OBITUARIES
Michael Ludwick
Dec 29, 2025
Michael Ludwick was born on March 29, 1958, in Kismet, Kansas, to Paul and Lee Ludwick. He later made Claremore, Oklahoma his home, where he attended Claremore High School. During his school years, Michael enjoyed playing football and formed lifelong memories.
Michael had a love for sports and family. He spent many enjoyable hours at the Tulsa Speedway alongside his brother...
James Winfield Hoagland
Dec 28, 2025
James Winfield "Winn" Hoagland was born on January 26th, 1977, in Tulsa Oklahoma, and passed from this life on December 28th, 2025. He was the son of Jim Hoagland and Pam Lewis Skinner.
He is survived by his brother, Stuart Hoagland; Stuart's wife, Laura; and their daughters, Samantha and Allie. He is also survived by his half-sister, Amanda Wiedmann; his half-brother,...
Judy Debra Barnes
Dec 28, 2025
Judy Debra Pleasant Barnes, age 78, passed from this life on December 28, 2026. She was born July 27, 1947, to Anna Marie (Kupiec) and Vernon Sexton Pleasant at their home in Jenks, Oklahoma.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis “Lew” Barnes; her children by birth and their spouses, Nicholas “Nick” and Laura Ryan, and Mindy (Ryan) and Thomas Kimrey;...
Randall Eugene Pickens
Dec 28, 2025
Celebration of Life services for Randall Pickens will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Little Rock Church in Claremore, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery.
Randall, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.
Born on August 8, 1950, in Kansas City,...
Matthew Lee Lewis
Dec 25, 2025
A visitation will be held for Matthew Lewis on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at Claremore Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Matthew Lee Lewis, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the young age of 27. Born...
Albert Lee Raleigh
Dec 24, 2025
On December 24th, 2025, Albert Lee Raleigh, age 64, passed away in his home in Chelsea, Oklahoma surrounded by his family. He was born in Pryor, OK on January 6th, 1961, to Bettina & Albert W. Raleigh. When looking for Albert, he was either under the hood of a car or spending time with his family. He was a "Jack...
Carol Dean Whiles
Dec 21, 2025
Funeral service for Carol Dean Whiles will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. 1921 Holly Road, Claremore, OK 74017
Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Cemetery.
Carol passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Carol was born on July 16, 1943, in Oilton, Oklahoma; she was the...
Stanley Prather
Dec 21, 2025
Stanley was born on October 16, 1943, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Earl D and Arrillia “Imogene” (Danner) Prather. He spent part of his childhood in Joplin, Missouri, before moving to Tulsa during his senior year of high school. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1963.
On July 5, 1963, Stanley married LuAnne, and to this union two children...
Arthur Ray Brewer
Dec 15, 2025
Funeral services for Arthur Brewer will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11:30am at Westside Holiness Church in Claremore. Visitation will be held the morning of the service from 10:30-11:30. Burial will follow the service at Chelsea City Cemetery in Chelsea, OK.
Arthur Ray Brewer passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born...
James G. "Jim" Robbins
Dec 15, 2025
Service for Jim Robbins will be 10:00a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at House of Prayer Church, burial will follow at Wards Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, December 18, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving friends from 5pm-7pm.
Jim was born January 10, 1942, to Orvel & Virginia Robbins. Jim, a lifelong resident of Foyil and a...
Mariano Lewis Alves
Dec 12, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Mariano Lewis Alves will be 11:00a.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Mariano, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 96 in Inola, Oklahoma.
Born on November 13, 1929, in Bristol, Rhode Island, to Mariano Lewis Alves, Sr. and Helena Sousa (Garasa) Alves, Mariano...
John Henry Harper II
Dec 12, 2025
John Henry Harper II passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1976, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to David Henry Harper and Barbara Jean Harper.
John grew up in Tulsa and attended Daniel Webster High School, graduating with the Class of 1995. During his high school years, he enjoyed wrestling and playing golf. After graduation, he continued his...
Jerry Eugene Pritchard
Dec 12, 2025
Funeral services for Jerry “Bear” Pritchard will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Memorial Heights Baptist Church, with burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be immediately before starting at 10:00am
Jerry “Bear” Pritchard passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by family as he went to meet his Lord and Savior and be reunited...
John Williams
Dec 12, 2025
John Dewey Williams was received into God’s kingdom on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 84.
The son of Oscar Dewey and Margery (Scott) Williams, John, was born on June 15, 1941. He was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his sister Joanne where he attended Eliot Elementary. As a young kid, he enjoyed spending time with his horse, riding...
Melody Lynn Raper
Dec 10, 2025
Melody Lynn Raper, 77, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Bill and Wanda Taylor. Melody grew up in Tulsa and attended McLain High School and graduated in the class of 1966. As a young girl, she especially loved spending time with her Granny Knight on the family farm, a...
Kenneth Arnold Classen
Dec 8, 2025
Kenneth Arnold Classen, 72, passed away on December 8,2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on February 21, 1953, in Mead, Kansas, to Mary and Arnold Classen.
Kenneth was a man of determination, purpose, and conviction. Later in life, he returned to college and became the first in his family to earn a college degree fulfilling his calling to become a...
Ashley Neil Hall
Dec 7, 2025
Ashley Neal Hall
May 18, 1970 – December 7, 2025
Ashley Neal Hall, 55, petroleum geologist, Irish pub proprietor, master leather craftsman, musician, and world-class curmudgeon, died peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2025, after a battle with ALS.
He was surrounded by the love of his mother, his nephew, and his lifelong best friend, which is exactly the kind of quiet,...
Clifford Wayne Equels
Dec 7, 2025
Clifford Wayne Equels, 74, of Tulsa, passed away on December 7, 2025. Known as Wayne to most, but lovingly called “Wayniac” by his friends, Wayne had a heart as big as his smile. No one ever heard a more boisterous or infectious laugh—one that could fill a room and instantly lift spirits. A well-respected member of the Freemasons of Oklahoma...
Paul Drennen Smith
Dec 6, 2025
Paul Drennen Smith of Claremore, OK, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD passed away in peace and with grace at his home on December 6, 2025.
Paul was born on January 4, 1934, to Ediss and Robert Smith in Sioux Falls. He was the youngest of five Smith children. Paul spent his years growing up between his home and at his family’s...
Diane Sue Kelley
Dec 6, 2025
Service for Diane Kelley will be 11:00a.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at Cedar Point Church, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, December 11, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Diane passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She lived a life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to her...
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