OBITUARIES
Linda Snyder
Mar 21, 2024
Linda Snyder was a soft-hearted soul in every facet of her life. She was born in Ventura, California in 1959 next to the ocean she loved her entire life. On March 21st, 2024 she passed through this world and into the waiting arms of her father, John Goss, and through the guiding steps of her Father-In-Law, Walter Snyder.
Linda grew up...
Alejandra (Ali) Sierra Aguilar
Mar 18, 2024
A celebration of life service will be held for Ali Aguilar, 10:00a.m., on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Ali passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. She was 45.Alejandra Sierra “Ali” Aguilar was born on December 11, 1978, in Tahlequah, to Alejo Aguilar and Carlis Hart. Education held significant value in Ali's life. She graduated from...
Billy Harold Lindsey
Mar 17, 2024
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though...
Lonnie Larson
Mar 17, 2024
A celebration of life service for Lonnie Larson will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Claremore Community Center, from 9am-11am. Lonnie passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was 74.
Ireatha "Faye" Hammons
Mar 15, 2024
Service for Ireatha Faye Hammons will be Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2:00p.m. Faye passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was 84.Faye was born in Owasso, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1939, to Charlie and Mildred (Burdett) Fetterhoff. Her early years were marked by dedication to her education, culminating in her high school years at Central in Tulsa. Following...
Emma Arabelle Millican
Mar 14, 2024
Celebration of Life services for Arabelle Millican will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Claremore First Presbyterian Church. Arabelle passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the age of 92.Arabelle was born on September 5, 1931 in Grant, Kansas to Thomas and Ruth (Dewell) McBride. She grew up in the Salina, Kansas area and...
Kenneth Arnold Thomason
Mar 13, 2024
Kenneth Arnold Thomason passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on February 26, 1947, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to John and Lucile Thomason. Kenneth grew up in Nowata and attended schools in Nowata and Alluwe. In his younger years, he worked as a Horse Jockey and later became a trailer mechanic and truck driver...
Glen Howard Burns
Mar 12, 2024
Glen Howard Burns, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1948, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Herb and Minnie (Rader) Burns. He was raised in the Foyil area, where he would later attend school. After graduating from Foyil High School in 1966, Glen began he attending Will Rogers Junior College. In January of...
Raymond Allen Wilson
Mar 10, 2024
Service for Raymond Allen Wilson will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 13 from 1pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 6pm-8pm. Allen passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was 73.Raymond Allen Wilson was born October 31, 1950,...
Thomas Gavin King
Mar 9, 2024
Thomas Gavin King passed away at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa on Saturday, March 9th at around 12:15 pm after complications from hip surgery two weeks earlier. He was 90.
Born on All Souls Day in 1933 as the second child to John and Katherine King. He had a happy childhood. In his first years he lived in the Irish...
Niketa Sue Basks
Mar 8, 2024
Funeral services for Niketa Basks will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 11:00am at Westside Holiness Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 3:00pm-8:00pm with family receiving friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Westside Holiness Church. .Niketa Sue Basks (better known as Nana),...
Daisy W. Ward
Mar 8, 2024
Funeral service for Daisy W. Ward will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Friendly Foyil Baptist Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 1pm -8pm, with family receiving visitors from 6pm-8pm. Daisy passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 80.Daisy W. Ward was born on July 18, 1943,...
Dorothy Ilean Smith
Mar 6, 2024
Dorothy Ilean (Hale) Smith was born on September 26, 1934 in Wright county Missouri, near Mansfield and passed from this earth on March 6, 2024 at home in Claremore, OK surrounded by her family. She attended school in Mansfield, MO and graduated high school in 1952 where she was VP of her senior class. She was the only one of...
Edwina Rhea Coats
Mar 5, 2024
Private family services will be held at a later date. Edwina was born in Tulsa, OK on December 9, 1953, to Edwin and Oneta (Wright) Middlemus. Edwina passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 70.
Josephine Teehee
Mar 1, 2024
Funeral service for Josephine Teehee will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Harvest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Round Springs Cemetery. A wake will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church.Josephine Teehee was born on November 11, 1938, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to Joe and Isa (Tubby)...
Aaron Park Shelton
Feb 29, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Aaron Park Shelton, who departed this world on February 29, 2024. Aaron, a beloved resident of Claremore, Oklahoma, and native of Casper, Wyoming, graced the lives of those around him with his boundless energy, infectious laughter, and unwavering passion for life.
Born on December 12, 1982, in the rugged beauty of Casper, Wyoming,...
Donald Mac James
Feb 25, 2024
Donald James, known affectionately as "Mac" by his beloved wife Betty, passed away on February 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with numerous health challenges. Born on April 28, 1939, Donald leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service.Donald's life was one of diverse experiences and unwavering commitment. Starting as a skilled carpenter, he built two of the four...
Cynthia Lea Kent
Feb 25, 2024
Cynthia Lea Kent was born April 16 1952 in Oklahoma City. She was the first of three children of her parents Robert and Urna Lea Stover. She passed away on February 25, 2024.
Cindy grew up in Claremore, O.K., where she attended Will Rogers Junior High School and graduated from Claremore High School in 1970. Being gregarious and good natured, she...
William Preston Krebs
Feb 23, 2024
William Preston Krebs passed away on Friday, February 23, 2023. He was 94.
Private family services are planned.
Luvanda May Eubanks
Feb 23, 2024
Luvanda May Eubanks, also known as Meme, was a mom, grandma, sister and friend. She left this world on February 23, 2024 at the young age of 73.
Luvanda found true joy being around her family, she cherished every minute she had with them. She was a woman of courage, strength, and integrity. She lit up any room she entered with...