OBITUARIES

Eugene James Milligan

Eugene James Milligan

Jul 25, 2024

Eugene James Milligan was born in Kaufman, Texas, on July 2, 1942, to Vernie and Henry Milligan. He passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 82. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, at Blue Starr Church of Christ.

Following his father's death in 1945, Gene’s family moved to Grand Prairie, Texas. After leaving high...

Bruce William DeGidts

Bruce William DeGidts

Jul 24, 2024

Memorial service for Bruce DeGidts will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Claremore First Methodist Church. The family will greet friends on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Vessel Church from 5-7 p.m.

Bruce William DeGidts passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 66.

 Born on December 18, 1957, in Sioux Falls, South...

Faye Arlene Fuller

Faye Arlene Fuller

Jul 24, 2024



Funeral service for Faye Fuller will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home Tuesday before the service from 12pm-2pm. Faye passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was 92.

Faye Arlene Fuller was born November 5, 1931, in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Floyd and...

William Howard Amey

William Howard Amey

Jul 23, 2024

Bill has gone home to God. Our family is rejoicing his return to our beloved savior. We will post a gathering of our thoughts later that we can all join. A place where we can share our memories and love of this sweet soul. But know this, he remembered and spoke of all of you who were in his life,...

Jose Santana Martinez

Jose Santana Martinez

Jul 23, 2024

Graveside services for Jose Martinez will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 2:00pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 1:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Jose passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the age of 65.

Jose was born on July 3,...

Glen J Perry

Glen J Perry

Jul 22, 2024

Glen J Perry, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 22, 2024 in Grove, Oklahoma. He was born on July 20, 1948, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to his parents Glen Perry and Irene Yates Perry.

Throughout his life, Glen dedicated himself to service. He served as the Sexton of Rose Hill Cemetery for many years before continuing his work...

Richard Gilman Floyd, Jr.

Richard Gilman Floyd, Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

Services for Richard G Floyd Jr will be Monday July 29 at 2:00 pm at Inola Funeral Home. 

RGFjr passed away Monday July 22 after his long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 77 years young. Richard was born Feb 26 1947 in Tulsa, ok to Richard Floyd and Rae Elise Yeager. Richard was the oldest of four siblings. Richard attended Central...

Jennifer LeaAnn Kitt

Jennifer LeaAnn Kitt

Jul 21, 2024

Jennifer LeaAnn Kitt, passed away on July 21, 2024, at the age of 49. 

The daughter of David and Vicky (Graham) Ray was born December 15, 1974 in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Jennifer spent her formative years in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where she attended Bartlesville schools. During these years, she enjoyed participating in competitive gymnastics and softball. She would graduate from Bartlesville High...

Joyce Marie Fannon-Nelson

Joyce Marie Fannon-Nelson

Jul 20, 2024

Memorial service for Joyce Nelson will be 1:00p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Asbury Church, in Tulsa. Joyce passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was 85. 

Joyce Marie Fannon-Nelson was born on April 25, 1939, in Sayre, Oklahoma to Earle Edison and Willie Mae (Saxton) Fannon, she was one of 5 children. She grew up in western Oklahoma on...

Ruthalee Roundtree

Ruthalee Roundtree

Jul 18, 2024

Graveside services for Ruthalee Roundtree will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.

Ruthalee passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age...

Patricia Ann Littlefield

Patricia Ann Littlefield

Jul 15, 2024

Services for Patricia Ann (Hilbert) Littlefield will be at 2:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2024, at Washington Baptist Church. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Washington Cemetery under the direction of MMS Payne Funeral Home. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. The family...

Barbara Virginia Thomas

Barbara Virginia Thomas

Jul 14, 2024

Graveside service for Barbara Thomas will be 10:00a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Owalla Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, July 18, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Barbara passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was 90.

Barbara Virginia Thomas was born in Claremore, Oklahoma to Ralph Emerson and Ella Christine (Barry) Luke,...

Mitchell Douglas Norfleet

Mitchell Douglas Norfleet

Jul 14, 2024

A memorial service for Mitchell Norfleet will be 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Mitchell passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was 65.

Mitchell Douglas Norfleet, born on May 10,1959, in Claremore, to Dorothy (Sumter) Norfleet and Doug Norfleet. He attended school at Claremore, graduating with...

Sue Ellen Garrett

Sue Ellen Garrett

Jul 12, 2024

Service for Sue Ellen Garrett will be 11:00a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church Chelsea, burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, July 15, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving friends from 5pm-7pm. Sue passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was 68.

Sue Ellen Garrett was born March 22, 1956,...

Linda Kay Paddock

Linda Kay Paddock

Jul 9, 2024

Funeral services for Linda Kay Paddock will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Claremore First Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Linda will be laid to rest next to her mother in Little...

Cathy Elaine Bushyhead

Cathy Elaine Bushyhead

Jul 7, 2024

Funeral services for Cathy Bushyhead will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00am at Claremore Assembly of God. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 2:00pm-6:00pm with family receiving friends from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Cathy passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, she was 66.

Cathy Elaine Bushyhead passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of...

JC Rothers

JC Rothers

Jul 6, 2024

JC Rothers, a dedicated bridge foreman who worked for Sherwood Construction 30 years, passed away on July 6, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1974, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

JC graduated from Vian High School in 1992 and went on to build a successful career in the construction industry. Known for his work ethic and leadership, he left a lasting impact...

Brandy Lee Bell

Brandy Lee Bell

Jul 5, 2024

Funeral services for Brandy Lee Bell will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 2:00pm at Cedar Point Church in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 1:00pm-7:00pm, with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Brandy passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 54.

Brandy was born on July 2, 1970, in Claremore,...

Mike Thelander

Mike Thelander

Jul 5, 2024

George E. (Mike) Thelander passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. He was in the loving home of his daughter, Teresa, and son-in-law, John, and was with family at his time of death. He was 92 years old.

George Edward (Mike) was born on June 5, 1932, in Tulsa, OK to Pearl (Allen) and Carl Thelander. His father, Carl, immigrated from...

Wanda Shank

Wanda Shank

Jul 4, 2024

Memorial service for Wanda Shank will be 10:30, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Claremore First Baptist Church. Wanda passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was 82.

Wanda Lou Shank was born on July 31, 1941, in Claremore, Oklahoma, one of 10 children to William Walter and Lena Katherine (Phelps) Vann; Wanda's journey was marked by resilience and an unyielding...