Edna Terrill was born in Inola, Oklahoma on Dec 16, 1932 to John Froese and Agnes (Schierling) Froese. Edna attended school in Inola and Chouteau, and graduated from Chouteau High School in 1950. Edna attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha Nebraska and Northeastern Oklahoma University in Talequah, graduating with a BS in Education from Northeastern in 1957. Edna married Jack Terrill of Barnsdall, Oklahoma in 1959. Jack was a Baptist minister and Edna was a faithful pastor’s wife,...

Ethylene Susie Pierce, 94, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on February 18, 1925 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; the daughter of G.A. and Ethyl (Hinkel) Sampsel. She graduated from Salina High School. Ethylene married Russell Pierce on October 25, 1943 and they have celebrated 75 years of marriage. Russell and Ethylene had their first date on Thanksgiving night of 1943 at the Allred theater. Russell was the love of Ethylene’s life and even in her last...

Susan Elaine Brown, 61, of rural Adair, passed away on March 14, 2019 in Claremore. She was born on September 12, 1957 in Pryor; the daughter of Ralph and Margie (Kinion) Ables. Susan graduated from Pryor High School in 1975, and married Buzzy Rand. Susan had a son, Brady, before Buzzy’s passing in 1976. She married Duane Brown in 1978 and they have celebrated 40 years of marriage. Susan worked for Adair Public Schools for 28 years. She devoted herself to the school, the teachers, and...

Louie Budder, 84, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Tahlequah. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Kenwood, Oklahoma; the son of Ned and Nellie (Scott) Budder. He worked for many years as a school bus driver for Kenwood Public Schools. Louie also enjoyed woodworking and working with his hands. He enjoyed making baskets and kanuchi when in season. Louie looked forward to spending time outdoors, and going fishing when he was able. He was a member of the Euwasha Baptist Church...

Shawn Elizabeth McCord, 46, of Salina, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on September 14, 1972 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Mike and Nancy (Douma) McCord. Shawn enjoyed going to the creek and drag racing with Adam. She looked forward to spending time with her children and grandchildren. Shawn was loving, thoughtful, loyal, and sometimes a spitfire. She will be remembered for her bright personality and even brighter smile. Memorial services will be held at...

Judy Kay Ragsdale of Eucha, formerly of Pryor, died on March 10, 2019. She was 76. Judy was born on July 14, 1942 to Henry and Tempest Haas in Baxter Springs, Kansas.  Judy grew up in Pryor and graduated from Pryor High School. She married Harold “Allen” Ragsdale on May 19, 1960 in Pryor. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran church for 57 years. Judy worked several years in retail and then worked 21 years at First Priority Bank as a vault teller, retiring in 2004. Judy and...