OBITUARIES
Willa Mae Littlefield
Apr 11, 2026
Willa Mae Littlefield, age 89, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Willa was born in Inola, Oklahoma, to William Calvin Blackwell and Irma Mae Blackwell on December 10, 1936. She grew up in Inola and attended Inola Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1955. Following high school, she began working in the payroll department for Tulsa Public...
Sharron Kay Nelson
Apr 12, 2026
Services to celebrate the life of Sharron Kay Nelson will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Sharron passed away on Sunday, April 12, she was 85.
She was born February 1, 1941, in Frederick, OK, to John Hughie and Dollie (Caddell) Bagwell. She was raised near Hollister where she attended school and graduated...
Rhonda Jean Harrell
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,...
Phyllis Ann Blankenship
Apr 3, 2026
Come and enjoy some of Phyllis's favorite things, Fishing, exploring and visiting with friends and family. Lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Eulogy. Everyone is invited and bring your Fishing Poles!
Phyllis “Tush” A. Blankenship, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026.
Phyllis was born on November 8, 1947, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Henry Orr and...
Joe Bert Willhoite
Apr 11, 2026
Joe Bert Willhoite, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a life that was as gentle as it was joyful.
Born on May 11, 1947, in Claremore, Oklahoma. Joe was the son of Virginia Bell Willhoite, a strong and devoted mother whose resilience helped shape the man he became. He carried that strength throughout his...
Eva Nell Clark
Apr 7, 2026
Service for Eva Nell Clark will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, April 13, from 2pm-5pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.
Born October 4, 1932, in Decatur, AR, to John Hall and Ruby Hall (Richardson). Eva Nell was the fourth...
Ricky Blain Hammill
Apr 6, 2026
Services Pending At This Time.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Ricky Hammill whose life was defined by his passion, humor, and deep love for family. Ricky was born in Tulsa, Ok on May 24, 1964 to Charles and Georgia Hammill.
He was a man who truly lived life with...
Ralph Vernon Cline
Apr 6, 2026
Private family services will be held.
Ralph Cline was born in Neosho County, KS, to Everet H. Cline and Uliza Mae (Whisler) Cline. He grew up in Earlton, KS. He was second to one sister who died during the birth process and six bothers. He has two surviving brothers.
He was married his wife, Wanda Lou (King) Cline for 67 years. She...
Priscilla Ann VanSandt
Apr 4, 2026
Priscilla Ann VanSandt was unexpectedly taken home to the Lord on April 4th, 2026.
She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished friend.
Priscilla was a source of comfort and love to all those around her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Priscilla’s kindness, generosity, and compassionate nature touched the lives of many people. Her memory will live on in...
Duane Stanton
Apr 4, 2026
Service for Duane Stanton will be 2:00p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church, burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, April 9, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.
Arlo Duane Stanton (Duane) was born on August 15, 1953, to Arlo Gordon Stanton and Viola Stanton.
Duane was an outgoing...
Wanda June Lewis
Mar 29, 2026
Wanda June Lewis, born June 8, 1941, to Alma and Elmer Belden in Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 84. She grew up in Inola alongside her five sisters and graduated from high school there. Wanda dedicated her career to nursing until retiring in 2006. After retirement, she poured her energy into her flower...
Celeste Lynne Lubben
Mar 27, 2026
Celeste Lynne Lubben, 67, died Friday, March 27, in Claremore, Okla. Celeste loved crafts, painting, flowers, gardening, sewing, and her dogs. She sewed baby quilts and table runners. She made seasonal wreaths for the front door and over the mantle. She made mini bouquets in charming teacups. Her most recent project was making crystal and bead angels as necklaces and...
Evan Doyle Dye
Mar 27, 2026
Service for Doyle Dye will be 2:00p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Doyle passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was 89.
Evan Doyle Dye was born October 16, 1936, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was the son of Evan and Clairse (Stout) Dye. He attended Tulsa Public Schools, then transferred...
David Keith Scott
Mar 25, 2026
Funeral service for David Scott will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sequoyah Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 1-7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m.
David Keith Scott, age 66, passed away on March 25, 2026.
He was born on December...
Ruby Joann "Jodie" Bretz
Mar 24, 2026
Ruby Joann “Jodie” Bretz, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Jodie was born on May 24, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Howard and Marilyn (Waldrup) Bretz. She was raised in Tulsa and later moved with her family to the Mannford area, where she graduated from high school with the Class of 1976.
Following her graduation, Jodie began a working...
Michael James Dobbs
Mar 22, 2026
A memorial visitation in his honor will be held on Friday, April 3rd from 5pm to 7pm at MMS Payne in Claremore.
Michael James Dobbs of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 22nd, 2026, at the age of 60.
Michael was born on January 27th, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Ronnie and Nancy Dobbs. He was the oldest...
Paula Jean Johnson
Mar 21, 2026
Paula Jean Johnson Dykes, born January 4, 1955, in Middletown, Ohio, passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and a deep devotion to the people she loved.
Paula was a proud and loving mother to her four daughters: Roni Aiello (Lee Armstrong), Brandy Baker, Kristian Baker, and...
Lynn Clinton Kellehan
Mar 20, 2026
Lynn Clinton KellehanAugust 25, 1959 to March 20,2026 He was 66 years old.Lynn Clinton Kellehan was born August 25,1959 in Arlington Texas to Lynn Arnold Kellehan and Joan Pharris Kellehan. He was the oldest of 3 children. Lynn and his family finally settled In Mesquite Texas where Lynn graduated from high school from North Mesquite High School in 1977.
Lynn worked...
Thomas Allen Perryman
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...
Sharon Lynn Carroll
Mar 17, 2026
Sharon Lynn Carroll passed away on March 17th, 2026.
Sharon was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alvin and Mary Lou Armstrong. She grew up in El Segundo, California and graduated from El Segundo High School in 1974.
She spent most of her life in Claremore, Oklahoma and Jay, Oklahoma-two places she deeply loved.
Sharon had a beautiful smile and a warm, welcoming spirit...
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