OBITUARIES

Jun 24, 2024

Memorial service for Gloria Kay Cody will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Claremore First Methodist Church.

Gloria Kay Cody, affectionately known as "Momo" and "Aunt G," passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at the age of 66. She was born on July 21, 1957, in Pampa, Texas, to Charles and Minnie (Pierce) Welch. Gloria...

Jun 23, 2024

Graveside service for Mary Necessary will be 10:00a.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. 

Mary Lee Necessary was born on December 3, 1928, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to James D. Martin and Rosa Lee (Thomas) Martin. She peacefully passed away on June 23, 2024, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many.

Mary dedicated...

Jun 23, 2024

Ardith Arlinta Rider, a beloved member of the Sequoyah Claremore, Oklahoma community, passed away on June 23 2024. She was born on November 4, 1941, in Verdigris, Oklahoma. Ardith was a woman of many talents and passions throughout her life.

Ardith's journey was filled with significant roles and accomplishments. She attended Sequoyah schools, she later went on to own a café...

Jun 19, 2024

Funeral service for Betty Brookshier will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Chelsea. Burial will follow at Dawes Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday June 24, 2024 at the Chelsea Funeral Home with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.

Betty Marie Brookshier, age 83, passed away on June 19, 2024, surrounded by her...

Jun 15, 2024

Rosa Mae Adair, born on July 4, 1937, peacefully passed away at her home in Chelsea, Oklahoma, on June 15, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born at home in Alluwe, Oklahoma, where she spent her early years on the family farm. During World War II, her family moved to the Jenks area of Tulsa due to her...

Jun 14, 2024

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kieffer Holinsworth, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

Kieffer was born on March 7, 1941, in Delaware, Ok, to his parents Jack and Josie Holinsworth.

 Kieffer dedicated over 50 years of his life as a machinist, running his own successful business alongside his wife and children. His passion for his...

Jun 14, 2024

Thomas Patrick Shouse, known affectionately as "Uncle Pat," was born on July 11, 1967, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and passed away June 14, 2024, at the age of 56.

 He was raised in Chelsea, Oklahoma, where he attended school and graduated in 1985. Pat's thirst for knowledge led him to pursue further education at Tulsa Technology Center and Northeastern State University. Eventually,...

Jun 13, 2024

Jun 12, 2024

Celebration of Life services for Rowdy Wayne Givens will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:00 am at Inola Funeral Home. Rowdy passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 60.

Rowdy was born to Leonard Givens and Sharon (Sorrels) Givens on August 2, 1963, in Tulsa, OK. He grew up in the Locust Grove area...

Jun 12, 2024

Funeral service for Stephen Decker will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 10:00am at House of Prayer Holiness Church in Foyil, OK. Stephen Dwaine Decker passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at the age of 67. Stephen was born in Grayson County Kentucky on February 9, 1957, to Denvard and Anna (Hockenbury) Decker. Stephen grew up in the Leichtfield...

Jun 11, 2024

Funeral service for Gloria Berg will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:00am. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024, from 1:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Inola Funeral Home. 

Gloria Sue (Hayes) Berg, age 83, of Inola, Oklahoma went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Emerald Care Center...

Jun 10, 2024

Joseph John Marzec passed away on Monday, June 10, 2023.  He was 86. Joseph is survived by his wife Jean Ann Marzec of the home.  A private family service is planned. 

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,...