Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Terrance “Terry” Wayne Gruschin, 51, of Claremore, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1969 in North Carolina; the son of William Gruschin and Tanya (Perego) Wright. Terry enjoyed being outdoors; fishing especially. He loved listening to music, working on old cars, and growing plants. He was a loving father,...

Sep 3, 2020

Ray Proctor Jr., 61, of Owasso, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Owasso, Oklahoma. He was born on January 7, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Junior Proctor and Mable Nunley. Ray loved sports, especially the OU Sooners and OKC Thunder. Ray’s grandsons, Xander and Abel, held a special place in his heart; he loved spending...

Sep 3, 2020

George Darrell Blaylock, 81, of Salina, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1938 in Okemah, Oklahoma; the son of Lowell and Iva (Lee) Blaylock. He graduated from Bristow High School in 1956 and continued his education at Central State University and received his bachelor’s degree in business. On February...

Sep 2, 2020

Darrell "Shotgun" Leon Sitsler, who was born on December 22,1958 to Louie "Booze" Sitsler and Leavurnia Marcene (Duggan) Sitsler both of Salina, passed from this life on September 2, 2020. Darrell was known, by friends and family, to be a gentle giant with a big heart, a love of laughter, and a zest for hard work. He never met...

Aug 29, 2020

Barbara Ellen (Miller) Bontrager, 71 years, 9 months, 3 days, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 26, 1948 in Mayes County, to Crist and Clara Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On December 11, 1974, she married the love of her life, John M. Bontrager....

Aug 29, 2020

Aug 26, 2020

John L. Baumgartel, 72, of Locust Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 14, 1948 in Howard, Kansas; the son of Dale and Bertha (Knight) Baumgartel.  He married the love of his life, Donna Lynn Croney in Mexico on September 13, 1966. They had celebrated over 50 years of marriage...

Aug 22, 2020

James Richard Melton, 91, of Pryor, passed from this life on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Texas; the son of William Franklin and Myrtel Mae “Allen” Melton. In his younger years, James was a professional baseball player. He owned his own business, JR’s Construction. He was married to Lila...

Aug 18, 2020

Christopher Allan Pritchett, 25, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. He was born on August 1, 1995 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Mark Pritchett and Heidi (Alexander) Cantey. Christopher had a bright personality and enjoyed spending time outdoors, going fishing, playing pool and cards, and also enjoyed playing the guitar. His nieces...

Aug 15, 2020

Justin Lamar Yoder, 17 years, 9 months and 11 days, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Chouteau. He was born on November 4, 2002 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lamar and Karen Yoder. Justin attended Mazie Elementary and enjoyed playing basketball. He also looked forward to spending time outdoors, especially going fishing and hunting. He attended Old Order...

Aug 13, 2020

Leatha Sue Hammer, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 13, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Arthur Pennington and Darlene Spurgeon. Leatha loved to paint feathers, do beadwork, and she also enjoyed going fishing. In June of 2001, she married JB Hammer in Arkansas. Leatha was a loving...

Aug 13, 2020

Bryan Keith Bradshaw was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 13, 1962. He stepped into heaven on August 13, 2020. The Bradshaw family moved to Mayes County when Bryan was about 6 years old. He attended Tulsa, Chouteau, Pryor and Adair Schools. Circumstances of life are sometimes difficult, but one thing we can be assured of. Bryan has begun...

Aug 12, 2020

Bobby Lee Pickup, 56, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on September 16, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Sixkiller and Jennie (Sanders) Pickup. Bobby worked in lawn care most of his life around the Mayes County area. He loved to watch OU football and the Dallas cowboys and enjoyed...

Aug 10, 2020

Christopher Swake, 40, of Tulsa, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on December 16, 1979 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of David and Louetta Factor. Christopher enjoyed watching OU football with his family and playing sports with his brothers. A loving father, brother, and friend who leaves this earth much too soon....

Aug 9, 2020

Orgel Lynn Myers, 67, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 30, 1952 in Great Bend, Kansas; the son of Roy and Thelma (McWhirt) Myers. Orgel faithfully served our country in the United States Navy for over 20 years. He served on the Nimitz, the Nation’s first nuclear warship....

Aug 6, 2020

Woodward “Woody” Hair, 91, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Tulsa. Woody was born on April 29, 1929 in the Wickliffe area; the son of Nicholas and Molly (Scuggins) Hair. He worked many jobs throughout his lifetime, but worked for Muskogee Bridge as an Iron Worker for the longest period. Born and raised in the...

Aug 5, 2020

Douglas Boyd Brasher was born on November 29, 1956 in Paradise California to Arthur and Betty Brasher. He passed away on August 5, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He married Terri Brasher on July 3, 1989 and lived in California for several years until they moved to Oklahoma, where they made their home in Rose. Doug worked most of his...

Aug 3, 2020

William “Tick” Irwin Johnston, 96, of Miami, formally of Vinita, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Joplin due to complications of his kidneys. He was born on March 28, 1924 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Lewis and Eufa (Taylor) Johnston. Before Tick could finish high school, he was drafted into the Army. He faithfully served our...

Aug 3, 2020

Cynthia “Cindy” Diane (Helmuth) Gay was born on April 17, 1957 in Warren, Ohio to Jake and Irene Helmuth. She went to be with Jesus on Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. When Cindy was a year old, they moved to Oklahoma for a while before moving to Kansas for a few years then...

Aug 1, 2020

Kevin Eugene Gibson was born November 25, 1961 to Merle "Gene" & Elizabeth "Beth" Gibson in Oklahoma City, OK. He passed away at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2020. He grew up in Pryor and attended Jefferson Elementary, Pryor Junior High, and graduated from Pryor High School in 1980. He received several degrees from NSU, OSU, Redlands...