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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

A...

Newton Hansel Cunningham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Jun 20, 2026

No obituary will be posted. 

Marcella Kay Harjo

Marcella Kay Harjo

Jun 17, 2026

The obituary and service details are pending at this time. Please check back. 

Ginger Lee Wild

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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