Cynthia “Cindi” Denise Hoffman, 59, of Adair, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Chelsea, Oklahoma. She was born on August 7, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Harvey and Wanda (Durbin) Watt. She graduated from Adair High School in the Class of 1977, and in August of 1977, married Joe Hoffman. Cindi and Joe had three daughters, and she loved being able to stay home and raise them. She taught them softball and was involved throughout their school career and every...

Brynn Kadience Martin aka “The Kraken”, 5, of Adair, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Chelsea. She was born on February 4, 2014 in Claremore; the daughter of Keith and Ida (Hoffman) Martin. Brynn was full of life, strong willed, and fearless. One of her favorite activities, when she wasn’t chasing chickens outside, was to watch paw patrol while eating ice cream. She loved to sit on the counter and help bake with whoever was in the kitchen. Brynn attended Adair Public...

Irene Brandon, 90, of Pryor, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at her home in Pryor. She was born on December 1, 1928 in Jay, Oklahoma; the daughter of Thomas and Kate (Bishop) Pritchett. Irene and her family moved to Salina in 8th grade, graduating in 1947. Shortly after graduation she married JR Conner. After the death of Vontrice Brandon, Irene met and fell in love with Bob. On December 25, 1966, they were married and blended their families, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in...

Thomas Wayne Mullin, 53, of Afton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2019, after a year-long battle with cancer.  This husband, father, son, and brother was born on Sept. 11, 1965, in Newport, Rhode Island. As the “Navy Brat” son of Jim and Patti Mullin, Tom lived in Texas, Connecticut, Maryland, and Arizona before enlisting himself. He served six years in the Navy as a machinist mate and through WestPac traveled to ports like Oahu, Hawaii; Subic Bay,...

Koy Jack Ackerman, 69, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on March 20, 1950 in Greeley, Colorado; the son of Harvey J. and Patricia (Bigelow) Ackerman. Koy faithfully served in the United States Marine Corps and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked in maintenance most of his life for Immanuel Baptist Church in Tulsa. Koy enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially going fishing. He liked to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and OSU Football teams....

Joy Byron Alexander, 88, of Spavinaw, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Langley, Oklahoma. He was born on August 10, 1930 in Saturn, Texas; the son of Andrew Jackson and Polly (Martin) Alexander. He married Lillian Edna Sullivan on May 3, 1952 at their preacher’s house in Hernando, Mississippi. He faithfully served in the United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Army, and Air National Guard serving for a total of 21 years within the military as a flight...

Bonnie M. Smith, 67, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on November 21, 1951 in Hugoton, Kansas; the daughter of Donald D. and Geneva (Loyd) Chamberlain. She worked in insurance sales at 4 State Insurance for many years, Red Crown Credit Union in Pryor as a loan officer, and Pat’s Place Café for years. She married Walter Smith on December 10, 1987 in Mayes County. Bonnie loved her family and loved helping everyone around her. She loved to dance,...

Milton Honawa, Jr. born July 19, 1971 in Lawrence, Kansas passed from this life on May 8, 2019 in Pryor, Oklahoma at the age of 47. Jr. is a 1989 graduate of Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and was a member of Haskell Baptist Mission during his youth. He was currently a member at Elm Prairie Baptist Church in Leach, Oklahoma. Jr. worked a variety of jobs during his adult life with his favorite being a Coca Cola truck driver and deliveryman. He had a knack for fixing cars and...