Obituaries

Apr 30, 2022

Michael Shane Connell, 62, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 13, 1959 in Keetoneville, Louisiana; the son of Tommy Kent Chavis and Billy Lou Connell. He loved to fish and hunt every time he had the chance. He liked to spend time on his tractor, taking...

Apr 27, 2022

Charles Darwin Collins, 95, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on the family farm near Moody, Oklahoma; the son of Benjamin and Alma (James) Collins. He faithfully served his country in World War II, earning the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and Philippine Liberation Campaign Medal. He...

Apr 26, 2022

Virgil Glenn Kingfisher, 58, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Pryor. He was born on July 3, 1963 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Steve and Maggie (Ballou) Kingfisher. He enjoyed watching sports, especially when it came to the Oklahoma State and the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed playing a good round of...

Apr 26, 2022

Ornell Rose Horton, 85, of Langley, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on March 7, 1937 in Denver, Colorado; the daughter of Ira Clarence Orrin Bronson and Emma Rose (Beilhartz) Bronson. She lived in the Colorado area most of her life, and worked as a Clerk in the Truck Stop in Palisade,...

Apr 26, 2022

Rickey Charles Massey, 65, of Big Cabin, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Pryor. He was born on April 17, 1957 in Cullman, Alabama; the son of Charles and Doris (Burnam) Massey. He worked as a truck driver for many years and enjoyed tinkering with old cars when he wasn’t working. He also loved shooting guns. Above...

Apr 21, 2022

Susanna Saez, 75, of Spavinaw, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on March 12, 1947, the daughter of, Esiah and Lillie (King) Boney. Susanna was a friendly person full of heart and loved to be with family. She loved to make quilts and had so many sewing skills that she loved to...

Apr 21, 2022

Connie Sue Heston, 68, of Owasso, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 22, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the daughter of Frank “Myrl” and Yvonne (Fritz) Powers. Connie worked most of her life in data collection and clerical for many oil companies in the Tulsa area. She had a passion...

Apr 20, 2022

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Apr 19, 2022

Frances Jean Martin, 73, of Tulsa, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Tulsa. She was born on October 8, 1948 in Pryor; the daughter of Jack and Wilma (Dareing) Wells. Frances earned her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree and taught elementary music for most of her life. She married Garry Martin in Pryor on August 3, 1972 and...

Apr 17, 2022

Matthew Moore, 49, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1973 in San Francisco, California; the son of Alfred Moore and Nina (Rolih) Estagin. He loved to go hog hunting and fish when he had the chance. His favorite spots to fish were at the Oolagah...

Apr 16, 2022

Duane Melugin passed away Saturday, April 16th 2022 in Tulsa Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3rd, 1940 in Pryor, Oklahoma to Willie Mansfield and Edna Mae (Campbell) Melugin. He graduated from Pryor High School where he was active in the Mayes County 4-H Club, competing in livestock judging. This led to him winning State...

Apr 14, 2022

Donna Marie Lane, 74, of Strang, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in the Heartsworth Senior Living Center in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born in Parsons, Kansas on June 21, 1947, the daughter of Van Thomas Shelton and Mildred Cook.  Donna worked as a waitress for several years while in Missouri.  She married Cecil L. Lane on September...

Apr 13, 2022

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James “Jim” Virgil Hawkins, Jr., 85, of Pryor, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Oklahoma City. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Piedmont, Kansas; the son of James Virgil...

Apr 8, 2022

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Kenneth Edwin Sheats, 84, of Pryor, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Kaufman County, Texas; the son...

Apr 3, 2022

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Joel James Andrew Bishop, infant son of David and Tara Bishop, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 3, 2022, just one day shy of being one month old. Funeral services for Joel will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday,...

Apr 3, 2022

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Erick Arthur Miller, 67, of Pryor, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Tahlequah. He was born on March 3, 1955 in Muskogee; the son of Robert Miller and Dolly (Lowthers) Matherly. He enjoyed carpentry, helping his friends...

Apr 3, 2022

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Agnes Budder, 80, of Oaks, departed from this life on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on July 3, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ned Budder and Nellie (Scott) Budder. Agnes grew up in the Kenwood...

Mar 30, 2022

Jewell “J.D.” Darnell, 83, of Pryor, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born on July 31, 1938 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Jewell and Elsie (Bristow) Darnell. He married the love of his life, Rowena A. Jones on June 29, 1957 in Vinita, Oklahoma...

Mar 28, 2022

James “Matt” Matthew St. John, 60, of Broken Arrow, passed from this life on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 10,1961 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Jim and Donna (Brown) St. John. Matt grew up in Pryor and graduated from Pryor High School with the class of 1979. He then went on...

Mar 27, 2022

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Larry Gene Crawford, 66, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1955; the son of Bill and Retta (Grigg) Crawford. Larry was an all-state athlete in high school and a quarterback for both...