Obituaries

Nov 25, 2018

Kathy Lee Seabolt, 68, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Tulsa. She was born on April 1, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas; the daughter of Douglas and Alice (Pogue) Ragsdale. Kathy married Raymond Seabolt on April 27, 1970 in Tulsa at the age of 20. She enjoyed her family and spending each moment she had...

Nov 25, 2018

James “Jimmy” Fred Powell, Jr., 77, of Adair, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Chouteau. He was born on May 17, 1941 in Pryor; the son of James Fred and Irene (Cain) Powell. He graduated from Adair High School in 1959 and after graduation went on to begin college at OSU and earned his teaching degree. He...

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Lee Wedding, 68, of Pryor, passed away on November 23, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1950 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Clovis and Mary Etta (Goe) Cantwell. Patricia worked for many years as an electronics inspector for Lowrance Electronics. She married Anthony Thomas Wedding on April 7, 2002 in Yellville, Arkansas. Patricia...

Nov 22, 2018

Helen Marie Ingle, 65, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Tulsa. She was born on January 23, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Sullateskee) Panther. She worked as a supervisor for Cherokee Nation for over 37 years. She had a strong work ethic and her passion in life, was her family,...

Nov 22, 2018

Ray Aaron Sandusky, 96, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on November 22, 2018 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  He was born on February 19, 1922 in Benton County, Arkansas, the son of Frank Sandusky and Madge (Gingrich) Sandusky.  Ray faithfully served his Country in the United States Army.  He moved to Pryor in 1939 from Gentry, Arkansas and made his home...

Nov 18, 2018

Thomas Lee Proctor, 64, of Colcord, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on September 27, 1954 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the son of Cornelius L. and Louella (Bark) Proctor. In his early years, at Kansas High School, he was an all-district football player. Thomas first began his teaching career at Big Cabin Public...

Nov 18, 2018

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

Nov 17, 2018

Alfred Wayne Sayre, 59, of Chouteau, passed away on November 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1959 in Amarillo, Texas; the son of Johnlee and Betty Ruth (Kellum) Sayre. He worked at Berry Plastics for several years working in maintenance. He has lived in the Mayes County area for over 20 years, coming from...

Nov 14, 2018

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

Nov 13, 2018

Burl Dean Forkner, 79, of Chouteau, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Pryor. He was born on June 8, 1939 in Jenks, Oklahoma; the son of Virgil and Gertrude (Weese) Forkner. He married John Ann Forkner on January 13, 1961 in Boatman. He worked as an Electro plater most of his life. Burl lived in Chouteau with...

Nov 11, 2018

Kambree Grace Foster, 2 weeks, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Tulsa. She was born on October 28, 2018 in Tulsa; the daughter of Kourtney Foster. She was a beautiful little girl who leaves this world much to soon and will be missed so much.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Nov 7, 2018

Donna Lynn Baumgartel, 68, of Locust Grove, passed away on November 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas; the daughter of Charlie Lee and Lula Oline (Frair) Croney. She married John Baumgartel on September 13, 1966 in Howard, Kansas at the age of 16 years old. She worked as a nurse...

Nov 3, 2018

James Curtis Noland died on November 3, 2018 at the age of 63. James, known by many as “Jim,” spent much of his life as an over-the-road trucker hauling loads coast to coast. At a young age, James enlisted in the U.S. Army serving four years in Hawaii and California. A few years after the Army, he started his family...

Nov 3, 2018

Melvin D. Hershberger, 84, of Chouteau, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Dundee, Ohio; the son of Danny Hershberger and Rebecca (phfiester) Hershberger. He faithfully served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver most of his life at D&D Sexton. He enjoyed going...

Oct 30, 2018

Brookleigh Belle Willcutt, 3, of Adair, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Pryor. She was born on March 10, 2015 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Brock Jerod Willcutt and Savanah Marie Miller. Brookleigh was an ornery, sassy, tenderhearted, smart and the kindest little girl. She lit up her families lives and everyone around her. She was...

Oct 29, 2018

Jerry Lavere McCrabb, 83, of Adair, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on September 11, 1935 in Covington, Oklahoma; the son of Lester Lavere and Velma (Stark) McCrabb. Jerry married Sandra Gay on June 8, 1958 in Adair, Oklahoma and worked as a rancher most of his life. He enjoyed watching movies,...

Oct 26, 2018

Billie Ray Dobbs, 89, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 20, 1929 in Highfill, Arkansas; the son of Oscar H. and Leta Mae (Chiles) Dobbs. He worked as a supervisor at Sun Oil for many years. He married the love of his life, Patty Jane, on September 8,...

Oct 25, 2018

Carl Lee Ables, 76, of Locust Grove, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2018 near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of, Luther and Ella Mae (Swafford) Ables. Carl married the love of his life, Anna Jo Blackwell on December 14, 1963 in Murphy, Oklahoma at the age of 21. He...

Oct 22, 2018

John Henry Keith, 89, of Pryor, passed away on October 22, 2018 in Pryor. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Hiwasse, Arkansas; the son of James Russel Keith and Gladys (Edward) Keith. John faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. John was proud of being able to serve his country....

Oct 21, 2018

Betty Ann (Downing) Mouse was born on March 11, 1939, the 5th child of 10 born to Samuel Lee Downing and Annie (Grass) Downing. Betty was an athlete playing basketball and softball for many years.  She raised a family of athletes supporting them by attending year-round sports such as football, softball, baseball and basketball.  This led to grandchildren being...