Obituaries

May 16, 2019

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

May 14, 2019

Koy Jack Ackerman, 69, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on March 20, 1950 in Greeley, Colorado; the son of Harvey J. and Patricia (Bigelow) Ackerman. Koy faithfully served in the United States Marine Corps and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked in maintenance most of his life...

May 13, 2019

Nylah Jade Blackfox, infant child of Kandell Smith and Lewis Blackfox, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 in Claremore. A beautiful child who was already loved so much by family and who is know in the arms of Jesus.

Nylah is survived by parents, Lewis Blackfox and Kandell Smith; brothers, Kingston Rose and Ethan Blackfox; maternal...

May 11, 2019

Joy Byron Alexander, 88, of Spavinaw, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Langley, Oklahoma. He was born on August 10, 1930 in Saturn, Texas; the son of Andrew Jackson and Polly (Martin) Alexander. He married Lillian Edna Sullivan on May 3, 1952 at their preacher’s house in Hernando, Mississippi. He faithfully served in the United States Air...

May 10, 2019

Bonnie M. Smith, 67, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on November 21, 1951 in Hugoton, Kansas; the daughter of Donald D. and Geneva (Loyd) Chamberlain. She worked in insurance sales at 4 State Insurance for many years, Red Crown Credit Union in Pryor as a loan officer, and Pat’s Place...

May 8, 2019

Milton Honawa, Jr. born July 19, 1971 in Lawrence, Kansas passed from this life on May 8, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma at the age of 47. Jr. is a 1989 graduate of Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and was a member of Haskell Baptist Mission during his youth. He was currently a member at Elm Prairie Baptist Church...

May 6, 2019

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

May 6, 2019

Edna Ruth Painter, 81, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  She was born on January 25, 1938 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Albert Bill Cook and Opal Mae (Birth) Cook.  Edna married Charles Martin and raised four children together.  After Charles’ passing later in years, Edna married Don Painter, who preceded...

May 5, 2019

Brandon Garrett Epperson, 22, of Pryor, passed away on May 5, 2019 in Pryor. He was born on August 24, 1996 in Pryor; the son of Terry and LaDonna (Mosley) Epperson. He attended Pryor Schools most of his life, and went on to work in the painting and tile industry. Brandon enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family,...

May 2, 2019

Memories are what carry you through on the hardest days. So, the family is asking for your help in sharing your favorite memory. Please bring your favorite picture of Keith and you to the visitation on Tuesday, May 7. There will also be notecards available that evening for you to write out your favorite memories. Your memories will help...

May 1, 2019

Teresa Diane Norman, 58, of Shawnee, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 11, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas; the daughter of John B. and Juanita (Crittenden) Norman. Teresa worked at Oklahoma Baptist University for over 38 years, earning the longest tenure of any employee on campus. She loved her job...

Apr 30, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (Meeks) Brown Fox, 87, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on July 5, 1931 in Pryor; the daughter of Oceola Jack and Eliza (Callier) Meeks. Mary married Edward Arthur Brown on October 20, 1951, and after his passing, she met and married Wayne Fox on August 2, 1976 in Pryor....

Apr 29, 2019

Daniel Joseph Guidry, 71, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  He was born on December 2, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Dennis Leonard Guidry and Ioma Maude (Bradford) Guidry.  Dan faithfully served his Country in the United States Air Force working in radar and being chosen Airman of the...

Apr 27, 2019

Joshua Duchovny Curtis, 19, of Pryor, passed away on April 27, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on September 14, 1999 in Sedalia, Missouri; the son of James Hughes and Kathleen Brewer. Joshua attended Pryor Public Schools. He worked at Pizza Hut in Pryor and enjoyed meeting new people that came through the restaurant. He also attended Kuk Sool...

Apr 25, 2019

Patricia Luann Gifford, 48, of Eucha, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on October 31, 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Oran Patrick York and Violet York. Patty worked for Cherokee Nation in the Registration Department for many years, known as the Go – To lady, she was the one who...

Apr 24, 2019

Mary Belle Anderson, 80, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 24, 1939 in Salina, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ras and Ethel (Livingston) Phelan. She graduated from Salina High School in 1957. Mary Belle played the piano for many years at Little Brewer Church in Salina. She looked forward...

Apr 24, 2019

Aleene Cravens, 85, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. She was born on December 10, 1933 in Pensacola, Oklahoma, the daughter of Russell E. Johnson and Helen C. (Rush) Johnson. She graduated from Jay High School in 1952 and was the Junior Football Queen. Aleene was married to Don Cravens on...

Apr 24, 2019

Helen Morgan, 79, of Pryor, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 25, 1939 in White Oak, Oklahoma; the daughter of Raymond and Rosetta (Colvin) Breshears. She married Franklin Morgan on October 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Oklahoma. Helen was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Pryor...

Apr 23, 2019

Joe Dean Buckskin was born March 3, 1937, to Sam and Daisy Cochran Buckskin in Salina, Oklahoma, and passed away April 23, 2019, in Glenpool. He attended Sequoyah Vocational School in Tahlequah, where he excelled in sports and was captain of the football team.  After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a Special Forces Seabee, and was...

Apr 23, 2019

Ileana Lucille Ramsey, 100 years 8 months 17 days, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home in Pryor. She was born on August 6, 1918 on Hadley Mountain near Yonkers, Oklahoma; the daughter of Quinton and Etta Mae (Stephens) Vivion. Ileana married Royce Ramsey on August 17, 1934 in Mayes County, and they celebrated 63 years...