Obituaries

May 11, 2022

Paul George Statham, 82, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  He was born on February 14, 1940 in Shady Point, Oklahoma, the son of Talmadge Statham and Pauline (Withers) Statham.  Paul was baptized in the Pryor First Baptist Church in 1949.  He married Zola Annette Nave in the First Baptist...

May 10, 2022

Obituary is pending at this time.

May 8, 2022

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Johnny Max Phipps, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on September 8, 1945 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Elmer and Marybelle (Pullum) Phipps. He graduated from Pryor High School in...

May 8, 2022

Nelson Harold Devers was born in Chouteau, Oklahoma on April 15, 1931. His parents were Lester and Thelma Devers. As a young child, Nelson went to school in Shawnee, Tulsa, Muskogee, and Chouteau. His family moved often with their various café ventures. Nelson’s mother died in an automobile accident when he was six years old. This affected...

May 6, 2022

Linda Sue Bendabout was born June 2, 1948 in Leach, OK delivered by mid-wife, Mary Belt. She was the only daughter of John and Annie (Hilderbrand) Bendabout. She peacefully departed this life May 6, 2022 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 73 years and 11 months. Linda attended elementary schools at Leach and Lowery and graduated...

May 5, 2022

Dale Lee Herron, 69, of Claremore, OK passed away on Thursday, May 5th, 2022. Born in Gothenburg, Nebraska on May 18, 1952, Dale was the second child of Ancel and Betty Herron. His family moved throughout the midwest and Dale spent his childhood in Nebraska, Michigan and Indiana. He loved the outdoors and spent much of his youth hunting...

May 5, 2022

Starla Dawn Garrison, 38, of Pryor, passed from this life on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on February 28, 1984, in Pryor; the daughter of Jerry Garrison and Mary Jo (Paden) Wyre. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when it came to fishing. She loved to go fishing whenever she had the chance. She...

May 1, 2022

Tommy Roy Peters, 70, of Tulsa, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 17, 1951 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Tom and Dorothy (Butler) Peters. Tommy graduated from Pryor High School. He worked for Hale Hassel in Tulsa for 45 years. Tommy enjoyed going to the casino, especially the Hard...

Apr 30, 2022

Michael Shane Connell, 62, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 13, 1959 in Keetoneville, Louisiana; the son of Tommy Kent Chavis and Billy Lou Connell. He loved to fish and hunt every time he had the chance. He liked to spend time on his tractor, taking...

Apr 27, 2022

Charles Darwin Collins, 95, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on the family farm near Moody, Oklahoma; the son of Benjamin and Alma (James) Collins. He faithfully served his country in World War II, earning the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and Philippine Liberation Campaign Medal. He...

Apr 26, 2022

Virgil Glenn Kingfisher, 58, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Pryor. He was born on July 3, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Steve and Maggie (Ballou) Kingfisher. He enjoyed watching sports, especially when it came to the Oklahoma State and the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed playing a good round of...

Apr 26, 2022

Ornell Rose Horton, 85, of Langley, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on March 7, 1937 in Denver, Colorado; the daughter of Ira Clarence Orrin Bronson and Emma Rose (Beilhartz) Bronson. She lived in the Colorado area most of her life, and worked as a Clerk in the Truck Stop in Palisade,...

Apr 26, 2022

Rickey Charles Massey, 65, of Big Cabin, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Pryor. He was born on April 17, 1957 in Cullman, Alabama; the son of Charles and Doris (Burnam) Massey. He worked as a truck driver for many years and enjoyed tinkering with old cars when he wasn’t working. He also loved shooting guns. Above...

Apr 21, 2022

Susanna Saez, 75, of Spavinaw, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on March 12, 1947, the daughter of, Esiah and Lillie (King) Boney. Susanna was a friendly person full of heart and loved to be with family. She loved to make quilts and had so many sewing skills that she loved to...

Apr 21, 2022

Connie Sue Heston, 68, of Owasso, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 22, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the daughter of Frank “Myrl” and Yvonne (Fritz) Powers. Connie worked most of her life in data collection and clerical for many oil companies in the Tulsa area. She had a passion...

Apr 20, 2022

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Apr 19, 2022

Frances Jean Martin, 73, of Tulsa, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Tulsa. She was born on October 8, 1948 in Pryor; the daughter of Jack and Wilma (Dareing) Wells. Frances earned her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree and taught elementary music for most of her life. She married Garry Martin in Pryor on August 3, 1972 and...

Apr 17, 2022

Matthew Moore, 49, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1973 in San Francisco, California; the son of Alfred Moore and Nina (Rolih) Estagin. He loved to go hog hunting and fish when he had the chance. His favorite spots to fish were at the Oolagah...

Apr 16, 2022

Duane Melugin passed away Saturday, April 16th 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3rd, 1940 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Willie Mansfield and Edna Mae (Campbell) Melugin. He graduated from Pryor High School where he was active in the Mayes County 4-H Club, competing in livestock judging. This led to him winning State...

Apr 14, 2022

Donna Marie Lane, 74, of Strang, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in the Heartsworth Senior Living Center in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born in Parsons, Kansas on June 21, 1947, the daughter of Van Thomas Shelton and Mildred Cook.  Donna worked as a waitress for several years while in Missouri.  She married Cecil L. Lane on September...