OBITUARIES
Willmara Ruth Thompson
Oct 17, 2026
Wilma (Willmara Ruth) Thompson (Kolm), age 89, of Claremore, OK, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Wilma was born on November 16, 1936, in Meadowview, Alberta, Canada, to Froydolin “Fred” and Martha (Foss) Kolm, who had immigrated from Germany. Growing up in a German speaking home, German was her first language. She married Lawrence Lee Thompson on February 14, 1958,...
Margaret Jane Mathias
Oct 22, 2026
Services for Margaret Mathias will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Inola
Gearldine Byler
Oct 18, 2026
Gearldine Byler, 76, passed away on October 18, 2026.
Gearldine was born in Arkansas to Marshall and Clara Byler. She grew up in Pryor, Oklahoma and Chelsea, Oklahoma, where she remained a longtime resident.
Gearldine enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved collecting mint coins, reading her Bible, and listening to music, especially bluegrass. One of her favorite pastimes was visiting...
Richard Koger
Oct 17, 2026
Richard Clay “Dick” Koger passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. Dick was born July 17,1933 in Tiawah, Oklahoma to Olen Lewis and Helen Bogue Hess Koger. Richard attended school in Tiawah with his high school years in Inola. He enlisted in the US Army in 1953 and served his country by being one of the few who built the early...
Michael Bragg Andrews
Oct 17, 2026
Michael Bragg Andrews passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by his wife, Darcie, and his oldest son, Percy, who remained by his side during his final moments.
Born on October 23, 1962, in Broomfield, Colorado, Michael was the third and youngest child of Mary “JoAnne” Andrews and Donald “Andy” Andrews. He was the baby of the family, a role he...
Trudy M. Stonebarger
Oct 12, 2026
Trudy Mureen Stonebarger, 77, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away from complications following an automobile accident on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was an amazing wife, mother, nana, aunt and friend. Her absence is felt by all who loved her.
Trudy was the middle daughter of Freeman and Vila (Hughes) Caskey. She was born on Monday, December 27, 1948, in Sioux City,...
Candis Ann Meador
Oct 10, 2026
Candis Ann Hundley was born October 1, 1958, in Bartlesville, OK to Obie Louis Hundley and Barbara RoAnn Wynn Hundley. Her family moved to Jenks, OK where she attended school and graduated in 1976. She had 5 siblings, 2 older sisters – Tawna Wheeler and Crystal Haye, an older brother – Robie Hundley, and 2 younger sisters – Lynnette Allmon...
Jerry Keeter III
Oct 8, 2026
How do you tell the story of a man who was so much larger than life in something as simple as an obituary? How do you fit 71 years of adventures, accomplishments, endless curiosity, and a personality that could fill any room into just a few paragraphs? The truth is, you can't. And if you knew Jerry Keeter, you know...
Johnny Dale Ricks
Oct 6, 2026
Johnny Dale Ricks, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home in Chelsea, Oklahoma.
A memorial service celebrating Johnny’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Harbor Church in Chelsea.
Johnny was born May 28, 1951, at home in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Glen Morris and Willard Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) Ricks. He attended Chelsea schools, where he...
Mary Anne Blunt
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Anne Blunt, 87, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Mary Anne was born on November 20th 1938 to George and Pauline Sandbothe in Martinsburg, Missouri, where she spent her childhood attending St. Joseph’s...
Sharon Ann Bean
Oct 5, 2026
Sharon Passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026 at the age of 82.
She was the daughter of Howard and Annie (Graves) Neal. Born on Sunday, November 7th, 1943 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Her family lived in the small community of Satterwhite. At the age of 2, her family ventured to California to try and better themselves. They lived in the...
Joe Louis Deanda
Oct 2, 2026
Joe Louis Deanda, 86, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Joe was born on December 14, 1939, in Menard, Texas, to Victor F. and Louisa R. Deanda. He was raised alongside his older brother, Tony, and younger sister, Ana.
After graduating from high school, Joe followed his passion for horses and traveled the racehorse circuit as a jockey. With a dream of...
Glen Edward Garrison
Oct 1, 2026
Glen Edward Garrison, 88, of the Nowata area, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Funeral services for Glen will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Chelsea Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.
Glen Edward Garrison was born January 24, 1938, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, to Alfred and Sarah (Ballard) Garrison. He grew up in Bushyhead and attended...
Susan Elizabeth Bedingfield
Sep 28, 2026
Susan Elizabeth (Peterson) Bedingfield Chelsea, OK
Susan Bedingfield passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 5,1958 in Puerto Rico to Bruce and Jean (Smith) Peterson. She attended Holland Hall Catholic School and Booker T Washington High School, and then Eastern Connecticut State University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.....
Watie Walkingstick
Sep 23, 2026
Watie Walkingstick, 88, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Watie was born on September 7, 1938, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Cora (Cochran) Walkingstick. He attended Stilwell schools, with the exception of time spent taking trade classes at Haskell Indian School. He returned to Stilwell and graduated from Stilwell High School.
Following graduation, Watie enlisted in the United States Army,...
Terry Joseph Stimson
Sep 21, 2026
Terrance J. “Terry” Stimson, known lovingly as Ted or Teddy to his grandchildren, passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 79.
Terry was born on October 21, 1946, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Claude and Loretta Zurliene Stimson. He grew up on a farm in Pryor, Oklahoma, where he learned the value of hard work, family, and doing...
Sue Williams
Sep 20, 2026
A memorial service to honor the life of Sue Williams will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Sue departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born on September 15, 1944, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Arthur "Bud" Henry and Ethel Faye (Henson) Eagleton, Sue made Claremore her...
James Randall Fincher
Sep 18, 2026
James Randall Fincher, born April 20th, 1955, to James and Barbara Fincher of Festus Missouri. Randy grew up surrounded by his sisters Kathy, Patty, Tammy and Shelly. Randy joined the army right out of high school where he served in Germany and found his talents and love of firearms; which served him later in life when he owned and operated...
Josephine Elane Green
Sep 14, 2026
Josephine Elane Green, 84, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1942, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, to Samuel and Bertha Frye. Josephine was one of 14 brothers and sisters.
Josephine and her family lived in several communities, including Bluejacket and Pitcher, Oklahoma, before ultimately settling in Nowata, Oklahoma. It was at Glees Cafe in Chelsea,...
Dorothy Ledean Fusik
Sep 13, 2026
Dorothy Fusik, affectionately known as Miss Dottie, a long time resident of Rogers County, passed away on September 13, 2026 at the age of 94.
Dottie was born August 11, 1932 in Cicero, Illinois. The daughter of Joseph Honsik and Myrtle Violet Honsik (Lycky). She graduated from Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois in 1950. There she was a member of...
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