing a long and richly lived chapter in the presence of her loved ones and providing an enduring legacy of love, devotion, and resilience.
Throughout her ninety-seven years, Dorothy touched the lives...
Patty Sue Green
Jul 28, 2026
Patty Sue Green, 80-year-old Langley area resident, passed away on July 28, 2026, in Claremore. She was born on December 26, 1945, in Pueblo, Colorado to Tennis and Jane (Cole) Richardson. She married Bobbie Green on July 22, 1968, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
Pat worked as a bank secretary for First State Bank of Ketchum for over ten years. Outside of work,...
LeElla May Leake
Jul 23, 2026
LeElla May Leake went to heaven July 23, 2026, at the age of ninety-five. She was born on May 8, 1931, to Babe and Alta (Wilkerson) Egnor. She was the first of eight children: LeElla, Donna, Cecil, Sam, Dee Dee, Butch, Karen, and Cheryl.
LeElla attended school at White Oak and Big Cabin Schools. She married Harold Borgstrom on September 4,...
Donald Vernon Root, Sr.
Jul 20, 2026
Donald Vernon Root, Sr., 72-year-old longtime Vinita area resident, passed away July 20, 2026, at home. He was born on June 9, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio to Vernon, Sr. and Melvie (Clifford) Root. He attended Big Cabin schools and graduated from Big Cabin High School.
Donald was a self-employed carpenter all his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed horses and...
Donna Marie Woods
Jul 20, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Marie Woods, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, advocate, and friend. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, hope, and unwavering service to others.
She is survived by her children, Veronica and Brandi, who were the pride of her life. She also leaves...
Elizabeth Ann Worley
Jul 16, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Worley, born April 28, 1958, in Everett, Washington, passed away on July 16, 2026, at her home in Langley, Oklahoma, surrounded by loved ones. Her departure leaves a profound sense of loss among all who knew and cherished her.
Elizabeth, known as Beth to family and friends and later known as simply Granny to most, lived a life defined...
Tommy Dean Akin
Jul 10, 2026
Tommy Dean Akin, 82-year-old Langley resident, passed away July 10, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born on July 3, 1944, in Disney, Oklahoma to Willaim and Garland (Zimmerman) Akin. He married Genell Spears in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 6, 1977.
Tommy spent his career as a diesel mechanic in power plants where he ensured that everything was operating...
Rebecca Sue Allen
Jul 5, 2026
Rebecca Sue Allen, 65-year-old Rogers, Arkansas resident, passed away at home, July 5, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cecil and Helen (Marsh) Allen. She attended Tulsa Public Schools, graduating from East Central High School. After graduation, she attended Tulsa Junior College where she earned an associate’s degree.
Rebecca worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk...
Carrie Jean Rose
Jun 12, 2026
Carrie Jean Rose, 76-year-old Langley resident, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. She was born on November 18, 1949, in Guymon, Oklahoma to Ezra and Geneva (Stevens) King. She married Danny Rose in Pampa, Texas.
Carrie spent her career as a painter and owned her own business. In her spare time, she loved singing and playing...
Timothy Joe Neace Sr.
Jun 11, 2026
Timothy Joe Neace, Sr., 47-year-old Vinita area resident, passed away on June 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 4, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois to Gary Gutknecht and Laura Johns. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Purina Foods in Miami, Oklahoma.
In his spare time, Tim enjoyed fishing, mowing the lawn, and spending...
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