OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 26, 2025

A Celebration of Life and family visitation is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, at Chelsea Funeral Home from 10:00a.m., to 12:00p.m.

Sherry Lynn Hagebusch Austin, born on July 20, 1951, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Ted and Joyce (Taggart) Hagebusch, passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren by her side, on June 26, 2025. Sherry’s education took place at Alluwe,...

Jun 25, 2025

Service for Karla Henry will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, June 30, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.

Karla Janell Henry, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away on June 25, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at...

Jun 23, 2025

Jun 22, 2025

Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10a at Woodlawn Cemetery, Claremore, OK with Reverend Sam Nichols and Reverend Paul Simpson officiating.

Alicia Kaye Tarter Fox, 69, returned to her heavenly home on June 22, 2025 where she was greeted by her Lord and Savior, her parents, and sister. She was born on her Daddy’s birthday, November 19,...

Jun 19, 2025

Corbin Blake Wilson, born on June 6, 1998, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Kelly Wilson and Christopher Haslett, passed away on June 19, 2025, at the age of 27.

From a young age, Corbin showed a strong sense of service and dedication. He was actively involved in the JROTC program from 8th grade through his senior year at Claremore Public Schools, graduating...

Jun 17, 2025

Gerald Maxwell Cox passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 80, in Conroe, Texas. Born on June 26, 1944, in Brownwood, Texas, he was the son of Jack Wright and Viola Mae (Beck) Cox.

Gerald’s beginnings were humble. Raised on a cattle ranch without running water, he learned early on the value of hard work. His childhood curiosity...

Jun 14, 2025

“Animals don’t lie. Animals don’t criticize. If animals have moody days, they handle them better than humans do.” — Betty White

“Animal nobility is a real teaching. Thanks to them, we are more modest, more empathetic, more affectionate people. They give us their love unconditionally, without asking for anything in return, they do us good." - Keanu Reeves

“Maybe the reason I...

Jun 14, 2025

Jun 1, 2025

Service for Angelina Hess will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Inola Christian Church, burial will follow at Sweeten Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 4 from 3pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.

Angelina Marie Hess, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, departed this life on June 1, 2025, in Inola,...

May 27, 2025

Donald James Shisler, age 80, of Claremore, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on September, 20 1944 in Harvard Illinois to Herbert and Irene (Rhodes) Shisler.

Don graduated with Harvard high school class of 1962, then Don went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam....

May 27, 2025

Jamie Carol Muller was born on December 22, 1947, to Charles W. Muller and Linda Moody Muller in Commerce, TX. She graduated from Commerce High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from East Texas State University. She later completed a Master of Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington, all while...

May 27, 2025

May 26, 2025

Debra Lea Ott, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on September 23, 1959, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Harry and Barbara Noble. A lifelong Claremore resident, Debbie held deep roots in the community she called home.

She attended Claremore Public Schools and graduated in the Class of 1977. Debbie was...

May 26, 2025

Ronald Paul Beekman, born March 10, 1948, to Kenneth and Ruby Beekman of Atlantic

Iowa where he grew up with his siblings Karen and Dennis, attended school and graduated

from Atlantic High School May of 1966.

After graduating high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Airforce in May of ’67 where

he proudly served our country during the Vietnam War and earned the...

May 25, 2025

 Larry Francis Space passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on October 4th, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Everett Edgar Space and Ada Space.Larry grew up attending and Chelsea Schools, where he met the love of his life, Loretta. The two were married on April 5th, 1969 and shared a lifelong bond...

May 25, 2025

Richard Waldrup, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on September 19, 1951, in Inola, Oklahoma, he was the son of Marvin and Alfie (Monroe) Waldrup.

Richard spent his early years in Inola before his family relocated to Chelsea, where he graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970. Following graduation, he attended Tulsa Welding...

May 25, 2025

Gerald Dewayne Clark, known as Wayne, passed away surrounded by his family. He was born in Jenks, Oklahoma, to Eugene and Flora Helen (Dunlap) Clark.

Wayne attended school in Jenks through the 8th grade before going to work to help support his family. He later started his own construction business and hired his brothers to work with him, so he could...

May 25, 2025

Lonnie William Rue passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the age of 99.

Born March 23, 1926, in Okemah, Oklahoma, Lonnie was the son of William and Bessie Mae Rue. He was raised in Okemah, where he attended school before enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 18. He proudly served his country until his...

May 24, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for Charles Owen McDonald will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Collinsville VFW Post 3077, 15640 N. 137th E. Ave., Collinsville, OK 74021. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, May 30, from 2pm to 7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm – 7pm. Charles, a cherished father, grandfather and friend...