Obituaries

Aug 31, 2019

Everett "Slim" Dodson, 86, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on December 19, 1932 in Boatman; the son of Everett Dodson, Sr. and Hazel Walton. He worked most of his life in the ranching industry and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved to go fishing and most of all, spending time with...

Aug 27, 2019

Shana Elaine Grass, 51, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on January 8, 1968 in Pryor; the daughter of Montie Linn and Patricia (German) Smith. Shana attended Salina Public School and was a lifelong resident of the Mayes County area. She married James Grass on December 4, 1990 in Bentonville, Arkansas....

Aug 25, 2019

Allison Danielle James, 24, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on June 12, 1995 in Tulsa; the daughter of Gerald Patton and Amy Kate Martin. Allison attended Pryor and Claremore Public Schools and graduated from Union High School in Tulsa. Allison married Brad James on January 3, 2019. Allison loved all...

Aug 22, 2019

Fannie Mae “Sug” Cowan, 89, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Salina. She was born on January 7, 1930 in Adair, Oklahoma; the daughter of Hugh and Lula (Landrum) Carman. Fannie was a lifelong resident of Mayes County. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education and worked as a school teacher most of her life...

Aug 19, 2019

Per Patsy's request. There will be no obituary written and no formal services to be held.

Aug 19, 2019

Joanna Mirise, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Pryor; the daughter of Larkin “Hap” and Mabel (Washam) Jackson.  She was a Pryor High School graduate of the Class of 1951 and went on to earn her nursing degree in 1954 from the St. John...

Aug 17, 2019

Raylen Wyckoff, 4, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on March 31, 2015 in Tulsa; the son of Casey and Megan (Riley) Wyckoff. Raylen was a fearless little boy who had a passion for the United States Navy Blue Angels. He was affectionate and loved everyone. He was all...

Aug 14, 2019

Ramona Kay Wood, 68, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on August 14, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on November 26, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married Mike Wood on June 4, 1971 in Tulsa and moved to Memphis, Tennessee, while Mike finished his military service in the United States Navy. She worked as a church secretary for a...

Aug 11, 2019

Anna Josephine Staley was born on January 25, 1939 to Jess and Alice (Upky) Staley in Vera, Oklahoma.  She departed this life on August 11, 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Anna loved her family.  She enjoyed being outdoors and loved nature.  The most important thing to her was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was...

Aug 11, 2019

J.H. Meyers, 81, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Claremore. He was born on January 19, 1938 in Pryor, Oklahoma. J.H. worked most of his life for Pryor Public Schools as a custodian and was a member of the First Church of God in Pryor. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing dominoes and spending...

Aug 9, 2019

Addie Earlene Herd, 93, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 in Claremore. She was born on April 9, 1926 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of John Earl and Sarah (Bowman) Mozingo. She grew up around the Salina area and attended Salina Schools. Earlene worked in the home most of her life, raising her children. She married...

Aug 8, 2019

Garry King, 73, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on May 17, 1946 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Andrew King and Nadine (Bigley) King. He lived in Arizona until the age of 4, and then moved to Oklahoma with his family. He faithfully served his country in the United States...

Aug 8, 2019

Stephen Wayne Davenport, 64, of Adair, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on March 26, 1955 in Okemah, Oklahoma; the son of J.D. Davenport and Patsy (Henderson) Davenport. Stephen faithfully served in the United States Airforce from September 27, 1973 until September 26, 1977. During his time in the Airforce, he worked as...

Aug 4, 2019

Lois Marie Stevens was born to Thelma Bell Watts – Sowell and Yateman Green Sowell in Gary, Indiana on July 5, 1936. Lois grew up in Gary and attended Edison High School. In High School, she put her bible on top of her schoolbooks to carry them to class. Lois took some college courses at Rogers States College in...

Aug 1, 2019

Doris Kay Oaks, 67, of Claremore, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on April 2, 1952 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joesi and Lorene (Scuggins) Wofford. She was a Pryor High School graduate from the class of 1970. Doris worked as a secretary most of her life, mostly in the Medical Records...

Jul 30, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Rains. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 29, 2019

Gwendolyn (Wendy) Opal Aubrey, 43, of Chouteau, passed away after a sudden illness on July 29th, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on November 7, 1975 in Madera, California; the daughter of Kenneth and Marcia (Foust) Burrow. She married Benjamin Allen Aubrey on December 30, 1995 in Wagoner. Wendy graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Jul 27, 2019

Melissa Verdean Colon, 52, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on March 9, 1967 in Hayward, California; the daughter of Bud Arnold Jones and Henrietta (Purtle) Jones. She worked in the retail industry for most of her life. Melissa loved listening to country music, going on road trips, and shopping. She...

Jul 25, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Gary F. McClain. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 21, 2019

Josephine (Backwater) Summerfield, 77, of Kenwood, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1941 in Kenwood, Oklahoma; the daughter of Jim and Katie (Wofford) Backwater. Josephine married John Summerfield in Amazing Grace Church in Kenwood. She was an entrepreneur and also an ordained minister. She attended Rhema Bible College...