Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma
Obituaries in the Pryor, Mayes County area reflect the community’s diversity and history. They share stories of people from many backgrounds—some leaders, some helpers, all part of what makes Pryor what it is today.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rebecca Leaf
Sep 28, 2011
Rebecca Ann "Coonie" Leaf, 58, of Kenwood, Oklahoma, passed away on September 28, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her family at her side. She was born on January 27, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma, the daughter of Woody and Ruth "Raper" Hair. She grew up in Kenwood, Oklahoma where she attended grade school at Kenwood and went to...
Betty Howell
Sep 27, 2011
Betty Lou Howell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 12, 1932 in Mazie, Oklahoma, the daughter of Samuel Troy Bowen and Mabel Glee (Williams) Bowen. Betty married Ray Howell on May 7, 1948 and had celebrated 50 years of marriage. Betty worked for St. John's Hospital in...
JayZin Hopkins
Sep 25, 2011
JayZin Jerome Hopkins, 7 month old infant son of Tina Philpot and Jerome Hopkins passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. JayZin was born on February 26, 2011 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. JayZin loved to have Clifford the Big Red Dog read to him. He especially loved his pacifier and having twinkle twinkle little...
David Bice
Sep 23, 2011
David Franklin Bice, 68, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born in Indiana, on May 6, 1943, the son of Ora Bice. He worked in maintenance for Pre-Cuts Lumber. David enjoyed fishing and just driving around. He loved his family and will be so greatly missed by all...
Fern Coats
Sep 20, 2011
Fern Coats, 88, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 28, 1923 in Inola, Oklahoma, the daughter of Homer Andrew Billingslea and Erma Lemorne (Barker) Billingslea. She married Marvin Clay Coats on December 6, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma, making a wonderful life together. She and her...
Willie Seaton
Sep 17, 2011
Willie Mae Seaton, 81, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Pryor, Oklahoma, with her family at her side. She was born on January 11, 1930 in Graham, Texas, the daughter of Jess J. Hair and Dora Mae Hair. She married Allie H. Seaton on March 24, 1947 in Graham, Texas. She spent...
Harold Langley Sr.
Sep 9, 2011
Harold Wayne Langley, Sr., 70, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harold was born on January 20, 1941 in Afton, Oklahoma, the son of Homer Lonzo Langley, Sr. and Tisha Clara (Watts) Langley. He grew up and attended school in Afton. Harold began working for the Frisco Railroad in 1964,...
Jeffrey Bearden
Sep 8, 2011
Jeffrey Scott Bearden, 46, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in Oklahoma City. Jeffrey was born on September 1, 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of William Louis Bearden and Marilou T. Young. He loved kids. He was a spiritual young man who loved God's calling. He loved music, dancing and singing...
Jessica Kingfisher
Sep 6, 2011
Jessica Rae Kingfisher, 23, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at her home in Pryor. She was born on January 29, 1988 in Claremore, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles E. Wilkins Jr. and Miltona Rae Honawa. She married Darren Kingfisher and made their home together in Pryor. She was a Regional Director for...
Mitchell Wolfe Sr.
Sep 4, 2011
Mitchell Wolfe Sr., 71, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Mitchell was born on February 22, 1940 in Kenwood, Oklahoma, the son of Chick Wolfe and Jeannie (Blackbear) Wolfe. He worked as a self employed mechanic. He married Cathy Lee Horseman who preceded him in death in 1998. Mitchell attended Kenwood and Salina...
Sally Conner
Sep 1, 2011
Sally Jane Conner, 66, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1945, in Miami, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jack Wooden Horn and Ruth Ella (Taylor) Horn. Sally graduated from Pryor High School in 1963. She married Dale Conner in 1964 moving to Denver for five...
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