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.
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...
Donnie Chavez
Jan 4, 2014
Donnie Ray Chavez, 51, of Wagoner, passed away on January 4, 2014 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 18, 1962; the son of Raymond and Barbara (Alnet) Chavez. Donnie worked as a carpenter most of his life, and enjoyed working in construction. He also loved to spend time outdoors, fishing and woodworking. He loved his...
Joseph Kingfisher
Jan 3, 2014
Joseph Mose Kingfisher, 72, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on December 23, 1941 in Salina; the son of Pete Kingfisher and Lucy Hair Studie. Joe married Fannie Chuckluck in Stillwell on August 7, 1974. In his younger years, he enjoyed coaching boy's softball teams. He also enjoyed watching sports...
Ann
Dec 29, 2013
Ann Marie was born May 17, 1931 to Jewel (Papp) and William Dush in Cleveland, Ohio. She and her older sister, Lila, were active in girl scouting, and were attending a summer camp as teenagers when a tornado tore through the wooded campsite while she and her sister were hiking. Ann Marie grabbed her sister with one...
George Sixkiller
Dec 28, 2013
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Previous Events Visitation Monday, December 30, 2013 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service1204 N. E. 1st Street Pryor, OK 74361
...John Bar
Dec 28, 2013
John Austin O'Bar, 69, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on October 6, 1944 in Paris, Arkansas, the son of Thomas D. O'Bar and Deba (McVay) O'Bar. John married Wathenia "Tina" Faulkner on January 31, 1969 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He drove a truck for Hamill Trucking for...
Minnie Burns
Dec 24, 2013
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Tommy Stills
Dec 20, 2013
Tommy Lee Stills, 79, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on December 2, 1934 in Lincoln, Arkansas; the son of John and Agnes (Servens) Stills. Tommy worked as a ranch hand most of his life and had a special love for horses. He liked to dance and enjoyed...
Lola
Dec 17, 2013
Lola Rodena Going, age, 87, passed away on December 17, 2013 at Inola Health and Rehabilitation in Inola, Oklahoma. She was born in Sparks, Oklahoma on April 25, 1926. She was a retired nurse from Grand Valley Hospital, Pryor, Oklahoma and volunteered there for another 15 years. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist...
Harold Pilant
Dec 17, 2013
Harold Dean Pilant, 74, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Austin, Arkansas. He was born on August 31, 1939 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, the son of Elmer Pilant and Polly (Howell) Pilant. Harold served his Country in the United States Army, retiring from the military after 20 years of faithful service. He...
Raymond McGirt
Dec 16, 2013
Raymond McGirt, 89, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on July 14, 1924 in Lamar, Oklahoma; the son of James and Wisey McGirt. Raymond graduated from the Moss High School. He joined the Army after high school and proudly served his country. He loved to watch basketball and...
Coy Bradley
Dec 14, 2013
Coy "Bob" Len Bradley, 79, of Roff, Oklahoma, passed away in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Bob was born on August 10, 1934 in Ala, Mississippi, the son of Robert Alvin Bradley and Wilma Beatrice (Hood) Bradley. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Air Force. Bob married Valette "Vicky" Bacon on May 9, 1956 in Reno, Nevada....
Sylvia Steele
Dec 13, 2013
Sylvia Janae' Steele, 59, of Tulsa, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 2, 1954; the daughter of Cecil and Francis (Tennett) Doyle. Sylvia earned her B.S.N. in Nursing and also her Master's Degree in Business from Southern Nazarene University. Sylvia had a passion for helping people and loved...
Mary Jones
Dec 12, 2013
Mary Kathryn Jones, 73, of Adair, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 16, 1940; the daughter of William & Agnes (Hanna) Dunham. She married Bill Jones on July 1, 1957 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mary enjoyed fishing and basketball. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, circle words, and reading the...
Gordon Dodd
Dec 11, 2013
Gordon Stanley Dodd, 80, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2013 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on January 22, 1933 in Jonesboro, Illinois; the son of Paul and Helen (Brown) Dodd. Gordon married the love of his life, Joann Williams, on April 19, 1957 in Los Angeles, California. They made their home...
Alvina
Dec 6, 2013
Alvina Lucille Fouts, 91, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on December 18, 1921 in Alfred, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Ernestine Henne. She married Bill Fouts, making a wonderful life together, raising their four children. Alvina graduated from Jamestown College in North Dakota earning...
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