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.

Elizabeth Kroeker

Elizabeth Kroeker

Nov 20, 2012

Elizabeth Fern Kroeker, 97, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born in Inola, Oklahoma (in the home) to Peter J. and Helena (Schmidt) Rempel on September 22, 1915. Elizabeth attended school at Pleasant View through the 8th grade. She began attending the Oklahoma Bible Academy (OBA) in Meno,...

Isaac Beaver Jr.

Isaac Beaver Jr.

Nov 18, 2012

Isaac Beaver, Jr., 83, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Jay, Oklahoma, passed away in Dallas on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He was born on December 15, 1928 in Jay, Oklahoma, the son of Isaac Beaver and Ollie Summerfield. Isaac faithfully served his Country in the United States Army. He moved from Oklahoma to Texas in 1963. In...

Nancy Pittman

Nancy Pittman

Nov 7, 2012

Nancy "Doris" (Alison) Pittman, 87, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on January 12, 1925, in Vick, Arkansas, the daughter of Lee Alison and Mae (Walker) Alison. Doris graduated from Little Rock's Central High School in 1943. In 1949, Doris married Fred Idell Pittman in Little Rock,...

Mary Hester

Mary Hester

Nov 5, 2012

Mary Margaret (Miller) Hester, 78, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral Cremation Service.

Lyman Carter

Lyman Carter

Oct 31, 2012

Lyman Carter Jr. 73 passed away October 31, 2012 at his home in Chouteau OK. He was born August 7, 1939 the son of Limon Randolf Carter and Nell (McNeeley) Carter Winn. He married Ruth Ann ( Zeiler) Carter in September 20, 1959. Coming from Bixby, Ok the Carter family has been residents of Chouteau for 41...

Janice Garrett

Janice Garrett

Oct 30, 2012

Janice Elaine Garrett 67 of Claremore passed away Tuesday October 30, 2012 in Claremore. She was born February 5, 1945, the daughter of Robert and Beatrice "Hettlinger" Garrett. She worked for Timex Corporation, until moving to Oklahoma in 1982. Janice was a kind and giving person who would help anyone even if she didn't really have it...

George Crofford Sr.

George Crofford Sr.

Oct 29, 2012

George Phillip Crofford, Sr, 77, of Strang, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on December 5, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Elton and Sadie E. (Phillips) Crofford. George married Virginia Peal in 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He operated Crofford Machine Shop in Strang, Oklahoma for 35 years....

Billy Corn

Billy Corn

Oct 26, 2012

Billy Ray Corn, 75, of Salina, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on November 14, 1936, the son of Calvin and Clara Piland. He married Lydia "Jody" Artis on February 14, 1981 in Dallas, Texas. She preceded him in death on March 11, 2011. Billy loved to go fishing and...

Russell Maner

Russell Maner

Oct 24, 2012

Russell Lewis Maner, 76, passed away on Wednesday October 24, 2012 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on April 13, 1936. He married Bertha Ann Douglas on January 25, 1957 in Pryor, Oklahoma, who preceded him in death. He married Ada Walden Perry on December 20, 1984. He enjoyed fishing, picking flowers, bird watching and helping people....

Phil Cummings

Phil Cummings

Oct 21, 2012

Phil Cummings, 63, of Salina, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1949 in Anderson, Missouri, the son of Fred Cummings and Othal E. (Austin) Cummings. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army. He married B. J. Box on January...

Jessie Coker

Jessie Coker

Oct 21, 2012

Jessie Lee Coker, 81, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 25, 1930 on Indian Territory in Delaware County. She married James Coker, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed quilting and sewing . She worked a few years as a nurse aid and for the Lakeview...

Earl Ruffin

Earl Ruffin

Oct 20, 2012

Earl Raymond Ruffin, 89, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on June 16, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Clarence Ruffin and Florence (Finkbinder) Ruffin. Earl faithfully served his Country in the United States Navy. He married Joann Boucher on November 27, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma....

Doc Goforth

Doc Goforth

Oct 19, 2012

Edmund "Doc" Goforth, 66, of Pryor, Oklahoma, lost his battle to cancer on Friday, October 19, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 21 1946 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Wayne Mason Goforth and Norma Marie (Hill) Goforth. Doc married Doris Peters on July 23, 1965 in Pryor, OK, making a wonderful life together....

Debbie McGuire

Debbie McGuire

Oct 15, 2012

Debbie Mae McGuire, 54, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on October 15, 2012 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1958 in Fredonia, Kansas, the daughter of Roy David Harman and Lottie Mae (Robinson) Harman. She received her Master's in Education from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma working in special education for Coweta...

Lenvill Dunn

Lenvill Dunn

Oct 9, 2012

Lenvil Lee 'Len' Dunn, 71, of Vinita, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 near Vinita. He was born on January 19, 1941 in Nowata, Oklahoma, the son of Fred Lee Dunn and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Dunn. He married Diane M. Atkinson and made a life together. He loved classic cars and especially his 1979 Corvette....

Linda Kirby

Linda Kirby

Oct 9, 2012

Linda Joyce Kirby , 59, passed away Tuesday October 9, 2012 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Linda was born June 3, 1953 in Pryor, the daughter of Emery Arthur Kirby and Ruby Deloris "Woods" Kirby. Linda worked as a waitress at the former Chouteau Truckers Inn in Chouteau, OK, and also worked for Red Devil in Pryor. She enjoyed...

Jim John

Jim John

Oct 7, 2012

Jim St. John 74 of Pryor passed away Saturday October 7, 2012 in Madil, Oklahoma. Jim was born on March 20, 1938 in Cade, Oklahoma the son of Jim and Thelma (Vickers) St. John. When he was 4 years old the family moved to Tulsa. He was a graduate of the 1956 Class at Owasso High School....

Rick Duniphin

Rick Duniphin

Oct 7, 2012

Rick Duniphin 58 of Spavinaw passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Spavinaw. He was born June 17, 1954 in Pryor, Oklahoma the son of Hollis and Mary (Owens) Duniphin. He was a self employed dozer operator. He enjoyed playing the guitar and attending church. Rick loved spending time with his Granddaughter Lanie. Funeral services will be...

Herbert Weaver

Herbert Weaver

Oct 3, 2012

Herbert Eugene Weaver, 80, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Pryor. He was born on July 9, 1932 in Hulbert, Oklahoma, the son of Frank and Frankie (Arnold) Weaver. Herbert was raised in Locust Grove. He married Donna Scott in New Mexico on August 2, 1952. He retired from Williams Construction Company...

Carol Lavallee

Carol Lavallee

Sep 30, 2012

Carol Jean Lavallee, 64, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at her home near Pryor. She was born on May 11, 1948 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lloyd and Joan (Langston) Breedlove. She married Warren Lavallee on January 7, 1974, in North Hampton, Massachusetts. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

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