OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2026

Jun 1, 2026

Donald Ray Elliott, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2026. Don was born on December 10, 1956, in Council Grove, Kansas, to Thomas "Tom" and Bina Mae Elliott.

In 1963, the Elliott family moved to Catoosa, Oklahoma, where they lived on the Skelly Ranch until 1989. Don graduated from Catoosa High School and later attended Rogers State...

May 31, 2026

May 27, 2026

Debra Kay Myers, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.

Debra was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared 62 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Edd Myers, and together they built a loving family that was the center of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Edd Myers; her sons, Kendall Myers, Mark Myers, and...

May 26, 2026

Funeral services for Zoey Renee Chaney will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Cedar Point Church, with burial following at Oakhaven Cemetery in Claremore. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Zoey passed away...

May 26, 2026

Service for Barbara Robbins will be at 10:00a.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at House of Prayer Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 1pm-7pm, Thursday, May 28.

Barbara Ann Robbins was born July 12, 1940, in Sand Springs Oklahoma to Owen & Audrey Alexander. Though she lived in several states growing up, Foyil was always home in her heart....

May 25, 2026

Henry Wolfe, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Henry was born on January 20, 1939, in Stillwell, Oklahoma to Jim Wolfe and Maudie Mae Wolfe. He left home at a young age to pursue his love of music and later found a passion for painting. Henry custom painted classic cars and...

May 23, 2026

Sparky Maxwell, age 76, longtime resident of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1950, to Sharon and John Bailey and Joe Eddy Maxwell, all of whom preceded him in death.

Sparky was a proud Army veteran who served his country honorably and later dedicated many years of his life caring for others...

May 20, 2026

Donna Avon Reynolds, age 82, passed away on May 20, 2026.

Donna was born on February 18, 1944, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Richard and Clara “Tiny” (McKay) Hendricks. She was raised in Claremore where she attended school and spent most of her life. As a young woman, Donna worked alongside her parents at the family business, Hendricks Cleaners. After many years...

May 16, 2026

Between June 7, 1960, and May 16, 2026, there was a dash. In that dash, Franklin Dale Captain ran a remarkable and unparalleled race, touching countless lives along the way.

Born and raised in Fairland, Frank’s life was marked by energy, determination, humor, loyalty, and heart from the very beginning. The Captain family holds priceless stories of mischievous young Frankie and...

May 15, 2026

Thomas Elwood Jackson Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026.

Thomas was born in Dunn, North Carolina, to Thomas Elwood Jackson Sr. and Marion Evelyn Jackson. He was raised attending Cumberland Public Schools in Virginia, where he developed the strong work ethic and steadfast character that would define his life.

On December 31, 1963, Thomas married the love of his...

May 14, 2026

Kimberly Kay Willis, lovingly known as “Kim,” passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2026.

Kim was born on December 2, 1961, in Claremore, Oklahoma, and was a proud member of the Claremore High School graduating class of 1980. She lived a life full of joy, laughter, faith, and love for the people around her. She never did anything halfway — she...

May 13, 2026

 Constance Ann Weaver, born in the summer of 1943 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Parents were Truman and Phyllis Weaver. Connie had two siblings, Richard Weaver and Ed Weaver. They lived in Albuquerque, NM until 1956 when they moved to Farmington NM. Connie remained in Farmington with her two sons until 1985.

In 1985 Connie and her youngest son moved to Claremore...

May 11, 2026

J.D. Line, age 97, was born on April 21, 1929, in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, to James D. Line and Lorena Moore Line. He peacefully passed away surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.

J.D. proudly served his country in the United States Army, After serving his nation, he built a successful career as an industrial engineer and...

May 10, 2026

Celebration of Life Service for Wayne Edward Poynor will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home, Claremore, Oklahoma.

Wayne passed away on May 10, 2026 at the age of 84. He was born January 5, 1942 in Claremore to Ulysses and Ola Belle (Seins) Poynor. He would eventually move to Broken Arrow where he...

May 8, 2026

Though our hearts are broken, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved John Thomas Stein, who left this world on May 8, 2026, at his cherished home in Claremore, Oklahoma, surrounded by friends and the gentle whispers of nature. Born on October 6, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, John lived a life defined by love, warmth, and generosity which left...

May 6, 2026

Jeremy Lee Darden was born July 14, 1978, Tulsa Oklahoma. He passed away on May 7, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jeremy is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Claud and Evelyn Rowbotham, Elmer and Glenneth Darden, aunt, Laurine Johnson, and cousin, David Pasternak.

Jeremy is survived by 2 children, Taylor Ray Darden of Phoenix Arizona and Jeremiah Darrell Darden of Broken Arrow,...

May 5, 2026

Charlene Sue Vannoy (nee McCaskey) was born on December 15, 1947, in Salem, Oregon to parents Charles Edward McCaskey and Elizabeth Nancy Phillips-McCaskey. She preferred the name Sue from an early age and grew up primarily in Verdigris, Oklahoma, graduating from Claremore High School in 1966. She was an avid letter-writer having multiple pen pals across the US, one of...

May 4, 2026

William David Cremer, lovingly known to family and friends as “Liam,” passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 17.

Born on March 10, 2009, in Tallahassee to David and Michelle (Caldwell) Cremer, Liam lived a life filled with curiosity, kindness, intelligence, and quiet joy. Throughout his childhood, his family moved often following his father’s work, allowing Liam...

May 4, 2026

   Sharon Kay Parks was born on December 19, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents J.C. and Moni McCuen. Her dad was a barber and a preacher so as he followed the direction of the Lord the family called multiple places home. Some of those being, Norman, Ok, Oklahoma City, OK, and Odessa, TX.  In 1967 she went to...