OBITUARIES
Judy Debra Barnes
Dec 28, 2025
Judy Debra Pleasant Barnes, age 78, passed from this life on December 28, 2026. She was born July 27, 1947, to Anna Marie (Kupiec) and Vernon Sexton Pleasant at their home in Jenks, Oklahoma.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis “Lew” Barnes; her children by birth and their spouses, Nicholas “Nick” and Laura Ryan, and Mindy (Ryan) and Thomas Kimrey;...
Dee Green
Jan 5, 2026
Funeral service for Helen “Dee” Green will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Winganon Cemetery in Chelsea, with burial to follow at Winganon Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2026, at Chelsea Funeral Home.
Helen Delores Green passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 88.
The daughter of William and Dorothy...
Mary Ellen Adams
Jan 2, 2026
Memorial services for Mary Adams will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00am in the Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Mary passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 91.
Mary Ellen Adams was born on July 5, 1934, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to George Franklin Shrier and Annie Catherine (Hammett) Shrier. She grew up in Tulsa and...
Ralph "Patrick" Abitbol
Jan 4, 2026
A celebration of life service for Patrick Abitbol will be 11:00a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Verdigris Assembly of God Church. Patrick passed away on January 4, 2026. He was 69.
Born on November 10, 1956, in Casablanca, Morocco, to Marcel and Tonie (Marrache) Abitbol, Patrick's journey began in his early childhood when he moved with his family to New York....
Brenda Faye VanBrunt
Jan 6, 2026
Memorial service for Brenda VanBrunt will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Eden Mennonite Church.
The daughter of Robert and Marie (Clark) Spurlock was born, December 16, 1953 in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Brenda passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the age of 72.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Glenn VanBrunt; daughter, Glenda Evans...
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,...
Nancy Sue Witt
Jan 2, 2026
Nancy Sue Witt was born January 13, 1946 in Dustin Oklahoma to Tom and Edna Mae Snyder. She attended Henryetta High School and started working at Hefner’s drug store as a Pharmacy Technician, an industry choice that would span her entire career with multiple wonderful companies.
She worked sometimes multiple jobs at once raising her three children prior to meeting the...
Harold Lee Holt
Dec 31, 2025
Harold Lee Holt, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his home in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Harold was born on February 21, 1938, in Waulkena, California, to Everett and Margret Holt. He was the sixth of nine children and grew up surrounded by family, a value he carried throughout his life. He graduated from Mount Whitney High School in...
Roxanne Vickrey
Dec 31, 2025
A funeral ceremony honoring and remembering the life of Roxanne Vickrey will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 7, 2025. The service will be at the First Baptist Church in Claremore. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 PM Tuesday at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.
Roxanne passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 surrounded by her...
Michael Ludwick
Dec 29, 2025
Michael Ludwick was born on March 29, 1958, in Kismet, Kansas, to Paul and Lee Ludwick. He later made Claremore, Oklahoma his home, where he attended Claremore High School. During his school years, Michael enjoyed playing football and formed lifelong memories.
Michael had a love for sports and family. He spent many enjoyable hours at the Tulsa Speedway alongside his brother...
Randall Eugene Pickens
Dec 28, 2025
Celebration of Life services for Randall Pickens will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Little Rock Church in Claremore, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery.
Randall, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.
Born on August 8, 1950, in Kansas City,...
Matthew Lee Lewis
Dec 25, 2025
A visitation will be held for Matthew Lewis on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at Claremore Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Matthew Lee Lewis, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the young age of 27. Born...
Albert Lee Raleigh
Dec 24, 2025
On December 24th, 2025, Albert Lee Raleigh, age 64, passed away in his home in Chelsea, Oklahoma surrounded by his family. He was born in Pryor, OK on January 6th, 1961, to Bettina & Albert W. Raleigh. When looking for Albert, he was either under the hood of a car or spending time with his family. He was a "Jack...
Carol Dean Whiles
Dec 21, 2025
Funeral service for Carol Dean Whiles will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. 1921 Holly Road, Claremore, OK 74017
Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Cemetery.
Carol passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Carol was born on July 16, 1943, in Oilton, Oklahoma; she was the...
Stanley Prather
Dec 21, 2025
Stanley was born on October 16, 1943, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Earl D and Arrillia “Imogene” (Danner) Prather. He spent part of his childhood in Joplin, Missouri, before moving to Tulsa during his senior year of high school. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1963.
On July 5, 1963, Stanley married LuAnne, and to this union two children...
Arthur Ray Brewer
Dec 15, 2025
Funeral services for Arthur Brewer will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11:30am at Westside Holiness Church in Claremore. Visitation will be held the morning of the service from 10:30-11:30. Burial will follow the service at Chelsea City Cemetery in Chelsea, OK.
Arthur Ray Brewer passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born...
James G. "Jim" Robbins
Dec 15, 2025
Service for Jim Robbins will be 10:00a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at House of Prayer Church, burial will follow at Wards Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, December 18, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving friends from 5pm-7pm.
Jim was born January 10, 1942, to Orvel & Virginia Robbins. Jim, a lifelong resident of Foyil and a...
Mariano Lewis Alves
Dec 12, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Mariano Lewis Alves will be 11:00a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Mariano, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 96 in Inola, Oklahoma.
Born on November 13, 1929, in Bristol, Rhode Island, to Mariano Lewis Alves, Sr. and Helena Sousa (Garasa) Alves, Mariano...
John Henry Harper II
Dec 12, 2025
John Henry Harper II passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1976, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to David Henry Harper and Barbara Jean Harper.
John grew up in Tulsa and attended Daniel Webster High School, graduating with the Class of 1995. During his high school years, he enjoyed wrestling and playing golf. After graduation, he continued his...
Jerry Eugene Pritchard
Dec 12, 2025
Funeral services for Jerry “Bear” Pritchard will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Memorial Heights Baptist Church, with burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be immediately before starting at 10:00am
Jerry “Bear” Pritchard passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by family as he went to meet his Lord and Savior and be reunited...
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