Rebecca Gloria Ortiz Youngblood, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at the age of 56. Rebecca, known affectionately as Becky, was born in Los Angeles on April 13, 1968. She spent her formative years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, attending Wilson Jr High, Rogers High School, and graduating from Edison High School in 1986. During her time at Edison High School, Becky was an active member of the Future Leaders of America and...

Emmett LeRoy "Bill" Haney, a man of honor, courage, and adventurous spirit, departed from this world on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 7th, 1936, amidst a blizzard in Wynona, Oklahoma, Bill was the beloved son of Roy and Ida Ruth (Wells) Haney. Growing up in Turley, Oklahoma, Bill's zest for life was evident from a young age. He graduated from Tulsa Central High School, where he made a mark as an active member of various clubs, including the round-up club and...

James "Jim" Dale Havener passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home in Beggs, Oklahoma. He was 66 years old. Jim will be laid to rest in the Bixby Cemetery. Born April 4, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Jim was the son of Louis and Ellen Jane (Harkey) Havener. Surviving family include his children, Jonathan Havener and his wife, Amy of Lexington, TN, Brandy Wingo and her husband, Travis of Oklahoma City, Jessie Havener of Elmore City, OK, and Wesley Havener and his wife, Brittany of...

Johnnie Lee Bittle (J.B.) was born on December 16, 1938 in Mounds, Oklahoma to John Carlos Bittle and Ommie Lee (Baker) Bittle. He departed this life on April 10, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 25 days. Johnnie was a true "Jack of All Trades." He began working at a young age in the Texas Panhandle Oil Field with his Father. He moved back to Oklahoma and attended Liberty Mounds School where he met, and later married, his high school sweetheart Dorothy (Dot)...

Dolores Elizabeth (Hains) DeBenning passed away April 4, 2024, in Bixby, Oklahoma. She was born November 1, 1930, in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Parents were Reo Ray Hains and Haze Anna (Hansen) Hains, both preceded her in death, as well as a sister Juanita Francis (Hains) Cunningham and husband Merrill Jefferson DeBenning. Dolores leaves behind a legacy of love and family devotion, 1 son Thomas Hains DeBenning and two grandchildren Price DeBenning and Tarron DeBenning. Sister Patricia Carol...

Teresa C. Shaddox was born on Sunday, July 15, 1956 in Tulsa to Glenn and Betty Shaddox. Teresa went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 67 years. Teresa was the older sister of Randy and Jamie. The Shaddox kids grew up Red Fork but spent most of their weekends and summers in Berryhill with their grandparents. Glenn and Betty raised their family at Red Fork Baptist Church and it was there that she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and...

Daniel Kelly Brown, a dedicated public servant and cherished member of his community, was born on July 23, 1939, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Richard Blackstone Brown and Julia Cary (Carson) Brown. He was raised and educated in Muskogee, Oklahoma, graduating from Muskogee High School. Daniel pursued higher education and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and History from Northeastern State University. Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Army, demonstrating...

Wilma Jean McKee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born on September 3, 1929, in Covington, Oklahoma, to Edwin Jean Clodfelter and Nina (Sharp) Clodfelter. Jean, as she was affectionately known, was raised and educated in Hayward, graduating from high school in 1947. On December 28, 1947, Jean married the love of her life, Melvin LeRoy "Mel" McKee, in the Pleasant Hill Country Church. Together, they...

Billie Lewis Ross was born on January 14, 1939, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Frank and Gretchen Ross. It was in Muskogee that he met his beloved wife, Twyla "Charlene." The couple married December 29, 1955. Later, Billie moved to the Tulsa area, where he found employment at Frito Lay. In 1966, he built a home in Southtown, Bixby, and raised his children, Donnie and Ronnie, who attended Bixby Schools. He developed a passion for woodworking and fishing. Billie's career included...

Deloris Marjorie Gabel-Embrey- Chowning, fell asleep in death on March 30, 2024, at Clarehouse in Tulsa, at the age of 89. Deloris, born on August 5, 1934, in Bartlesville, daughter of William and Ethel (Potts) Gabel. She was one of 11 children. In the 1950s, Deloris met her first husband, Eugene Embrey, with whom she shared a passion for dancing. Together, they raised 5 children. After Gene's passing in 1995, Deloris found love again and married Walter Chowning. Together they spent...