OBITUARIES
Cathy Jean Kizer
Sep 19, 2020
Cathy Jean Kizer passed away at her home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 with her sisters by her side. Cathy was more than a sister; she was a friend to all her siblings and deeply loved. She was 67. Born July 14, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Tillman I. and Wilma E. (Collins) Kizer, Cathy attended school at Sequoyah, graduating...
Jimmy Bacon
Sep 18, 2020
Jimmy Van Bacon was born December 9, 1949 to Miles Dana “Dink" and Ruth (Dennis) Bacon of Chelsea, OK. He was the couple's fourth child, behind Ruth Ann, Robert Norton, and Milene Dana. Jimmy arrived at Franklin Hospital in Claremore, OK and grew up on the country backroads of Rogers County in between Claremore and Alluwe. Youngest sister Mary Jane...
Alan Edward Schmidt
Sep 17, 2020
ALAN EDWARD SCHMIDT - July 20, 1944 – Sept 16, 2020 Alan Schmidt, 76 of Claremore, OK passed away on September 16, 2020. He was at home and surrounded by his life partner and family. Alan was born July 20, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to the late Milt and Nonnie Schmidt. After graduating from Menominee High School in 1962,...
Adrienne Nicole Wayman
Sep 15, 2020
Funeral service for Adrienne Wayman will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020 at the First Christian Church in Miami. The burial will follow at G.A.R Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. in Claremore, Ok. Adrienne Nicole Wayman passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the...
Linda Lee Levine
Sep 15, 2020
Funeral service for Linda Levine will be 2:00 pm Friday, September 18, 2020, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. Services are under the direction of MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Linda, age 75, of Claremore, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born November 24, 1944, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of seven children, and the only sibling born in...
Vincent Mark Howard
Sep 14, 2020
Vincent Mark Howard passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home in Claremore. He was 78 years old. Mark was born on February 13, 1942 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Paul Mansfield Howard and Virginia (Thomas) Howard. He graduated from Claremore High School in 1960 and continued his education at Oklahoma Military Academy. Later, Mark earned an Associate Degree...
Thomasa Carol Davenport
Sep 14, 2020
Thomasa Carol Davenport was born November 2, 1948, and entered the kingdom of Heaven on September 14, 2020. Thomasa is survived by her husband Dale; sons Paul Hood, Kenny Hood, and Kevin Barcus; step-daughter Tammy Davenport; step-son Monte Vogt; daughter-in-law Lori Hood; grandchildren Bryce Hood, Blake Hood, Caleb Hood, Dylan Hood, Joel Hood, Ezra Hood, KK Barcus, Caites Alderson, Tessa...
Raleigh Parks
Sep 13, 2020
Raleigh was born in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Raleigh and Janetta {Goats} Parks on October 28, 1945. Growing up on the family farm with seven brothers and one sister they were all taught the value of hard work and doing your best no matter the task at hand. Janetta always made sure that all the boys looked their best when going...
Janice JoAnn Woods
Sep 13, 2020
Janice JoAnn Woods went home to be with her Lord on September 13, 2020, at the age of 78 after a short battle with cancer. JoAnn was born in Tulsa, OK to Howard Robbins and Sally Thompson on January 11, 1942. She attended Tulsa, Foyil, and Sequoyah public schools. After high school, she went on to Bacone College, graduating with...
Virgil Wesley Shatto
Sep 13, 2020
Virgil Wesley Shatto, long time resident of Claremore, Oklahoma then of Tulsa, Oklahoma has passed away on September 13, 2020. Virgil was born November 15, 1921 to Jacob and Mary Shatto. He was the oldest of 10 children. Virgil married Erlene Setters on May 25, 1942 and enjoyed 74 years of marriage. They had four children. Virgil retired from Tulsa...
Judy Lynn Bethel
Sep 13, 2020
Celebration for life of Judy Lynn Bethel will be 3:00p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Claremore. There will be a reception to follow at 320 On Main in Claremore. Judy met her savior on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was 66. Judy Lynn Bethel was born July 20, 1954 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Paul Adrian and Ethel...
Clay J. Mayes Sr.
Sep 10, 2020
Services for Clay J. Mayes, Sr., will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Washington Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home in Claremore, Oklahoma from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home, Family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m....
Donna McSpadden
Sep 7, 2020
Donna Marie Casity (Mrs.Clem) McSpadden died Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at her Chelsea home. Survivors are Noah, Chloe, Tucker and Luke, children of her son, Bart, who died in 2014, and their mother, Kate; sister, Norma Summy, and niece Telia Summy Lewis; Clem’s children, Paul and his sons, James and John, and Kay McSpadden Lucas; and extended family, the sons...
June Medlock
Sep 6, 2020
Funeral service for June Medlock will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church in Inola. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Inola Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 1-8 p.m with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. June Medlock passed away on Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at...
Billy J Garner
Sep 5, 2020
Bill was born on April 15, 1941 in Dale, Oklahoma to James C. Garner and Gertrude [Bridges] Garner. He attended school in Arizona before moving to Pineville Missouri where he also attended school. Shortly thereafter Bill met the love of his life Shirley Louise Lunsford in Westville Oklahoma, where they also married on June 2, 1962. They were blessed with...
Phillip Dean Kizer
Sep 5, 2020
Phillip Dean Kizer was born December 22, 1950 in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Tillman and Wilma (Collins) Kizer. He passed from this life on September 5, 2020, at the age of 69, with his sisters by his side. He attended school at Sequoyah and following his graduation, Phillip enlisted in the US Army. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam...
Melissa Renee Evans
Sep 3, 2020
Melissa Renee Evans ( Dennis) of Claremore passed away on September 3rd, 2020, at the young age of 56 years old. Melissa was born in Tokyo, Japan on July 31st, 1964. Being raised in a military family, she lived in many places all over the world. Eventually, she would move to Claremore, Ok, where she would marry and begin raising...
Judith Marie Hess
Sep 2, 2020
Judith Marie Hess was born on July 19, 1949 to J.D. and Vivian Allen of Collinsville, Oklahoma. She was the fifth of their eight children, five boys and three girls. Judy was married for 51 years to Lawnie Hess, Sr. of Chelsea. Judy is survived by her spouse and three grown children Lawnie Ray Hess, Jr., Tisha Marie Alkaabi, and...
Clinton C. Walton
Sep 1, 2020
Clinton was born on September 4, 1925, at the family home on Catalaya street in Claremore, OK, to William Franklin Walton and Ruby Mae (Maxey) Walton. He grew up and attended school in Claremore, until the start of his senior year, when he was drafted and served in the US Army during WWII. His service prevented him from graduating, but...
Linda Sue Kammerzell
Aug 29, 2020
Linda Sue Kammerzell, passed away from this life on Saturday, August, 29th 2020 at the age of 66. The daughter of Johnny Bowie and Louise (Lay) Bowie was born Oct 18 1953 in Vinita. She attended White Oak School. On Oct 14th 1972 she married Sid Kammerzell and they made their home in Tulsa. In 1978 they moved to Oologah...



