Obituaries

Joe Sarasua

Joe Sarasua

Jul 13, 2017

Joe Sarasua, 84 of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on March 27, 1933 in Alsuma, Oklahoma; the son of Gabino and Francis (Surita) Sarasua. Joe faithfully served in the United States Army from 1953 till 1955. He married Imogene Blackburn and they were married for 54 years....

Linda Littledave

Linda Littledave

Jul 6, 2017

Linda Kay Littledave, 64, of Kenwood, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Kenwood, Oklahoma. She was born on May 27, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Steve and Martha (Budder) Buck. She married the love of her life, William Littledave, 47 years ago and together they had five children. She loved kids, she looked...

Evelyn Swearengin

Evelyn Swearengin

Jul 3, 2017

Evelyn Swearengin was born on June 13, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Sadie Ann (Beckemeier) and Joe Miller; at the approximate age of 2, her family moved to the prairie west of Salina. She attended Mayes School and Salina. She married Hiram "Junior" Swearengin on December 24, 1941 in Salina, Oklahoma. She and Junior moved to Vanport,...

Ernie Lampson

Ernie Lampson

Jul 2, 2017

Ernie Ray Lampson, 31, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home in Chouteau. He was born on May 19, 1986; the son of John D. and Denise (Rickner) Lampson. Ernie attended Chouteau - Mazie Schools and has lived in the area most of his life. He worked as a general laborer for...

William Yates

William Yates

Jun 28, 2017

William Earl Yates, 89, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Pryor. He was born on June 12, 1928 in Cecilia, Kentucky; the son of William S. and Gracie (Sprinkle) Yates. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Gray on June 16, 1952 in Brandenburg, Kentucky and together raised 3 children. They moved...

Roger Melton

Roger Melton

Jun 21, 2017

Roger Leroy Melton, 64, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on February 4, 1953 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of LeRoy and Jera Lea (Foreman) Melton. He married Deana Jackson, the love of his life on August 10, 1974 and together they had two daughters. LeRoy and Jera...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

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...

Sandra Cowan

Sandra Cowan

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...

Deloris Cantu

Deloris Cantu

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,...

Crista Downey

Crista Downey

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...

Melissa Fuller

Melissa Fuller

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,...

Steven Husband

Steven Husband

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...

Richard Prouty

Richard Prouty

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...

Roy Murphy

Roy Murphy

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...

Sarah Yoder

Sarah Yoder

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,...

Sylvia Holbert

Sylvia Holbert

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,...

Carrie Saez

Carrie Saez

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...

Hank Williams Sr.

Hank Williams Sr.

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...

Elsie Thornton

Elsie Thornton

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.;...

Roy Coffman

Roy Coffman

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...