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.
George Eldon McCullah
Jul 14, 2026
George Eldon McCullah, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in Miami, Oklahoma on October 10, 1947, to Walter and Betty (Robison) McCullah.
At a young age George became an avid horse lover and taught himself to be an accomplished horse whisperer.
George graduated from Oklahoma State University with an Ag Ed degree and started on a 25-year...
Darrell Roberts
Jul 14, 2026
Darrell Roberts, 76, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home in Adair. He was born on April 7, 1950, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to J.C. Roberts and Anita (Hanes) Roberts. Darrell was a hardworking man whose life was defined by dedication, craftsmanship, service, and a deep love for his family and the simple joys of...
Lou Aline Lewis
Jul 13, 2026
Lou Aline Lewis, age 89, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Lou was born on July 29, 1936, in Salina, Oklahoma, to Skake Kingfisher and Peggy (Hungry) Kingfisher. She attended Wyandotte Indian School before graduating from Sequoyah High School with the Class of 1956.
On November 24, 1957, Lou married the love of her life,...
Leotha McKinney
Jul 12, 2026
Leotha Rean McKinney (aka Mom,Grandma, Nanny, Aunt Ophie) was born September 4,1933 in Mayes County. To the late Walter Clinton Holt and Vesta Viola McMillan of Adair. Leotha was the 6th oldest of 11 siblings. Having 6 sisters and 4 brothers. Lela, Melburn, Elvin, Lena, Letha, Leona, Elmer, Lenora, Roxi, and Delmar.
June 14,1951 in Fayetteville, AR, she married the love...
Gustaf "Gus" Adolph Olson, Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
Gustaf Adolph Olson, Jr., lovingly known as Gus, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He was 85 years old.
Gus was born on December 27, 1940, in Smithville, Ohio, to Gustaf and Pearl Olson. He was raised in Akron, Ohio, near the Goodyear Tire Plant, where he spent many happy hours watching the Goodyear Blimp and...
Mary Lou Graves
Jul 10, 2026
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Mary Lou Graves, 86, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026.
Mary Lou was born on February 18, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, to Jose Flores and Anastasia (Ramirez)...
Vivian Irene Finnell
Jul 9, 2026
Vivian Irene Finnell, age 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Pryor, Oklahoma, on July 9, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Ora and Lizzie (Jenkins) Woolman.
Vivian was united in marriage to Vernon Finnell on December 26, 1949, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and love.
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Newton Hansel Cunningham
Jul 8, 2026
Newton Hansel Cunningham was born at home in Chouteau, Oklahoma, to Robert and Mary (Broyhill) Cunningham on April 20, 1953. Newton passed away surrounded by the love of his family on July 8, 2026, at his home. He lived in Chouteau his whole life and graduated from Chouteau high school in 1971.
In his early years, Newton worked for Reynolds French...
Marlow Vann Jones
Jul 5, 2026
Marlow Vann Jones, age 95, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Catoosa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 25, 1931, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Logan Paul Jones and Maurine (Mustain) Jones.
Marlow lived a full life filled with faith, family, music, and hard work. He enjoyed playing the guitar, especially country and bluegrass music, and had a love for gospel...
Faye Packard
Jul 4, 2026
Leona Faye Packard, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born on September 28, 1936, in Salina, Oklahoma, to Ray and Artie (Grigg) Thornton.
Faye’s mother passed away when she was very young, and she was lovingly raised by her father Ray and wife June (Routh) Thornton. She attended Dragger School for her first...
Winfield Duane Schoolcraft
Jul 4, 2026
Winfield Duane Schoolcraft, age 88, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on December 8, 1937, in Oakland, California.
Winfield proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a man who liked to keep busy and enjoyed many interests throughout his life. He loved writing books, enjoyed shooting guns, studying the Bible,...
Kathy Jean Hoskins
Jul 3, 2026
Kathy Jean (Schultz) Hoskins, 67, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her home on July 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and lots of love.Kathy was born on March 31, 1959, to Truett Clark Schultz and Ester Doris Schultz.Above all else, Kathy loved her family. She treasured every opportunity to gather with those she loved. Kathy enjoyed standing around...
Sonia Lee Epperson
Jun 29, 2026
Sonia Lee (Longmire) Epperson passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at her home of almost 70 years surrounded by her family, at the age of 89. She was born on March 4, 1937, in Shidler, Oklahoma, to W.H. and Oleta Longmire. She married Bob Epperson on October 20, 1956, and they spent many years together.
Sonia was a loving wife,...
John Walter Salmon
Jun 29, 2026
John Walter Salmon, born on December 27, 1943, in Pattonsburg, Missouri, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Pryor, Oklahoma, at the age of 82.
John was a hardworking man who loved his family and enjoyed the outdoors. He spent many years as a truck driver, where he was able to travel and enjoy the open road. Some of his favorite...
James Eugene Cope
Jun 27, 2026
James Eugene Cope, age 70, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was born on January 7, 1956, in Regensburg, Germany and lived a life marked by hard work, humor, and a deep appreciation for his family, and the joys of hunting, fishing, and being out on the water with his children and grandchildren.
James was known...
Kai Wolf Dean
Jun 24, 2026
Kai Wolf Dean was born on June 24th, 2026, in Tulsa Oklahoma to Laura Malone and Alexander Dean. Kai was welcomed into heaven surrounded with love and family.
Though his time was brief, Kai brought happiness and light to our family. We will forever cherish the time we spent with him, holding him and showing him nothing but love. Forever in...
Cordell Asbill
Jun 24, 2026
Cordell Asbill, born October 30, 1951, in Bunch, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Chouteau, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 74 years old.
Cordell was a simple man, finding pleasure in the little things in life. Throughout his life, he exemplified strength, devotion, and a deep sense of responsibility to his family, Cordell’s legacy...
Marcella Kay Harjo
Jun 17, 2026
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Ginger Lee Wild
Jun 12, 2026
How do we, in words, honor someone who, because of her humility and concern for others, would say, “If you must say anything, keep it short and sweet”? Yet hers is a life worthy of remembering. And, in remembering, we can learn to be better people because of the lessons in life from Ginger Wild. Ginger was many things to...
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