Obituaries

Jun 18, 2017

Mary Ruth Jones, 80, of Adair, Oklahoma, was born on February 7, 1937, in Adair, Oklahoma, to Earl and Edith (Ward) Sumner. She worked for Adair schools for 27 years as a secretary in the superintendent's office. She loved to travel and she would follow the kids from school on their sporting events especially track. She married...

Jun 15, 2017

Sandra G. Cowan, 64, of Chouteau, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born on March 12, 1953 in Tulsa; the daughter of George E. and Norma (Bridges) Hannah. She married Wallace C. Cowan, Jr. on March 8, 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and worked as a homemaker most of her life. Sandra has...

Jun 13, 2017

Deloris (Detweiler) Cantu, 51, of Chouteau, quietly passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, surrounded by loving friends and family. She was born on August 23, 1965 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert and Susan (Miller) Detweiler. Deloris attended Mazie Elementary School through 8th grade before graduating from Chouteau High in 1983. On April 12, 1985,...

Jun 13, 2017

Crista Arcella Downey, 46, of Chelsea, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born on July 30, 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Clarence Warren and Debra (Scott) Blevins. Crista graduated in 1988 from Chelsea High School. She married Dean Downey, March 27, 1989 and together they have 5 children. Crista...

Jun 9, 2017

Melissa Marie Fuller, 33, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 in Claremore. She was born on January 22, 1984 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ron Guthrie and Sue Wilder. Melissa married Robert Lee Fuller, the love of her life on October 9, 2010 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Melissa and Robert loved going fishing together,...

Jun 7, 2017

Steven Ray Husband, 61 of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on August 14, 1955 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Doyle Albert and Emma Jean (Wilson) Husband. He married the love of his life Shirley Newman in July 2, 1977. Steven faithfully served his country in the United...

Jun 2, 2017

Richard E. Prouty, 89, of Adair, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 17, 1928 in Turlock, California; the son of Russell and Ethel (Farr) Prouty. Richard was a farm foreman most of his life till he retired and moved to Oklahoma in 1987. He married the love of...

May 28, 2017

Roy Gene Murphy, 69 of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on January 23, 1948 in San Diego, California; the son of Willie and Eunice (Gwartney) Murphy. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, hunting and playing cards. Roy was a simple man that loved his...

May 26, 2017

Sarah Yoder, 93, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home in Chouteau. She was born on October 13, 1923 in Colfax County, New Mexico; the daughter of Enos and Polly (Bontrager) Mullet. Sarah is survived by her husband, Noah Yoder of the home; 7 sons, Everett and wife Barbara Yoder of Inola,...

May 25, 2017

Sylvia Charleen (Anderson) Holbert, 87, of Sand Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born on November 22, 1929, six miles south of Stigler, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joe and Alma (Johnson) Anderson. She was raised in the area and graduated from Stigler High School. She met the love of her life,...

May 22, 2017

Carrie Jean (Boney) Saez, 73, was born in Spavinaw, OK on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Esiah and Lillie (King) Boney. She entered Heaven's gates on May 22, 2017. A devout Christian and mother, Carrie enjoyed mowing her lawn, growing fresh vegetables in her garden and working on projects throughout the house. She loved collecting power...

May 18, 2017

Hank Lee Williams Sr., 52 of Salina, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on February 17, 1965 in Martinez, California; the son of Robert and Patricia Cantey. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, watching races and hanging out with his dogs, Jack & Jill. He looked...

May 14, 2017

Elsie Faye Thornton, 75, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born on July 18, 1941 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; the daughter of George and Marie (Hutton) Welch. Elsie loved the outdoors, she loved to garden and plant flowers. She loved watching TV and one of her favorite shows was M.A.S.H.;...

May 9, 2017

Roy Lavon Coffman Jr., 69, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Pryor. He was born on December 1, 1947 in Shawnee, Oklahoma; the son of Roy L Coffman Sr. and Felicia O. (Prunity) Coffman. No formal services are planned. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation...

May 5, 2017

May 1, 2017

William David "Choogie" Soldier III, 50, of Spavinaw, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Oaks, Oklahoma. He was born on May 16, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of William Soldier Jr. and Brenda Sue (Standingwater) Smith. He attended Salina High School. He worked as a drywall installer and home repairs for Raincrow Construction. William...

Apr 30, 2017

Nettie R. Rush, 45, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born September 8, 1971 to Junior Rush and Lucille (Farris) Rush in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife to her husband and mother to her sons, Corey, David and Levi Rush. She enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Nettie...

Apr 27, 2017

Roger Lewis Sedgwick, 79, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 24, 1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, the son of Albert and Minnie (Boyd) Sedgwick. Roger enlisted at the age of seventeen and faithfully served his Country in the United States Navy. After serving his Country he...

Apr 25, 2017

David Theron Love, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Athens, Ohio; the son of William and Jean (Clark) Love. David faithfully served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, serving in Japan for 4 years, and many other places throughout...

Apr 20, 2017

Mary Ann Duniphin, 92, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, was born on December 21, 1924, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, to Nannie Emma (Vann) and John Owens. Mary grew up in the Spavinaw/Salina area and attended school in Spavinaw. She married Hollis Duniphin and moved to the Blue Springs area where they were both were life time members of the Blue...