Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Jack Starr, 79, of Muskogee, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 7, 1942 in Houston, Texas; the son of Caleb Starr and Minnie (Beaver) Starr. Jack worked as a welder most of his life, working on barges. He enjoyed fishing, boating, tinkering on his land, and working on cars. Jack also looked forward to...

Dec 10, 2021

Kimberly Dawn Rice, 52, of Tulsa, passed from this life on Friday, December 10, 2021 in Tulsa. She was born on December 8, 1969 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Grimes and Catherine Grimes. She enjoyed going to the creek, swimming, spending time with family and friends, and listening to good music. She was very well known as...

Dec 4, 2021

Please click on the link to view the live stream service for William. https://my.gather.app/family/william-kitchingham

William Wayne Kitchingham was born on March 6, 1964 to Wayne and Barbara Kitchingham in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He departed this life on December 4 th , 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 57 years, 8 months, and 28 days. Will...

Dec 3, 2021

Anthony Backwater, 50, of Salina, departed from this life on Friday, December 3, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on January 24, 1971 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Willis Dale Backwater and Linda Kay (Billy) Backwater. Anthony enjoyed vintage marvel toys, collecting old comics, and fishing whenever he got the chance. He was an avid OU Sooners...

Dec 3, 2021

Hazel Irene Helmuth was born June 30, 1937 to Harold and Hazel Miller at their home near Protection, Kansas. She went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the age of 84 years. The family moved from Kansas to Pryor, Oklahoma in 1949. On February 28, 1956, she married Jacob Helmuth, Jr. Irene attended Ogreeta...

Dec 1, 2021

Brent “Poke” Shawn Jumper, 30, of Pryor, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on September 13, 1991 in Grove, Oklahoma; the son of Roosevelt and Sheila (Hogshooter) Jumper. He enjoyed listening to music, drawing, and playing games on his play station. He also loved to go fishing anytime he had...

Nov 27, 2021

Billy Junior Rogers, 94, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Salina, Oklahoma.  Billy was born on April 13, 1927, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the son of Everett Washington Rogers and Ethel May (Wry) Rogers.  He married the love of his life, Wanda May Ward on March 3, 1951 in Bartlesville,...

Nov 27, 2021

Connie Jean Lee, 77, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Tulsa. She was born on March 25, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Hinds and Millie (Newcomb) Latimer. Connie worked for many years doing title work for Abstract companies. She was very artistic and loved to draw and paint and also looked forward...

Nov 26, 2021

Ronald Ervin Fox, 70, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1951 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; the son of Leland and Faye (Powders) Fox. Ronald married Donna McCuistion on November 18, 1994 and have celebrated 27 years of marriage. He worked for many years for Mayes County District #2....

Nov 26, 2021

Michael Richard Shearrer, 48, of Spavinaw, passed from this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 in Spavinaw. He was born on February 8, 1973 in Elgin, Illinois. He enjoyed watching movies and playing video games. Most of all, he loved his dog, Peace.

A celebration of life service will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.,...

Nov 21, 2021

Please click the link to view James' Funeral Live Stream. https://my.gather.app/remember/james-rice

James Edmond Rice, 82, of Pryor, Oklahoma, went home to be with is Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  James was born on April 6, 1939 in Peggs, Oklahoma, the son of Edmond Jasper Rice and Ruby (Littlefield) Rice. James faithfully served his...

Nov 21, 2021

Please click the link to view Milo's Funeral Service https://my.gather.app/remember/milo-dean

Milo Mason Dean of Big Cabin, OK passed away Sunday morning November 21, 2021, at the age of 83. Milo was born November 29, 1937, in Tulsa, OK, the son of Bill and Estella Dean. Growing up in Tulsa and graduating from Will Rogers High school in...

Nov 20, 2021

John Dale Wandell, 52, of Big Cabin, passed from this life due to a heart attack on November 20, 2021 at his home.

Per Dale’s request, no formal services will be held. To leave his family a message, please visit his tribute wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service....

Nov 19, 2021

Marcella Ellen Ketcher, 64, passed from this life on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Broken Arrow. She was born on August 6, 1957 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Warren and Bertha (Osage) Ketcher. She loved her pets and adored her puppies Dots and Puppy Le Pew. She leaves behind many wonderful memories for all to cherish and will...

Nov 19, 2021

Lucinda White, 77, of Spavinaw, passed from this life on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on July 20, 1944 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of John and Jane (Cabbagehead) Mouse. She was a member of the Ribbon Baptist Church in Spavinaw where she loved attending various church activities and spending time with her church...

Nov 17, 2021

Mickey Etchison, 75, of Salina, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Salina. He was born on October 3, 1946 in Strang, Oklahoma; the son of Shade and Martha (Williams) Etchison. He married the love of his life, Dollie Meeks on July 9, 1974 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He spent a lot of his working days as...

Nov 17, 2021

Jjay Rosielee Morgan, 50, of Pryor, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 21, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Billy and Fern (Wallis) Clark. On March 16, 2002, she married James Darrell Morgan in Claremore, Oklahoma and they spent many wonderful years together. She enjoyed reading, listening...

Nov 16, 2021

Geneva Lee Ross, 88, of Salina, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on August 6, 1933 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Jessie James Ross and Ola May (Barnes) Ross. Geneva lived in California for many years and worked for the State of California, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, and...

Nov 16, 2021

Nancy Lu Ray, 83, of Tulsa, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 26, 1938 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Calvin and Marie (Adams) Smith. Nancy graduated from Pryor High School with the class of 1956. She faithfully attended the Eastland Baptist Church and loved being apart...

Nov 11, 2021

Patricia Ann (Pat) Brown, Pryor Oklahoma Was born February 8, 1930 in Pomona California to Grace and Stanley Mc Murray of Windom Kansas. Pat grew up in Windom Kansas where she excelled in singing. She met her high school sweetheart Jerry Brown there and they were married in 1946. In 1954 they moved from Mc Pherson Kansas to Pryor Oklahoma. Jerry preceded her...