OBITUARIES
Jonathan Victor Leslie
Oct 10, 2020
Jonathan Victor Leslie passed away on October 10th, 2020. He was 27 years old. John was born to Jeff and Jennifer Leslie on March 12th, 1993 in Claremore, Oklahoma. John spent his life growing up in Chelsea, Oklahoma, where he attended Calvary Lighthouse Christian Academy. He loved to collect knives, was learning to play guitar, and his favorite colors were...
Debra Irene Reynolds
Oct 10, 2020
A reception will be held in her honor on Sunday, October 18th, her 71st birthday at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Claremore at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers Debi has requested donations to be made in her honor to FUMC Missions, 1615 N HWY 88, Claremore, OK. 74017. Debra Irene Sprow Raper Reynolds went to be...
Don Purkey
Oct 9, 2020
Donald Ray Purkey passed in peace at his home on October 9, 2020, at the age of 84. Don was born to Virgil and Cordia Purkey on July 8, 1936 in Verdigris, Oklahoma. Where he attended school until moving to Claremore in the 5th grade. He graduated from Claremore High School, lettering in football all 4 years. Don was the...
Lois Imogene Crutchfield
Oct 5, 2020
Lois Imogene King Crutchfield was born October 22, 1929 in Hulah, Oklahoma to Bertha Coker and Elwood King. She went to be with our heavenly father on October 5, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. Her father was a schoolteacher and she attended school where ever he was teaching in Northeastern Oklahoma. She ultimately graduated from Tiawah High School...
Paul Lee Dexter
Oct 4, 2020
Paul Lee Dexter was born September 5, 1946 in Williamston, Michigan to Don and Betty Dexter. He attended schools in Williamston and afterwards joined the Navy and proudly served his country. He met his future wife, Patricia Shafer, at a family birthday party. The couple married in January 23, 1965. In 1979, the family moved to Claremore for Paul’s employment...
Bonnie Joann Dick
Oct 4, 2020
Bonnie Joan Dick, born November 13th, 1929 to Robert and Christine Griffin in Jay, Oklahoma passed from this life in her home in Inola, Oklahoma on October 4th, 2020. Bonnie married Evert Dick of Colcord, Oklahoma on January 22, 1954. She was the mother of Evette Campbell and Rhonda Dick. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Evert, and...
Catherine Nicole East
Oct 3, 2020
Service for Catherine Nicole East {aka Colie} will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Cedar Point Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, October 12, from 1pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-8pm. Nicole passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was 39. Born November 4, 1980 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Bruce Mathis and...
Bobby Joe Johnson
Sep 30, 2020
A Celebration of Life for Bobby Joe Johnson will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, October 5th. Family and friends unable to attend Monday can visit him Sunday, October 4th from 2:00-5:00 pm. Both days of Celebration will be held at the Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Bobby passed on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the young age of 65. Leroy...
Lee Allan Pascoe
Sep 30, 2020
Lee Allan Pascoe passed away on September 30th, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was 69 years old. Lee was born to Lyle and Betty Pascoe on April 7th, 1951 in Niles, Michigan where he spent the first part of his childhood. He later spent some time in California exploring and growing. As a young man he...
Russell Chaney
Sep 29, 2020
Service for Russell Chaney will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Cedar Point Church, burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, October 5 from 1pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-8pm. Russell passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was 66....
Leebouris "Lee" Benjamin Karleskint Sr.
Sep 29, 2020
Lee B. Karleskint, born March 26, 1928, in Miami, Oklahoma to Paul and Lucy Karleskint, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the age of 92. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Crenthia L. Karleskint and sisters, Rita Hill, Thelma Minich, Florence Lindberg, and brother, Al Karleskint. After marriage, Lee spent a year in Washington...
Wayne Leroy McBeath
Sep 26, 2020
Wayne Leroy McBeath went to be with the Lord on Sat., September 26, 2020, at the age of 71. Wayne was born in Claremore, OK on October 3, 1948 to William Wilson McBeath, Sr. and Thelma Mae (Pritchard) McBeath. Wayne graduated from Claremore High School in 1966. He attended the Oklahoma Military Academy prior to entering the United States Marine...
Tommy Wilson
Sep 24, 2020
Tommy Lee Wilson, 80, passed away on September 24, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tom Was born on November 12, 1939 in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Orval and Edith Victory Wilson. He grew up in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1957. He married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Fay (Pat) Burchett on April 13, 1957. They celebrated their 63rd...
Blake Anthony Rowe
Sep 21, 2020
Funeral service for Blake Rowe will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Chad Thompson will officiate. Blake Anthony Rowe passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the age of 20. The son of Kevin and Gloria George Rowe was born June 28, 2000 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was raised in Adair, where...
Thelma Olene Kelley
Sep 20, 2020
Loving wife, devoted mother, precious mema, steadfast friend and neighbor, 4-H youth leader/mentor and a cherished treasure by all who knew her, Thelma Olene Taylor was born August 24, 1922 in Birthright, TX to Jim Pat and Josie Belle Taylor. She graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa in 1940 where she was active in basketball. In high school,...
Everette Hagebusch
Sep 19, 2020
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Everette Hagebusch was called home to the Lord at the age of 69. The world lost a great maker, builder, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Everette was loyal and generous to all who knew him. He was eager to lend a hand to anyone in need of help. He was a great provider for...



