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Stephen Tyler Knight

Stephen Tyler Knight

Aug 5, 2025

Stephen Tyler Knight, 27, of Inola, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly the night of August 5th, 2025 in his home.

Stephen, better known as Tyler to most, was born on July 19th, 1998 in Claremore, OK where he lived most of his life. He attended Claremore Public Schools and kept busy close to home until he moved to Inola a few years...

Imogene Williamson

Imogene Williamson

Aug 2, 2025

Graveside services for Jean Williamson will be held on Thursday, August 7, at 10:00am at Washington Cemetery in Claremore. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 1:00-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.

Imogene “Jean” Williamson, age 78 of Claremore died Satruday, August 2, 2025, at her home. Born October 20, 1946, in Middletown, OH,...

Theodore Benjamin Williams Jr.

Theodore Benjamin Williams Jr.

Aug 2, 2025

Theodore Benjamin Williams Jr., 88, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on August 2, 2025.

Born on August 30, 1936, in Bixby to Theodore Benjamin Williams Sr. and Mavis Mae Williams, Theodore grew up in Pryor, Oklahoma, where he attended Pryor Public Schools. He continued his education at Northeastern Oklahoma College before graduating from the University of Tulsa in 1964. 

Theodore built a...

Ernest Leo Smart III

Ernest Leo Smart III

Jul 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ernest Leo Smart III

Ernest Leo Smart III, 83, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, strength, and wisdom to all who knew him.

Ernie was known for his quiet dignity, unwavering love for his...

Inge D. Brown

Inge D. Brown

Jul 27, 2025

Service celebrating the life of Inge D. Brown will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Cedar Point Church, Claremore. Family will see friends following the service.

Inge D. Brown aka “Oma”, age 83 of Chelsea, OK peacefully passed away, gained her wings and officially retired on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born May 12, 1942, in Mannheim, Germany, to...

John Franklin Royer

John Franklin Royer

Jul 22, 2025

John Franklin Royer, 91, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2025. John was born on March 2, 1934, in Nowata, Oklahoma, at the home of his parents, Ora Everett and Nora Mildred (Goldsberry) Royer. He was one of eleven children, with seven brothers and three sisters. At the young age of...

Jesse James Watson

Jesse James Watson

Jul 20, 2025

Jesse James Watson was born June 10, 1935 in Arkansas to John and Marie (Gregory) Watson. Jesse died on July 20, 2025 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years.

Jesse was married to Laverne Watson, and two children were born of their marriage. Jesse was later married to Lois Watson, and three children were born of their marriage. Jesse...

Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr.

Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr.

Jul 18, 2025

Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr.

December 10, 1967 — July 18, 2025

Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr. passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born on December 10, 1967, in Pomona, California to Billy Joe Whitlock Sr. and Margaret Janette Burrow.

Charles was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma, where he attended Vinita Public Schools from kindergarten through his senior year....

Peggy Joyce Bacon

Peggy Joyce Bacon

Jul 16, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Peggy Bacon will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at St Cecelia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1-7 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00.

Peggy Joyce Bacon passed away on July 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 69.

She was born January 26, 1956, in Nowata,...

Letha "Susie" Smith

Letha "Susie" Smith

Jul 13, 2025

Also known as Susie; Born March 30, 1951 to Betty Jo Simmons-Roberts and Thurmond Roberts in Claremore, OK. She passed away early morning of July 13, 2025 in her home. Susie lived a good and full life. She was the glue to everyone in her family and her friends. You would always find a group of people surrounding Susie and...

F. Wayne Nelson

F. Wayne Nelson

Jul 11, 2025

The family of F. Wayne Nelson mourns his loss on July 11.

Born December 5, 1945, in Claremore, OK. He was an extremely talented and gifted athlete that played football at OU. He was a wonderful scholar, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his family.

He has one child, Natalie (Nelson) Kerr and...

Tracey Jean Wallis

Tracey Jean Wallis

Jul 10, 2025

Tracey Jean Wallis

September 9th, 1959 – July 10, 2025

Tracey Jean Wallis passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on September 9th, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Sam and Winiford Shepherd. Tracey grew up in Tulsa and graduated from East Central High School with the Class of 1977. She went on to further her...

Sheila Kay Howerton

Sheila Kay Howerton

Jul 6, 2025

Sheila Kay Howerton, a beloved mother, daughter, “Nene,” and sister, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Dallas, TX, at the age of 58. Born on October 6, 1966, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Sheila lived a life filled with love, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.Growing up, Sheila received her education at Sequoyah High...

Carla Jannette Sims

Carla Jannette Sims

Jul 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Carla Sims will be 11:00a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, Inola, Oklahoma.

Carla Jannette Sims, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 62 years old.

Born on February 21, 1963, to Earl and Jackie O’Neal, Carla was...

Mary Jossie Johnson

Mary Jossie Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Mary Jo Johnson was born on April 26, 1934, in Coweta, Oklahoma, to June and Goldie Johnson. She began her education at Coweta Public Schools before continuing her studies at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, Oklahoma. It was there that she met the love of her life, Herschel. The two later married and shared many wonderful years...

Lee Allen Booth

Lee Allen Booth

Jul 2, 2025

Lee Allen Booth, Jr., passed away on July 2, 2025, at his home with family by his side, he was 65.  Family services are planned for a later date.  

Ralph Martin Loveless

Ralph Martin Loveless

Jul 1, 2025

Ralph Martin Loveless passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his wife and daughter, after a lengthy illness.

Private family services were held.

Loretta Faye Mapes

Loretta Faye Mapes

Jul 1, 2025

Loretta Faye Mapes, of Claremore, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She passed suddenly in the comfort of her own home, at the age of 78.

She was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on December 12, 1946. Loretta was a beloved wife, mother, and Gannie, who dedicated her life to the family and friends that she...

Sarah Jean Scott

Sarah Jean Scott

Jun 28, 2025

Graveside service for Sarah Jean Scott will be 1:30p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Sarah Jean Scott, born Sarah Jean McCarty on February 22, 1940, in Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was the cherished daughter of Howard C. and Eunice M. (Barnes) McCarty and was a proud graduate of Hickman High...

Kim Ann James

Kim Ann James

Jun 26, 2025

Service for Kim James will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at First Baptist Church, burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 1, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Kim passed away on June 26th, 2025, in the presence of her beloved family at the age of 60.

Kimberly...