Obituaries

Sheila Mae Taylor

Sheila Mae Taylor

Jan 21, 2023

Sheila Mae Taylor, 73, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on November 9, 1949 at home in Boatman, Oklahoma; the daughter of Dallas "Babe" and Vera Marjorie (Parker) Plumlee. She married the love of her life, Gene Taylor, on June 16, 1967 at the...

Martha Irene Anderson

Martha Irene Anderson

Jan 19, 2023

Martha Irene Anderson of Pensacola, OK passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 19th, 2023.  She was 89 years old. Martha was diagnosed with Leukemia 23 years ago, but her unwavering faith in God always helped her keep a positive outlook and it never stopped her from enjoying life to its fullest. No matter how sick she was, she never complained and never lost her faith. In fact, in the last week of declining health, she overheard her doctor say he “hoped to go to...

Lloyd Swasey

Lloyd Swasey

Jan 17, 2023

Please click on the link to view the livestream service for Lloyd. https://my.gather.app/remember/irving-swasey

On Tuesday, January 17, Irving Lloyd Swasey, beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 83 in Pryor, OK. He was born in Mountain Home Utah to Napier and Alice Swasey. He served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Michael "Mike" Ray Coatney

Michael "Mike" Ray Coatney

Jan 17, 2023

Michael “Mike” Ray Coatney, 75, passed from this life on Monday, January 17, 2023, at his home in Strang, OK.  Mike was born on December 18, 1947, in Miami, Ok, to Ray D. and Marie (Cowan) Coatney. He was a long-time resident of Mayes County, spending 50 years altogether living in both Pryor and Strang. He was a member of...

Sandra K. Chapman

Sandra K. Chapman

Jan 16, 2023

 

Sandra Kay (Fuller) Chapman, 72, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 in at her home.  She was born on January 3, 1951, the daughter of John and Mary Fuller.

Sandra was raised on a farm in Fairbank, Iowa.  She attended Catholic School through the 8th grade, graduating from the Wapsie Valley High School in Waterloo,...

Ronald James Haley

Ronald James Haley

Jan 15, 2023

Ronald James Haley, 87, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1935 in Marble, Arkansas; the son of Fred and Cora (Templeton) Haley. Ronald faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1958 until 1964.  He married Ruby Pilant on March 23, 1970, in Miami, Oklahoma and celebrated 45...

Glenda Carlene Williams

Glenda Carlene Williams

Jan 14, 2023

Glenda Carlene Williams, 78, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Claremore. Born on September 22, 1944, in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Mildred Ivey. She graduated from Adair high school and later married Bernard Lee Williams. Many years of her life was dedicated to caring for and helping...

Naomi Louise Fowler

Naomi Louise Fowler

Jan 12, 2023

Naomi Louise Fowler, 97, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Claremore Nursing Home in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Mannsville, Oklahoma to Emma (Johnson) McGuinn and “Mack” Harmon McGuinn. In California, she owned and operated an imported yarn shop and later became a real estate broker. Naomi and husband, “Pete” Charles Fowler moved...

Sharon Yvonne Anderson

Sharon Yvonne Anderson

Jan 9, 2023

Sharon Yvonne Anderson, also known by many as Penny, 78, of Pryor, passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Pryor. Born on July 15, 1944, in Pryor, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Clay and Juanita (Garrison) Tucker of Chouteau, Oklahoma. Penny met David in Oklahoma while he was stationed here for the US Army. After getting...

Joyce Evelyn Jordan

Joyce Evelyn Jordan

Jan 9, 2023

Joyce Evelyn Jordan, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Tulsa. She was born on February 16, 1946 in Pryor; the daughter of Charlie Carl and Goldie (Sharp) Spencer. Joyce owned and operated Jordan’s Jewelry Store with her husband, Buddy, for many years. Her biggest hobby was JJJ Kennels. She raised and showed Champion Maltese and...

Donald Dewey Cates

Donald Dewey Cates

Jan 7, 2023

Donald Dewey Cates, 85, of Spavinaw, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 15, 1937, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Dewey and Jessie (Reinhardt) Cates. On June 22, 1957, he married Margaret Mingus in Claremore, Oklahoma and they spent 65 wonderful years together in marriage. His family later grew...

Jamie Arlene Floyd

Jamie Arlene Floyd

Jan 4, 2023

Jamie Arlene Floyd, 46, of Adair, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Tulsa. She was born on November 30, 1976, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Andrew and Glenda (Martin) Floyd. Jamie attended school at Pryor and later moved to Adair where she graduated high school with the class of 1995. She was her Uncle G's buddy and...

Mary Elaine Birky

Mary Elaine Birky

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Elaine (Unrau) Birky entered Heaven and the arms of her Savior on January 3, 2023. Mary was born in Newton, Kansas November 3, 1940, to Walter R. and Verna (Schmidt) Unrau. She graduated from Newton High School in 1958. Mary attended Bethel College Nursing Program and did clinicals at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, in the RN Program. Mary’s...

Donald Robert Williams

Donald Robert Williams

Jan 1, 2023

Donald Robert Williams, 88, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 2, 1934, in Perkins, Oklahoma. Donald married the love of his life Lois Williams on June 27, 1955 and they celebrated nearly 67 years of marriage until her passing last year. He spent two years in the Army and...

Bill Ray Due

Bill Ray Due

Dec 31, 2022

Bill Ray Due, 87, of Pryor, passed away on December 31, 2022 in the Claremore Veterans Center. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of William Luther and Mary Alice (Pemberton) Due. Bill faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from January 1955 until being honorably discharged in January...

Melvin Lee Voth

Melvin Lee Voth

Dec 30, 2022

To view the live service, please click on the link. https://my.gather.app/remember/melvin-voth

Melvin Lee Voth, 88, of Adair, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Pryor. He was born on February 21, 1934; the son of John J and Ella (Rempel) Voth. He attended school at the Oklahoma Bible Academy in Meno, Oklahoma. He then married the love of his...

John K. Butler

John K. Butler

Dec 29, 2022

John Kieran Butler, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 15, 1946 in Wellington, Texas; the son of Tom and Catherine Butler. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968. John worked at the Pryor Foundry for many years. He was strong in...

Shannon Wenona Sharp

Shannon Wenona Sharp

Dec 28, 2022

Shannon Wenona Sharp, 45, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Tulsa. She was born on February 5, 1977 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Dale James Kingfisher and Joyce (Smith) Chambers. Shannon worked in the home most of her life, tending to the needs of the household and her daughter, Heaven. She was very creative and...

Billy Jack Crawford, Jr.

Billy Jack Crawford, Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

Billy Jack Crawford, Jr., 46, of Eucha, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1976 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Billy Jack Crawford, Sr., and Rosa Lee (Staller) Crawford. He attended Kenwood Schools until the 8th grade, then went on to Salina High School. Billy worked for Gap roofing as...

Michael Dewey, Sr.

Michael Dewey, Sr.

Dec 22, 2022

Michael Earl Dewey, Sr., 69, of Spavinaw, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1953 in Terre Haute, Indiana; the son of Earl and Kathleen (Gehring) Dewey. He worked as a Millwright most of his life for Reed Mechanical. Michael loved motorcycle riding, tinkering around his garden, and enjoyed going hunting...