OBITUARIES
James L. Franklin
Oct 27, 2026
James Lewis Franklin, 57, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
The son of James Roy and Carolyn (Sells) Franklin, James was born on April 16, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri. As a young boy, his family moved around alot, going between Illinois, Arkansas then to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he spent the majority of his childhood enjoying warm sunny weekends...
Frankie Delano "Del" Blair
Oct 24, 2026
Frankie Delano (Del) Blair
Del was born to Frankie Lee and Dora Lee Blair on July 25, 1935, in Amarillo, Texas. He lived his life with gusto, a young rebel, US Army veteran, airplane mechanic & pilot (crop duster, unsuccessful Blair International Airline venture, corporate pilot).
He was credited by the FAA for saving the lives of all the White Shield Oil...
Joani Marie Thornbrue
Oct 19, 2026
Joani Marie Thornbrue, 47, passed away on October 19, 2026.
Joani was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and grew up in Nowata and Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She attended Delaware Public Schools and later continued her education at Rogers State University, where she completed college credit courses.
Joani enjoyed many hobbies, including gardening, caring for her flowers, spending time with her animals, and going...
Valeta Marie Stephens
Oct 26, 2026
Valeta Marie Stephens was born on August 24, 1934 in Oologah, Oklahoma to Henry and Grace Skidmore. She passed away on October 26, 2026 at home in Claremore at the age of 92.
She was married to Joe M Wagoner in 1951 for 19 years. She was united in marriage to Paul D Stephens in 1973 for 47 years. Mrs. Stephens...
Mary Katherine Fullerton
Oct 26, 2026
Funeral services for Mary Katherine Fullerton will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Inola First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens in Claremore. Visitation will be held at MMS Payne Funeral Home in Inola, Ok Thursday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. , with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00p.m.
Mary Katherine Fullerton...
Felicia Lee Michelle Hibbs
Oct 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michelle Felicia Lee Hibbs
September 18, 1977 – October 25, 2026
Michelle Felicia Lee Hibbs ( Smallwood), 49, passed away surrounded by love on October 25, 2026. Born on September 18, 1977, in Bristow, Oklahoma, Michelle lived a life defined by warmth, deep compassion, and unwavering devotion to those around her.
Michelle had a remarkably big heart. She held...
Karen Jo Spitz
Oct 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Karen Jo Spitz
Karen Jo Spitz, born October 5, 1959, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 67.
Karen was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Billy Joe Hallmark and Lillie Lee Halmark Eason. She attended high school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, graduating in 1977. She later attended Oklahoma State University and the University...
Robert J Stearns
Oct 23, 2026
Robert (Bob) James Stearns was born August 6, 1930 and peacefully transitioned to Heaven on October 23, 2026. He was the middle child of five children born in Osage County to Chesley Raymond and Freeda Leola (Byers) Stearns. Robert was raised in a home where God was placed first in their lives. His parents and grandparents also instilled in their...
Margaret Jane Mathias
Oct 22, 2026
Margaret Jane Mathias, passed away on October 22, 2026at the age of 68.
She was born October 16, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Bobby Joe and Elizabeth (MacNair) Farrar. Margaret was raised in Inola, Oklahoma, where she attended Gregory Elementary School and Inola High School, graduating in 1976.
Following high school, Margaret continued her education at Claremore Junior...
Gearldine Byler
Oct 18, 2026
Gearldine Byler, 76, passed away on October 18, 2026.
Gearldine was born in Arkansas to Marshall and Clara Byler. She grew up in Pryor, Oklahoma and Chelsea, Oklahoma, where she remained a longtime resident.
Gearldine enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved collecting mint coins, reading her Bible, and listening to music, especially bluegrass. One of her favorite pastimes was visiting...
Willmara Ruth Thompson
Oct 17, 2026
Wilma (Willmara Ruth) Thompson (Kolm), age 89, of Claremore, OK, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Wilma was born on November 16, 1936, in Meadowview, Alberta, Canada, to Froydolin “Fred” and Martha (Foss) Kolm, who had immigrated from Germany. Growing up in a German speaking home, German was her first language. She married Lawrence Lee Thompson on February 14, 1958,...
Richard Koger
Oct 17, 2026
Richard Clay “Dick” Koger passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. Dick was born July 17,1933 in Tiawah, Oklahoma to Olen Lewis and Helen Bogue Hess Koger. Richard attended school in Tiawah with his high school years in Inola. He enlisted in the US Army in 1953 and served his country by being one of the few who built the early...
Michael Bragg Andrews
Oct 17, 2026
Michael Bragg Andrews passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by his wife, Darcie, and his oldest son, Percy, who remained by his side during his final moments.
Born on October 23, 1962, in Broomfield, Colorado, Michael was the third and youngest child of Mary “JoAnne” Andrews and Donald “Andy” Andrews. He was the baby of the family, a role he...
Trudy M. Stonebarger
Oct 12, 2026
Trudy Mureen Stonebarger, 77, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away from complications following an automobile accident on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was an amazing wife, mother, nana, aunt and friend. Her absence is felt by all who loved her.
Trudy was the middle daughter of Freeman and Vila (Hughes) Caskey. She was born on Monday, December 27, 1948, in Sioux City,...
Candis Ann Meador
Oct 10, 2026
Candis Ann Hundley was born October 1, 1958, in Bartlesville, OK to Obie Louis Hundley and Barbara RoAnn Wynn Hundley. Her family moved to Jenks, OK where she attended school and graduated in 1976. She had 5 siblings, 2 older sisters – Tawna Wheeler and Crystal Haye, an older brother – Robie Hundley, and 2 younger sisters – Lynnette Allmon...
Jerry Keeter III
Oct 8, 2026
How do you tell the story of a man who was so much larger than life in something as simple as an obituary? How do you fit 71 years of adventures, accomplishments, endless curiosity, and a personality that could fill any room into just a few paragraphs? The truth is, you can't. And if you knew Jerry Keeter, you know...
Johnny Dale Ricks
Oct 6, 2026
Johnny Dale Ricks, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home in Chelsea, Oklahoma.
A memorial service celebrating Johnny’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Harbor Church in Chelsea.
Johnny was born May 28, 1951, at home in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Glen Morris and Willard Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) Ricks. He attended Chelsea schools, where he...
Mary Anne Blunt
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Anne Blunt, 87, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Mary Anne was born on November 20th 1938 to George and Pauline Sandbothe in Martinsburg, Missouri, where she spent her childhood attending St. Joseph’s...
Sharon Ann Bean
Oct 5, 2026
Sharon Passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026 at the age of 82.
She was the daughter of Howard and Annie (Graves) Neal. Born on Sunday, November 7th, 1943 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Her family lived in the small community of Satterwhite. At the age of 2, her family ventured to California to try and better themselves. They lived in the...
Joe Louis Deanda
Oct 2, 2026
Joe Louis Deanda, 86, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Joe was born on December 14, 1939, in Menard, Texas, to Victor F. and Louisa R. Deanda. He was raised alongside his older brother, Tony, and younger sister, Ana.
After graduating from high school, Joe followed his passion for horses and traveled the racehorse circuit as a jockey. With a dream of...
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