Obituaries

Nov 10, 2021

Kristopher Scott Meeks, 35, of Locust Grove passed from this life on November 10, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1986; the son of Dannie Meeks and Brenda (Henderson) Meeks. Kristopher graduated high school from Locust Grove and was employed at Cadet. Kristopher enjoyed fishing and boating and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Nov 7, 2021

Glenn Allen Butler, 69, of Tulsa, passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on January 29, 1952 in Tulsa; the son of Barney Butler and Mary Steve. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and going on a good road trip. He also enjoyed going out to eat and having a great meal....

Nov 7, 2021

Joan Lee Backward, was born April 25, 1943, to Orville and Rosalee (Crosby) Clark in Salina, Oklahoma.  She went home to be with her Savior on November 7, 2021.  She graduated high school in Southwest City, Missouri.  After hearing him sing and a short courtship, Joan married Robert Backward, who she affectionately called, “Indian”, on March 30, 1962.  They...

Oct 31, 2021

Bobby Lee Pitts, Jr., 58, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, best friend and so much more, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1963, in Pryor; the son of Bobby Pitts, Sr. and Patricia (Cannady) Pitts. Bobby’s ability to make everyone feel loved or cared about were his greatest...

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Louise Johnson, 86, of Gentry, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Fayetteville. She was born on September 28, 1935 in Cardin, Oklahoma; the daughter of Marion Davis and Nellie Mae (Simpson) Davis. Mary was a simple and caring lady, who never met a stranger. She dearly loved her family and her dog. Mary was a...

Oct 28, 2021

Charles Michael “Mike” Upton, 78, of Adair, passed from this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on April 19, 1943 in McCurtain, Oklahoma; the son of Charles and Helen (Greenwalt) Upton. Mike married Sue on June 2, 2001 and they spent 31 wonderful years together. He enjoyed watching football, fishing, having a good...

Oct 28, 2021

Terry Wayne Nichols, age 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2021. Terry was born at home on August 30, 1953 in Clio, West Virginia to Roy Ray Nichols and Melba Vernace Ashworth Nichols. He married the love of his life, Jan (Dry) Nichols on June 26, 1989. Together they built a life of...

Oct 27, 2021

Chester Dean House was born January 30, 1936 in Landis, Arkansas. He went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021 at the age of 85 after battling complications of Covid. He grew up in Marshall, Arkansas and moved to Pryor in 1960 where he met and married Ruby Patton of Salina, Oklahoma. They were married on August...

Oct 27, 2021

Donnie Lee Wilkins, 70, of Strang, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1951 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Benjamin and Willa (Snider) Wilkins. On May 21, 1971, at the age of 19, Donnie married Patsy Chamberlain and shared 50 years of marriage with her. He loved...

Oct 25, 2021

Lewis Thomas Rogers, better known as Buckie Rogers, was born May 17, 1943 to Emma and James Rogers in Salina, OK. Surrounded by his loving family at his home in Salina, he departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 78. Buckie was known to be a loving and caring husband, dad, grandfather, brother, friend...

Oct 24, 2021

Genice Lou Honawa, 80, of Langley, passed from this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on January 8, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of John Fixin Davis and Eliza Downing. Graduated from Jay High School in 1958. Genice married the love of her life, Milton Honawa, Sr. and they spent many years...

Oct 24, 2021

Linda Jean Walker, 73, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Pryor. She was born on July 23, 1948; the daughter of Merle and Imogene (Heape) Mead. She enjoyed watching game shows, playing bingo, and reading. She leaves behind many memories for all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

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Oct 22, 2021

Cynthia Leota Couch, 67, of Pryor, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 4, 1954 in California; the daughter of Charles Huckaby and Rozella May (Wright) Huckaby. Cynthia married the love of her life, Glen Couch, on December 6, 1973 in Miami, Oklahoma, and they have...

Oct 22, 2021

Conner Wallace, 26, of Tulsa, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 6, 1995 in Tulsa; the son of Terry Wallace and Lynne Renee (Gates) Miller. Conner loved to travel, especially to the beach. He also enjoyed cars, playing sports, and being outdoors. Above all, he dearly loved his...

Oct 21, 2021

Colt Kelley, 36, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1985 on the Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota; the son of Kim Kelley and Cynthia Smith. Colt was an Army Veteran and was proud of his time serving his country. He loved spending time outdoors, especially...

Oct 20, 2021

James “Jimmy” Lee Budder, 69, of Salina, departed from this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on January 23, 1952 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the son of George Budder and Ada (Chewie) Budder. Jimmy was a lifetime resident of Kenwood until 2005 at which he moved to the Salina Care Center. He enjoyed playing...

Oct 18, 2021

Paula Ray Ryan, 57, of Spavinaw, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on February 3, 1964 in Levelland, Texas; the daughter of Olen Ray Ham and Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Holt. Paula was a crazy cat lady and dearly loved her cats. She was an avid reader, loved watching cheesy horror movies, and...

Oct 17, 2021

Jason Lee Taylor, 44, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 27, 1977, in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Jim Lee Taylor and Gale (Tatum) Taylor. Jason graduated from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He then later went on to work for GRDA as...

Oct 17, 2021

Kevin Gregoire, 59, of Pryor, passed from this life on October 17, 2021 in Pryor. He was born on November 1, 1961 in Ashland, Wisconsin; the son of John and Roberta Gregoire (Tibbits). He was a resident of Mayes County for 45 years and worked as a journeyman pipefitter. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Green-Bay Packers. A loving...

Oct 14, 2021

Sarah Margaret Pepper, 88, of Pryor, passed from this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 21, 1932 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; the daughter of G.O. Sears and Mary (LeClaire) Sears. Sarah worked for many years as a nurse at Jane Phillips Hospital and Grand Valley Hospital. After retiring, she...