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Russell Pierce

Russell Pierce

Apr 11, 2019

Russell Lee Pierce, 94, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 18, 1924 in Boatman; the son of Aaron and Annie (Turner) Pierce. Russell faithfully served his country in the United States Navy and served during World War II. He married the love of his life, Ethlyene Sampsel on October...

Jack Schoolfield

Jack Schoolfield

Apr 3, 2019

Jack Schoolfield, 91, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Ninnekah, Oklahoma; the son of John A. and Eva (Johnston) Schoolfield, growing up on a farm during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. He attended and graduated from the Ninnekah High School in Ninnekah, Oklahoma....

Steven Laue

Steven Laue

Mar 29, 2019

Steven James Laue, 56, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Chouteau. He was born on January 29, 1963 in Joplin, Missouri; the son of James William and Margaret Ann (Sullins) Laue. Steven worked most of his life on his farm in Miami. He raised beef cattle and hogs and worked as a dairy farmer, and...

Carl Harris

Carl Harris

Mar 28, 2019

Carl Faye Harris, 67, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1951 in Boatman, Oklahoma; the son of Clarence and Fredia (Cantrell) Harris. Carl faithfully served his country in the United States Army and after being honorably discharged, went to work as a mechanic for many years. He...

Jimmie Horn

Jimmie Horn

Mar 27, 2019

Jimmie Lee Horn, 82, of Strang, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  He was born on July 25, 1936 in Timber Hills, North of Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Melvin G. Horn and Leva (Parkhurst) Horn.  Jimmie met Lucinda Montano in Gallup, New Mexico and whom he later married on August 9, 1976 in...

Ethel Matthews

Ethel Matthews

Mar 25, 2019

Ethel Belle “Scootie” Matthews, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on May 5, 1942 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; the daughter of Harry Louis King and Edna Mae (Burreod) King. Ethel earned her nickname, Scootie, by her husband, Sam Matthews. He said when she would dance it was like she scooted around the...

Margaret Polone

Margaret Polone

Mar 24, 2019

Margaret Mae (Bowlin) Polone, 81, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on June 18, 1937 in Eucha; the daughter of George and Addie Bowlin. Margaret grew up in Eucha and Jay, Oklahoma, where she enjoyed playing basketball and swimming and playing in Spavinaw Creek with her brothers and other family members....

Randall "Randy" Holland

Randall "Randy" Holland

Mar 18, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Randall "Randy" Eugene Holland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Edna Terrill

Edna Terrill

Mar 17, 2019

Edna Terrill was born in Inola, Oklahoma on Dec 16, 1932 to John Froese and Agnes (Schierling) Froese. Edna attended school in Inola and Chouteau, and graduated from Chouteau High School in 1950. Edna attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha Nebraska and Northeastern Oklahoma University in Talequah, graduating with a BS in Education from Northeastern in 1957. Edna married...

Opal Leach

Opal Leach

Mar 16, 2019

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

Ethylene Pierce

Ethylene Pierce

Mar 15, 2019

Ethylene Susie Pierce, 94, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on February 18, 1925 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; the daughter of G.A. and Ethyl (Hinkel) Sampsel. She graduated from Salina High School. Ethylene married Russell Pierce on October 25, 1943 and they have celebrated 75 years of marriage. Russell and Ethylene had...

Ronald Turner

Ronald Turner

Mar 14, 2019

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

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

Mar 14, 2019

Susan Elaine Brown, 61, of rural Adair, passed away on March 14, 2019 in Claremore. She was born on September 12, 1957 in Pryor; the daughter of Ralph and Margie (Kinion) Ables. Susan graduated from Pryor High School in 1975, and married Buzzy Rand. Susan had a son, Brady, before Buzzy’s passing in 1976. She married Duane Brown in...

Louie Budder

Louie Budder

Mar 13, 2019

Louie Budder, 84, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Tahlequah. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Kenwood, Oklahoma; the son of Ned and Nellie (Scott) Budder. He worked for many years as a school bus driver for Kenwood Public Schools. Louie also enjoyed woodworking and working with his hands. He enjoyed making baskets...

Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson

Mar 12, 2019

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

Shawn McCord

Shawn McCord

Mar 11, 2019

Shawn Elizabeth McCord, 46, of Salina, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on September 14, 1972 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Mike and Nancy (Douma) McCord. Shawn enjoyed going to the creek and drag racing with Adam. She looked forward to spending time with her children and grandchildren. Shawn was loving, thoughtful,...

Jackie Brewer

Jackie Brewer

Mar 10, 2019

Jackie Ray Brewer passed away at home on the morning of March 10, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Fairland Oklahoma on February 15, 1955, the youngest of five children to Ray and Mary Nell Brewer. He married the love of his life, Melodye, on Halloween of 1982. Acquaintances might have described Jack as a...

Judy Ragsdale

Judy Ragsdale

Mar 10, 2019

Judy Kay Ragsdale of Eucha, formerly of Pryor, died on March 10, 2019. She was 76. Judy was born on July 14, 1942 to Henry and Tempest Haas in Baxter Springs, Kansas.  Judy grew up in Pryor and graduated from Pryor High School. She married Harold “Allen” Ragsdale on May 19, 1960 in Pryor. She was a member of...

Michael Blundell

Michael Blundell

Mar 8, 2019

Michael Blundell, 76, of Tulsa, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on August 17, 1942 in Jacksonville, Texas; the son of Patrick and Barbara (Rolley) Blundell. Michael faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps from March 9, 1961 until March 31, 1993. He served two tours in Vietnam and earned...

Randall Kidd

Randall Kidd

Mar 7, 2019

Randall C. Kidd, 73, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 29, 1945 in Salina, Oklahoma; the son of Oliver Charles Kidd and Zula Montena (Thornton) Kidd. Randall worked many years as a brick mason for Brick Layers Union #15. He also drove for Roy Hamill for over...

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