Who We Are
We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
The facilities have changed a great deal since 1958 when the funeral home was built to the modern comfortable facilities you see today. The Funeral Home is family owned and operated by Steve and Pamela Shipman who provide over 30 years experience in the funeral profession. The funeral home was built in 1958 by the late Jim Green and has been operated at the same location across from the Mayes County Medical Center for over 50 years. The oldest operating funeral home in Mayes County has seen many changes through the years from the days of ambulance service to todays high tech facility we look forward to our next 50 years in service to the families of Mayes County.
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Our Valued Staff
Steve Shipman, Owner/Funeral Director
Steve Shipman is the owner of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service. Steve has over 30 years experience in the funeral profession, graduating from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in Dallas, Texas. Steve is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, also holding a license in Oklahoma Preneed Insurance. Steve is the son of the late Dr. H.L. "Doc" Shipman and Charlotte Shipman. His parents owned and operated the Chouteau Clinic for many years in Chouteau, Oklahoma. Married for over 30 years to his wife, Pamela, they have one daughter, Christina Shipman Holland who is currently attending Bacone College's Nursing Program to obtain her Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Steve is a member of the First Baptist Church of Pryor, a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, a Master Mason in the Pryor Creek Masonic Lodge, a member of the Shrine in which he helps to raise awareness and funds for the Shriner's Hospitals and our area children in need of their services. Steve is an avid outdoorsman and motorcyclist.
Leslie Davis, Funeral Director/Embalmer
Leslie "Les" J. Davis, has over 20 years experience in the funeral profession. Les obtained his degree in funeral service from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in Dallas, Texas. He has served in funeral service in Mayes County for over 26 years. Les and his wife, Carol have been married over 20 years.
He is the son of the late Joe E. Davis and Delores (Hair) Davis Jackson. Les graduated from Pryor High School in the Class of 1977. He is a Charter Member of the Heritage Southern Baptist Church in Pryor. Born and raised in Mayes County, Les has devoted his life to the service of others in his community.
Pamela Shipman, Owner/Preneed Counselor/Personalization Coordinator
Pamela Shipman is the wife of Steve Shipman and co-owner of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service. She graduated from Wagoner High School in 1978 and obtained her associate degree in Management and Marketing from OSU Okmulgee. Pamela holds her insurance license with the State of Oklahoma and assists families with preneed funeral arrangements.Pamela and Steve have one daughter, Christina. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Pryor, serves on the Board of the Pryor Academic Excellence Foundation, is a member of the Beta Sigma Phi (Iota Tau) Sorority, is past President of the Pryor Creek Sertoma Club and a Charter Associate Member of the Mayes County Blue Star Mothers. Pamela is the funeral home personalization director and assists families in personalizing their loved ones funerals to truly be unique and individual to each loved ones life through the many personalizations the funeral home has to choose from.
Mike Shipman
Mike Shipman is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business. Mike is the oldest son of the late Dr. "Doc" H.L. and Charlotte Shipman. He assists families in many areas of need. Families find themselves with a multitude of questions in the weeks and months before and after a death. Having a qualified professional person available to answer these difficult questions is a service we offer free of charge to all families. Feel free to call the funeral home if you need assistance in any of these areas or others.
Christina Shipman, Receptionist/Personalization Assistant
Christina serves the funeral home as Receptionist and Personalization Assistant to Pamela Shipman. She assists in video and keepsake production. She is the daughter of owners, Steve & Pamela Shipman. Christina is currently earning her degree in Nursing at RSU. She is a 2006 graduate of Pryor High School.
Junior Mullin, Funeral Support Staff
Reverend Junior Mullin is an important support staff member, assisting in all aspects of the funeral home operations. He is the long time minister of the Pentecostal Church of God in Pryor. He also serves as Hospital Chaplain for the Integris Mayes County Medical Center. Junior is married to Bonnie Mullin. Junior also assists in keeping the funeral home grounds and facility in pristine condition.
Rodney Holland, Funeral Assistant
Rodney Holland joined our staff in 2008 and assists the Licensed Staff in many areas of our funeral home. Born in California, Rodney was raised in Mayes County. Rodney married Christina Shipman in 2010 and have made their home in Pryor.
