OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2024

Funeral service for Amanda Arico-Kocsis will be held 11:00 a.m, Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Claremore First Baptist Church.   Visitation hours will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.Born on July 25, 1987, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amanda was the cherished daughter of...

Apr 27, 2024

Private Family services will be held for Dahl Morose.Dahl Charles Morose passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at the age of 81.The son of John and Alice (Patty) Morose was born May 29, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa.  As a young boy he was raised in Kansas City, Missouri.  There he would attend school, graduating from North Kansas City...

Apr 26, 2024

There will be a visitation on Friday, May 10th from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home in Claremore Oklahoma. The family requests that donations be made to the Claremore Animal Shelter.Jackie Leroy Harrison, known affectionately as Jack, passed away on April 26, 2024 at the age of 77. Jack was born to Clayton Harrison and Marie Wagnon...

Apr 22, 2024

Vernal Carlton Webb, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend whose presence brightened the lives of many. Vernal was born on July 6, 1933, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to his proud parents Ralph Webb and Viola Pearl Webb.Vernal's journey was filled with significant milestones that shaped the person he became. He attended Cleora Schools where he laid the foundation for his...

Apr 20, 2024

Rebecca Gale Reed, a beloved homemaker and caregiver, passed away on April 20, 2024, in Claremore, OK, the town where she was born on March 8, 1962. Rebecca's life was defined by her unwavering dedication to her family. She found joy and purpose in caring for her children, grandchildren, and parents throughout her lifetime.Growing up in Claremore, Rebecca attended Claremore...

Apr 19, 2024

Graveside service for Fred C. Daugherty will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Fred passed away on Friday, April 19 at his home with family by his side.  He was 86.Fredrick Carl Daugherty was born on December 28, 1937, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Louis L. and Irene C. (Cass) Daugherty.  He attended school in Ponca City, later...

Apr 19, 2024

Funeral service for Peggy Rice will be live steamed at the following link starting at 2:00 p.m  https://control.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=5e0f5263-a63e-414f-93a5-005ca7b901d4Peggy Jean Rice was born October 14, 1947, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Elmer C. Townley and Elsie R. Anderson Townley. She transitioned to her heavenly home on April 19th, 2024, in Claremore, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was a remarkable...

Apr 13, 2024

Apr 13, 2024

Gary Logan passed away on April 13, 2024 He was 67 years old. He was born to Benjamin Logan and Learl Cook on August 12, 1956 in Lewis County, Kentucky. Gary was a simple man who never had a bad word to say about someone, unless you asked. He loved to fly toy airplanes and even real ones, he took flying...

Apr 13, 2024

https://gofund.me/ee416240In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Duska's memorial fund.  The world and many many lives were graced with the life of Duska Joy Cunningham on May 3rd, 1972. Duska was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Connie and Jan Hall. Duska graduated from Grace Fellowship Christian School in 1990. From early on, it was evident that...

Apr 12, 2024

A celebration of life service for Richard Thomas “Tommy” Messimore will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Tommy passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home.  He was 85.Richard Thomas “Tommy” Messimore was born on February 18, 1939, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to James William and Marjorie Marie (Wallis) Messimore.  He attended school...

Apr 10, 2024

Angela Fay Maiden, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on January 22, 1969, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Angela was the daughter of Elgie Maiden and Patricia Oglesby (Housworth).Angela grew up in Leavenworth, where she attended school before embarking on her journey into the working world. She began her...

Apr 9, 2024

 A visitation with the Classen Family will take place on Monday evening, April 15th from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Claremore First Methodist Church, 1615 N. Hwy. 88, Claremore, OK 7417.

Brian Herbert Classen, age 60, passed away on April 9, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1964, to Junior and ElVera Classen. Brian graduated from   Milbank High School...

Apr 7, 2024

Leslie Cobb Sala, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and companion, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on December 11, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Edward and Jeanne (Harrison) Cobb. Leslie attended Nathan Hale High School and graduated in 1975. She pursued higher education at the University of Tulsa, where she earned a...

Apr 3, 2024

Thomas Henry Orr passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the age of 89 years. He was born to Henry Claude and Phillipa Roth Kolly Orr on September 14, 1934, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was one of thirteen children. This large family lived in various places in the surrounding area growing...

Apr 2, 2024

A celebration of David's life will be held in the summer at Grand Lake. Dr. David M. Heck passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and two daughters Jennifer Murray and Julie Rahhal, son-in-laws Matt Murray and Dr. Ryan Rahhal, and five grandchildren Reed and Grant Murray...

Mar 31, 2024

Susan Diane Gibson, born on February 14, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Inola, Oklahoma. She was a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of her family and community.Susan's love for her family was evident in everything she did. She shared a deep and devoted bond with her husband, Mike Gibson, whom she married in...

Mar 29, 2024

Susie Osten, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 66. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:00am at Chelsea First Baptist Church, followed by burial at Chelsea Cemetery under the care of Chelsea Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 1:00pm-8:00pm, with family receiving friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm.Susie...

Mar 24, 2024

The visitation to pay respects to Debra will be held on March 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chelsea Funeral Home in Chelsea, Oklahoma. The funeral service will take place the following day on March 28, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM at Friendly Foyil Baptist Church in Foyil, Oklahoma.Debra Sue Morgan, passed away on March 24, 2024,...

Mar 21, 2024

Kurt Dale Bible, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 54. Born in Nowata, OK, on February 25, 1970, Kurt was the son of Kenneth Bible and Dorothy Couch. He spent his childhood in Chelsea, OK, where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1988.After high school, Kurt...