Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Wanda Louise Eaton, 87, of Vinita, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on July 22, 1933 in Mayes County near Spavinaw to Walter and Ruby (Alexander) Duncan. She has lived in the Vinita area for the past 25 years coming from Spavinaw. Wanda raised her children in the Baptist Church and then...

Dec 31, 2020

Leta Mae (Kinion) Mathis, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1935 in Strang, Oklahoma; the daughter of Edward “Ed” and Meoma Athalee Kinion. She married Jerry Lee Mathis on June 7, 1953 near Strang in the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist Church. She had lived in the Mayes...

Dec 31, 2020

Richard Wayne Shaffer Sr., 72, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was born on October 9, 1948 in Palo Alto, California; the son of George Abraham Shaffer and Norma Jean (Moyer) Shaffer. Richard served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. In 1974, Richard began working for Oklahoma...

Dec 31, 2020

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Dec 30, 2020

Viola M. Blakley, 94, of Catoosa, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Catoosa, Oklahoma.  She was born on February 18, 1926 in Jamestown, Missouri, the daughter of William Vaught and Grace Lilly (Birdsong) Vaught.  Viola lived a long life, enjoying summertime with her kids and grandkids at Lake of the Ozarks.  She enjoyed quiet time working crossword...

Dec 29, 2020

David Earl Elkins, 74, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  He was born on December 9, 1946 in Porter, Oklahoma, the son of Nathan Earl Elkins and Mary Ann (Nash) Elkins.  David faithfully served his Country for 20 years and 3 days in the United States Army attaining the rank of...

Dec 29, 2020

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William “Junior” Soldier, 75, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 7, 1945 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Bill and Sallie (Tanner) Soldier. Junior attended Salina Public Schools and then went on to Rogers State University and earned...

Dec 28, 2020

Bruce Gordon Raglin, 78, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was born on April 26, 1942 in Springdale, Arkansas to Bly and Aileen (Kendrick) Raglin. Bruce married Anne (Solheim) in 1970 and they have just celebrated 50 years of marriage. Bruce faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1959...

Dec 27, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Gerald Williams, 89, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Clayton Gerald and Ruby Pearl (Ledbetter) Williams. He married Roma Jean Pritchett on June 23, 1952 in Huntsville, Arkansas and they had celebrated 67 wonderful...

Dec 26, 2020

Dean Martin, 54, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Salina. He was born on June 13, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Mike Kingfisher and Bessie (Martin) Kingfisher. Dean worked in the drywall industry for many years. He looked forward to spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He attended the...

Dec 24, 2020

William Oscar Scribner, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was born on July 16, 1940 in Bushyhead, Oklahoma; the son of William Arthur Scribner and Corda Augusta (Morey) Scribner.  He faithfully served his country in the United States Army.  William worked for Dresser/Ingersoll Rand as a maintenance mechanic for many years. William was...

Dec 24, 2020

Glenn Edwin Reed was born April 26, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to Thomas and Faye (Coleman) Reed. He departed this life on December 24, 2020 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 28 days. Glenn was a Navy brat his first few years of life until his family settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Glenn...

Dec 24, 2020

Henrietta “Edie” Kammerzell, 91, of Chouteau, passed from this life on December 24, 2020 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born on November 15, 1929 in Canton, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joe and Maudie Kammerzell. Edie was very involved in the community of Chouteau. She attended church there and loved being apart of the church activities. She was a farm...

Dec 22, 2020

Athalee Burkett, 92, of Chouteau, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1928 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Athalee married Robert A. Burkett in 1972 and they have celebrated 48 wonderful years together. She enjoyed vegetable gardening, working outside, and going fishing. She also loved to collect ceramic dolls and had a...

Dec 22, 2020

Jane Louise Price, 66, of Adair, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born on November 21, 1954 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the daughter of Gene Fraley and Vivian (Berry) Bolton. For many years, Jane was a sales consultant for Mary Kay which she truly enjoyed. She loved sports, and especially watching...

Dec 21, 2020

Barbara Dianne Negelein, 58, of Locust Grove, passed away on December 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 22, 1962 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; the daughter of Nollen Taylor and Barbara (Shamlin) Taylor. Barbara was a homemaker all of her life and enjoyed tending to her home. She enjoyed watching old western TV shows. Her greatest joy...

Dec 21, 2020

Delano Darrell Morgan, 83, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on March 21, 1937 near Welch, Oklahoma to Oscar and Margaret (Collins) Morgan. Delano faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Linda Sue, on July 13, 1961 and they celebrated 58 years...

Dec 18, 2020

Mark Steven Thorne, 61, of Pryor, went to his heavenly home on December 18, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on November 28, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Raymond Thorne and Virginia (Davis) Thorne. Mark enjoyed being outside and working in his vegetable gardens. He loved watching football and basketball games, especially when the Cowboys or...

Dec 18, 2020

Arlin “Joe” Joseph Sanders, 79, of Eucha, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Colcord, Oklahoma. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Mulkeytown, Illinois; the son of Arlin and Effie Sanders. Joe was the light of laughter, jokester by heart, and most prominent storyteller that many people had ever met. He was always...

Dec 17, 2020

Anthony Alan Morris, 56, of Salina passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on April 14, 1964 to Letha and the late Les Morris of Salina, Oklahoma. Tony, as most knew him by, worked for Dollar General for over 25 years, making many friendships along this journey. Tony was also involved in the...