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Ronnie Jack Blankenship

Ronnie Jack Blankenship

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Ronnie Jack Blankenship, a dedicated electrician who worked for IBEW until his retirement, has passed away at the age of 75. Born on July 6, 1948, in Prague, Oklahoma, Ronnie led an accomplished life filled with love, family, and professional success.

Ronnie's passion for his work as an electrician was evident throughout his long and fruitful career with...

Albert Norris Averyt

Albert Norris Averyt

Sep 7, 2023

 

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 2pm at Big Cabin Methodist Church.

Albert Norris Averyt, Jr. of Big Cabin/ Chelsea, Oklahoma passed away on September 7, 2023.  “Bud” was born to Albert Norris Averyt, Sr. and Shirley Nell (Mixson) Averyt on July 10, 1959 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.  Bud could be considered a jack of all...

Beverly Janette Jones

Beverly Janette Jones

Sep 6, 2023

 

Beverly Janette (Hardison) Jones was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on May 10, 1951, to John Michael and Marjorie Ruth (Gourd) Hipp.  She is a descendent of the Cherokee Nation.  Beverly Attended Claremore High School, graduating with the class of 1969.  She later fulfilled her dream of becoming a beautician.  Later she worked for Cherokee casino.  

Her talents were...

Peggy Sue Sanders

Peggy Sue Sanders

Sep 5, 2023

 

Peggy Sue Sanders was born to Tommie and Joyce Holt on October 23, 1958, in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Peggy was blessed to be raised by a great role model and father figure, Lowell J. Lutz and mother Joyce Yvonne Lutz.  She passed away on September 5th, 2023, she was 64 years old. 

Peggy spent her childhood moving coast to coast...

Barbara Alice Nelson

Barbara Alice Nelson

Sep 3, 2023

Graveside services for Barbara Nelson will be held Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00am. Barbara passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 87.

Lee Russell Hasting

Lee Russell Hasting

Sep 2, 2023

Funeral services for Lee Hasting will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Lee passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, he was 87.  

 Lee Russell Hasting was born July 27, 1936 in Avant, Ok to Lee and Viola Hasting. Russell...

Sherry Froman

Sherry Froman

Sep 2, 2023

 

Sherry Ann Froman, loving wife, mother of three, and Nanna of three, passed away at age sixty. She embraced life with a heart yearning for sandy shores and hands lovingly nurturing her flowers and the people around her. She passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and passion for serving. Her life was...

James Gerald Looney

James Gerald Looney

Sep 1, 2023

 

James Looney, 56, of Claremore passed away from this life on September 1, 2023.  He worked in maintenance at GD Energy in Tulsa.  He enjoyed many things in life, mentoring and teaching anything he knew that would help anyone, fishing, shooting, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Burl J. Looney, Donna L....

Elizabeth Ann Rhine

Elizabeth Ann Rhine

Aug 30, 2023

 

Elizabeth Ann Heiligman Rhine was born in Claremore, OK on February 7, 1954 to Richard and Billie Heiligman.   While attending Claremore High School, she met the love of her life, Mark Rhine. They recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.  

Elizabeth attended Oklahoma State University as a third-generation legacy and returned to Claremore for a career in teaching at both...

Karon Delores Anderson

Karon Delores Anderson

Aug 29, 2023

 

Peter Anderson Jr. 11-28-1936 to 04-17-2020 

Born in Brownsville Texas to Peter Anderson and Grace Ann Kiddy Stevens formally Anderson.

Pete grew up primarily in a military family where he lived in various parts of the U.S. and Europe with his mom, step-dad and siblings. This fostered his love of travel which lasted this lifetime.

They ended up in...

Sherry Denise Alexander

Sherry Denise Alexander

Aug 29, 2023

 

Sherry Denise Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 29, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 72. She was born on February 27, 1951, to Howard and Nella (Kirk) Alexander. She was born and raised in Claremore, where she attended Claremore High School and graduated as a proud member of the class of 1969.Throughout her...

Billy Gene Tolbert

Billy Gene Tolbert

Aug 29, 2023

 

 

 

Funeral service  will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday,  September 8, 2023, at Claremore First Assembly of God. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.Billy Gene Tolbert passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, surrounded by...

Kristi Lynn Root

Kristi Lynn Root

Aug 27, 2023

 

 

Kristi Lynn Root passed away on August 27, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 59.  She was born on December 24, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri to her parents Donald and Velma (Moser) Root.

From an early age, Kristi showed a passion for learning and helping others.  After graduating from Parkwood High School in Joplin in 1982,...

Claudia Gail Berry

Claudia Gail Berry

Aug 25, 2023

A Memorial service is pending at this time.

 

Claudia Gail Berry, known affectionately as Gail, passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 67.The daughter of Claude and Flois (Davis) Robbins  was born on September 22, 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Gail's journey began in Tulsa where she attended elementary school before moving to Catoosa in the...

Harold Gene Nichols

Harold Gene Nichols

Aug 25, 2023

Harold Gene Nichols, 89, of Claremore, OK passed away on August 24, 2023.

 

He was born on August 21, 1934, in Clarita, OK the son of Andrew “Pete” and Estelle (Dollins) Nichols. Harold joined the US Air Force upon graduation from Southside High School in Hess, OK. He trained as an airframe mechanic and worked his way into being...

Kruz Talon Flores

Kruz Talon Flores

Aug 24, 2023

Memorial service for Kruz Talon Flores will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Kruz passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Kruz Talon Flores, a beloved baby boy, was born on August 15, 2023, also in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He weighed 6 pounds and 2.8 ounces and was 19,8 inches long. Kruz is survived by his loving...

Linda Jo Cramer

Linda Jo Cramer

Aug 22, 2023

 

A service to honor the life of Linda Jo Cramer will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Linda passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 70.

Linda was born in Claremore to Leroy and Alma Jo Taber. Her early years were spent in Claremore, except...

Raymond "Rusty" Joseph Harris

Raymond "Rusty" Joseph Harris

Aug 17, 2023

 

Raymond "Rusty" Joseph Harris, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 63 surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service in honor of Rusty's life will take place on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.

Born on July 9, 1960, in Des Moines,...

Danny Ray Roberts

Danny Ray Roberts

Aug 17, 2023

 

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Danny Ray Roberts will be held 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 2023. The service will take place at MMS-Payne Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Claremore located at 102 W 5th St in Claremore, Oklahoma.  Danny Ray Roberts, passed away peacefully at his home in Claremore on August 17, 2023, at the age...

Anna Louise Bacon

Anna Louise Bacon

Aug 16, 2023

 

Anna McCormick Bacon passed away from this earthly world on August 16th, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born on January 28th, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, to Gerald and Mary “Mamie” McCormick. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her oldest son. 

During her early years her family moved from Dayton, Ohio to...