OBITUARIES

Jan 4, 2025

William "Bill" Vincent Gerler passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born to Gilbert and Helen Gerler on July 26, 1955, in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Bill grew up in Lenapah, Oklahoma, and attended Lenapah Public Schools, where he developed a passion for agriculture and education. After graduating high school, Bill married Jane, and the couple welcomed...

Jan 4, 2025

Celebration of Life services for Dennis Lee Chambers will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Life Church of Pryor. Dennis passed away peacefully at his home in Chelsea, Oklahoma, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on May 22, 1956, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Lee Roy and Bessie...

Jan 3, 2025

Matthew Lee Applegate departed this earth for his Heavenly home on January 3, 2025. He was 42 years old. When he got to Heaven, he was running full speed into the arms of his Papa Ted, Papa Gene, Grandma Carolyn, and Aunt Bubba where a joyous and undoubtedly loud reunion took place with everyone talking at once about OU/OSU football,...

Jan 3, 2025

Funeral services for Ricky Lynn Attebury will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Ricky passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on May 17, 1949, in Adrian, Michigan, to Robert and...

Jan 3, 2025

A memorial service for Wesley Jerel Cook-Weaver, affectionately known as "Doodle," will be held at 2:00 p.m.,  Friday, January 24, 2025, at The Claremore First Methodist Church.

 Wesley passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 42.

Born on August 23, 1982, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wesley was the son of Rick and Nita "Snookie" (Bentley) Weaver. He was raised...

Dec 31, 2024

A funeral service celebrating Joyce's life will be held on January 9, 2025, at Chelsea Funeral Home, located at 601 Vine St, Chelsea, Oklahoma 74016, beginning at 1:00 PM and concluding at 2:00 PM. 

Jimmie Joyce Schmoll, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on January 2, 1939, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, she was the beloved...

Dec 27, 2024

A memorial service for Harley Lee Smith will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Chelsea.

Harley passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 64.

Born on October 5, 1960, in Hulbert, Oklahoma, to Bobby and Alice (Wallis) Smith, Harley grew up in rural Chelsea, Oklahoma. He attended Chelsea...

Dec 24, 2024

Freddie Ray Martin passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on September 1, 1945, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Charlie and Mary Jane Martin, Freddie spent his childhood traveling across the country as his family moved frequently.

Freddie attended many schools throughout his youth and later pursued higher education at Northeastern Oklahoma College in Miami, Oklahoma. Over...

Dec 24, 2024

Service for Bonnie Caldwell will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Bonnie passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was 83.

Bonnie Elouise Caldwell, born on November 10, 1941, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Arthur James and Grace Evelyn (Branscum) Evans. She pursued her education in Santa Maria, California, where she graduated with the class of...

Dec 23, 2024

Sadly, our beloved, Georgia Holler, 73, of Claremore, OK, passed away on December 23, 2024 after losing her battle with liver disease.

Georgia was born to Florence and George Schiesel on February 10, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI.

In 1970 Georgia met John in Wisconsin and it was love at first sight. They remained by each other’s side until she passed.

Georgia retired from...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Loeta Mae Morgan, a dedicated member of the Foyil community and beloved family matriarch, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on June 27, 1935, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, Loeta led a life rich in service, family, and devotion to her passions.

Loeta worked for the Foyil School System for 24 years, serving as the cafeteria manager until her...

Dec 22, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia Anne Pixley will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with family greeting friends from 4-7 p.m. A Rosary will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m.

Patricia Anne Pixley passed away in Claremore...

Dec 22, 2024

Mike was born 01/16/1944 and was called home to the Lord and to join loved ones on 12/22/2024. Mike is preceded in death by parents, Norman and Betty Jane (Michael) Rudolph, and his wife, Karen Joan (Kersey) Rudolph. 

Mike was a beloved son, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be truly missed by son Michael, daughter-in-law, Pam, of...

Dec 21, 2024

Jo Ann’s memorial service is Friday, Jan 3rd, 2025, at 10:00am at First Baptist Church Claremore Worship Center. Her viewing is Jan 2nd at MMS-Payne funeral home from 1-7pm with the family receiving visitors 5-7pm

On Saturday, December 21st, Jo Ann Poyer ran into the arms of her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a beloved mom, Nana, sister,...

Dec 21, 2024

Service for Denise Yocom will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Life Changer Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, December 30, from 1pm-6pm, with family receiving visitors from 2pm-4pm. Denise passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was 69.

Born on September 25, 1955, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Jim and Shirley (Cox) Smith. Her education...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

Ralph Purviance, 79, of Inola, OK, Vietnam Army veteran and retired lineman and cable splicer for General Telephone in Broken Arrow, passed away on December 12, 2024. 

Ralph was born February 10, 1945 in New York to Preston and Mary Purviance. After World War II the family moved to Southard in western Oklahoma where Preston worked at the US Gypsum facility...

Dec 11, 2024

Funeral services for Bonnie Outlaw will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at the MMS – Payne Chapel. 

Bonnie Passed at age 77 in the early hours of December 11, 2024, with family at her side. She was born on May 12, 1947, in Grass Valley, California to Cecil and Minnie (Bastian) Angove. 

After graduating high school in...

Dec 8, 2024

Mass of Christian burial for Dr. Juan F. Legarreta-Lopez will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church from 2:00-7:00pm with a prayer service beginning at 7:00pm.

Dr. Juan F. Legarreta-Lopez passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age...