Obituaries

Jul 31, 2021

Howard William Sanders, 87, of Spavinaw, passed from this life on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Nathan Powell Sanders and Claire Alice (Austin) Sanders. On January 3, 1958, Howard married Eloise (Gillum) Sanders. He went on to serve in law enforcement for over 30...

Jul 30, 2021

Mark J. Crabtree, 68, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.  He was born on July 9, 1953 in Pittsburg, California, the son of Ernest Crabtree and Suzanne (Pierre) Crabtree.   Mark was born in California and the family later moved to Oklahoma where Mark grew up.  Mark made his living in the oilfield and driving...

Jul 29, 2021

William Philip Tyner, 62, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.  He was born on August 1, 1958 in Claremore, Oklahoma, the son of Clayton Edward Tyner and Judith (Loving) Tyner.  William faithfully served his Country in the United States Marine Corp.   He retired from the Lone Star Cement Plant as the Plant Operator after many...

Jul 28, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Misener, 75, of Locust Grove, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on October 14, 1945 in Breckenridge, Texas. Becky grew up and attended school in Breckenridge. She went on to be a nurse and cared deeply for her patients. She was an avid hunter and fisher...

Jul 28, 2021

Matthew Lee Kingfisher, 40, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born on November 10, 1980 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Fred and Phyllis Buss (Kingfisher). Matt worked as a marketing manager and worked for Didion-Orf Recycling. He enjoyed playing cornhole and golf, grilling, and watching OU football with...

Jul 27, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Ray Willyard, 69, of Claremore, departed from this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on October 15, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona; the son of Cloe Allen Willyard and Donna Virginia (Hardeman) Willyard. Chuck attended Big Cabin schools and went to work for Pryor Foundry and MFA Propane. He was a faithful...

Jul 27, 2021

Connie Ann Shields, 70, of Owasso, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on June 28, 1951 in Tulsa; the daughter of Jay Lee and Anna Belle (Owings) Jackson. Connie graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa. She married David Shields in August 1989 and they have celebrated 31 years of marriage....

Jul 25, 2021

Henry Edward McCrery was born September 24, 1938, only child of Henry H. McCrery and Minta (Luster) McCrery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Henry went to be with our Lord on July 25, 2021 at his home on Lake Hudson near Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Henry E. never knew his father as his parents separated when he was a baby...

Jul 25, 2021

Nelson S. Chupp, 71, of Chouteau, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 3, 1950 in Bremen, Indiana; the son of Samuel Chupp and Barbara (Bontrager) Chupp. He attended school in Breman until he was 9 years old. Nelson married the love of his life,...

Jul 24, 2021

Dana Lynne Russell, 57, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home.  She was born on November 22, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Lee Turner and Dolores (Hale) Turner.  Dana married Clifford Russell and made their home in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.  She worked as a teacher’s assistant for the Locust Grove...

Jul 23, 2021

Mildred LaVern Thornton, 86, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on January 15, 1935 in Wagoner, Oklahoma; the daughter of Mulbey and Lois (Harp) Booth. Mildred married C.J. Thornton at 23 years old in Washington, on March 6, 1956. She worked in the home all of her life, tending to the house,...

Jul 21, 2021

Florence Wanda Taft, 84, of Chouteau, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home. She was born on April 2, 1937, in Chouteau, Oklahoma; the daughter of John W. and Ruby (Briggs) Davis. Florence worked as a homemaker all her life, tending to the house and children. She was a social butterfly and loved to visit and...

Jul 21, 2021

Neil Thomas Campbell, 72, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1948 in Nampa, Idaho; the son of George and Mildred (Wallace) Campbell. Neil worked as a mechanic and truck driver. He was a great driver, especially during the ice and snow. He married Vicki Campbell on November...

Jul 17, 2021

James M Gillin, III

Our brother James, known to many as Jimmy, passed away on July 17, 2021, 7:55am, at Colonial Terrace, in Pryor OK, after struggling with Squamous Cell Skin cancer since 2016. Jimmy chose a path, avoiding conventional medicine ~ and chose to treat it with various herbs, healing foods and...

Jul 17, 2021

The family welcomes all friends to come on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. to pay their respects and visit. Due to Covid, the family wishes that the Funeral Service on Thursday will remain for close family and friends only.

D.Jack (Feeling) Ferguson, 44, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday,...

Jul 17, 2021

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Delbert Pierce (gather.app)

Delbert Leon Pierce was born at Boatman in the river bottom on December 19, 1936, to the parents of Aron & Annie (Turner) Pierce, he was the youngest of seven children....

Jul 15, 2021

William Stanley Smoke, 76, of Peggs, left this earth on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on January 7, 1945 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Sam and Goldie (Dreadfulwater) Smoke. William faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a fluent Cherokee Speaker. He owned and operated the Spavinaw...

Jul 8, 2021

Mark Morris McNabb, 59, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on March 2, 1962 in Sulphur, Louisiana; the son of Monty McNabb and Mildred (Trundle) McNabb. There will be no formal services for Mark. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are...

Jul 7, 2021

Russell Edward Chaney, named after his dad and his maternal grandfather, was born to Russell K. and Doris Marie (Warren) Chaney on July 24, 1924.  As a toddler his hair was cotton white so his grandfather dubbed him “Cotton Top” which eventually shortened to “Topper.”  Died July 7, 2021 just shy of his 97th birthday.  Topper and Gordonna Ferne...

Jul 7, 2021

William Michael Bryant, known to all of those who loved him as Michael, left us on July 7, 2021, unexpectedly. Michael was a gentle soul with a kind heart. One of his favorite things was to walk around barefoot and be in nature. He never met an animal he didn’t like, or a baby he couldn’t calm down. He...