Obituaries

Susie Kinion

Susie Kinion

Apr 22, 2019

Susie L. Kinion Crabaugh, 63, of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She was born on March 1, 1956 in Moots Hospital, Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of Glen and Minnie (Frye) Kinion.  She worked for the United States Postal Service in Salina for eight years and in Claremore for over 25 years, retiring...

Perry Arthurs, Jr.

Perry Arthurs, Jr.

Apr 21, 2019

Perry “Bo” Dee Arthurs, Jr., 48, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in Pryor. He was born on March 23, 1971 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Perry Dee Arthurs and Betty Jo (Cochran) Arthurs. Bo graduated from Salina High School in 1989. He worked as a welder, truck driver, and most recently at Clinton’s Tire...

Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson

Apr 19, 2019

Michelle Lynette Wilson, 56, of Stillwater, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on December 6, 1962, on her mother’s 27th birthday, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Cecil Wilson and LaVada (Spurgeon) Bennett. She graduated from Morris High School in 1981. Michelle went on to receive her Associate Degree in...

Jerry McKee

Jerry McKee

Apr 18, 2019

Jerry Lee McKee, 70, of Baldwin Michigan, passed away in Chouteau, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  He was born on October 23, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Tom Brown McKee and Virginia May (Barton) McKee.  Jerry owned and operated a carpet business in Tulsa, Oklahoma for many years but was well known for his musical abilities. ...

Darrell Coats

Darrell Coats

Apr 16, 2019

Darrell Francis Coats, 62, of Vinita, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on October 6, 1956 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Billie K. and Lucille (Williams) Coats. He worked as a welder most of his life. Darrell enjoyed spending time outdoors, enjoyed spending time at the lake, working on cars occasionally, also...

Peggy Ervin

Peggy Ervin

Apr 16, 2019

Peggy Ann Hendrickson Ervin, 81, of Adair, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Claremore. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Earnest and Norma (Haile) Windle. Peggy graduated Chelsea High School in 1955 and was married to Lewey Hendrickson after graduation, he preceded her in death on January 19, 1993. After...

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

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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...