OBITUARIES
Ernest Leo Smart III
Jul 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ernest Leo Smart III
Ernest Leo Smart III, 83, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, strength, and wisdom to all who knew him.
Ernie was known for his quiet dignity, unwavering love for his...
Inge D. Brown
Jul 27, 2025
Service celebrating the life of Inge D. Brown will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Cedar Point Church, Claremore. Family will see friends following the service.
Inge D. Brown aka “Oma”, age 83 of Chelsea, OK peacefully passed away, gained her wings and officially retired on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She was born May 12, 1942, in Mannheim, Germany, to...
John Franklin Royer
Jul 22, 2025
John Franklin Royer, 91, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2025. John was born on March 2, 1934, in Nowata, Oklahoma, at the home of his parents, Ora Everett and Nora Mildred (Goldsberry) Royer. He was one of eleven children, with seven brothers and three sisters. At the young age of...
Jesse James Watson
Jul 20, 2025
Jesse James Watson was born June 10, 1935 in Arkansas to John and Marie (Gregory) Watson. Jesse died on July 20, 2025 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years.
Jesse was married to Laverne Watson, and two children were born of their marriage. Jesse was later married to Lois Watson, and three children were born of their marriage. Jesse...
Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr.
Jul 18, 2025
Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr.
December 10, 1967 — July 18, 2025
Charles Edgar Whitlock Sr. passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born on December 10, 1967, in Pomona, California to Billy Joe Whitlock Sr. and Margaret Janette Burrow.
Charles was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma, where he attended Vinita Public Schools from kindergarten through his senior year....
Peggy Joyce Bacon
Jul 16, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Peggy Bacon will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at St Cecelia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday from 1-7 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00.
Peggy Joyce Bacon passed away on July 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 69.
She was born January 26, 1956, in Nowata,...
Letha "Susie" Smith
Jul 13, 2025
Also known as Susie; Born March 30, 1951 to Betty Jo Simmons-Roberts and Thurmond Roberts in Claremore, OK. She passed away early morning of July 13, 2025 in her home. Susie lived a good and full life. She was the glue to everyone in her family and her friends. You would always find a group of people surrounding Susie and...
F. Wayne Nelson
Jul 11, 2025
The family of F. Wayne Nelson mourns his loss on July 11.
Born December 5, 1945, in Claremore, OK. He was an extremely talented and gifted athlete that played football at OU. He was a wonderful scholar, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his family.
He has one child, Natalie (Nelson) Kerr and...
Tracey Jean Wallis
Jul 10, 2025
Tracey Jean Wallis
September 9th, 1959 – July 10, 2025
Tracey Jean Wallis passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on September 9th, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Sam and Winiford Shepherd. Tracey grew up in Tulsa and graduated from East Central High School with the Class of 1977. She went on to further her...
Sheila Kay Howerton
Jul 6, 2025
Sheila Kay Howerton, a beloved mother, daughter, “Nene,” and sister, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Dallas, TX, at the age of 58. Born on October 6, 1966, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Sheila lived a life filled with love, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.Growing up, Sheila received her education at Sequoyah High...
Carla Jannette Sims
Jul 6, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Carla Sims will be 11:00a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, Inola, Oklahoma.
Carla Jannette Sims, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 62 years old.
Born on February 21, 1963, to Earl and Jackie O’Neal, Carla was...
Mary Jossie Johnson
Jul 5, 2025
Mary Jo Johnson was born on April 26, 1934, in Coweta, Oklahoma, to June and Goldie Johnson. She began her education at Coweta Public Schools before continuing her studies at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, Oklahoma. It was there that she met the love of her life, Herschel. The two later married and shared many wonderful years...
Lee Allen Booth
Jul 2, 2025
Lee Allen Booth, Jr., passed away on July 2, 2025, at his home with family by his side, he was 65. Family services are planned for a later date.
Ralph Martin Loveless
Jul 1, 2025
Ralph Martin Loveless passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his wife and daughter, after a lengthy illness.
Private family services were held.
Loretta Faye Mapes
Jul 1, 2025
Loretta Faye Mapes, of Claremore, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She passed suddenly in the comfort of her own home, at the age of 78.
She was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on December 12, 1946. Loretta was a beloved wife, mother, and Gannie, who dedicated her life to the family and friends that she...
Sarah Jean Scott
Jun 28, 2025
Graveside service for Sarah Jean Scott will be 1:30p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Sarah Jean Scott, born Sarah Jean McCarty on February 22, 1940, in Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was the cherished daughter of Howard C. and Eunice M. (Barnes) McCarty and was a proud graduate of Hickman High...
Kim Ann James
Jun 26, 2025
Service for Kim James will be 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at First Baptist Church, burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 1, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Kim passed away on June 26th, 2025, in the presence of her beloved family at the age of 60.
Kimberly...
Sherry Lynn Austin
Jun 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life and family visitation is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, at Chelsea Funeral Home from 10:00a.m., to 12:00p.m.
Sherry Lynn Hagebusch Austin, born on July 20, 1951, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Ted and Joyce (Taggart) Hagebusch, passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren by her side, on June 26, 2025. Sherry’s education took place at Alluwe,...
Karla Janell Henry
Jun 25, 2025
Service for Karla Henry will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, June 30, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.
Karla Janell Henry, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away on June 25, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at...
Wanda Aileen Girten
Jun 23, 2025
Graveside services for Wanda Aileen Girten will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at Chelsea Cemetery.
Born in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Marvin and Alfie (Monroe) Waldrup, Wanda spent her elementary years in Inola before moving to the Winganon area near Chelsea. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1972, where she enjoyed playing basketball and serving on student...
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