Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma
Obituaries in the Pryor, Mayes County area reflect the community’s diversity and history. They share stories of people from many backgrounds—some leaders, some helpers, all part of what makes Pryor what it is today.
Linda Lou Lamar
Sep 28, 2026
Linda Lou Kinion Lamar, 85, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at 1:50 p.m. She was born in Pryor on March 1, 1941 to Edward Augustus Kinion and Meoma Athalee Sullivan Kinion.
Linda cherished her family deeply and was especially close to her brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews. She treasured family gatherings and created countless...
Glenda Marie Rush
Sep 28, 2026
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Glenda Marie Rush, 80, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1945, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Earl...
Harold Gene Hurley
Sep 27, 2026
Harold Gene Hurley, 86, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 6, 1940, in Salina, Oklahoma, to Warren and Rosa (Liggins) Hurley.
On May 26, 1958, Harold married Bertha Jones in Salina, Oklahoma. Together, they shared more than 68 years of marriage, building a life centered around faith, family,...
Jerry Eugene Moore
Sep 26, 2026
Jerry Eugene Moore, 57, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 20, 1969, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Anthony Wayne Moore and Dorothy Fae Piland.
Jerry was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent more than 20 years working for Electrical Services LLC. Throughout those years, he formed many friendships and took great pride...
Thomas Eugene Gates
Sep 23, 2026
Thomas Eugene Gates, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Strang, Oklahoma. He was born on January 5, 1943, in Salina, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Emma (Gleason) Gates.
Thomas was a lifelong resident of Mayes County and built a life centered around family, hard work, and faith. On July 20, 1963, he married Paula Hayes at Salina First Baptist...
Dwayne Paul Buckley
Sep 23, 2026
Dwayne Paul Buckley, 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on November 23, 1954, in Moore, Oklahoma, to John Paul Buckley and Gloria Jean (Armstrong) Buckley.
Dwayne was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and had many interests that kept him busy throughout the years. He had a love for rock...
Jared Travis Neill
Sep 21, 2026
Jared Travis Neill, 43, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on May 6, 1983, in San Bernardino, California, to Douglas Neill and Carla (Chaplin) Vargas.
Jared was born and raised in southern California before relocating to the Midwest in 2005. Jared was a hardworking man who spent 10 years working as a forklift operator...
Corey Nero
Sep 21, 2026
Corey Nero, 43, formally of Eufaula, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Pryor. He was born on May 9, 1983.
No services are planned at this time.
Opal Brashears
Sep 12, 2026
Opal Brashears, 90, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Opal was born the daughter of Riley Edwards and Ruby (Haggarty) Burns. She grew up on a farm, where some of her fondest early memories were spent riding horses. Those early years helped shape the hardworking, caring, and compassionate woman she would become.
Opal devoted much of...
Julie Messick
Sep 9, 2026
Julie Messick 55, of Chouteau, Oklahoma passed away on September 9, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1971.
No services are planned at this time.
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...
Gary William Smith
Sep 1, 2026
Gary Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Gary lived a life defined by his love for his family and his dedication to helping others.
Gary is survived by his wife Vicki Flucard Smith. They shared 36 years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love,...
Roy Lee Hughes
Sep 1, 2026
Roy Lee Hughes, 66, passed away on September 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1960, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Joe and Jeannie (Levi) Hughes.
Roy grew up in the Salina area and attended Salina High School, graduating with the Class of 1978. His commitment to serving others began at an early age when he started working...
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...
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