OBITUARIES

Jun 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Shaylee Marie King

Shaylee Marie King at the young age of 24, tragically passed away on June 24, 2026.

Shaylee was born on October 1st 2001 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Bria Hofstetter and Allen King, She attended Inola Public Schools where she made many memories with friends and graduated with the Class of 2020.

During her school years, Shaylee...

Jun 26, 2026

Jun 12, 2026

It is with great sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Gloria Lynne "Cookie" Perea.

Gloria was born February 5, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma to Frank and Edna Phifer Adams. Gloria passed away June 12, 2026, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son Donnie Farbro; brothers Bob Adams and...

Jun 22, 2026

Sandra "Sandi" Garrett, 81, passed away on June 22, 2026.

Sandi was born on Oct. 22, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to William and Bettye Cherry. She attended McClain High School in Tulsa as a member of its inaugural class.

A proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Sandi had a lifelong passion for genealogy, particularly Cherokee genealogy and history. She dedicated countless hours...

Jun 21, 2026

John Robert "Bob" Valadez, a cherished soul, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on May 23, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, to Juan and Maria (Quiroz) Valadez, Bob's journey began with humble roots. He graduated from South High School and embarked upon a dedicated career in the aircraft industry.

Life's path led Bob to Colorado for...

Jun 20, 2026

Helen Marie Brainard, 89, passed away peacefully on June 20,2026.

Helen was born on November 20, 1936, in Claremore Oklahoma, to Earnest Rubin Carter and Addie Carter (Dobbs). She grew up in Claremore and attended Claremore Public Schools. She lived in Pryor for a period of time before returning to her hometown of Claremore.

Helen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Some...

Jun 20, 2026

Funeral services for Autry Loyd Leach will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Cedar Point Church, with burial following at Wards Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving visitors from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Autry Loyd Leach passed...

Jun 16, 2026

Bette Cranor (Curtis) Gentry, 87, a longtime resident of Marianna, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Born on March 23, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bette was the beloved daughter of W.F. “Bo” Curtis, Sr. and Mary Cranor Curtis. She graduated from T. A. Futrall High School in Marianna, Arkansas, in 1957 and earned her bachelor’s degree...

Jun 14, 2026

Alice Louise Morton passed away at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born in Taloga, Oklahoma on December 29, 1933 to Jessie (Jones) Clark and Homer Clark. Alice married Bob Morton on September 1, 1957. They welcomed daughter Lisa Deann and son Gregory Dean. She is survived by her husband Bob, of the home, daughter Deann and husband...

Jun 14, 2026

Glenn Bean, 83, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026.

Glenn was born on July 16, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Clarence and Virginia Bean. He spent his childhood in Cleveland and attended local schools before moving on to Hinkley, OH and attending Highland High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1961.

Following high school, Glenn attended A&P Mechanics School...

Jun 13, 2026

Darcy Leigh Cavanaugh

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Darcy Leigh Cavanaugh, age 59, passed away on June 13, 2026 at the age of 59.

Darcy was born on December...

Jun 12, 2026

Funeral service for Joleyne Holman will be held at the First Church of Foyil Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

In loving memory of Joleyne Andrews Holman charished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who passed away on June 12, 2026 at the age of 95 after a courageous 5 year battle in a nursing facility.

Joleyne was...

Jun 12, 2026

Bill Minor passed away on June 12, 2026 at his home at the age of 82.

On November 3rd 1943 Billie Earl Minor was brought into this world by his two loving parents Geniveive and B.E. Minor. Bill was the 6th born in a family of 9. Growing up Bill and his family lived and loved a simple life. While in...

Jun 10, 2026

Mae Allison Higgins, aged 64, gracefully departed this world on June 10, 2026. Born on May 27, 1962, in San Luis Obispo, California, Mae spent her formative years in Tulsa, where she graduated from East Central High School. With a spirit dedicated to service, she enlisted in the Marine Corps, proudly serving her country with honor.

Mae's professional journey led her...

Jun 10, 2026

Ernest “Bruce” Bonham entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 10, 2026, where he was joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Debbie, and many loved ones who had gone before him.

Bruce was born on October 21, 1957, in San Diego, California, to George Ernest Bonham and Delores Dawn Bonham (Wills). As the son of a...

Jun 10, 2026

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Jun 9, 2026

Jun 4, 2026

Dale Appleton, 53, passed away on June 4, 2026.

Dale was born to Darrell Appleton and Karen Gottsch. He grew up in Buffalo, Oklahoma, and graduated from Buffalo High School as a proud Buffalo Bison with the Class of 1991. Following high school, Dale attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Biology with...

Jun 3, 2026

Charles Lee Striplin, 77, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the VA Health Care System in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home, 102 W. 5th Street, Claremore, Oklahoma. Burial with military honors will follow at...

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...