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.
Carylon Patton
Mar 4, 2014
Carylon Louise Patton, 67, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 2014 at her home in the country near Lone Chapel Church. Carylon was born in Pryor on May 17, 1946. She graduated from Adair High School and continued on with her education in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was married to Roy Lee Patton on July...
Timothy Bryant
Feb 28, 2014
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...Helene
Feb 23, 2014
Helene Lankford, 73, of Big Cabin, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 24, 1940; the daughter of John and Josephine (Riggins) Ralston. Helene enjoyed gardening and flowers. She loved spending time outdoors. She also enjoyed cooking and especially baking. She was very proud to be a two time...
Doris
Feb 21, 2014
Doris Louise Helton, 81, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 19, 1932 in Mayes County, the daughter of Clarence E. Ragsdale and Ethel I. (Kating) Ragsdale. She attended school in Adair and Chouteau, later attendingcollege obtaining her teaching degree. She married her first husband, Kirby...
Dave Budder
Feb 18, 2014
Dave "Wah - Le - La" Budder, 87, of Kenwood, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Kenwood, Oklahoma. He was born on March 12, 1926 in Kenwood; the son of Ned of Nellie (Scott) Budder. Dave enjoyed working on motors and being outdoors. He would love to go outside and cut grass. Dave loved to watch...
Geneva Atchley
Feb 17, 2014
Geneva Marie Atchley, 65, of Spavinaw, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 in Grove, Oklahoma. She was born on August 10, 1948; the daughter of Pompey and Vivian (Tucker) Carmen. Geneva enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She also loved antiques. Geneva was a member of the United Methodist Church in Spavinaw. She will be remembered by...
Perry Rose
Feb 14, 2014
Perry D. Rose, 65, of Miami, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born August 18, 1948 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Homer and Flossie (Henson) Rose. He entered the Army on December 22, 1966 and was very proud of his service to his country. He will be remembered by all who...
Kenneth Smith
Feb 10, 2014
Kenneth James Smith, 72, of Salina, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on March 3, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Jess and Susie Smith. Kenneth was an avid Mayes County Sports Fan, especially when the Salina Wildcats were playing. He also enjoyed going to the Salina Highbanks Speedway...
Rebecca
Feb 9, 2014
Rebecca Lee Knutson, 64, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was born on April 26, 1949 in Bend, Oregon, the daughter of Herman Hershall Reeder and Mary Hannah (McMillan) Reeder. Becky owned and operated Becky's Bead Shop in Chouteau, Oklahoma for many years, making many friends along the way....
Hal Curnutt
Feb 9, 2014
Hal "Buddy" Curnutt, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on December 13, 1937 in Shidler, Oklahoma; the son of Carl and Anna (Pulliam) Curnutt. He graduated from Pryor High School in 1955. After High School, he served in the Air Guard for 5 years. On January 6,...
David Swartz
Feb 7, 2014
David Arthur Swartz, 73, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on November 30, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas; the son of Arthur and Carlie (Baker) Swartz. He received his associate's degree in nursing, served as a medic in the U.S. Navy and owned his own insurance company. Growing...
J.W. Littlefield
Feb 2, 2014
J.W. Littlefield, 68, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 24, 1945; the son of Daniel Franklin Littlefield, Sr. and Irene (Thomas) Littlefield. J.W. attended Salina High School and had a perfect attendance record there. He met the love of his life, Sharon Pritchett, and married on...
Rita Knight
Feb 1, 2014
Rita Darlene (Bell) Knight, 64, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on December 28, 1949 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma; the daughter of John and Vera Bell. She grew up in the Pryor area and attended Pryor schools. She worked at Pryor lumber for 16 years. Rita enjoyed working crossword...
James Raper
Jan 29, 2014
James Vern Raper, 54, of Kenwood, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 3, 1960 in Claremore; the son of Willie and Myrtle (Henson) Raper. He attended Kenwood schools and lived in the area all his life. James worked as a heavy equipment operator for Cherokee Nation and as...
Richard Watts Sr.
Jan 24, 2014
Richard Lee Watts, Sr., 62, of Spavinaw passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014. He was born on April 10, 1951 in Ottawa, Kansas; the son of Kenneth and Norma Jean (Hobbs) Watts. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Iva Hobbs, on their farm in Blue Mound, Kansas. Richard attended school in Blue Mound...
Dena
Jan 23, 2014
Dena Kay Watkins, 53, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2013 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on July 20, 1960 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elijah Gay and Edna (Brixey) Gay. She married Bill Watkins in 2007, making their life in Adair, Oklahoma. She attended Adair Schools and graduated college in 2011...
Earl Thompson
Jan 19, 2014
Earl Hosmer Thompson, 75, of Spavinaw, passed away on January 19, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 21, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee; the son of Earl and Bessie (Hosmer) Thompson. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Marine Corp, serving several tours in Vietnam. Earl worked for the Marine Corp as an...
Kenneth Whiteday
Jan 11, 2014
Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Whiteday, 55, of Kenwood, passed away on January 11, 2014 in Kenwood, Oklahoma. He was born on June 30, 1958 at Moot's Hospital in Pryor; the son of Warren (Bear) and Bernice (Land) Whiteday. Kenny previously worked for Braden Steel, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a journeyman for over 20 years. He was a member...
Anthony Warford
Jan 10, 2014
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Previous Events Visitation Tuesday, January 14, 2014 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Shipman's...Phillip Davis
Jan 6, 2014
Phillip Gene Davis, 65, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on August 20, 1948 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Carl E. Davis and Lillian Marie Davis. Phillip lived on a farm when he went to school in Eufaula and graduated in 1966. He met his wife Barbara when she...
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