OBITUARIES

Becky Ann Morehouse

Becky Ann Morehouse

Feb 3, 2026

Service for Becky will be 10:00a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Clearview Church, burial will follow at Sageeyah cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, February 5, from 2pm-7pm.

Becky Morehouse, beloved wife of Kevin Morehouse, passed away on February 3rd in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Becky was born in Tulsa to Gerald and Peggy Johnson and lived there until the...

Joe Andrew Nichols

Joe Andrew Nichols

Feb 1, 2026

Joe Andrew Nichols, the son of Albert Erie Nichols, Jr. and Joy Marie Nichols was born on March 12, 1954 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 71.

Joe was raised in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he attended 1st through 12th grade. He loved playing baseball, and was sure to...

Charles Wayne Grubbs

Charles Wayne Grubbs

Jan 31, 2026

Charles Wayne “Chuck” Grubbs passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on January 24, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Charles and Lucy Grubbs. Chuck attended Claremore High School and graduated with the class of 1958. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963.

On May...

Loretta Inez Aljets

Loretta Inez Aljets

Jan 27, 2026

Loretta Inez Aljets was born in French Camp California on May 8th, 1950, to parents William Wallace Snow and Vernie May Johnson Snow. Loretta was the 2nd youngest out of 12 siblings. Loretta leaves behind her loving husband of 44 years, Lawrence Aljets, her 3 sons, Timothy David McKay, Kenneth Scott McKay and Patrick Shawn McKay. Along with her husband...

Claude Wayne McClendon

Claude Wayne McClendon

Jan 27, 2026

Funeral service for Claude McClendon will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Claremore First Baptist Church, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, February 2, from 3pm-7pm. Claude, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on August 17, 1940, in Alluwe,...

Becky Charlene Haddox-Wilson

Becky Charlene Haddox-Wilson

Jan 26, 2026

Becky Charlene Haddox-Wilson was born on March 20, 1958, to Don and Charlene Haddox, as a cherished baby girl. She pursued higher education at NSU, earning a master's degree in the art of psychology. Becky frequently took her children to school with her, allowing them to experience her academic environment. Her devotion to her children and tireless efforts to provide...

Jack Duane Benjamin

Jack Duane Benjamin

Jan 26, 2026

Jack Duane Benjamin, 77, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Wellfleet, Nebraska, to Ernest and Laura (Jordan) Benjamin.

As a child, Jack moved with his family to Northglenn, Colorado, where he completed his schooling. After high school, he settled in Greeley, Colorado, where he made his home with his late...

Linda Mae Huston

Linda Mae Huston

Jan 26, 2026

Linda Mae Huston was born May 18, 1940 to Vera and Elgin Goins. Linda made her way to Heaven January 26, 2026.

Linda had a love for God, her family, and the simple things in life. She married the love of her life, Howard, on June 13, 1959 and together they built their lives and their home together. Linda was a...

Andrew Lee Wilson

Andrew Lee Wilson

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,...

Roy Joe Elam

Roy Joe Elam

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...

Tim Keller

Tim Keller

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,...

Doris Jane Whorton

Doris Jane Whorton

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,...

Shirley Jean Munday

Shirley Jean Munday

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...

Dr. Thomas Richard Howard Jr.

Dr. Thomas Richard Howard Jr.

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...

Brenda Faye VanBrunt

Brenda Faye VanBrunt

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...

Dee Green

Dee Green

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...

Patrick Abitbol

Patrick Abitbol

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,...