OBITUARIES

May 5, 2025

Graveside service for Priscilla Medlock will be 2:00p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at Highland Cemetery. Priscilla passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was 94.

Sylvia Priscilla Medlock was born on January 17, 1931, in Welch, Oklahoma to Myrl and Stella (Butler) Bump. She lived a life characterized by dedication, joy, and unwavering support for her family and community. Priscilla...

May 5, 2025

Funeral services for Hazel Juanita Beeson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Chelsea Assembly of God Church in Chelsea, OK. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery in Sand Springs. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Chelsea Funeral Home from 1:00–7:00 p.m., with family greeting friends...

May 1, 2025

Arthur Yahola Goad

December 31, 1934 – May 1, 2025 | Age 90

Arthur Yahola Goad, lovingly known as “Coach,” passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Stidham, Oklahoma, to Lotzie Henry Goad and Bessie Faye (Walker) Goad, Art led a life dedicated to education, family, and community.

He graduated from Sands Springs High School and began...

May 1, 2025

Jennifer Ann Asbill, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, just days before her 70th birthday. She was born on May 11, 1955, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Orla Mike Espey and George Alan Espey, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50 years, Mark...

May 1, 2025

Service for Carl Martin will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Chelsea Funeral Home, burial will follow at the Chelsea Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 6, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 4pm-6pm. Carl, a beloved brother, husband, Daddy, Papa, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025,...

Apr 30, 2025

Services and burial for Donald “Don” Fairchild will be 11:00a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Washington Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Friends may visit at the Inola Funeral Home on Monday, May 5, from 1pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm. Don was born on January 13, 1959 and left us to be with previously passed family on April 30, 2025....

Apr 27, 2025

Mary Ann Stearns passed peacefully into her Savior’s arms on April 27, 2025. Mary was born on November 10, 1930, in Sperry, OK to Harve and Nola Edens. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood with her active family of three sisters and one brother. Church life was very important to the Edens family and Mary was a faithful follower of Jesus...

Apr 27, 2025

Funeral Services for Jackie Dorsey will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, from 1:00-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00pm.

Jackie Passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, she was 73.

Jackie was born on May 27, 1951, in Claremore, OK to Joe and Cleo (Mullins)...

Apr 26, 2025

Sandra Paulette Jones (Powell) was born to James and Billie (McBride) Powell on October 6, 1943in  Covington, Tennessee.

Paulette Grew up in Millington, TN and attended school there. After High School she went on to Junior College. On July 16, 1976, she married the love of her life, L. Dean Jones. She had 4 boys and 1 girl, and Dean had...

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00a.m., on Monday, May 5, 2025, at First Baptist Church Inola. John passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, April 24th, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born in McAlester, Oklahoma on April 19, 1949, to Bobby John & Myrl Francis (White) Slayton.  He was raised in Wichita, Kansas where he graduated from...

Apr 21, 2025

Service for Dorothy Dennis will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at New Life Baptist Church, burial will follow at Owalla Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 23, from 2pm-7pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.

Dorothy Ann Dennis, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 76....

Apr 20, 2025

Loretta Faye Morrow (Lewis),of Big Cabin, Oklahoma, passed away, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of strength, love, and beauty. Born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to parents Earl and Onita Lewis. Loretta entered the world with a resilient spirit that defined her life. She graduated from Claremore Sequoyah High School in 1966, marking the beginning of a remarkable...

Apr 18, 2025

Memorial service for Donald Lee Ward will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.

Donald Lee Ward, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of April 18, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born in Claremore on January 15, 1956. He attended Oologah Schools and graduated in...

Apr 16, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carolyn Stimson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Cecelia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2024 from 1-7 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m

Carolyn Mary Stimson passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 79.

She was born on...

Apr 14, 2025

Gary Lynn Alexander passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on October 9, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Bailey Alexander and Jimmie Kate. He grew up attending Cheney Public Schools in Kansas and graduated with the Class of 1965. Following high school, Gary felt a strong call to serve his country and...

Apr 14, 2025

John Wayne Bryan, lovingly known as "J.W." by his family and friends, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 40.

Born on May 11, 1984, in Claremore, Oklahoma, J.W. was the son of John Bryan and Louise Sinor (Phelps). He spent his early years in Coweta before eventually settling in Inola, where he met the love of his...

Apr 14, 2025

Patricia Marlene Conder, 64, of Oklahoma, passed away on April 14, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1961, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to James Leon Johnston and Eletha Nell Johnston.

Patricia grew up in Claremore and graduated with the Claremore-Sequoyah High School Class of 1979. She went on to work for Burgess Norton and Air X, and later found joy in...

Apr 13, 2025

Graveside services for Monte Lawrence will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 1:00pm at Fairview Cemetery in Talala, OK. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 1:00-7:00pm at the Chelsea Funeral Home. Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00pm.

Monte passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, he was 46.

Monte Lee Lawrence was born on October 8, 1978,...

Apr 13, 2025

Danny E. Bentley, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Claremore, Oklahoma, on April 13, 2025. A proud veteran and dedicated public servant, Danny spent 42 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers following his honorable service in the United States Army.

Danny is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Shelia Bentley; daughters Sheli D. Madison and...