OBITUARIES

May 27, 2025

May 26, 2025

Debra Lea Ott, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on September 23, 1959, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Harry and Barbara Noble. A lifelong Claremore resident, Debbie held deep roots in the community she called home.

She attended Claremore Public Schools and graduated in the Class of 1977. Debbie was...

May 26, 2025

Ronald Paul Beekman, born March 10, 1948, to Kenneth and Ruby Beekman of Atlantic

Iowa where he grew up with his siblings Karen and Dennis, attended school and graduated

from Atlantic High School May of 1966.

After graduating high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Airforce in May of ’67 where

he proudly served our country during the Vietnam War and earned the...

May 25, 2025

 Larry Francis Space passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on October 4th, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Everett Edgar Space and Ada Space.Larry grew up attending and Chelsea Schools, where he met the love of his life, Loretta. The two were married on April 5th, 1969 and shared a lifelong bond...

May 25, 2025

Richard Waldrup, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on September 19, 1951, in Inola, Oklahoma, he was the son of Marvin and Alfie (Monroe) Waldrup.

Richard spent his early years in Inola before his family relocated to Chelsea, where he graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970. Following graduation, he attended Tulsa Welding...

May 25, 2025

Gerald Dewayne Clark, known as Wayne, passed away surrounded by his family. He was born in Jenks, Oklahoma, to Eugene and Flora Helen (Dunlap) Clark.

Wayne attended school in Jenks through the 8th grade before going to work to help support his family. He later started his own construction business and hired his brothers to work with him, so he could...

May 25, 2025

Lonnie William Rue passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the age of 99.

Born March 23, 1926, in Okemah, Oklahoma, Lonnie was the son of William and Bessie Mae Rue. He was raised in Okemah, where he attended school before enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 18. He proudly served his country until his...

May 24, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for Charles Owen McDonald will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Collinsville VFW Post 3077, 15640 N. 137th E. Ave., Collinsville, OK 74021. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, May 30, from 2pm to 7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm – 7pm. Charles, a cherished father, grandfather and friend...

May 22, 2025

Steven Howard Martin

May 4, 1955 – May 22, 2025

Age 70

Steven Howard Martin passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on May 4, 1955, in Frederick, Oklahoma, to Emery Howard and Effie Mae Martin. He attended Chattanooga Public Schools during his early years and began a life of hard work at the age of...

May 21, 2025

Service for Carylon Spring will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Harvest Baptist Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 27, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Carylon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the age of 82.

Carylon Fern Spring was born on April...

May 19, 2025

May 17, 2025

DUE TO POWER OUTAGE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT MMS PAYNE CHAPEL AT 

102 W 5th STREET, CLAREMORE, OK 74017

Earl Dean Arthur Sr. was born December 11, 1950 to Harold Udell Arthur and Rosa Belle Lewis-Arthur in Claremore, Oklahoma. A strong man with even stronger determination. Earl was a loving, caring, focused, and a strong believer of Jesus Christ. While serving...

May 16, 2025

Patrick McQueen, 68, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away May 16, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, and humor.

Pat was born on August 21, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Tommy and Barbara (Coble) McQueen. The family later moved to Claremore, where Pat attended school and graduated in 1974. Soon after, he proudly joined the United States Army, serving...

May 16, 2025

Funeral services for Everett Leon Treat will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home in Claremore, OK. Burial will follow at Dick Duck Cemetery in Catoosa. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Everett passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 16, 2025, at the...

May 15, 2025

Services to celebrate and remember the life of Jimmy Dale Battles will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Chelsea. Burial will follow at Dawes Cemetery in Chelsea. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 1-8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Chelsea Funeral Home.

Jim left...

May 13, 2025

Service for Fayrene Patterson will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Triumph Family Worship in Oklahoma City, burial will follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, May 16, from 4pm-7pm. Fayrene passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was 80.

Nona Fayrene Patterson was born on December 28, 1944,...

May 9, 2025

Benjamin Franklin Kingcade-Glover, known to family and friends as Benj, passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on September 28, 1974, in Oklahoma, Ben spent his childhood in Moore, where he attended Westmoore High School. A natural athlete, he wrestled for Westmoore and later attended the University of Oklahoma, where he studied architecture before finding...

May 7, 2025

Cindy Lou Petty (Kennan), passed away on May 7, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born in Rogers, Arkansas, on November 29, 1948, to Mrs. Evelyn Kennan and W.B. Kennan Jr. of Rogers, Arkansas.

Cindy graduated from Rogers High School in 1966 and began her career as a key operator, secretary, and working at Daisy Gun Manufacturing in Rogers. Her busy...

May 7, 2025

Memorial services for Richard Earl Saltmarsh will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00am at Claremore First Presbyterian Church.

Richard's first watch ended on May 7, 2025, at the age of 79.

Richard Saltmarsh was born on November 25, 1945, in Marne, Iowa, to Orvetta Christine (Andersen) Saltmarsh. His formative years were spent in rural Iowa, developing lifelong skills from typical...

May 5, 2025

Graveside service for Priscilla Medlock will be 2:00p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at Highland Cemetery. Priscilla passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was 94.

Sylvia Priscilla Medlock was born on January 17, 1931, in Welch, Oklahoma to Myrl and Stella (Butler) Bump. She lived a life characterized by dedication, joy, and unwavering support for her family and community. Priscilla...