All Obituaries

Benton James Parrish, 17 year old Grove resident, passed from this life on November 17, 2022.  Benton was born in Chanute, KS on December 20, 2004.  He worked at McDonald’s and was recently promoted to Crew Trainer.  Benton enjoyed life.  He enjoyed his job, he enjoyed being around people, and was always up for an adventure.  He loved being outside whether that be kayaking, hanging out on the lake, riding his bike, riding four wheelers, or playing...

Dale Creig Wilson, age 72, passed away on November 17, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma.  Dale was born on June 10, 1950, in Kingsburg, California to James Alvin Wilson and Hazel Louvine (Ward) Wilson. Dale was united in marriage to Linda Bacon-Brixey on July 25, 1974.  Dale owned and operated Wilson’s Propane for many years, he also was an elementary school teacher for over 10 years for Grove Public Schools. Dale was one of the founding members and past Chief of the Zena Fire...

Mary Mae Welch-Jennings was called home by her Lord on November 11, 2022, she was born to Luther Jennings Sr. and Donie Jennings (Tanner) on December 25, 1945, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mary was honored to be a member of Cherokee Nation. She earned her GED and furthered her education at Bacone College and became a nurse. Mary was a natural in the nursing field as she had...

Cynda Joye Hampton (Foster) was taken home to be with her Lord on November 10, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born to John R. Foster Sr. and Jennie Foster (Reagin) on September 9, 1947 in Columbia, South Carolina. Cynda met Ronald and they were married  (50 years) on June 27, 1972  and together they had four children; a son Wade Hardin, and daughters Stephanie, Jennie, and Kathleen (Katie). Cynda earned her love of travel as a young army brat moving from post to post with her...

Catherine Marie Hunter, 62 year old Grove resident, passed from this life on November 1, 2022.  Catherine was the first baby girl born in the Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City on May 31, 1960, to Elzie Boyd and Dorothy Jean (Elliott) Hunter.  She enjoyed reading and telling stories, and listening to all types of music, except rap. Survivors include her mother Dorothy Hunter, son David Eli Hunter, grandson David Lee Hunter, sister Terrie Jean Hunter, nieces Nicole Dainelle (Hunter)...

Gone Too Soon - We love you, Eric After an unthinkable tragedy, Eric Dannels Stampfli was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2022, at the age of 35. His family and friends find some comfort in knowing Eric had rededicated his life back to Christ and was baptized just a few days previous. What a joyous day it was! Even though Eric is gone too soon, we can celebrate his love of Christ and his two wonderful sons who he loves dearly, Aiden Stampfli and Keegan...

Ronald Ray Goessens passed from this earth on October 31, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. He was born to Remie L Goessens and Jeannie G Beerens on July 15, 1951, in Santa Ana, California. Ronald known as “Goose” to friends met and fell in love with Dianne Seaton they married December 5, 1973. Together Ronald and Dianne had three children, Jason, Nick, and Tina. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Remie L Goessens and Jeannie G Beerens. Ronald is survived by his wife Dianne,...

Robert Dee Martin Jr. went to his eternal glory on October 30, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born to Robert Dee Martin Sr. and Shirley K Maples (Harp) on October 11, 1959, in North Kansas City, Missouri. Robert met and fell in love with Louise Gail Crawford, they married on June 3, 1978, and had two sons, Robert Dee Martin III, and Christopher Michael Martin. Robert was a hardworking family man, and he always tried to find a way to bring them together, especially around the...

John Gorman Snyder Jr. passed from this life and entered eternal rest on October 25, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey to John Gorman Snyder Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Palmer. John graduated high school and went on to become a truck driver, a career he did for 33 years. John had four children, daughters Teresa, Sherrie, and Cindy, and a son Mark. In his spare time, he loved to work on Hot Rods and watching Formula Racing. Being a trucker for a portion of his...

Marta Dawn Weeks (Toombs) passed on October 18, 2022, in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on August 26, 1949 to Leon Toombs, and Neva Smith in Los Angeles, California. Marta had an amazing talent for baking with a specialty in making fudge and different kinds of sweets. In her spare time, she loved to go to the bowling alley with her friends, reading mystery thrillers by Stephen King, or going to the Casinos and trying her luck at the slots. Marta is preceded in death by her parents Leon...