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Gary Paul Clark, 78, of Pryor, departed from this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 28, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa; the son of Paul Owen Clark and Irene (Krueger) Clark. Gary faithfully served our country in the United States Army and served 6 years in the National Guard. He married the love of his life, Janet, on August 18, 1973, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Together, they spent 48 wonderful years together and had 2 children, Gary Scott...

Ruth Athlea Armontrout, 81, formerly of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1940 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Lee Alvis and Colista (Setters) Alvis. Ruth received her associate degree in accounting and worked for many years as an accountant for Armontrout Plumbing. She then went on to be a foster grandparent at Roosevelt Elementary School where she earned the name “Granny.” Ruth enjoyed gardening, family game nights, and above...

Ronald Charles Sedgwick, 80, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Colorado; the son of Albert and Minnie (Boyd) Sedgwick. Ronald married Barbara Peters on May 27, 1961 and have celebrated 60 years of marriage. In his earlier years, Ronald attended the First Church of God in Pryor. Ronald was an active member in the Pryor Elks Lodge and the Jaycee’s. He served on the board for many years for both organizations. He...

Ronald Michael Aurand, 71, passed from this life on June 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio; the son of Jack Aurand and Margaret (Michaels) Aurand. There will be no formal services. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service.

Jeremy Leroy Scott, 48, of Alvarado, Texas, passed from this life on June 9, 2021. He was born on April 2, 1973 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Robert Lee Scott and Lou Ann (Backwater) Scott. Jeremy was a dedicated high school teacher at Everman High School. He received his teaching degree from Northeastern State University. Growing up, he attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Kenwood. Jeremy was a softball and football coach, and also taught drivers education in Oklahoma. He enjoyed...

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Rosemary Morrow, 75, of Pryor, passed from this life on June 3, 2021. She was born on December 2, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri; the daughter of George Clark and Nova Rhynes. There will be no formal services for Rosemary. To leave her family a message, please visit her Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service.

Jarry Alan Payton, 80, of Strang, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home in Strang, Oklahoma.  Jarry was born on January 11, 194,1 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of John L. Payton and Blanch L. (Dean) Payton.  Jarry worked as an inspector for American Airlines for many years.  He was a very special man who made everyone feel special and loved.    Everyone called him Daddy, because of the fatherly concern and love he showed each and every one,...

Betty Smoke, 78, of Salina, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma; the daughter of Newt and Maggie (Ketcher) Smoke. Betty worked for Cherokee Nation Head Start for over 14 years and enjoyed working as a cook. She also loved working in her garden, tending to both her flowers and vegetables. When a family gathering was to take place, Betty was the one making all the plans and getting them all together. She loved her...