Obituaries

Jun 4, 2021

***Wesley Keith Wilson's Life Celebration Services will be held on July, 17, 2021 at the Flatrock Pavillion at 11:00 a.m.

There will be food to follow, please help the family by bringing a dish. You can message Treasa White on Facebook or send her a message at 918-306-1104. If you have any pictures of Wesley Keith Wilson,...

Jun 3, 2021

Rosemary Morrow, 75, of Pryor, passed from this life on June 3, 2021. She was born on December 2, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri; the daughter of George Clark and Nova Rhynes. There will be no formal services for Rosemary. To leave her family a message, please visit her Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's...

Jun 2, 2021

Jarry Alan Payton, 80, of Strang, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home in Strang, Oklahoma.  Jarry was born on January 11, 194,1 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of John L. Payton and Blanch L. (Dean) Payton.  Jarry worked as an inspector for American Airlines for many years.  He was a very special man who...

May 31, 2021

Raymond Gene Leyva, 74, of Chouteau, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on May 6, 1947 in Denver, Colorado; the son of Gilbert D. and Susie (Sena) Leyva. Ray faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War. He married Wanda Hardison on October 6, 1990 and...

May 31, 2021

Betty Smoke, 78, of Salina, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma; the daughter of Newt and Maggie (Ketcher) Smoke. Betty worked for Cherokee Nation Head Start for over 14 years and enjoyed working as a cook. She also loved working in her garden, tending to...

May 29, 2021

Jeffery Leroy Allen Henderson, 33, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 27, 1987, in Bakersfield, California the son of Rodgers R. Henderson and Dianna (Shaffer) Henderson now Thomas.  Jeffery worked as a forklift driver for NGSC for a time.  He had lived in the Salina area for...

May 29, 2021

Gary Don Peck, 58, of Pryor, passed from this life on May 29, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Gordon Peck and Judith (Manley) Peck. Gary loved riding motorcycles with his friends and listening to music. He was a hard worker and worked for many years as a...

May 28, 2021

Christine Marie Nielsen, 72, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born on March 28, 1949 in Colusa, California. She traveled and lived in Europe, Asia, and all across the United States while her father was stationed at various bases. She married Richard Nielsen in Birkenfeld, Germany on February 25, 1970 and...

May 25, 2021

Larry Junior McClelland, 61, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on January 24, 1960 in Fairfax, Oklahoma; the son of Junior and Dorie (Shrum) McClelland. Larry worked in the tree trimming industry most of his life. He owned and operated L & M Tree Trimming Service in Pryor. In his spare...

May 24, 2021

Leslie “Les” Monroe Elkins, 71, of Pryor, departed from this life on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 6, 1949 in Roswell, New Mexico; the son of Jesse Monroe Elkins and Iva Dell (Hammonds) Elkins. Les faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and...

May 21, 2021

*To view the flowers sent to the family, as well as the Tribute Video, please click the following link*

Stanley Darrell Anderson (gather.app)

Stanley Darrell Anderson, 82, of Pryor, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Lebanon, Missouri; the son...

May 20, 2021

Rhonda Lynn Bingham, 61, of Adair, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Adair. She was born on December 14, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Walter Lee Bingham and Frances Bernice (Chaney) Peterson. Rhonda was a hardworking woman her entire life and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. She was...

May 19, 2021

Philip Leonard Dodge, 63, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021at his home. He was born on August 4, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois; the son of John and Mary (Harness) Dodge. Philip faithfully served his country in the United States Airforce for over 20 years and was stationed in Japan. After retiring, he started doing contract work...

May 18, 2021

Linda Sue Crawford Arnold of Pryor, Oklahoma passed from this earth peacefully on May 18, 2021, at the age of 68. Linda was born on February 15, 1953 at the military base in Oceanside, California to William “Bill” and Maxine Crawford. Linda grew up in Pryor, Oklahoma and graduated from Pryor High School. Linda met the love of her...

May 18, 2021

Helen Eunice (Stobaugh) Davidson, 93, of Salina, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 2, 1927 in Avant, Oklahoma; the daughter of Oakley Elbert Stobaugh and Goldie Gladys (Warren) Stobaugh. Helen grew up in the Topsy and Salina area before her family settled in the town of Salina. She...

May 14, 2021

Billy Allen Adair (79), departed this life on May 14, 2021. He was born on May 27, 1941, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was proud to serve his country in the National Guard. He worked at Agrico/Terra Nitrogen in the control room for 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed eating, hunting, fishing, drinking coffee with his buddies, playing cards,...

May 13, 2021

Obituary to follow. Please check back.

May 13, 2021

Larry Gene James, 64, of Chouteau, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Pryor. He was born on July 5, 1956 in Chouteau, Oklahoma; the son of Jack and Myrtle (Justice) James. He worked most of his life for Pryor Waste Management. Larry loved spending time outdoors, especially when he was able to go fishing. He also enjoyed...

May 12, 2021

Edward Lee Ackerman, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born in Bentonville, Arkansas in 1945; the son of Henry and Pauline (Kramer) Ackerman. Edward married Sharon on May 15, 1965 and celebrated 56 years of marriage. He worked for many years in mechanical repair for GRDA. When he wasn’t working,...

May 12, 2021

Pamela Sue Montgomery was born on January 29, 1957 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Billy and Wanda Rogers. Pamela married Brian Nelson Montgomery, Sr. on April 9, 1977 in Pryor, Oklahoma by Rev. Ronald Cooper. Brian and Pamela have been long time residents of Pryor, Oklahoma. Pamela moved to her heavenly home on May 12, 2021. Pamela worked as a...