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Geneva Lewis

Geneva Lewis

Nov 23, 2011

Geneva Lewis, 94, of Pryor, OK, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend left this world at home surrounded by her family, to dance on streets of gold, Wednesday, November 23rd at 12:10 p.m. As we sang to her she, stepped over into heaven and I am certain heaven rejoiced as she entered onto the streets...

Vivian Gann

Vivian Gann

Nov 15, 2011

Vivian Ethel Gann, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at her home. She was born on August 26, 1933 in Terlton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Arnold Simon and Susan E. (Adkinson) Simon. She married Everett Gann on August 26, 1950 in Arkansas, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was of the Baptist faith....

Elmon Puryear

Elmon Puryear

Nov 9, 2011

Elmon Murle Puryear, 87, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Vinita, Oklahoma. He was born in Spicewood, Texas on December 17, 1923, the son of James Grandison Puryear and Debbie (Brown) Puryear. He married Sharon Brown, making their home in Spavinaw. He was a member of the Spavinaw Hills House of Worship...

Paul Conn

Paul Conn

Nov 6, 2011

Paul Ray Conn, 74, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on April 14, 1937 in Covina, California, the son of John V. Conn and Bessie (Golden) Conn. Paul enjoyed playing guitar and wrote many of his own songs. He enjoyed listening and playing gospel music. Paul loved...

Jeanette Stanford

Jeanette Stanford

Nov 5, 2011

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jeanette Aidele (Velthoen) Stanford, fell asleep in our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Jeanette was born April 18, 1922 to Vernon C. Irma (Larson) Velthoen on a farm outside of Garnett, KS in Anderson County. She attended Judy School, a one room rural school accommodating eight grades. She...

Helen Thornton

Helen Thornton

Oct 28, 2011

Helen Grace Thornton was born July 26, 1930 in Hominy, Oklahoma to Zella (Ward) Burchett and Fred Burchett. Being the last of 8 siblings, Helen was always surrounded by family who loved her. She attended Hominy schools, graduating with the class of 1949. She married her "Blue eyed Indian" Royal on January 7, 1950. They raised their...

Kenneth Smith Sr.

Kenneth Smith Sr.

Oct 26, 2011

Kenneth Leon Smith Sr., 90, of Salina, Oklahoma (formally of Maxwell, Iowa), passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Kenneth was born on October 25, 1921 in Numa, Iowa, the son of Clarence M. and Maude E. (Compton) Smith. He married Jeanette Schauper on July 14, 1941 in Rolla, Missouri. They made their home in Maxwell, Iowa...

Eva Barber

Eva Barber

Oct 23, 2011

Eva May Barber, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011. She was born on September 14, 1928 west of Big Cabin, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jacob and Dottie Steeber. At age five, she moved with her family to a farm southeast of Big Cabin. That same year she was baptized near Delaware School, a...

Earnest Holt

Earnest Holt

Oct 18, 2011

Earnest Eugene Holt, 76, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral Cremation Service.

Lottie Korthals

Lottie Korthals

Oct 18, 2011

Lottie Ellen Korthals, 88, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born on January 28, 1923 in Chouteau, Oklahoma, the daughter of John L. Bowling and Nellie (Walsh) Bowling. She married Walter Herman Korthals on February 12, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lottie held various jobs including a machine shop...

Ella Squirrel

Ella Squirrel

Oct 13, 2011

Ella Mae Squirrel, 86, of Strang, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Salina, Oklahoma. Ella was born on January 5, 1925 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, the daughter of Andrew Dreadfulwater and Maudie (Rowe) Dreadfulwater. She married Dick Squirrel who preceded her in death. Ella enjoyed playing Bingo. She also enjoyed music and dancing. Ella...

Jimmy Lewis

Jimmy Lewis

Oct 8, 2011

Jimmy C. Lewis, 74, of Pryor, Oklahoma, went to heaven at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Jimmy was born on October 28, 1936 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Clyde Curtis Lewis and Geneva (Mustain) Lewis. Jimmy Lewis lived a full life. Those who knew Jim, knew he was a man of faith, always there...

John Sears

John Sears

Oct 5, 2011

John Michael Sears, 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in North Richland Hills, Texas after a long illness. He was born on March 31, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Karl Alvin Sears and Billie Jean (Smith) Sears. John received his law degree and went on to work with the FDIC for many years....

Teresa Crow

Teresa Crow

Oct 4, 2011

Teresa Crow, 57, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born on September 25, 1954 in Miami, Oklahoma, the daughter of Carl Dean Crow and Ivaughn Flora (Casey) Crow. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State University. Teresa was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority...

Shirley Smoke

Shirley Smoke

Oct 4, 2011

Shirley Mae Smoke, 67, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on June 17, 1944 to Audie Eagle and Bertha Dennis. She married Luke Smoke Sr. on March 17, 1972 at Pryor Mission. She was a housewife and wonderful mother. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren...

Julia Morgan

Julia Morgan

Oct 3, 2011

Julia A. Morgan, 56, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Julia was born on December 7, 1954 inn Gila bend, Arizona, the daughter of Robert Eugene Morgan and Betty (Bailey) Morgan. She worked most of her life in secretarial positions. Julia loved music and dancing. She enjoyed being outdoors and...

Mary Young

Mary Young

Oct 3, 2011

Mary Ellen Young, 70, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 26, 1941 in Salina, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jess Young and Nancy (Thompson) Young. She enjoyed going to yard sales and playing Bingo. Mary also enjoyed sewing. She especially loved her children and attending the...

David Stenstrom

David Stenstrom

Oct 1, 2011

David John Stenstrom, 69, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 10, 1942 in Deluth, Minnesota, the son of Raymond Evert Stenstrom and Lillian E. (Massie) Stenstrom. He married Germaine Nelson on October 16, 1970 in Tacoma, Washington. He enjoyed bass fishing and bowling. They have...

Rhoda Johnston

Rhoda Johnston

Oct 1, 2011

Rhoda L. Johnston, 80, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Yukon, Oklahoma. She was born on January 30, 1931 in Peggs, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank Scroggins and Beulah (Terrell) Scroggins. She moved from Missouri 14 years ago. Rhoda was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Pryor and enjoyed...

Howard Rogers

Howard Rogers

Sep 30, 2011

Howard "Cookie" Rogers, 81, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on September 12, 1930 in Leach, Oklahoma, the son of Henry B. Rogers and Mollie (Steeley) Rogers. He attended school at Leach, Kansas and Oaks, Oklahoma. Howard faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from...

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