OBITUARIES

Jul 14, 2024

A memorial service for Mitchell Norfleet will be 2:00p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Mitchell passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was 65.

Mitchell Douglas Norfleet, born on May 10,1959, in Claremore, to Dorothy (Sumter) Norfleet and Doug Norfleet. He attended school at Claremore, graduating with...

Jul 12, 2024

Service for Sue Ellen Garrett will be 11:00a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church Chelsea, burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, July 15, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving friends from 5pm-7pm. Sue passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was 68.

Sue Ellen Garrett was born March 22, 1956,...

Jul 9, 2024

Funeral services for Linda Kay Paddock will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Claremore First Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Linda will be laid to rest next to her mother in Little...

Jul 7, 2024

Funeral services for Cathy Bushyhead will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00am at Claremore Assembly of God. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 2:00pm-6:00pm with family receiving friends from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Cathy passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, she was 66.

Cathy Elaine Bushyhead passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of...

Jul 6, 2024

JC Rothers, a dedicated bridge foreman who worked for Sherwood Construction 30 years, passed away on July 6, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1974, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

JC graduated from Vian High School in 1992 and went on to build a successful career in the construction industry. Known for his work ethic and leadership, he left a lasting impact...

Jul 5, 2024

Funeral services for Brandy Lee Bell will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 2:00pm at Cedar Point Church in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 1:00pm-7:00pm, with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Brandy passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 54.

Brandy was born on July 2, 1970, in Claremore,...

Jul 5, 2024

George E. (Mike) Thelander passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. He was in the loving home of his daughter, Teresa, and son-in-law, John, and was with family at his time of death. He was 92 years old.

George Edward (Mike) was born on June 5, 1932, in Tulsa, OK to Pearl (Allen) and Carl Thelander. His father, Carl, immigrated from...

Jul 4, 2024

Memorial service for Wanda Shank will be 10:30, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Claremore First Baptist Church. Wanda passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was 82.

Wanda Lou Shank was born on July 31, 1941, in Claremore, Oklahoma, one of 10 children to William Walter and Lena Katherine (Phelps) Vann; Wanda's journey was marked by resilience and an unyielding...

Jul 4, 2024

Christopher Lee Butler was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking individual who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. A loving son, brother, husband, father, papa, and friend has sadly passed away on July 4, 2024. Born on July 21, 1967, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chris leaves behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family.



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Jul 2, 2024

Alvin Lewis was born on August 29, 1977 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lena, Kay Lewis and Rodney Conrad Lewis. Alvin unexpectedly left his life on July 2, 2024 at the age of 46. 

Alvin didn't call Tulsa his home though he moved around as a kid he made his home and Claremore. Alvin got his GED and went on to get...

Jun 30, 2024

Graveside service for Julia Morrison will be held at 10:00a.m, Saturday August 17th, at the cemetery in Chelsea, Oklahoma.

Julia Robillard Brown Morrison passed on June 30, 2024, at the age of 98

She was born on August 10, 1925, in Hennepin, Minnesota to George Edward Brown and Alice Chase Merritt.

A daughter of a family who prized higher education, when Julie finished...

Jun 30, 2024

Funeral service for Larry Tod Huen will be 1:00p.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Ward’s Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit during the viewing that will be held at the funeral home before the service on July 5, from 10:00a.m., until 12:00p.m. Tod passed away at his home on Sunday, June 30, 2024....

Jun 28, 2024

Funeral service for Alfred Storie will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. Alfred went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was 97.

Alfred Storie was born April 8, 1927, in Farris, Oklahoma to Jess and Doll (Hall) Storie. He attended school in Farris....

Jun 27, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Service for Dewell Davidson will be 11:00a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Washington Cemetery, in Foyil. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m., until service time also on Monday. Dewell passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2027. He was 87.

Dewell Dewayne Davidson was born August 17, 1936, in Knobel, Arkansas, to D. C. and...

Jun 25, 2024

Funeral services for Marlene Fuller will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 10:00 am at Big Cabin First Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Big Cabin Cemetery under the direction of Chelsea Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with family receiving friends from 6:00 pm to...

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...