OBITUARIES

Mar 13, 2026

Memorial service for Gene Loyd Anthony will be 1:00p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at First Baptist Church. Gene, a dedicated husband, father, and respected professional, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Born on June 8, 1931, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Gene was the son of Elic and Edna (Pratt) Anthony. His early years in Muskogee instilled in him...

Mar 5, 2026

Howard Edwin Reed, 67, of Inola, OK passed from this life on March 5, 2026. He was born to Kyle and Mary Reed in Des Moines, IA on May 18, 1958, and grew up with 5 sisters on a farm near Minburn, IA. Howard enjoyed farming and working in his father’s business, Farm-El Services. He moved to Tulsa in the...

Mar 19, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Perryman, of Catoosa, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.

Tom was born on November 10, 1950, to Cecil and Lillian Perryman. He spent his life rooted in family, community, and a deep love for sports.

Tom and Rita’s love story began early. They met in the third grade, and Rita...

Mar 17, 2026

Services are pending at this time.

Dec 17, 2025

Rhonda Jean Harrell, 73, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025. Born May 1, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Frankie and Charles Davenport. As a young girl, she cherished time spent with her brother Rick and sister Donna, bonds that shaped her caring heart and stayed with her throughout her life.

Rhonda was a loving mother,...

Mar 17, 2026

James Roy Hancock “Chipper”, 80, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed peacefully in Tulsa March 17, 2026.

James was born on June 29,1945 to Roy and Charity Ruth Hancock in rural Tiawah, Oklahoma.

James graduated from Claremore High School in 1964 and pursued a 41-year career in the Cement Business. Chip worked for the same company his whole career just outside of Claremore.

James was...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Services for Bobby Dean Dawes will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Westwood United Pentecostal Church, burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 18, from 1pm-7pm, family will receive visitors from 5pm-7pm.

Bobby, a beloved member of the Claremore community known for his warm hospitality, talent, and dedication, passed away...

Mar 13, 2026

Wendell Douglas Johnson was born August 5, 1935 in Dallas, Georgia, to Ralph and Alta Johnson.



He attended Hiram High School. From there he entered the military, where he served as Chief Warrant Officer 4 for thirty years, then transferred to the Reserves while working as the Chief of Emergency Management for the Corps of Engineers. After retirement, he went to...

Mar 9, 2026

Carolyn Sue Coon was born Sep. 24, 1943. Her parents T.D. and Velma Butler raised her in Crawford, Oklahoma where she married her high school sweetheart Jack Coon on June 18, 1960. Shortly after marriage the couple lived in Germany until 1964. After returning to the U.S. they settled in Claremore, Oklahoma where they raised two sons, Mike and Bruce...

Mar 8, 2026

Betty passed from this life on Sunday, March 8, 2026, into the arms of her Lord and Savior, from her earthly home, at the age of 95 and one half years.

Betty Jo Horner was born September 8, 1930, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Jessie (Dewey) Horner. She was raised and educated in her birth community and would have graduated...

Mar 7, 2026

Graveside service for Dan Mullen will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Highland Cemetery, Inola, Oklahoma.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, March 13, from 4pm-7pm.

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dan Deo Mullen, 67, a resident of Inola, Oklahoma, on March 7, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Dan was...

Mar 5, 2026

Mar 2, 2026

Funeral service for Viola Stanton will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the House of Prayer Holiness Church. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.

Viola passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 91.

Viola was born on November 17, 1934, in Kenwood, Oklahoma, to James and Ada (Pilant) Brown. She later moved with her family to...

Mar 2, 2026

Funeral service for Jerry Coldren will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, at Chelsea Grace of God Church. Burial will follow at Ball Cemetery.

Jerry Keith Coldren passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 87.

He was born on March 31, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to W.D. and Wilma (Gay) Coldren. Later, he and...

Feb 28, 2026

Funeral services for Steven Joe Dowty will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Claremore First Methodist Church. Visitation will be Monday, March 9, 2026 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Steve passed away on Saturday February 28th, 2026 at the age of 64.

Steven Joe Dowty was born February 25, 1962 in Ponca...

Feb 27, 2026

Linda Smith McClurg, born in Tiawah on March 26, 1944, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Friday, February 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Eastern Hills Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of MMS-Payne Funeral Service.

She married the love of her life, Tommy Gene...

Feb 27, 2026

Dr. Vernon Soriux Smith passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 87.

Vernon was born on June 10, 1938, in Dacoma, Oklahoma, to Guy Edward Smith and Helen Marie (Rexroad) Smith. He was raised by his grandparents John Daniel Vernon and Jeanette Virginia Rexroat. He attended Alene Public Schools before continuing his education at Phillips University in Enid,...

Feb 24, 2026

Rodney James Rhine, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family, following a long-fought illness.

Rod was born on August 5, 1959, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Samuel James and Nancy (McDaniel) Rhine. A lifelong resident of Rogers County, he attended school in Verdigris and Catoosa before moving to the Sequoyah area. During high school,...

Feb 21, 2026

Judith “Judy” Negelein passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 77.

Judy was born to Harvey and Virginia Gagnon in Holyoke, Massachusetts. She attended Chicopee High School and, following graduation, furthered her education by pursuing her LPN degree at Western Massachusetts College.

On July 14, 1967, she married the love of her life, David. Throughout her life, Judy worked...