Obituaries

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...

Apr 13, 2022

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James “Jim” Virgil Hawkins, Jr., 85, of Pryor, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Oklahoma City. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Piedmont, Kansas; the son of James Virgil...

Apr 8, 2022

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Kenneth Edwin Sheats, 84, of Pryor, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Kaufman County, Texas; the son...

Apr 3, 2022

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Joel James Andrew Bishop, infant son of David and Tara Bishop, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 3, 2022, just one day shy of being one month old. Funeral services for Joel will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Apr 3, 2022

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Erick Arthur Miller, 67, of Pryor, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Tahlequah. He was born on March 3, 1955 in Muskogee; the son of Robert Miller and Dolly (Lowthers) Matherly. He enjoyed carpentry, helping his friends...

Apr 3, 2022

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Agnes Budder, 80, of Oaks, departed from this life on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on July 3, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ned Budder and Nellie (Scott) Budder. Agnes grew up in the Kenwood...

Mar 30, 2022

Jewell “J.D.” Darnell, 83, of Pryor, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born on July 31, 1938 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Jewell and Elsie (Bristow) Darnell. He married the love of his life, Rowena A. Jones on June 29, 1957 in Vinita, Oklahoma...

Mar 28, 2022

James “Matt” Matthew St. John, 60, of Broken Arrow, passed from this life on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 10,1961 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Jim and Donna (Brown) St. John. Matt grew up in Pryor and graduated from Pryor High School with the class of 1979. He then went on...

Mar 27, 2022

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Larry Gene Crawford, 66, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1955; the son of Bill and Retta (Grigg) Crawford. Larry was an all-state athlete in high school and a quarterback for both...

Mar 25, 2022

Thomas Sequoyah Ketcher, 55, of Kenwood, passed from this life on Friday, March 25, 2022 in Pryor. He was born on Christmas day in 1966; the son of Charley and Louise (Wickliffe) Ketcher. He was also known as Uncle Tommy and for driving around in his old blue Dodge. He enjoyed cooking hog meat, hunting arrowheads, and hanging out...

Mar 24, 2022

Clayton Deon Maples, 49, of Salina, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24 in Grove. He was born on January 10, 1973 in Gravette, Arkansas; the son of Bob and Karen (Seabolt) Kirby. He devoted 15 years as an employee to Pryor Stone and spent over 20 years at Cobb. He enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar, and...

Mar 23, 2022

Sandera Fay (Casey) McAnally, passed away at her home in rural Mayes County on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 after a long battle with heart disease and cancer. Sandera was born on August 31, 1945 in Pryor to Jeff and June Casey. She grew up in Pryor and Adair, graduating from Adair High School in 1963. She was employed by...

Mar 17, 2022

Marion Diane Carpenter, 79, of Parkhill, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Tulsa. She was born on June 11, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan; the daughter of Edwin and Wilma Manning. Marion earned her Masters Degree in Education and worked as a teacher for Fort Gibson Public Schools.  Marion had a strong faith and was a woman of...

Mar 17, 2022

Deanna Lynn Trout, 56, of Pryor, passed from this life on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Tulsa. She was born on September 18, 1965 in Pryor; the daughter of John Trout and Joyce (Heathman) Wallace. She spent many years taking care of others as an LPN. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. She also loved to cook, especially lasagna as...

Mar 16, 2022

Leroy Hair, 67, of Jay, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Jay, Oklahoma. He was born on August 18, 1954 in Claremore, the son of Dave and Mary Jane (Davis) Hair. He married Luella Grammer on July 24, 1976 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma and have celebrated 45 years of marriage. Leroy worked most of his life for Simmons...

Mar 15, 2022

Harvey Ray “Cowboy” Thompson, 92, of Spavinaw, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1930 in Hominy, Oklahoma; the son of Harvey Ray and Ova (Smith) Thompson and was the youngest of 16 siblings. He was a Mason and a Korean War Veteran after proudly serving in the...