Obituaries

Jan 24, 2022

Alan Vernon Shepherd, 60, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, in Pryor. He was born on January 7, 1962 in San Diego, California; the son of Roy Vernon Shepherd and Barbara Ellen (Bledsoe) Shepherd. Alan became disabled at a young age but never let his disability get in his way. He loved watching sports, reading, and...

Jan 24, 2022

Leo Herbert Goedecke, 90, of Adair, passed away on January 24, 2022 in Cypress, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1931 in Adair, Oklahoma; the son of Christian Robert and Henrietta Voss Goedecke. He married Mildred B. Williams on December 29, 1965 in Adair, Oklahoma. He worked as a dairyman, carpenter, farmer, and at Phillips Drisco Pipe in...

Jan 24, 2022

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Dennis Alfred True, 75, of Pryor, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 in Tulsa. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Earl Merton and Emma (Keith) True. Dennis grew up on a farm east of Pryor and attended...

Jan 23, 2022

William “Billy” Richard Muhlhauser, 35, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1986 in Wagoner, Oklahoma; the son of Robert and Melody (Phillips) Muhlhauser. He married Angel Clark and they have celebrated 16 years of marriage. Billy worked as a fence builder most of his life. He enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2022

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Behzad Nabatian, 67, of Chouteau, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 22, 1954 in Khorramshahr Iran; the son of Abood and Robab Nabatian. Behzad came to America in 1974 when he was...

Jan 22, 2022

Randy Lynn McCormick, 62, of Locust Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 21, 1959 in North Platte, Nebraska; the son of Francis McCormick and Beverly (Johnston) Befort. Randy enjoyed spending time at his house and watching the Price Is Right when it was on. He worked various jobs throughout...

Jan 22, 2022

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Nevin Manuel Henson, 22, of Claremore, departed from this life on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on September 2, 1999, in Tulsa; the son of Sammy Davis and Monnie (Henson) Parra. Nevin graduated from...

Jan 20, 2022

Jimmy “JJ” Douglas Jones, 70, of Salina, departed from this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his grandparents home. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Pryor; the son of Fred and Doris Llewellyn (Cagle) Jones. JJ was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing exotic peppers. He was a bass fisherman and even competed in fishing tournaments....

Jan 20, 2022

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Billie Ann Dry, of Kenwood, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Salina. She was born on September 23, 1936 in Kenwood; the daughter of Willie and Nancy (Raincrow) Pigeon. On May 1, 1955, Billie Ann and Bob Dry were united in marriage at...

Jan 18, 2022

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Shawn Paul Woodson, 48, of Claremore, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Tahlequah. He was born on February 6, 1973, in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Donnie and Sammie Woodson.  Shawn was an avid OU Football fan. He loved to golf,...

Jan 18, 2022

Wilma Irene Lynch, 82, of Chouteau, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 30, 1939 in Chouteau; the daughter of William and Flossie (Blankenship) Croft. She married Richard Lynch on January 18, 1963 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Her and Richard were reunited in heaven on their 59th wedding anniversary. Wilma worked in...

Jan 17, 2022

Ora M. Yoder was born on April 3, 1926 in Shipshewana, Indiana to Milton and Lydia (Miller) Yoder. He passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Inola, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his six children, Fannie Yoder and husband Mervin of Chouteau, Devon Yoder of Wagoner, Oklahoma, Barbara Miller of Inola, Oklahoma,...

Jan 17, 2022

Stacy Michelle Bayless, 53, of Pryor, passed from this life on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 4, 1968 in Pryor; the daughter of Frank and Billie Gammel (Thompson). Stacy loved tending to her dogs, fishing, and swimming in the summertime. Above all, she dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She will be...

Jan 15, 2022

Marvin Leroy Rousey, 57, of Pryor, departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Pryor. He was born October 17, 1964 in Hutchinson, Kansas; the son of Floyd and Johnnie (Sanders) Rousey. Marvin enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts and Indian paintings. He also enjoyed attending Pow Wows. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and cared deeply...

Jan 14, 2022

Laura Gayle Bryant, 75, of Spavinaw, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on July 29, 1946, in Los Angeles, California; the daughter of Clifford Ray and Pauline (Tucker) Hodges. She worked as a waitress in the restaurant industry most of her life. Gayle looked forward to going to flea markets, antique shopping,...

Jan 11, 2022

Wanda McCullough, 94, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on June 23, 1927 in Licking, Missouri; the daughter of Luther Thomas and Anna (Hebbleweight) Comstock. Wanda worked as a waitress for many years at George’s Café and was also known for her singing, yodeling, and playing guitar on the radio...

Jan 11, 2022

William Gene Kingfisher, aged 70, went to be with his Lord Jesus on the 11th of January, 2022. William was born in 1951 on the 16th of June, to Claude Kingfisher and Betty (Pickup) Kingfisher, and was raised in his hometown of Salina, OK. William was a Cherokee First Language Speaker, and did not learn English as a second...

Jan 10, 2022

Helen Irene Smith, 87, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 31, 1934 in Mayes County; the daughter of Carl and Goldie (Pippin) Qualls. She married the love of her life, Martin Smith on August 30, 1952 in Pryor, and together have celebrated 69 years of marriage. She was...

Jan 10, 2022

Charles Clawson, 79, of Spavinaw, departed from this life on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Pryor; the son of Charles Leath Clawson and Cleo Nell Coburn. Charles graduated from Pryor High School with the Class of 1961. He then joined the United States Coast Guard and faithfully served our...

Jan 9, 2022

Marilyn Ethel Gilbreath, 89, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Pryor. She was born on May 24, 1932 in DuBuque, Iowa; the daughter of George Jackson and Ruby (Wilson) Jackson. Marilyn married the love of her life, Jackie, on November 2, 1951. During Jackie’s 45 years in the corporate world, Marilyn took on many...