Obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

Visitation Change: Visitation for David will now be held before the service on Thursday from 11:00 a.m., until 2:00 p.m. The funeral will begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6.

David Allen Leach, 73, of Vinita, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on November 6, 1946 in...

Feb 1, 2020

FUNERAL CHANGE : FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 AT FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. VISITATION WILL STILL BE HELD THIS EVENING FROM 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.

Vida “Pete” Joanna Smith, 72, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April...

Jan 31, 2020

Walter Dee Alcorn, 72, of Pryor and formerly of Muskogee, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was born on May 24, 1947 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Ermon and Ruby (Hayes) Alcorn.  On March 19, 1972 Walter met and fell in love with the love of his life, Anne Ross, and they were married July...

Jan 30, 2020

Michael Roe Ross, 61, of Kenwood, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Kenwood, Oklahoma.  Mike was born on March 5, 1958 in Borger, Texas, the son of Woodrow Ross and Jo Anna (Davis) Ross.  Mike married Geraldine Ballou on May 26, 1979 in the Euwasha Baptist Church and spent 40 years making a wonderful life together. ...

Jan 29, 2020

Elmer Lee Stipes, 84, of Claremore, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, in Tulsa, OK. Lee was born to Hezzie & Essie (Peace) Stipes on September 4, 1935 in a log cabin his father built, near Locust Grove, OK. Lee and his brothers and sister grew up in the “hollers & hills” near Salina OK. He graduated from...

Jan 29, 2020

Ira Lenis Stafford, 87, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on January 29, 2020 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on May 23, 1932 in Salina, Oklahoma; the son of Floyd and Cora Dell (Roberts) Stafford. Lenis grew up by the island that is now in the middle of Lake Hudson. As a child he enjoyed outdoor activities such as...

Jan 24, 2020

Craig Eugene Sparks, 51, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 in Harrison County, Mississippi. Craig was born on January 11, 1969 in Portsmouth, Ohio; the son of Willis and Martha (Anderson) Sparks. Craig enjoyed being outside; especially fishing and riding his Harley. He was a fan of the Oakland Raiders and loved playing football with his...

Jan 23, 2020

Melissa Rowena Price, 53, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on February 24, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Charles and Minnie Pearl (Wolfe) Price. Melissa worked as an assistant teacher at Cherokee Nation Headstart and various other jobs around Mayes County. Melissa attended the Coo-Y-Yah Baptist church in...

Jan 19, 2020

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Jan 19, 2020

William Dan Coon, 93, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1926 in Salina; the son of Lee Henry and Nanna McNair (Downing) Coon. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1946 until 1948 and worked as a Utility Repairman within the military. After...

Jan 17, 2020

Sandy Louise Holeman, 70, of Adair, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Owasso, Oklahoma. She was born on July 29, 1949 in Pryor; the daughter of Allie and Willie Mae (Hair) Seaton. She married Gary Holeman on September 1, 1983 in Aurora, Missouri. Sandy worked most of her life in the nursing industry as a Registered Nurse....

Jan 16, 2020

Coy Ray Beshear, 59, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on March 3, 1960 in Canadian, Oklahoma; the son of Andy and Lela Mae (Gray) Beshear. Coy worked for the Water and Gas Department for many years at the Municipal Utility Board and also worked for over 20 years at Wade’s...

Jan 16, 2020

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Jan 16, 2020

Harold Smith, 80, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on March 30, 1939 in Inola, Oklahoma; the son of Loy Conway and Clara (White) Smith. He was a lifetime resident of the area and has lived in the same home since 1988. He worked as a truck driver most of his...

Jan 16, 2020

Charles “Buck” Frederick Cue, 91, of Adair, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on May 3, 1928; in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; the son of Jodie O. and Freda (Brummer) Cue. Buck faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1946 until 1949. During his service, he worked within the U.S. Calvary Veterinarian...

Jan 15, 2020

Miriam Allen, 89, of Bartlesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Bartlesville. She was born on November 16, 1930 in Selma, Alabama; the daughter of John M. and Lottie (Courtney) Brown. Miriam enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader. She loved her family and spending time with them each moment she could. She was a wonderful mother,...

Jan 13, 2020

Betty Jane Bergman, 90, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Pryor. She was born at home, on the main street of Boatman on April 6, 1929; the daughter of Samuel Nathanial and Monnie Lee (McCasland) Bradford, where Betty still had the receipt from her birth where her father paid Dr. Sybil Adams .00 for her...

Jan 12, 2020

Jerry Shearer, 82, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on July 7, 1937 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of William Clyde and Mamie Ethelene (Mustain) Shearer. Jerry owned the Dairy Queen in Pryor from 1971 until 1986 and enjoyed working in the community. He also was a regional director of...

Jan 10, 2020

Barbara Jean (Ballou) Wickliffe, 69, of Salina, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Tulsa. She was born on August 25, 1950 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Rufus Ballou, Sr. and Jennie (Kingfisher) Ballou. She worked at Wickliffe Schools for many years as a Library aid, and also assisted with coaching basketball and other activities at the...

Jan 7, 2020

Jack McKinney, 87, of Chelsea, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 8, 2020. He was born on June 8, 1932 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of George Russell and Ruby T. (Fincher) McKinney. Jack married his love, Leotha Holt, on June 14th, 1951 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He worked as a papermill supervisor for Georgia Pacific most of...