OBITUARIES

Nov 18, 2023

Nov 17, 2023

 

Jackie Lynn Sellers, a dedicated and compassionate individual who made significant contributions to the medical field, passed away on November 17, 2023, at the age of 67 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on December 16, 1955, in her hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma, Jackie lived a life filled with love, support, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Jackie...

Nov 17, 2023

 

Robert Francis Wayland, 85, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on November 17, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Robert was a proud and hardworking man, known for his dedication as a carpenter for many years.

Robert will be lovingly remembered by his surviving family members, including his brothers, Gary Wayland and Gerald Wayland. He...

Nov 16, 2023

 

Funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Claremore. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the MMS-Payne Funeral home from 1-6 p.m., with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m.

Thelma Jean Henderson, age 90, passed away on November 16, 2023.

Thelma was born on August 13, 1933, in Oologah,...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Henry Avenoy Robison, 90, of Catoosa, OK, passed away on November 15, 2023, peacefully at his childhood home. Arrangements are handled by MMS Funeral Home.  No services were held at the request of Henry.   Henry was born October 6, 1933, to Tommy and Virginia Robison.  He went to school at Catoosa and graduated in 1951. He married Anna Lee,...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Loveta May Minor was born on December 10th, 1935 in Whitefield, Oklahoma to Virgil and Dorothy Howard. Loveta met the love of her life Phillip Minor at a Supper after being introduced by his sister Shirley Minor. Loveta married the love of her life on May 17, 1952 in Claremore, Oklahoma and was happily married for 68 years. She...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Visitation for Janice Lee Watkins will be from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Inola Funeral Home, family will be there to receive visitors.    

Janice Lee Watkins was born on June 27, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri to W.H. and Mary Belle Lybrook.  She departed this life on November 13, 2023, at the age of 81.

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Nov 10, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

 

A celebration of Nicole's life will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 11:00 am at Destiny Life Church in Claremore, OK, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, under the direction of MMS-Payne Funeral Home.

Nicole Shyann Jackson, born on September 11, 2000, in Claremore, OK, passed away on November 10, 2023, in Tulsa, OK. She...

Nov 10, 2023

 

Claudia Weston passed away Thursday morning, November 10, 2023, at Ascension Saint John Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of Walter P. and Gloria Weston.  She was born September 2, 1942, and raised in Miami, Oklahoma.  Claudia graduated from Miami High School with the class of 1960. She graduated from NEO in 1971 with a practical nursing...

Nov 9, 2023

Celebration of Life services for J.H. Castleman will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Eastern Hills Baptist Church.

Nov 9, 2023

Vera Atha Raffety passed away on November 9, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on September 25, 1929, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to James McKinzie and Lela Mae McKinzie. Vera attended the Bushyhead schoolhouse until the 8th grade.In her youth, Vera met John Raffety, and the couple dated for some time. John later served his country during World War II....

Nov 8, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

A memorial mass will be held for Joseph Angolano on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 3:00pm at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Claremore, OK.

Joseph David Angolano, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 11, 1952. He graduated from Cranston East High with the class of 1972. After high school, Joseph met his future wife Debbie, through his...

Nov 4, 2023

 

A Funeral services for Mira Josephine Dees will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00am at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. 

Mira Josephine (Glover) Dees, aged 87, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 8, 1936. Jo, as she was affectionately known, had a varied career as an electronic assembler...

Nov 4, 2023

 

Funeral services for Ronald Gene "Ron" Sullivan will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Claremore First Baptist Church, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends are invited to pay their respects at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 8, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family receiving visitors from 6:00 p.m. to...

Nov 2, 2023

 

Lynda Belle Fritts, 79, passed away on November 2, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 2:00pm at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.

Lynda was born in Marlow, Oklahoma, to her loving parents, George and Dorothy Elliott. After her childhood in Marlow, she graduated from Marlow High School in...

Oct 31, 2023

 

 Arthur H. Slaterpryce 78 of Locust Grove, Oklahoma passed away on October 31, 2023. Arthur was born in Freeport, Long Island to Aubrey and Alice {Lorish} Slaterpryce.

   He moved to Schroon Lake,  New York in 1946 and  graduated from Schroon Lake Central School. Art worked at Maypine Marina, owned trucks building the Northway in summer and hauled logs...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Clifton Curtis McCoy unexpectedly left his earthly body for a glorified one in the presence of his Savior on Thursday morning, October 26, 2023 just 45 days shy of his 92nd birthday.  The Celebration of Life will be held at Claremore Assembly of God on Thursday, November 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in...

Oct 25, 2023

 

  Patricia Lee Boyd, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.   She was born in Warren, Ohio, on March 2, 1931, to Charles Herbert and Mary (Perry) Martin. At the age of 3, she and her family moved back to Oklahoma, settling in Chelsea. Patricia attended Chelsea schools and graduated as a member of the class of...