OBITUARIES
Brenda Joyce Burk
Oct 21, 2023
Brenda Joyce Burk was born December 15th, 1948 in Beckley, WV to parents Douglas and Kathleen Fay [Albert] McCune, along with her sister Kitty Jean Hume. She attended Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, OH and went on to cosmetology school. From there she wed Roger Dean Burk in April of 1966 and raised two children, daughter Renee...
Russell David Coombs
Oct 20, 2023
Russell David Coombs was born on July 28, 1956, to Russell Wallace Coombs and Lena Marie Cotugno Coombs in Chicago, Illinois. He was the first born and the only son. He died on October 20, 2023, of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.
As a young boy, Russ began working at the age of 12 to help support his family....
Destiny Dawn Cunningham
Oct 19, 2023
Destiny Dawn Cunningham, aged 23, peacefully passed away on October 19, 2023, at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 22, 1999, to her loving parents, Joseph Cunningham and Peggy Perkins.Destiny graduated from Broken Arrow High School. She was a kind-hearted, strong-willed, and exceptionally loving individual who made it her mission to help anyone in need....
Donna Elaine McPherson
Oct 15, 2023
Donna Elaine McPherson passed away on October 15th, 2023 She was 76 years. She was born to Donald and Mary McPherson on September 23, 1947.
Donna was a collector of beauty. She was beautiful inside and out, her homes were beautiful, her clothes and jewelry and furniture and belongings were all beautiful. But it wasn’t vanity - it was from...
Gary Don Pritchard
Oct 13, 2023
Gary Don Pritchard, beloved son of George and Fondella Pritchard, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2023, in Sapulpa. He was born on September 28, 1953.
Gary led an extraordinary life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. He will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and his passion for the simple joys of life. One of his favorite...
French LeRoy Richey
Oct 13, 2023
French LeRoy Richey, 86, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1937, in Caney, Kansas, the son of Charley and Frenchie (Woods) Richey. French spent his early years in Caney before moving to Independence, Kansas, where he graduated with the class of 1955. Right after graduation, he married Ada Mae Young, of Thayer, Kansas.Over...
Shirley Lee Sims
Oct 12, 2023
Shirley Lee Sims was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on December 3, 1957, to Clyde William Byrd and Ricky Emilee Byrd. She passed from this life on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the age of 65. Throughout her life, Shirley was dedicated to her family, giving her love to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews....
George Ray Danker
Oct 12, 2023
George Ray Danker, lovingly known as "Pie," passed away on October 12, 2023, in Tulsa. George was born on April 5, 1946, in Welston, Oklahoma. He lived a fulfilling life full of love, dedication, and meaningful accomplishments.
George's career journey began with his father in the road construction industry. Working side by side with his dad for several years...
Fern M. Burke
Oct 10, 2023
Fern M. Burke, aged 90, passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 90.
She was born on January 1, 1933, in Chouteau, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Franklin and Elva Cross Mann. Fern was raised on a farm in rural Choutea, where she learned to become and amazing horse woman and lover of the...
Tony Ray Cooksey
Oct 9, 2023
Memorial services for Tony Cooksey will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10:00am at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Tony passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, at the age of 68.
Tony Cooksey was born in Wellington, Kansas, on January 20, 1955, to Edgar and Donna (Conlin) Cooksey. As a child, Tony's family moved around due to...
Floyd Howard Summers
Oct 8, 2023
Floyd Summers summited his final mountain on Oct 8th, 2023. Surrounded by his closest friends and family, he passed away at 71 years old. Floyd celebrated his 71st birthday on sept. 5th at his home in Claremore. Perfect attendance was the standard for his family as they never missed a holiday cookout, birthday, or general reason to celebrate time together.
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Garland Rexford Brinlee III
Oct 8, 2023
Garland Rexford “Tres” Brinlee III entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 2-5 p.m. with a remembrance service to be at 3:30 p.m. at Blue Mounds Valley Ranch, Hwy 28, Chelsea.
Tres was born on May 9, 1959, in Tulsa to Garland Rexford...
Marilyn Kay Thomas
Oct 8, 2023
Funeral services for Marilyn Thomas will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 4:00pm at Claremore Seventh Day Adventist Church. Marilyn passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 82.
Marilyn Kay (Nelson) Thomas was born on December 18, 1940, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Vernal Nelson and Fern Isabella (Hutchins) Nelson. She grew up...
Trudy Kay Thompson
Oct 8, 2023
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Trudy passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 73.
Trudy Thompson was born on October 23, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Everett and Ada (Taylor) Space. She moved around with her...
Johnnie Allen Cutsinger
Oct 8, 2023
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Johnnie Allen Cutsinger, age 84, of Claremore, Oklahoma passed...
Vicki Lynn Hanson
Oct 7, 2023
Service for Vicki Lynn Hanson will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2023 at First Methodist Church. Friends my visit at the funeral home on Thursday, October 12, from 1pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 6pm-8pm. Vicki passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was 52.
Vicki was born on January 10, 1971, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to...
RAYMOND LYNN SALMANS
Oct 5, 2023
Services for Raymond Lynn Salmans, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. He passed away on October 5, 2023, at the age of 86.
Raymond was born on April 12, 1937, in Zook, Kansas, to Lawrence and Mary Salmans. He received his education in Zook, graduating with the class of 1955. After...
Patricia Spangler
Oct 4, 2023
Patricia Joan Bowman Spangler went home to be with the Lord an Savior on October 4th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer, she was 74.
She was born on July 22nd, 1949 to Gerald and Verda Bowman. She would attend Chelsea schools graduating as a member of the class of 1967. After high school she would marry and...
Donald Lee Cooper
Oct 2, 2023
Funeral service for Donald Lee Cooper will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church, burial will follow at Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 10 from 1pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 6pm-8pm. Also, the family has invited friends to the home on Sunday, October 8...
Katherine B Roberts
Sep 29, 2023
Funeral services for Katherine Roberts will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:00am at Claremore First Christian Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00pm-8:00pm at the funeral home with family greeting friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Katherine Roberts was born on August 23, 1920, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to George and Kate (Chambers) Boone. She grew up...
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