OBITUARIES

Jan 25, 2026

Andrew Lee Wilson passed away on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at the age of 90.

The son of Bowlen Green and Esther (Henderson) Wilson was born December 2nd, 1935 in Moody, Oklahoma.

He was a Wagoner High School graduate , who enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bowlen and Esther Wilson; wife,...

Jan 25, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

Roy Joe Elam went to Heaven on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was joyfully greeted by his son, Greg, and his parents, Mildred and Leroy Elam.

Roy was born on December 10, 1945, to Leroy and Mildred (Gregory) Elam. He attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1964.

Roy was a man of his word. If he told you...

Jan 17, 2026

A celebration of life service for Tim Keller will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Claremore First Methodist Church. Tim passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 59. He was a beloved husband, father, Popi, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many during his time with us.

Timothy Dale "Tim" Keller,...

Jan 11, 2026

Services for Doris Whorton will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Doris Jane Whorton, lovingly known to her family as “Dorsy,” passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home in Claremore, Oklahoma.

The daughter of Roy and Lillian (Cook) Cowan, Doris was born on August 22,...

Jan 11, 2026

Shirley Jean Fry Munday was born March 22, 1937 to Glen Melvin Fry and Sylvia Irene Rains Fry Messchaert. She married Vance L. Munday the love of her life at the age of 17. Together they had four children, 8+ grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren.

Ricky Munday, wife Cathy and their son, Derek, Deborah Lucas, husband Lester and her son Jack Ryan...

Jan 7, 2026

Dr. Thomas Richard Howard, Jr., a resident of Pennsville, NJ, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2026 at the age of 81.

Born in Oklahoma on October 18, 1944, he was the eldest child of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (nee Mead) Howard. After graduating from Claremore High School in 1962, he obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University...

Jan 6, 2026

Memorial service for Brenda VanBrunt will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Eden Mennonite Church.

The daughter of Robert and Marie (Clark) Spurlock was born, December 16, 1953 in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Brenda passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the age of 72.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Glenn VanBrunt; daughter, Glenda Evans...

Jan 5, 2026

Funeral service for Helen “Dee” Green will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Foyil Assembly of God, with burial to follow at Winganon Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2026, at Chelsea Funeral Home.

Helen Delores Green passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 88.

The daughter of William and Dorothy...

Jan 4, 2026

A celebration of life service for Patrick Abitbol will be 11:00a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Verdigris Assembly of God Church. Patrick passed away on January 4, 2026. He was 69.

Born on November 10, 1956, in Casablanca, Morocco, to Marcel and Tonie (Marrache) Abitbol, Patrick's journey began in his early childhood when he moved with his family to Bradford, Pennsylvania,...

Jan 2, 2026

Memorial services for Mary Adams will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00am in the Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Mary passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 91.

Mary Ellen Adams was born on July 5, 1934, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to George Franklin Shrier and Annie Catherine (Hammett) Shrier. She grew up in Tulsa and...

Jan 2, 2026

Nancy Sue Witt was born January 13, 1946 in Dustin Oklahoma to Tom and Edna Mae Snyder. She attended Henryetta High School and started working at Hefner’s drug store as a Pharmacy Technician, an industry choice that would span her entire career with multiple wonderful companies.

She worked sometimes multiple jobs at once raising her three children prior to meeting the...

Dec 31, 2025

Harold Lee Holt, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his home in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Harold was born on February 21, 1938, in Waulkena, California, to Everett and Margret Holt. He was the sixth of nine children and grew up surrounded by family, a value he carried throughout his life. He graduated from Mount Whitney High School in...

Dec 31, 2025

A funeral ceremony honoring and remembering the life of Roxanne Vickrey will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 7, 2025. The service will be at the First Baptist Church in Claremore. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 PM Tuesday at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.

 Roxanne passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 surrounded by her...

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...

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,...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...