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.

Terrell Bennett Brown

Terrell Bennett Brown

Apr 26, 2026

The obituary is currently being prepared and will be published when it becomes available. 

Danette Earline Jackson

Danette Earline Jackson

Apr 26, 2026

An obituary is being prepared and will be published as soon as it becomes available. 

Dwight "Dub" Arthur Patton

Dwight "Dub" Arthur Patton

Apr 26, 2026

Dwight "Dub" Arthur Patton, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on July 7, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dub might have been a cranky old guy but loved his wife, his girls, good bourbon and music.

Dwight proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. This allowed him to not...

Thelma Ann Nunley

Thelma Ann Nunley

Apr 25, 2026

Thelma Ann Nunley passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 81. Born on July 26, 1944, in Pryor, Oklahoma. Thelma spent 50 years in Pryor raising her family and being actively involved in the community alongside her husband. She was known for her straightforward nature and honest opinions. Thelma valued her family and...

Jessie Juanita Crowson

Jessie Juanita Crowson

Apr 24, 2026

The obituary is currently being prepared and will be published when it becomes available. 

Gloria Jean Jones

Gloria Jean Jones

Apr 23, 2026

Gloria Jean (Tiger) Jones, 82, was born on August 13, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Gloria, the eldest of five sisters, faced hardship early in life when she and her younger sisters were orphaned at the age of 11. The girls were lovingly raised by their maternal grandmother in Salina, Oklahoma, where Gloria graduated with the Class of 1961. She was offered...

Samuel Richard Welch

Samuel Richard Welch

Apr 20, 2026

Samuel “Richard” Welch was born on April 8th, 1948, to Ora and Laura Welch in Bristow, Oklahoma. Richard passed away on April 20th, 2026 in Tulsa. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from April 1965 to April 1969. As a Boatswain’s Mate, he attended Assault Boat Coxswain School and received the National Defense Service Medal, the...

Al Bray

Al Bray

Apr 19, 2026

Al Bray, born on March 1, 1936, in Ashland, Louisiana, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 90. A man of dedication and service, Al’s life was marked by his commitment to both his country and his community.

Al proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in North Africa...

Ronald Wayne Sherman

Ronald Wayne Sherman

Apr 19, 2026

Ronald Wayne Sherman, 74, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1952, in Mulberry, Arkansas to John Sherman and Snoe Bell (White) Sherman. Ronald dedicated many years of his life to his work as a welder, retiring from Claude Federal Neon. He took pride in working with his hands and carried that...

Kenneth John Macken

Kenneth John Macken

Apr 18, 2026

Kenneth John Macken, born July 29, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Rose, Oklahoma. Throughout his life, Kenneth was known for his deep love of the outdoors and his remarkable ability to inspire those around him. His devotion to deer hunting, hiking, and exploring historical sites alongside his wife and son were treasured pastimes...

Celene Marie (McCoy) Windle

Celene Marie (McCoy) Windle

Apr 17, 2026

Celene Marie (McCoy) Windle, born on October 12, 1934, in Taos, New Mexico, to George W and Emma Marie Sais McCoy, died on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Pryor, Oklahoma. 

A member of the St Mark Catholic Church, a devoted Catholic, Celene volunteered many years as religious instructor and eucharistic minister and was a member of the Knights and Ladies of...

Andy Alfred Maner

Andy Alfred Maner

Apr 16, 2026

Andy Alfred Maner was born on May 15, 1963, in Claremore, Oklahoma, and passed away on April 16, 2026, in Salina, Oklahoma. He attended school in Pryor, Oklahoma, where he spent his early years learning and growing.

Andy was a man who found joy in simple pleasures. He loved fishing and camping, enjoying the quiet and peace of the outdoors. Throughout...

Verna Jean Vann

Verna Jean Vann

Apr 16, 2026

Verna Jean Vann, known by family and friends as "Pootsie", a devoted homemaker known for her warmth and dedication to family and friends, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Born on February 26, 1971, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Verna led a life characterized by her commitment to creating a loving home and cherishing close connections with those around...

Jerry Neal Pait, Jr.

Jerry Neal Pait, Jr.

Apr 14, 2026

Jerry Neil Pait Jr., 54, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on April 14th, 2026. Born on July 7th, 1971, Jerry was known for his kind spirit. He never met a stranger, and he touched many lives with his stories about the past and the future to look forward to. He was very passionate about his spiritual relationship with Jehovah God...

Stella Diane Chidester

Stella Diane Chidester

Apr 13, 2026

Stella Diane Chidester, born on October 10, 1950, in Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished the simple joys of life. Stella had a passion for crocheting and sewing, hobbies through which she expressed her creativity and care. She found great pleasure in playing bingo...

Gary Lee Best

Gary Lee Best

Apr 12, 2026

Gary Lee Best of Locust Grove, OK was born August 26, 1952, to Burl and Tommie (McCoy) Best in Tucson, AZ. The son of a pipe liner, his younger years were spent in many different states. The family settled in Tulsa where Gary attended school. He was drafted into the Army at the age of eighteen and spent three years...

Connie Rae (McQueary) Kinion - Atchison

Connie Rae (McQueary) Kinion - Atchison

Apr 11, 2026

Connie Rae (McQueary) Kinion - Atchison, age 83, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on August 29, 1942, in Bethel, Ohio, to Osborne and Nellie (Barger) McQueary. Connie was raised with strong values of hard work and determination—qualities that stayed with her throughout her life and shaped the legacy she leaves...

Ronald Dean Dry

Ronald Dean Dry

Apr 8, 2026

Ronald Dean Dry, 77, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Salina. He was born on January 24, 1949, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Barker and Hazel (Ward) Dry. Ronald was a lifelong farmer and rancher who took great pride in his work and in caring for his cattle. He graduated from Salina High School in 1967 and...

Thomas Andrew Asher

Thomas Andrew Asher

Apr 8, 2026

Thomas Andrew Asher, born December 29, 1961, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Vinita, Oklahoma. He was a man known for his kind heart and genuine nature—a good guy who loved his dogs dearly and cherished sharing stories and memories with those around him.

Thomas is survived by his brother, Silas Asher of Eucha, OK; his brother-in-law, Lonnie Horton...

Jeffrey Glen Smith

Jeffrey Glen Smith

Apr 4, 2026

Jeffrey Glen Smith, born on October 17, 1969, in Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away in his hometown on April 4, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Pryor and a graduate of Pryor High School, class of 1987. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1992, and the Army from 1992 until he was honorably discharged...

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