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.
Brooks Ledbetter
Jan 8, 2024
Arthur Brooks Ledbetter Jr., known affectionately as Brooks, passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 83 in his hometown of Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on September 8, 1940, to Arthur and Effie Ledbetter. Deeply mourned by his family and friends, Brooks leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and a passion for life. From an...
Wayne Lee Elam
Jan 7, 2024
Wayne Lee Elam, a lifetime cattle rancher, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 95 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on April 25, 1928, in Chelsea, Oklahoma, Wayne spent 25 years with the Kaiser Corporation. However, his passion was cattle and dedicated his life to the cattle industry. He was known for his hard work and dedication to...
Robert Athel Ware
Jan 5, 2024
Robert Athel Ware, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Antlers, Oklahoma. Robert's innovative mind and remarkable accomplishments will be forever cherished by those who knew him.Throughout his life, Robert displayed a passion for motorcycles. He found joy in both working on them and...
George Allen Mozingo
Jan 5, 2024
George Allen Mozingo, a dedicated carpenter with unwavering faith, passed away on January 5, 2024, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Born on November 30, 1931, in Salina, Oklahoma, George will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. George also proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. His military service showed his dedication to protect...
Jim F. Petty
Jan 5, 2024
James "Jim" Ferrel Petty passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, in Pryor, Oklahoma. Born on October 6, 1939, in Booker, Texas, Jim led a remarkable life characterized by his unwavering dedication to the agriculture industry and his profound impact on those around him. Throughout his life, Jim's passion for agriculture shone brightly. He dedicated the majority of his working years...
Glenda Darlene Rogers
Jan 3, 2024
Glenda "Darlene" Rogers, 79 years old, passed away on January 3, 2024. Darlene was born in Squires, Missouri on May 17, 1944 to Glen and Eva Turner. She graduated from Ava High School in 1962 and began her career with the Missouri Health Department. This was the beginning of her life - long career as an IT analyst for various...
Michael "Mike" Dale Davis
Jan 3, 2024
Michael “Mike” Dale Davis, 60, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Pryor. He was born on February 23, 1963, in Wichita, Kansas, to Charles Davis and Norma Jobe. Charles married Carol Holman on February 14, 1967, and Mike referred to Carol as mom for the rest of his life.
Mike graduated from Seminole High School in...
Loyd Ray Layton
Jan 1, 2024
Loyd Ray Layton, a dedicated mechanic for the city of Pryor, has passed away at the age of 84. He was born on November 7, 1939, in Pryor, Oklahoma, and took his last breath on January 1, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Loyd's life was one filled with passion for his work and an unwavering love for his family. Loyd dedicated many...
Deborah "Debbie" Sue Berger
Dec 29, 2023
Deborah "Debbie" Sue Berger, a combat medic for the United States Army who served in Iraq and Germany, passed away on December 29, 2023. Born on November 9, 1966, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Debbie dedicated her life to serving her country and caring for others. Debbie was known for her loving, kind, and patient nature. She had a quick wit and sharp...
Lucille Alice Newhouse
Dec 29, 2023
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Lucille Alice Newhouse Obituary (2023) - Pryor, Oklahoma (gather.app)
Lucille Alice Newhouse, a remarkable woman whose life spanned over a century, has passed away at the age of 101 and a half. She was born on June 23, 1922, in Plad, Missouri, and peacefully departed this world on...
Coleen Bunn
Dec 28, 2023
Coleen Bunn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, peacefully passed on December 28, 2023, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on August 23, 1946, in Trenton, Missouri to Ernest Leroy Allison and Rosalee (Brown) Allison.
Coleen lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. She married the love of her life, Richard Bunn, and they created...
Howard Clayton Reiser
Dec 27, 2023
Howard Clayton Reiser, a beloved godly husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. He was born on November 6, 1926, on a rural farm in Ellinwood, Kansas where he grew up with his four brothers and sister. He attended a small single...
Richard Allen Nielsen
Dec 26, 2023
Richard Allen Nielsen, owner of R. Nielsen Flooring, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 18, 1947, in Woodstock, Illinois. Richard was deeply religious and lived his life with great devotion and faith.Richard married the love of his life, Christine Marie Hensley, on February 25, 1970 in Birkenfeld, Germany. Together they raised...
Douglas Stephen Hyde
Dec 26, 2023
Douglas Stephen Hyde, 83, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on June 13, 1940, in Tulsa to Charles and Tommye (Cagle) Hyde, Douglas lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and a strong sense of adventure. Douglas found his calling as a firefighter and served with the Tulsa Fire Department with...
Carla Renee Schwider
Dec 22, 2023
Carla “Renee” Schwider, aged 48, passed on Dec 22, 2023 at 12:02 am. She was born on August 3, 1975 in Valencia, California to Jim and Doris Schwider. Renee was an only child. Renee graduated from Chouteau High School in 1993 then attended Oklahoma State University. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising. During her career, Renee worked in...
Deborah Ann Amati
Dec 22, 2023
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Beverley Jean Conner
Dec 19, 2023
Beverley Jean Conner, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 19, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1955, to mother, Jean (Allred) Mulkey. Beverley will be remembered for her warm heart, unwavering dedication to family, and her deep love for those around her.Throughout her life, Beverley's family was the most important thing to her. Her love...
Herbert Leon Heavener Sr.
Dec 18, 2023
Herbert Leon Heavener Sr., beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023.
Born on May 4, 1939, Herbert was the son of James Heavener and Sylvia Heavener. Growing up alongside his brothers James Ray, Bobby Joe, Frankie Eugene, Lee, and John, as well as his sisters Betty Ruth, Wanda Lou, Melba Gaye Thompson, Mary, and...
Ned Kingfisher
Dec 18, 2023
Ned Kingfisher, 86, of Salina, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Mayes County, Oklahoma, to Claude and Betty (Pickup) Kingfisher. On February 26, 1956, he married Ruth Grass. Ned was known for his dedication to his career as a roofer. He worked tirelessly to provide for his family and...
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