OBITUARIES

Sep 1, 2024

David Erwin passed away on September 1st, 2024, at the age of 73.

 He was born on June 27th , 1951 in Roswell, New Mexico. David studied at OBU and went on to receive his Master's Degree at the University of Tulsa. 

David was passionate about sports. He especially loved OU football and OU softball. He watched and supported his children and...

Aug 31, 2024

Gordon Eli Grimes passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 71. 

Gordon was born on November 14, 1952, in Pryor, OK to Walter "Tooter" and Maxine (Ingram) Grimes. Gordon grew up in the Inola area and attended Inola High School graduating with the class of 1971. Gordon began working as a mechanic straight out of school and worked...

Aug 29, 2024

Jimmy Dale Willis a long time Inola resident, passed away on August 29, 2024 He was 69 years old. Jimmy was born to William Elton Willis and Ann Londagin on March 12, 1955 in Pryor, Oklahoma. 

Jimmy is preceded in death by his first wife Jolene Willis, mother Ann Londagin Carson, father William Elton "Stubby" Willis, and stepfather Don Carson; 

He is...

Aug 28, 2024

Funeral services for Wynell will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm-2:00pm before the funeral service. Wynell will be laid to rest next to her husband, Claude Boudreaux at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. 

 Shirley Wynell Boudreaux, known to many as Wynell, was born on August 27, 1947, in...

Aug 27, 2024

A funeral service for Jennie Sappington will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Life Church in Owasso, Oklahoma. A visitation will be held on Monday, September, 2, 2024 from 1:00pm-6:00pm family will be present for 4-6.

Jennie passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the age of 41, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication,...

Aug 26, 2024

Visitation for Michael Lee Koman will be from 3pm-7pm, Friday, August 30, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Michael passed away on August 26, 2024. He was 42.

Michael was born June 20, 1982, in Stuttgart-Badconstadt, Germany, to Baki Sengul and Brenda Koman. 

He was preceded in Death by his Granny-April of 2012 and his Pops- June of 2003. He is survived by:...

Aug 26, 2024

A memorial service for Dalton Gull will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Claremore First Methodist Church.

 Dalton Lou Gull, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the age of 30 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and friends.

Dalton was born on January 23, 1994, in North Kansas City,...

Aug 25, 2024

Paul Clifford Dunham, born on March 12, 1965, to Kenneth and Jean Dunham in Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at the age of 59.

Paul spent his early years in Waterloo, Wisconsin, His family later moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1979, where he graduated from Palo Verde High School in 1983. Following high school, he pursued higher...

Aug 25, 2024

Services for Tommy Roberts will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Oologah.

 Tommy Gene Roberts passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Claremore, at the age of 86.

Tommy was born on May 1, 1938 to William and Waunita (Harrington) Roberts. He was raised in the Oologah area, where he attended Prairie Grove...

Aug 24, 2024

Graveside service for Richard Blalock, Sr. will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Peoria Cemetery. Richard passed away on August 24, 2024, at his home. He was 71. 

Richard Allen Blalock, born on February 22, 1953, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Harold Eugene and Norma Lee (Tidwell) Blalock. Having begun education at the Yakama Reservation in Washington, Richard completed his studies...

Aug 23, 2024

Joe Rogers, longtime Claremore resident, died peacefully on August 23rd, 2024, surrounded by those he loved. He was an independent, fearless, quiet man with a sparkle in his eye, a big grin, and a lover of practical jokes. Joe was the last of a breed of men who made deals on a handshake, whose word was always good, who worked...

Aug 21, 2024

 Services will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Claremore First Methodist Church, 1615 SH 88, Claremore, Oklahoma at 10:00 am. with Graveside services at 1:30 in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery 1423 Cemetery Rd, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The Service will be videotaped live and available on Claremore FMC. Website or Facebook page. 

 William (Bill) Turk was born in Claremore, Oklahoma,...

Aug 20, 2024

Celebration of life services for Chloe will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Faith Holiness Tabernacle in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, from 1:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm. 

Chloe Elizabeth Aycock passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 20. Chloe was born on April 3, 2004, to Shawn...

Aug 19, 2024

Funeral services for David Merl RoBards will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Spencer Creek Baptist Church in Chelsea, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Winganon Cemetery. 

David passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 76.

David was born on November 25, 1947, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to George and Wilma (Martin) RoBards. He grew up in Chelsea and...

Aug 18, 2024

Bobby Lee Kelley passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 81.

 He was born on March 6, 1943, to Lawrence and Grace Aileen (DeBardeleben) Kelley in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Growing up in Tulsa, Bob attended Central High School, where he excelled in football. He graduated High School in 1961 and went on to earn a football scholarship at Northeastern...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Service for Earl "Leo" Bump will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Owasso Baptist Church, burial will be at 2:30p.m. at Highland Cemetery, Inola, Oklahoma. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 21, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Leo passed away at his home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was 84.

 Leo was...

Aug 15, 2024

Shelba Lee Judd, born on November 3, 1936, to Elmer and Bonita Taylor, Taber in Lamont, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones. Shelba graduated from Lamont High School with the class of 1954.

Throughout her life, Shelba nurtured a love for working with her hands. She found great joy in quilting, sewing, woodcrafts, canning, and tending to her garden....

Aug 14, 2024

Service for Hosea Wallis will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, August 18, from 1pm-6pm, with family receiving visitors from 4pm-6pm.

Hosea Marion Wallis passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 91. The son of Homer...

Aug 11, 2024

Funeral services for Hazel Margie Mallory will be held on Friday, August 16, at 10:00 am at Foyil Baptist Church. Visitation will take place at Foyil Baptist Church from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm on the evening prior. Hazel passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 98, surrounded by her loving family.

Hazel was born in Oowala, Oklahoma,...