OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2023

Sep 24, 2023

A visitation for Mary Jean Harris will be from 1pm-8pm, Friday, September 29, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home, family will receive visitors from 6pm-8pm. Mary passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on July 9, 1947, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Mary was the daughter of Samuel A. and Ruth (Eaves) Rhine, she attended Sequoyah Schools.

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Sep 22, 2023

 

Services for Michell Glen Buckaloo will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Washington Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 3pm-8pm, with family receiving visitors from 6pm-8pm.

Mitchell Glen Buckaloo, beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and friend, passed away on September 22,...

Sep 20, 2023

Gerald Franklin Smith was born June 24, 1930, to Franklin and Daisy Mae MkGee Smith. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, in Chouteau, Oklahoma. At the age of 93- 2 months and 25 days.Gerald was one of 12 children. He was an amazing brother and loved taking care of his siblings. Gerald was married to the love...

Sep 20, 2023

A visitation for Carl Jay Flocks, IV will be from 10am ~ 1pm Monday, September 25, 2023.  At 2pm the family invites everyone who can attend to a Celebration of Life, at 320 on Main.  Carl passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  He was 68.

Sep 20, 2023

 

Funeral services for Rosemary Lafferty will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:00am and Westside Holiness Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Bethel Holiness Church. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery under the direction of Chelsea Funeral Home. Rosemary passed away on September 20, 2023, at the age of 75. 

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Sep 16, 2023

   Katherene Jeanette Flowers-McElroy, 74 years old, went to be with Our Father on September 16, 2023, at 02:47. She leaves behind her three daughters Ginger Smith of Chouteau, OK, Katrina Smith of Claremore, OK, Stacey Smith of Williamsburg, KY, two Sons Matthew McElroy of Brunswick, GA, and Rusty McElroy and wife Destinee of Brunswick, GA as well as many...

Sep 16, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

 

L.D. Allison, a dedicated farmer and esteemed figure in the agricultural community, passed away on September 16, 2023, at The Grove at Midtown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on January 26, 1935, in Ryan, Oklahoma to his parents Leonard and Sarah Allison.

Mr. Allison's career was marked by a genuine passion for farming and a commitment to community...

Sep 15, 2023

A memorial service will be held at Gary and Wanda's Home on September 23, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

David Gary Shannon, peacefully passed away at his home on September 15, 2023, at the age of 80.The son of David and Jessie (Eagle) Shannon was born December 17th, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  There he spent his formative years in Tulsa,...

Sep 14, 2023

 

Memorial service for Delpha Williams will be 11:00a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Delpha passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Claremore.  She was 83.

Delpha Merl Williams was born on August 8, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Denzil and Elpha Ora (Hamilton) Stamper. Delpha attended Pleasant Porter School in Red Fork before moving...

Sep 12, 2023

A Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Betty Ruth Oldham will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Prior to the Mass, a Rosary service will take place at the church at 9:30 a.m. Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their respects at...

Sep 10, 2023

Funeral service for Marilyn Ann Kirk will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2023 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, September 17, from 1pm-6pm.   Marilyn Ann Kirk passed away on September 9th, 2023, at the age of 79, with her family by her side.  She was...

Sep 9, 2023

 

  Marlin Blaine Brown, beloved, selfless and devoted husband, father, granddad, great granddad, brother, uncle, friend and, as his wife, Jeanie, said, “the rock of our family,” passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 9, 2023. Marlin was born December 13, 1934, in Beloit, Kansas, to Herbert Grant Brown and Elizabeth Schaeffer Brown. When he was three, Elizabeth died...

Sep 9, 2023

Sharlee Bee Garner, a beloved member of the Chelsea community, passed away on September 9, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love. She was born on June 22, 1962, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to her loving parents Charley and Delores Golay. Growing up in Ponca City, Sharlee attended Ponca City High School.Sharlee was known for her warm and...

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Ronnie Jack Blankenship, a dedicated electrician who worked for IBEW until his retirement, has passed away at the age of 75. Born on July 6, 1948, in Prague, Oklahoma, Ronnie led an accomplished life filled with love, family, and professional success.

Ronnie's passion for his work as an electrician was evident throughout his long and fruitful career with...

Sep 7, 2023

 

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 2pm at Big Cabin Methodist Church.

Albert Norris Averyt, Jr. of Big Cabin/ Chelsea, Oklahoma passed away on September 7, 2023.  “Bud” was born to Albert Norris Averyt, Sr. and Shirley Nell (Mixson) Averyt on July 10, 1959 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.  Bud could be considered a jack of all...

Sep 6, 2023

 

Beverly Janette (Hardison) Jones was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on May 10, 1951, to John Michael and Marjorie Ruth (Gourd) Hipp.  She is a descendent of the Cherokee Nation.  Beverly Attended Claremore High School, graduating with the class of 1969.  She later fulfilled her dream of becoming a beautician.  Later she worked for Cherokee casino.  

Her talents were...

Sep 5, 2023

 

Peggy Sue Sanders was born to Tommie and Joyce Holt on October 23, 1958, in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Peggy was blessed to be raised by a great role model and father figure, Lowell J. Lutz and mother Joyce Yvonne Lutz.  She passed away on September 5th, 2023, she was 64 years old. 

Peggy spent her childhood moving coast to coast...

Sep 3, 2023

Graveside services for Barbara Nelson will be held Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00am. Barbara passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 87.