Obituaries

Jun 5, 2020

Melvin “Smitty” Smith, 64, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, June, 5, 2020 in Florida.  Melvin was born in Bristow, Oklahoma, the son of Ernie and Rosetta Smith on April 23, 1956.  He attended Rogers State in Claremore receiving his Associate Degree.  Melvin began his law enforcement career in Salina, Oklahoma and...

Jun 3, 2020

Don Raymond Rankins, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 11, 1944 in Fort Smith, Arkansas; the son of Sherman and Helen (Ford) Rankins. Don worked most of his life in the trucking industry as a Truck Driver. When he wasn’t on the road, he looked forward to going...

Jun 1, 2020

Loretta “Ronnie” Ann Shrum, 83, of Locust Grove, passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Ed Sunday and Lucy England. She married Arlis Shrum on December 28, 1954 in Salina, Oklahoma. Together, they had 3 children: Gary, Debra “Debi”, and Alan. She provided...

Jun 1, 2020

Levi Wayne Kelley, son of Tyler and Skye Lynn Kelley, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Tulsa. Although with us for a short time, he was already loved so much by his family.

No formal services are planned. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under...

May 29, 2020

James Bryan Woolsey, 59, of Peggs, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Peggs. He was born on August 16, 1960 in Indiana; the son of Clyde and Dorothy (Froman) Woolsey. James enjoyed being outside. He loved to go fishing, camping, and ride motorcycles. He was also a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and woodworking. James married...

May 28, 2020

Deloris Ann (Brown) George, 61, of Salina, passed from this life on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 13, 1958 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Meeks) Brown. Deloris enjoyed reading a good book and watching her favorite TV shows. She loved playing games on her phone especially when...

May 24, 2020

Michael “Mike” Anderson, 72, of Adair, passed away on Sunday at Home, May 24, 2020 in Adair, Oklahoma. He was born March 12, 1948 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Odes “Junior” and Lillian “Marie” (Garrison) Anderson. Mike loved being Outdoors. He was an Antenna-man, Lineman, etc..  He enjoyed Dozer Work, Cutting Firewood and Fishing when time allowed. He enjoyed running...

May 24, 2020

Joyce Anne Creswell, 80, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 25, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the daughter of Harold and Annette (Lowery) Chesnut. Joyce attended Holland Hall in Tulsa and in TCU in Tulsa and finally earned Master’s Degree in English and worked as an English Teacher...

May 23, 2020

John Phillip Dodge, 88, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Pryor. He was born on March 25, 1932 in Galesburg, Illinois; the son of Phillip and Frankie Mae (Kerns) Dodge. John went to middle school and High School in Quincy, Illinois and graduated in 1950. He married Mary Lou Harness on June 28, 1953 in...

May 21, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Mansel Crisp, 62, of Chouteau, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Inola, Oklahoma. He was born on January 15, 1958 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Walter and Annabelle (McQueen) Crisp. Chuck was an outdoorsman. He loved fishing, deer hunting, mowing grass, gardening, and grilling. He especially loved planting and tending to his tomato plants....

May 19, 2020

Charles Anderson, Jr., 76, of Salina, passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart failure on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at home. He was born on June 25, 1943 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Charles and Ruby (Rhoten) Anderson. He graduated from Pryor High School in 1962 with a football scholarship to Ft. Scott Community College in...

May 18, 2020

William “Wally” Wallace Duncan, 67, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Pryor. He was born on June 9, 1952 in Pryor; the son of Harry and Bonnie (Wilson) Duncan. He was a jack of all trades, but worked mostly in the plumbing industry. Wally enjoyed playing guitar and watching football, especially when the Patriots were...

May 18, 2020

Jay Gene Woolman, 48, of Claremore, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 18, 1972 in Fort Smith, Arkansas; the son of Milton and Norma (Howell) Woolman. He spent most of his life working as a loader operator and he loved to work on different pieces of equipment. He was a...

May 15, 2020

Charles “Dutch” R. Longenbaugh, 83, of Pryor, went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 15, 2020 at home with family by his side. He was born on January 28, 1937 in Miami, Oklahoma; the son of Chuck and Mildred (Evans) Longenbaugh. On August 10, 1957, Dutch married the love of his life, Joyce, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together they...

May 13, 2020

Gregory Cliff Bradshaw, 69, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 15, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee; the son of G. Cliff and Fern Elizabeth (Yarbrough) Bradshaw. Gregory was a long-haul truck driver and enjoyed his time driving his truck. He also enjoyed electronics, especially computers. He loved playing and...

May 13, 2020

Kenneth, surrounded by family and loved ones, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Kenneth was born on February 1, 1968, to Adair and Vivian Franklin. He was the 7th and youngest child. Kenneth had numerous nicknames, Big Boy, Hoss, Big Kenny, Maddog, but best of all Uncle! Kenneth grew up and attended...

May 12, 2020

Debra “Debbie” Lee Sperling, 60, of Claremore, passed away in Claremore on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born on June 3, 1959 in Denver, Colorado; the daughter of Lee Ray and Gail Leone (Halligan) Sperling. She enjoyed being outside and gardening; planting flowers, vegetables, and trees. She had beautiful handwriting and loved to draw. Debbie had a special...

May 10, 2020

Jimmie Forrest Guinn was born July 16, 1938 to Charles Forrest Guinn and Myrtle Hollandsworth, both preceded him in death. They had 3 children, Jim married Elveta Muns/Price on March 13, 1967, Judith Raye Hollandsworth/Joeckel; Living, Jean Ann Hollandsworth, Odell, Deceased, a Brother – in – law, Don O’dell; sister in law, Loreta White; Jim and Elveta had 2...

May 2, 2020

Mary Nelle Bunnell, 80, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at her home. She was born on August 26, 1939 in Carnegie, Oklahoma; the daughter of Delmer and Mary Alice (Montgomery) Pritchard. She married her husband, Joe Bunnell, on August 12, 1973, in Mannford, Oklahoma. They spent the last 47 years together. She loved to cook,...

May 2, 2020

Oman Lee Shrum, 88, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on September 30, 1931 in Boatman, Oklahoma; the son of Dale and Bessie (Turner) Shrum. Oman married the love of his life, Patsy (Griggs) Shrum, on September 22, 1950, and spent 70 wonderful years with each other. Together they had...