OBITUARIES

Feb 11, 2026

Funeral service for Shirley Reed will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Inola Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.

Shirley Clayrene Reed passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on September 27, 1937, in Inola, Oklahoma, to Ray Ollie McDaris and Ruby (Logan) McDaris. Shirley grew...

Feb 11, 2026

Services for Dr. Jimmie Shipman will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00pm at Claremore First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 19, from 1:00-7:00pm with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Burial will be held on Friday, February 20, at 11:00am at Summitview Cemetery in Guthrie, OK.

Dr. Jimmie Leroy Shipman, lovingly...

Feb 1, 2026

Joe Andrew Nichols, the son of Albert Erie Nichols, Jr. and Joy Marie Nichols was born on March 12, 1954 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 71.

Joe was raised in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he attended 1st through 12th grade. He loved playing baseball, and was sure to...

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,...

Feb 9, 2026

Blake Wesley Charles passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 56. Blake was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Don and Goldie Charles. He grew up there until his junior year of high school and later graduated from Claremore Public Schools with the Class of 1988.

During his younger years, Blake enjoyed wrestling, playing football, getting into trouble with...

Feb 8, 2026

Service for Rita Graves will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 11, from 1pm-7pm. Rita, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 91.

Rita Mae Graves was born on September 24, 1934, in Winganon, Oklahoma. She...

Feb 5, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Service for Becky will be 10:00a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Clearview Church, burial will follow at Sageeyah cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, February 5, from 2pm-7pm.

Becky Morehouse, beloved wife of Kevin Morehouse, passed away on February 3rd in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Becky was born in Tulsa to Gerald and Peggy Johnson and lived there until the...

Jan 31, 2026

Charles Wayne “Chuck” Grubbs passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on January 24, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Charles and Lucy Grubbs. Chuck attended Claremore High School and graduated with the class of 1958. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963.

On May...

Jan 27, 2026

Loretta Inez Aljets was born in French Camp California on May 8th, 1950, to parents William Wallace Snow and Vernie May Johnson Snow. Loretta was the 2nd youngest out of 12 siblings. Loretta leaves behind her loving husband of 44 years, Lawrence Aljets, her 3 sons, Timothy David McKay, Kenneth Scott McKay and Patrick Shawn McKay. Along with her husband...

Jan 27, 2026

Funeral service for Claude McClendon will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Claremore First Baptist Church, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, February 2, from 3pm-7pm. Claude, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on August 17, 1940, in Alluwe,...

Jan 26, 2026

Becky Charlene Haddox-Wilson was born on March 20, 1958, to Don and Charlene Haddox, as a cherished baby girl. She pursued higher education at NSU, earning a master's degree in the art of psychology. Becky frequently took her children to school with her, allowing them to experience her academic environment. Her devotion to her children and tireless efforts to provide...

Jan 26, 2026

Jack Duane Benjamin, 77, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Wellfleet, Nebraska, to Ernest and Laura (Jordan) Benjamin.

As a child, Jack moved with his family to Northglenn, Colorado, where he completed his schooling. After high school, he settled in Greeley, Colorado, where he made his home with his late...

Jan 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Linda Mae Huston was born May 18, 1940 to Vera and Elgin Goins. Linda made her way to Heaven January 26, 2026.

Linda had a love for God, her family, and the simple things in life. She married the love of her life, Howard, on June 13, 1959 and together they built their lives and their home together. Linda was a...

Jan 25, 2026

Andrew Lee Wilson passed away on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at the age of 90.

The son of Bowlen Green and Esther (Henderson) Wilson was born December 2nd, 1935 in Moody, Oklahoma.

He was a Wagoner High School graduate , who enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bowlen and Esther Wilson; wife,...

Jan 25, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

Roy Joe Elam went to Heaven on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was joyfully greeted by his son, Greg, and his parents, Mildred and Leroy Elam.

Roy was born on December 10, 1945, to Leroy and Mildred (Gregory) Elam. He attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1964.

Roy was a man of his word. If he told you...

Jan 17, 2026

A celebration of life service for Tim Keller will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Claremore First Methodist Church. Tim passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 59. He was a beloved husband, father, Popi, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many during his time with us.

Timothy Dale "Tim" Keller,...

Jan 11, 2026

Services for Doris Whorton will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Doris Jane Whorton, lovingly known to her family as “Dorsy,” passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home in Claremore, Oklahoma.

The daughter of Roy and Lillian (Cook) Cowan, Doris was born on August 22,...