Leah Johnson Beeson
Sep 7, 2026
Leah Beeson, 103, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on February 16, 1923, in Morris, Oklahoma, to Elton and Ruby (Bohannon) Johnson.
Growing up as a child of the Great Depression, Leah learned early the values of perseverance, resourcefulness, and determination. Though her family did not have much, she excelled in school and graduated...
Lyle Gordon Hughes
Sep 7, 2026
Lyle Gordon Hughes, 81, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Milford, Nebraska, to Clifford and Nellie Hughes.
Lyle was a proud United States Marine, and his service to his country remained an important part of who he was throughout his life. He was also a member of the DAV...
John Stephen Williamson
Sep 5, 2026
John Stephen Williamson, 84, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on November 9, 1941, in Hollywood, California, the son of Ralph Williamson and Lelea (Davis) Williamson.
John began working in the aerospace industry in the 1960s and later returned to the field in 1978, remaining there until his retirement in 2003. During...
Joshua Daniel Allison
Sep 3, 2026
Joshua Daniel Allison, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. He was born on August 26, 1990, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Wayne and Pamela (Sullivan) Allison.
No services are planned at this time. To leave a personal message, please visit his guestbook at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service of Pryor.
Marsha Louise Gilpin
Sep 2, 2026
Marsha Louise Gilpin, 74, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home.
Marsha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, caregiver, and friend. A hardworking farmer’s wife, she was always on the go and rarely sat still. She believed in staying busy, caring for others, and making the most of the time she had with...
Beverly June McCarty
Sep 1, 2026
Beverly June McCarty passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on December 2, 1972, in Polk County, Missouri, to Samual and Flora (Busenberry) Thompson.
Beverly married Jason “Jay” McCarty, and they shared 17 years of marriage together. The two were rarely apart and truly enjoyed simply being together. Whether spending time at home, going out...
JD Williams
Sep 1, 2026
JD Williams passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on March 8, 1932, in Peggs, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Hester (Rice) Williams.
JD was a hardworking man who spent many years working as a millwright. Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, with Hawaii holding a special place in his heart. He...
Katy Lou Carroll
Aug 30, 2026
Katy Lou Carroll passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Katy was born on January 11, 1955, in Beaumont, Texas, to Thomas and Helen (Hurst) Warren. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and dedicated her career to caring for others as a registered nurse.
Her compassionate nature was evident both in her work and in the way she cared for...
Robert Lee Bamberger
Aug 29, 2026
Robert Lee Bamberger, 83, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at his home.
Robert was born on October 16, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Ivan and Myra (Painter) Bamberger. On May 28, 1974, he married Sharon Bamberger in Landstuhl, Germany. Robert made his home in Skiatook for the past 26 years, moving there from Crosby,...
Albert Wayne Hopper
Aug 28, 2026
Albert Wayne Hopper, 82, passed away on August 28, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 11, 1944, in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of John and Cleta (Haley) Hopper. Wayne spent most of his working life as a plant operator for Penurious-NGC while also doing what he loved—farming. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed the simple things...
Kenneth Leon Graham
Aug 28, 2026
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Kenneth Leon Graham, 73, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Pryor. He was born in Coweta, Oklahoma, to Encil Graham and Carla...
John David Goforth
Aug 26, 2026
John David Goforth, 79, of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away on August 26, 2026, in his hometown of Vinita. He was born on June 10, 1947, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Gertrude Burge and Orba Dal “Bud” Goforth. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. After retiring from the Navy, he became...
Bill Jones
Aug 26, 2026
Bill Jones passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Pryor, Oklahoma.
Bill graduated from Strang High School and went on to work as an electrician for 35 years. He was a proud member of IBEW Local 584 throughout his career. On July 1, 1957, Bill married Mary Dunham, and they shared 56 years...
Sheila Gay Lowery
Aug 23, 2026
Sheila Gay Lowery, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on December 11, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Wayne Bean and Glenna (Whitley) Shoun.
Sheila loved the Lord first and foremost, and her faith was at the center of the life she lived. She loved...
Randy Bernard Dawson
Aug 21, 2026
Randy Bernard Dawson passed away on August 21, 2026, in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on April 9, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to John and Debbie (Noyes) Dawson.
Randy was a devoted family man who treasured spending time with those he loved, especially the little ones in his life. He was an avid Oklahoma State Cowboys fan and enjoyed driving his...
David Mark Whisman
Aug 21, 2026
David Mark Whisman passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Vinita, Oklahoma. He was born on October 27, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Marion (Wayne) and Sadie (Patterson) Whisman.
From a young age, David knew he wanted to drive a truck. After graduating from high school, he began driving semis, beginning a career that would span many years. David...
Lewis Wayne True
Aug 21, 2026
Lewis Wayne (LW) True was a beloved husband to Steve Anna and father to Kimbereley, Gregory and Steven. Born in 1939, he was one of seven children raised by Earl and Emma True. As a child, he grew up working on the family farm and attended both Cole School and Pryor High School.
On July 15, 1959, he married the love...
Nancy Kaye Doede
Aug 19, 2026
Nancy Kaye Doede, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on July 3, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Howard and Merry (Strickland) Cockrell.
Nancy had a love for music of all kinds and especially enjoyed dancing to country western music. She loved spending time outdoors fishing and also enjoyed sitting down for a...
Kerry Joan Miller
Aug 18, 2026
Kerry "Nana" Joan Miller, 73, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Pryor. She was born on July 20, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Paul and Pat (Flies) Weatherbee.
Kerry was a gifted artist with a creative spirit and a love for bringing beauty to life. Her art room was her favorite place to be, where she...
Jessica Brianne Blackwell
Aug 17, 2026
Jessica Brianne Blackwell, 40, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on July 8, 1986, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Donald and Erica (Criswell) Fairchild.
Jessica shared 16 wonderful years with her husband, Kevin. Together, they built a life filled with many cherished memories and, most importantly, a family she loved deeply.
Jessica enjoyed the simple things...
