Obituaries

Charlene Evelyn Walters

Charlene Evelyn Walters

Jun 20, 2022

 Charlene Evelyn Walters, also known as Tay to her family, 93, of Salina, passed from this life on Monday, June 20, 2022, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1928, in Cardin, Oklahoma; the daughter of James and Edith (Sellars) Horn. She grew up as the third child and only daughter in the small town of Cardin along...

Billie Maxine Petrucci

Billie Maxine Petrucci

Jun 18, 2022

Billie Petrucci, 93, of Peggs, passed from this life on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home. She was born on December 2, 1928 in Algood, Tennessee; the daughter of Alfred and Sarah (Brewer) West. She attended Cosmetology school in Weatherford, Oklahoma and worked for Clairol as a color consultant where it allowed her to travel and do training in...

Bobby Lee Pilant

Bobby Lee Pilant

Jun 17, 2022

Bobby Lee Pilant, 78, of Broken Arrow, passed peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born on April 27, 1944 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma; the son of Elmer Ruben and Polly Elizabeth (Howell) Pilant. He married Marilyn Sue Echols on June 3, 1967 and have spent 55 years of marriage together. He faithfully served his country in...

Gilbert Leon Cypert

Gilbert Leon Cypert

Jun 15, 2022

Gilbert was born to Fred and Ethel (Joice) Cypert on September 8, 1938, in Coweta, OK. He grew up with two brothers, Bob and Ronnie while attending schools in Prue, OK and Coweta, OK. Gilbert enjoyed playing his guitar and singing at nursing homes and gospel singings. Gilbert was in the Army from 1962-1968. He later retired from Cust-O-Fab, Inc....

Cathryn Ann Clampitt

Cathryn Ann Clampitt

Jun 14, 2022

Cathryn Ann Clampitt, 77, of Claremore, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Pryor. She was born on March 22, 1945, in Pryor, the daughter of James and Irene Roberts. She spent many years tending to the needs of others, earning her degree in social work from NSU and going on to serve those in Nowata and...

Kody Paul Kirby

Kody Paul Kirby

Jun 13, 2022

Kody Paul Kirby, 29, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Eucha. He was born on December 14, 1992 in Grove, Oklahoma; the son of Millard Paul Kirby and Patricia Tagg. Kody loved all things outdoors, especially when he was able to take a walk through the woods, swimming at the creek and going fishing. He enjoyed being around...

Dorothy Wilena Barton

Dorothy Wilena Barton

Jun 12, 2022

Dorothy “Wilena” Barton, age 87, passed peacefully, with her husband by her side, on June 12, 2022, at Meadowbrook Nursing Center in Chouteau, Oklahoma.  She was born December 5, 1934, in Maple, Texas, to Monterey Walker Newton Kaufman and Wilford Henry Newton.

On December 22, 1950, Wilena married her loving husband Shearl Dennon Barton and they celebrated 71 years of...

Shelly "Gummy" Jo Flinchum

Shelly "Gummy" Jo Flinchum

Jun 11, 2022

Shelly “Gummy” Jo Flinchum, 60, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Bushyhead, Oklahoma. She was born on May 1, 1962 in Rapid City, South Dakota; the daughter of Jackie Bogard and Linda Horton. Shelly attended and graduated from Altamonte High School in Orlando, Florida. She faithfully served her country in the United States Air Force and...

Ted T. Sawyer

Ted T. Sawyer

Jun 9, 2022

Ted Trevor Sawyer, 75, of Westville, passed from this life on Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Colcord. He was born on September 19, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia; the son of Leonard Sawyer and Margaret (Scofield) Sawyer. He served his country in the United States Army and on June 4, 1977, he married Lily Snyder and they spent 45 wonderful years...

Lois Mae Williams

Lois Mae Williams

Jun 9, 2022

Lois Mae Williams, 84, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1938 in Adair, Oklahoma. Lois married the love of her life, Donald Robert Williams, on June 27, 1955 and they have celebrated almost 67 years of marriage. Lois enjoyed time spent sitting outside, birdwatching and drinking coffee. She...

Michael Andrew Noyes

Michael Andrew Noyes

Jun 5, 2022

Michael Andrew Noyes, 33, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Chouteau. He was born on April 1, 1989 in Wagoner; the son of Henry Noyes and Melina (Hutchinson) Large. He married Brittany Beatty on June 2, 2021. He was well known for being family oriented and never turned down the opportunity to spend time...

Billy "Junior" Duke

Billy "Junior" Duke

Jun 4, 2022

Billy Gale Duke, Jr. 52, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on December 19, 1969, the son of Billy Gale Duke and Billie Sue (Thompson) Duke.  Junior worked in the tree service industry most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Junior liked being out and about driving...

Earl Joe Johnson

Earl Joe Johnson

Jun 4, 2022

Earl Joe Johnson, 80, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1941 in Jay, Oklahoma; the son of Agnes Otho and Ella Mae (Thompson) Johnson. He married the love of his life, Lillie Fern Layton on October 2, 1962 in Joplin, Missouri and have spent 59 wonderful years of...

Wanda Louise Chancellor

Wanda Louise Chancellor

Jun 3, 2022

Wanda Louise Chancellor, 85, of Salina, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on January 28, 1937 in Kenwood, Oklahoma; the daughter of Osher “Pete” and Birdie (Crawford) Burns. She married Norman Chancellor on December 12, 1957 and celebrated many wonderful years together until his passing. Wanda owned and operated Blue Hole Park for...

Tyson Cole Kegley

Tyson Cole Kegley

Jun 3, 2022

Tyson Cole Kegley, 24, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Tulsa. He was born on June 1, 1998 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Stace Kegley and Sharmie Bartgis. He was a 2017 graduate of Pryor High School and was attending Rogers State University to major in either graphics design or psychology. He loved painting and...

Joann Louise Unruh

Joann Louise Unruh

May 29, 2022

Joann Louise Unruh was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She entered into the arms of our Lord Jesus on May 29, 2022 at age 86. She leaves behind many memories for her family to cherish.

She was born on July 27, 1935 in Inola, Oklahoma; the daughter of Waldo and Agatha (Froese) Funk. 

She grew up...

Jess Feeling

Jess Feeling

May 28, 2022

Jess Feeling, 69, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on February 10, 1953, in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Andrew Feeling, Sr. and Nellie (Thompson) Feeling. Jess worked most of his life for Hem Saw, and then went to work for Sanders Nursery until he retired. Jess enjoyed working in the...

Mari Lou Bailey

Mari Lou Bailey

May 28, 2022

Mari Lou Bailey, 60, of Big Cabin, reunited with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on May 18, 1962 in Hazard, Kentucky; the daughter of Willard and Sadie (Sawyer) Ritchie. She married the love of her life, David Bailey, on May 19, 1979, just a day after her 17th Birthday. They...

Jennie Rosetta Dollarhide

Jennie Rosetta Dollarhide

May 27, 2022

Jennie Rosetta Dollarhide, 68, of Rose, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on April 4, 1954 in Boise City, Oklahoma; the daughter of Mannie Capansky and Dorothy (Crow) Mayes. She worked in customer service most of her life, with her last job being at Speedy’s Gas Station. Jennie had a heart for helping people...

Delbert Eugene Conder

Delbert Eugene Conder

May 26, 2022

Delbert Eugene Conder, 84, of Vinita, passed from this life on Thursday, May 26,2022, in Pryor. He was born on November 28, 1937, in Lenapah, Oklahoma; the son of Walter and Alphie (Smith) Conder. On March 17, 1967, he married his wife Sandra, and they spent many wonderful years together. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army...