OBITUARIES

Jun 8, 2024

Memorial service for William Thomas “Bill” Loyd will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Bill passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, with family by his side. He was 92.William Thomas Loyd, known to many as Bill, will be remembered as a devoted husband, Dad, and Pops.  He left a profound impact on those around...

Jun 8, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Ronnie will be held Friday, at 3:00 pm on June 14, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Ronnie passed from his earthly body in the early hours of Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the age of 53.Ronald “Ronnie” Ellis Miller was born May 14, 1971, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Ron Miller and late...

May 31, 2024

Celebration of life services for Kinsley will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10:00am at Osage Elementary School Gymnasium. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.Kinsley Rose Hardy, aged 6, went to heaven on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born on October 8,...

May 31, 2024

Memorial service for Nelda Thompson will be 2:00p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Nelda passed away on May 31, 2024.  She was 83.Nelda Sue Thompson was born on October 22, 1940, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jewel Wilson.  She married Ronnie Walton and to this union 3 children were born, later she married Warren Walmer and to...

May 25, 2024

May 21, 2024

Graveside service for Tabitha Laverne DeLay will be 2:00p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Floral Haven Cemetery, Broken Arrow.  Tabitha passed away at her home on uesday, May 21, 2024.  She was 90.Tabitha Laverne (McKinzie) DeLay was born on January 12, 1934, in rural Bushyhead, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of James Wesley McKinzie and Lela Mae (Lewis) McKinzie, the...

May 20, 2024

Services for Opal Lucille Miller will be 11:00a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Inola Funeral Home & Crematory, burial will follow at Sweeten Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 2pm-6pm.  Opal passed from this life on Monday, May 20, 2024, she was 89 years old.  Opal Lucille Miller was born on October 3rd,...

May 18, 2024

Anna (Stephenson) Seals was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She and her twin sister were the first born children to Eugene and Rudene Stephenson on January 15, 1948, in Okay, Oklahoma. She peacefully departed from this world on May 18, 2024.

 

Anna attended Phillis Wheatley Grammar School then matriculated to the beloved Lincoln High School in Wagoner, OK,...

May 18, 2024

A private family service is planned for Johnny Lee Walkup.  He passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 74.

May 17, 2024

Timothy Aaron Barrow, aged 66, passed away on May 17, 2024. Born on January 26, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tim spent his formative years in Texas before settling in Claremore, Oklahoma. He attended Claremore High School and embarked on a lifelong career as a mechanic, showcasing remarkable talent in his craft. Tim was renowned for his ability to fix anything,...

May 15, 2024

Mark Lawrence Williams, a dedicated individual who served both as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Police Officer, passed away on May 15, 4. Born on June 17, 1957, in Burbank, California, he lived a life full of service and passion.Mark's commitment to helping others was evident throughout his career. Starting by attending Pryor Public Schools for education, he later...

May 13, 2024

Billy Dean Madewell passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2:00pm at Inola Funeral Home.Billy was born on September 18, 1938, in Huntsville, AR to Bradley and Nora (Combs) Madewell. He spent his formative years on a dairy farm in northwest Arkansas, attending...

May 12, 2024

Rosemary Elizabeth Smith, born on August 6, 1932, in Falls City, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024. Rosemary's journey began at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Falls City, NE, where she laid the foundation for a life filled with love, traveling, and cherished memories.Rosemary embarked on a career as a secretary at Boys Town in Omaha NE where...

May 4, 2024

To View Doug's service, please click on this link https://www.youtube.com/live/wO2KEybAmaY?si=EiGtF2yS7eSYZE0HDouglas Karl Mosier, son, brother, uncle and friend to so many, passed from this life on May 4, 2024, leaving behind scores of family, friends and a lifetime of memories.Graveside services will be held at the Sheridan County Cemetery in Sheridan County Kansas May 9 at 3:00 PM.A Celebration of Doug’s life...

May 3, 2024

Graveside services for Johnny McMahan will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00pm at Winganon Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 1:00pm-7:00pm at Chelsea Funeral Home. Johnny passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Enduring and well-loved Woodward News Editor Johnny Dale McMahan, 67, wrote and photographed regional sports...

May 3, 2024

Funeral service for Everett Lee Yoder will be 9:00a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at the home place, 12205 South 425 Road, Inola, Oklahoma 74036.  His final resting place will be at Parkside Cemetery, Inola, Oklahoma.Everett Lee Yoder , 78 years, 11 months, and 6 days, of Inola passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born...

May 2, 2024

Brenda Kay Gray, a dedicated homemaker and loving mother, passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 62. She was born on May 5, 1961, in Tulsa, Ok to her parents Vernal Carlton Webb and Dana Mae Webb



Brenda was a compassionate individual known for her kindness and attentive nature. Her innate ability to listen and her willingness to...

May 2, 2024

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2 pm at Watova Full Gospel Christian Center in Nowata, OK. Burial will follow at Snider Cemetery in Chelsea. Visitation will be at Chelsea Funeral Home on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 1-8 pm.    Edwin Jay Snider went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024,...

May 2, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of Paula Geilenfeld will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at The Porch Church in Inola.  She passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.  She was 71.Paula Elaine Grigg was born on April 19, 1953, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Robert “Bob” and Deloris Grigg.  The oldest of four kids, she was raised...

May 1, 2024

Military Service (Army) May 24, 1943 - June 26, 1945 Commissioned Officer, 2'* Lieutenant.Robert M. Sperry (Bob), my husband of 41 years passed away Wednesday, May 1, at 2:37pm at St. Francis Hospital in Vinita, Oklahoma. Wife, Rosetta and family were at his bedside.Bob, one of two children born in Winnipeg, Canada on June 6, 1925, to Ralph and Editha,...