Obituaries

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...

Jul 20, 2019

Amanda Louise Fox Bradshaw was born on June 9, 1979, in Leesburg, VA, to Gary and Lisa (Querry) Fox. She passed into her eternity with Jesus on July 20, 2019 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  Amanda has an older brother, Gary Jr., and a younger sister, Angela Fox Pennell. The Fox family lived and raised the three children in Arlington, Virginia,...

Jul 19, 2019

Mildred Irene Cowan, 91, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on January 31, 1928 in Cherokee Central, Oklahoma; the daughter of James Hezekiah Iiams and Zula Myrtle (Carter) Iiams. Mildred married the love of her life, Chester Carl Cowan on February 9, 1946 in Sageeyah. She has lived in the Pryor...

Jul 18, 2019

Jeanette Elaine Key, 71, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 7, 1948 in Alliance, Nebraska; the daughter of Robert Katen and Margie (Billingslea) Katen. Jeanette graduated in the Pryor High School class of 1966 and lived in Mayes County all of her life. She married John Key at...

Jul 18, 2019

Betty Jean Dooley, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Porum, Oklahoma; the daughter of Fred and Virgie (Parent) Stimson. Betty married Jim Dooley on October 9, 1959 in Pryor and have celebrated almost 60 years of marriage. She was a member of the Word...

Jul 15, 2019

Jason Dale Conley was born on January 23, 1974 to Jim and Juanita (Evans) Conley Anspaw in Oklahoma City.  He departed this life on July 15, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma.

After high school, Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Rogers State University.  He worked as a law enforcement officer for a time and then...

Jul 15, 2019

Steven Joe Phillips was born on August 27, 1957 to Joe Howard Phillips and Nancy Buckskin in Borger, Texas.  He departed his life on July 15, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Steven married Donna England on June 28, 1981.  He went to work Kimberley Clark as the logistics coordinator for several years.  He was a member of Emmanuel...

Jul 14, 2019

Lillian Lois Woods was born on June 1, 1924 to Murray Thomas and Nancy Clifford (Fitzgerald) Woods in Amarillo, Texas.  She departed this life on July 14, 2019 at her home in Pryor,  Oklahoma.

Lois was a very bright individual.  She was double promoted twice in high school and graduated at the age of 16.  She went...

Jul 13, 2019

Ronald Jason Dennis was born on July 30, 1966 to James William Dennis and Inise Marie Meeker in Fort Lewis, Washington and was later adopted by Jeanetta Manley, who loved him as her own.  He departed his life on July 13, 2019 in Oklahoma City, surrounded by his loving family.

After high school, Ron joined the military...

Jul 13, 2019

Beverly Ann Squirrel was born on September 13, 1951 to Raymond and Lucille (Backwater) Squirrel in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She departed this life on July 13, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly worked at Wickliffe School for several years.  She was a member of Euwasha Baptist Church.  She loved going to the casino and...

Jul 5, 2019

Paul Crecelius, 68, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on September 14, 1950 in Chicago Heights, Indiana; the son of Paul, Sr. and Georgia Crecelius. Paul faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He worked in the trucking industry for over 24 years, working for JB Hunt Company....

Jul 4, 2019

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

Jul 1, 2019

James Irvin Clevenger, 70, of Chouteau, passed away on July 1, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Stilwell, Oklahoma; the son of Irvin and Lorraine (Lewis) Clevenger. He faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps and served during Vietnam. James married the love of his life, Cathy, on April 17,...

Jul 1, 2019

Kimberly Nicole Howard, 30, of Claremore, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 18, 1989 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Eddie Howard and Lisa Sue Cypert. Kimberly loved to listen to Christian music and country music. She loved people and had a heart of gold. Kimberly was proud to be...

Jul 1, 2019

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