OBITUARIES

Sep 14, 2025

Mary Joyce Bates passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 80.

Mary was born in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Loyd and Ruby (Womack) Bible. She attended Waller School in her early years before moving on to Chelsea Schools. There she enjoyed playing basketball and making lifelong friends like Danny Bradshaw. She graduated with the Class of 1962.

Shortly after...

Sep 16, 2025

Billy Ray James Jr. was born on June 7th, 1962 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, to Billy James Sr. and Mary Campbell. He attended Haileyville public school until the 10th grade when the family moved to Chelsea, Oklahoma. Billy graduated from Chelsea High School in 1980 as the starting kicker on the football team. In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart,...

Sep 15, 2025

Sharon Rosene (Bell) Brasier passed away on September 15, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 84.

She was born on August 3, 1941, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to A.L. and Juanita Bell. Sharon was raised in rural Rogers County, where she began school in Foyil before her family moved to Claremore. There she enjoyed playing the clarinet in the band and...

Sep 16, 2025

Graveside service for Pamela Davis will be 1:00p.m., Friday, September 19, 2025, at Sweeten Cemetery, Inola, Oklahoma. Pamela passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was 76.

Pamela Gay Davis, born on August 26, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and laughter. She was the daughter of Shelby...

Sep 10, 2025

Family and friends, we gather here today to celebrate the life of a wonderful man, Gerald Little—a loving husband, a devoted father, an attentive son, a kind brother, a proud Vietnam veteran, a passionate art teacher, and a soulful guitar enthusiast. His spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. Born in Lincoln, Arkansas and raised in Claremore,...

Sep 9, 2025

Daniel Chasteen

October 31, 1952 – September 9, 2025

Daniel Chasteen, age 72, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Born on October 31, 1952, to Jack and Zelma Chasteen, Daniel grew up in Inola and attended Inola Public Schools. After marrying the love of his life, Kathy, on October 12, 1974, the couple shared 51 wonderful years together.

Daniel proudly served...

Sep 9, 2025

Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the First Christian Church of Chelsea. Burial will follow at Winganon Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Chelsea Funeral Home from 1p.m.-5 p.m. With family receiving friends from 3p.m. -5p.m..

Shelly Faye Riley, age 59, of Chelsea, Oklahoma, passed away on September 9, 2025.

She...

Sep 8, 2025

Gwen Johnson passed away September 8th, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her children.

Gwen was born in Couch, Missouri on December 15, 1935. Her family moved to Claremore in the early 1950's. Soon after graduating Claremore High School in 1953, she met the love of her life, Buck Johnson. They married in 1955 and built their entire lives in Claremore, with the...

2025

Service for Dennis Kelley will be at 10:00am, Friday, September 12, 2025, at Cedar Point Church in Claremore, OK. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, September 11, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. A beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. Dennis passed away on September 5, 2025, in Catoosa, OK. He was 74.

Dennis was born...

Sep 1, 2025

Thomas Joseph Malin, 69, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 1, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, Tom was the son of the late Stephen Michael Malin and Alice Lucille Malin.

Tom was a skilled heavy equipment technician who could fix anything — from toasters to tractors. Whether it was HVAC,...

Aug 31, 2025

Marcella went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born Marcella Clara Schulze on June 12, 1936, in a farm home south of Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Paul and Louisa Schulze. She was the youngest of six, and lived on the farm in her youth and adolescent years. She graduated...

Aug 30, 2025

Joan Anita Couch was born on April 13, 1945, in Mineral Wells, Texas. She was the daughter of Mahlon and Billie (White) Breidling. Joan graduated from Mineral Wells High School in 1963 and worked diligently during her school years, first at a local dress shop and later for a moving and storage company.

The moving business took Joan and her family...

Aug 30, 2025

A visitation will be held from 1:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, September 4, at MMS - Payne Funeral Home in Claremore. The family will be available to greet guests from 5:00-7:00 pm. The funeral will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Friday, September 5, 2025, at Claremore First Methodist Church. A graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please...

Aug 29, 2025

Graveside service for Delbert Frye will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. at the Chelsea Funeral Home, with family receiving visitors from 6:00-8:00pm. A memorial service will take place at First Assembly in Foyil, OK, on Thursday, September 4, at 4...

Aug 28, 2025

Aug 27, 2025

Joseph Gibson Bethea, known to most simply as Joe, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 18.

Born in Claremore, Oklahoma on May 24, 2007, Joe spent his entire life in the community he loved. He was educated through the Classical Conversations Homeschool Program and proudly graduated in the spring of 2025. He had planned to start...

Aug 27, 2025

Memorial services for David Rice will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00am at Harbor Church in Oologah OK.

David Glenn Rice passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on December 29, 1957, in Lufkin, Texas, to George and Woodielene (Tinkle) Rice. David grew up in Pollok and graduated with the Class...

Aug 25, 2025

Barbara Ann Applegate-Kitchen

August 18th, 1937 – August 25, 2025

Barbara Ann Applegate-Kitchen, age 88, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on August 25, 2025.

Barbara had been a longtime resident of Inola since marrying Junior Applegate at a young age. Together, they built a life, raising their family and running a ranch in the community they loved.

She dedicated many years to working as...

Aug 22, 2025

Service for Opal Thompson will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Chelsea Assembly of God Church, burial will follow at Winganon Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 26, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.

Opal Nadine Thompson, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 22,...

Aug 20, 2025

A celebration of life for Clifford Dewayne “Cliff” Coats will be 2:00p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Claremore Nazarene Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 26, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Cliff passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was 63.

Cliff was born on June 12, 1962, in Torrance, California, to...