OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2026

Shirley Venn was born December 4, 1935 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Coleman and Margaret

(Stanley) Dotson. She entered her eternal home on August 13 while a resident at Brookdale

Memory Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. The last church she attended was Crowell

Heights Baptist Church in Tulsa.

Shirley graduated from Butner High School in 1967. She went on to obtain her beauty

license and worked as...

Aug 12, 2026

Janice Harlene O’Brien

Janice Harlene O’Brien, 84, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1942, in Canton, Illinois, to Josiah Harlene Brown and Emily Estella Quigley. She grew up in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and graduated with the Joplin High School Class of 1959.

During her younger years, Jan enjoyed being involved in Girl Scouts, dance lessons,...

Aug 13, 2026

A memorial visitation will be held at the MMS-Payne Funeral home on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 5-7 p.m..

Aug 10, 2026

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Aug 8, 2026

Visitation for William Robert "Will" Padgitt will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 2 pm to 7 pm, with the family greeting friends from 4 pm to 7 pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date. Will passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the age of 63.

Born in...

Aug 5, 2026

Graveside services for Alma Mae Routson will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Fairview/Graham Cemetery in Pryor, Oklahoma. Friends are welcome. Also a visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, August 9, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Alma passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 86.

Born on July...

Aug 4, 2026

Daniel Ray Jensen was born on March 27, 1935, to H.C. and Vivian (Thompson) Jensen in Taylor, TX. Although many children were born at home in those days, his mother wanted her firstborn to be delivered in a hospital. So he was.

Dan graduated from Webster High School (now Clear Creek) in 1953. He received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from...

Aug 3, 2026

Carolyn McGehee, 74, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Claremore.

Carolyn was born Carolyn Jeanette Williams on December 11, 1951, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Gene and Wahella Williams. A lifelong resident of Claremore, she lived in the same home for more than 50 years and built a life centered around her faith and family.

Carolyn attended Rogers State...

Aug 3, 2026

Donis Arlene (Ford) Stout passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 94.

Donis was born in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to Fred and Marie (Shipton) Ford. She later attended Pryor Public Schools, where she spent her school years. Donis married the love of her life, Gene Stout, and together they built a life centered on family and hard work.

A devoted...

Aug 3, 2026

A service for Karen Smith will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit at the funeral home on Thursday, August 6, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Karen passed...

Aug 2, 2026

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Jim was born on June 29, 1938, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Luther and Beulah Prather. He was raised in the Foyil community, where he attended Foyil Schools. During his school years, he enjoyed playing basketball and graduated with the Class of 1956. Following high...

Aug 1, 2026

Sybil McNabb passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 at the age of 95. She was born on July 5, 1931, in Catoosa, Oklahoma, a 3-pound preemie whose strength and determination would become a hallmark of her remarkable life.

Sybil was born to Edward and Ruby Morrow Harris and raised by Jack and Della Harris, whose care and guidance shaped the...

Jul 30, 2026

Judith Ann Frederick was born October 7, 1941 to Clifford and Lola Cutler in Des Moines, IA. She attended Lincoln High School and later obtained her GED from RSU. She became a mother to Diane in 1958 and again to Brian in 1960. She met the love of her life, Philip Frederick, in 1963 and married him. Life took the...

Jul 26, 2026

Funeral services for Billy Keith Cox will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Sequoyah Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Billy Keith Cox passed away...

Jul 24, 2026

Funeral services for Pat Lutz will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Chelsea Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.

Pat Lutz passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Pat was born on November 25, 1937, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to J.W. and Ethel (Deal) Mizer, original members on the...

Jul 24, 2026

Funeral services for J.D. Sampley will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Verdigris Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Oakhaven Cemetery in Claremore.

J.D. Sampley passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 95.

J.D. was born on January 4, 1931, in Alix, Arkansas, to John and Opal (Yother) Sampley. He was raised...

Jul 24, 2026

Reverend Father James Ferry, 73, Retired Pastor of Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River, MA, died on Friday, July 24, 2026, Tulsa, OK following an extended period of ill health.

Born in Fall River on February 20, 1953, he was the son of the late John Ferry St. and Emily (Costa) Ferry. Father Ferry attended Swansea Public Grammer School and was an...

Jul 23, 2026

Virgil Gayle Pendergraft went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Virgil was born on June 14, 1950, to Virgil and Lucille Pendergraft in Claremore, OK. He was one of five children. Virgil married his wife, Carol, on June 26, 1993. They were married for 33 years.

Virgil attended Foyil Schools throughout his youth. After...

Jul 23, 2026

A service celebrating the life of Dennis Dean Farrell will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Memorial Heights Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at MMS-Payne Funeral Home on Monday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Dennis passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 23,...