Portrait of Jack Riley

Jack Riley

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Jackie Gerald Riley was born July 25 1940 in Mannford OK to Thomas Raymond Riley Helen Evalee Talley Riley and passed from this life on February 9 2026 at the age of 85. Jack was a loving husband dad grandpa great grandpa brother Uncle friend. After high school Jack started working in the oil field where he started out as a derrick hand then moving up to driller for years then onto tool pusher then eventually owning his own pulling unit. When he retired from the oilfield he went to driving truck doing hotshot loads across the US he did that for 15 years before finally retiring. During his oilfield time he was also a fulltime evangelist where he brought many souls to the Lord.He met the love of his life Faye they married in March of 1962 where they started their life together in the Sapulpa area. They did…

Portrait of Anna Lou Hardesty

Anna Lou Hardesty

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Anna Lou Ann Hardesty was born October 14 1939 in Martin Tennessee to Rufus and Estelle Burdette. She passed from this life Tuesday February 10 2026 in Tulsa at the age of 86. She graduated from Janesville Senior High School in Janesville Wisconsin and attended University of Wisconsin Whitewater working on a degree in nursing. She met her husband Gene Hardesty while vacationing with a friend in Ft. Lauderdale Florida and they married shortly after in Tulsa on November 1 1963 at Christ the King church. They established their home in Tulsa and began a family welcoming children Mark Karen and Kimberly. She was a passionate Hallmark enthusiast and worked at Js Hallmark for over 40 years she found great joy in collecting ornaments and helping customers celebrate lifes special moments. She served in a few roles during her time there and loved all of her Hallmark friends. She was…

Portrait of Vearl Edward Tolbert

Vearl Edward Tolbert

Tulsa, Oklahoma

With heartfelt sorrow and abiding love, we share the passing of Vearl Tolbert, an extraordinary soul called home far too soon. Vearl was a gifted professional drummer whose passion for music resonated deeply, bringing joy to every stage and warmth to every gathering. His rhythm, both in his art and in life, set the tempo for laughter, togetherness, and boundless love among friends and family.Above all, Vearl was a devoted family man, cherished by a wonderful family and adored by all who had the privilege to know him. His love, generosity, and unwavering support created a legacy of strength and compassion that will echo through generations. As we honor his memory, we celebrate the music he made and the love he shared, forever grateful for the moments we had with such an amazing man.

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