OBITUARIES

LARRY GENE MAPES

LARRY GENE MAPES

Nov 16, 2024

Larry Gene Mapes, of Claremore, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. After fighting a long, hard fight with his health, he passed peacefully at the age of 85.

He was born in Oronogo, Missouri on September 15, 1939. Larry was a beloved husband, father, and papaw, who dedicated many years of his life to helping...

Marvin Andrew Still

Marvin Andrew Still

Nov 15, 2024

Marvin Andrew Still was born on January 11, 1936, to Edward (Ned) and Ida Myrtle (Nave) Still at Sequoyah Club Resort at Park Hill, Oklahoma. Marvin attended 51 School in Park Hill and Claremore School. Marvin married Sherry Payne in 1978.

Marvin enjoyed doing woodwork, going fishing and camping.

Survived by his wife Sherry, stepdaughter Cindy Hefner (Dale Countryman) and stepson Scott...

Jerry Allen Wilson

Jerry Allen Wilson

Nov 14, 2024

Jerry Allen Wilson, 45, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Bob and Anita Wilson.

Jerry was a passionate car enthusiast who loved working on old cars and trucks in his spare time. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding dirt bikes and go-karts around the family home. A skilled construction and remodeling worker, Jerry...

Beverly Sue Dawes

Beverly Sue Dawes

Nov 13, 2024

 Funeral service for Beverly Sue Dawes will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2024 at Westwood Church in Claremore. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery, under the direction of MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. Beverly was promoted to glory on Wednesday,...

Ricky Allan Grisham

Ricky Allan Grisham

Nov 8, 2024

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Claremore Church of God Seventh Day, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Ricky Allan Grisham passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 63, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Claremore, OK, on October 13, 1961, to J.W. and Edna Louise (Payte)...

Susan Lea Rhodes

Susan Lea Rhodes

Nov 4, 2024

Susan passed away, Monday, November 4, 2024, at her home in Nowata at the age of 45.  

The daughter of Earl Raymond Worley and Deborah Lea Tuggle, she was born on August 8, 1979, in Claremore.  Susan attended Foyil Schools.  She worked in CNC shops for many years.  She enjoyed fishing, spending time with her family and friends.  In the...

Ronald Henry Berg

Ronald Henry Berg

Nov 4, 2024

Funeral services for Ron Berg will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 2:00pm at Discovery Church in Owasso, OK. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Inola Funeral Home from 1:00-6:00pm with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00pm. Ron will be laid to rest at Parkside Mennonite Cemetery in Inola, OK. In lieu of flowers the...

John Phillip Prather

John Phillip Prather

Nov 4, 2024

Memorial service for John Prather will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Claremore First Methodist Church 

John Phillip Prather passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 91.  Born on June 26, 1933, in Claremore, Oklahoma, he was the son of James Luther and Beulah Martha (Phillips) Prather. John grew up in Foyil and graduated...

John Lee Davis

John Lee Davis

Nov 3, 2024

John Lee Davis peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 90 in Baltimore, MD surrounded by family. He was born on September 25, 1934, in Fayette, Mississippi, to William and Louanna Davis as the youngest of 14 children.

John grew up on a farm, where he learned the values of hard work and kindness that would define...

Susan Arlene Viles

Susan Arlene Viles

Nov 3, 2024

A celebration of life for Susan Arlene Viles will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Susan passed away on November 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 Susan was born on November 14, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, to Louis and Ida (Liverman) Garrett. She moved to Bordentown, NJ, in fourth grade and...

Cindy Luella Coats

Cindy Luella Coats

Nov 3, 2024

Service for Cindy Coats will be 1:00p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024, at Our City Church, Claremore, Oklahoma.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, November 7, from 2pm-5pm.  Cindy passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.  She was 64.

Doris Jeanette Cravens

Doris Jeanette Cravens

Oct 30, 2024

Doris Jeanette (Foutz) Cravens, born on October 18, 1972, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away in the early morning of October 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. 

Doris was the beloved daughter of Sherry and Rudy Foutz. She grew up in Catoosa, Oklahoma, where she attended Catoosa High School. She went on to earn degrees...

Bryan Kelly Beard

Bryan Kelly Beard

Oct 29, 2024

Celebration of life services for Kelly Beard will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. 

Kelly Beard passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 68, surrounded by family. Born in Sweetwater, Texas, on April 3, 1956, to George and Naomi (Crosier) Beard, Kelly grew up in Liberal, Kansas, and later Casper,...

Connie Jean Pate

Connie Jean Pate

Oct 27, 2024

Let’s celebrate the life of Connie Jean Pate. Connie Jean Pate (Winters) was born September 1, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, to the parents of Wanda Lee Winters (MaGruder) and William Ester Winters. Connie lost her battle with cancer on October 27, 2024 at the age of 61 in her home in Claremore, Oklahoma, surrounded by family.

Connie was a loving mother,...

Butch Teel

Butch Teel

Oct 25, 2024

 Funeral services for Raymond L. "Butch" Teel, 77, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Claremore. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1-8 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.

Raymond Lowell "Butch" Teel peacefully passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the company of his...

Donald Ray Collins

Donald Ray Collins

Oct 22, 2024

Graveside service for Don Collins will be 11:00a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ward’s Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 23, from 1pm-7pm, family will receive visitors from 5pm-7pm. Don passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was 86.

Donald Ray Collins (Duck), was born on March 4, 1938, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Loy...

David P. Weston

David P. Weston

Oct 20, 2024

Service for David Weston will be 11:00a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 23, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. A rosary will be held at 7pm at the funeral home following visitation. David went home to be with...

Mary Jean Carrell

Mary Jean Carrell

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Jean Carrell passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her home in Claremore. She was 74 years old.

The daughter of Elmo and Jean (DuPriest) Tanner was born December 18, 1949, in Tulsa. She grew up and attended school in Claremore, graduating with the class of 1968. She met her husband, James Carrell at a dance, and they were married...

George Allen Chaney

George Allen Chaney

Oct 12, 2024

Celebration of life services for George Allen Chaney will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:00am at House of Prayer Holiness Church in Foyil, OK. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 1:00-8:00pm with family greeting friends from 6:00-8:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.  

Celebration of life services for George Chaney will be held on Thursday,...

Barbara Sue Reeves

Barbara Sue Reeves

Oct 10, 2024

Celebration of life services for Barbara Sue Reeves will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Claremore.

Barbara Sue Reeves passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on June 22, 1946, in Cave Creek, Arkansas, to John and Alice (Foster) Criner....