OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Landry Blaine Skocdopole, passed away on August 15, 2023, at the age of 34.

Born with an adventurous heart, Landry found solace and excitement in various activities. He enjoyed video games, had a talent for cooking, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors—whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping. He enjoyed his time at home spending time with Paige. Growing...

Aug 13, 2023

Funeral service for George "Bud" Curtiss will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2023 at Sequoyah Baptist Church, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, August 17, from 1pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 6pm-8pm.  Bud Curtiss, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2023 at the...

Aug 13, 2023

Celebration of life services for Beverly Joan Mitchell will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.

Beverly J. Mitchell of Claremore, wife of Dr. Joseph E. Mitchell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

For 33 years she assisted her husband in his Chiropractic office. For her...

Aug 12, 2023

Aug 12, 2023

 

A tribute to the life of Jessalyn Rae "Jessie" Shelton will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 12:00pm, as we gather to remember and honor her memory. Jessie peacefully departed on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the age of 35. In honor of Jessie the wishes for visitors to be dressed in casual clothing or whatever is...

Aug 12, 2023

 

Kay Ann Bennett was the only child of Rolland Bennett and Wilma Baldridge Bennett, she was born on November 15, 1947 in Claremore. After losing her beloved Momma at the tender age of 5, Kay gained a sister, Nancy, as well as a new mother when Roberta Robertson married her father in 1955.

Kay spent her school days in...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Steven Andrew Warden passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of  69.

The son Omer and Lahoma (Ludlow) Warden was born October 13th, 1953 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He would later attend Inola Elementary, and graduated from Sequoyah High School.

Steven would work for Apex Plumbing Company for 45 years retiring in 2020.  For the past 45 years...

Aug 8, 2023

 

A celebration of life service for Freda Mae Leach will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at MMS-Payne Chapel. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home on Monday, August 14, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, with family receiving visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Freda passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She...