Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

John Calvrin Barber Jr., 62, of Chouteau, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on April 14, 1959 in Rogers, Arkansas; the son of John Calvrin Barber and Sally Ann Barber (Hackenberry). He proudly served in the United States Airforce and spent the remainder of his working life at Heatwave...

Aug 13, 2021

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Allen Ladd Hayles, 43, of Glenpool, passed from this life on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 21, 1977 in Ada, Oklahoma; the son of...

Aug 11, 2021

Cecil Brown, 92, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1929 in Custer County, Oklahoma; the son of Carl and Jewell Brown. On September 7, 1950, at the age of 21, he married Lucille Eichelberger. Cecil worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and studying his bible. He graduated from...

Aug 10, 2021

William “Willie” Cannon, 46, of Pryor, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on December 21, 1974; the son of Edwin “Pete” Earl Cannon and Sherrilyn “Sheri” Bradley. William was known for his kindness, compassion, artistic ability, and his love for classic cars. He was loved by all who knew him...

Aug 9, 2021

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Tonya Pigeon-Buffington, 54, of Kenwood, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 9, 2021 in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on August 18,1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Billy Joe and Roberta Sapp (Pigeon). Tonya was a member of Euwasha Baptist Church and...

Aug 8, 2021

Donna Clair St. John, 83, of Pryor, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 6, 1938 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Raymond Brown and Dorris (Cowan) Brown. Donna worked various jobs in the Mayes County area such as the  First National Bank and the Pryor Public Library....

Aug 5, 2021

Raymond Lee Morrow, 60, of Chouteau, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Pryor. He was born on April 20, 1961 in Wagoner, Oklahoma; the son of Claude Morrow and Francis (Withers) Morrow. Raymond worked at Walmart for over 32 years doing various jobs throughout the company, most recently in the receiving department. He enjoyed spending time outdoors,...

Aug 3, 2021

Dennis “Chub” Wayne Bendabout, 50, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Chub was born on April 2, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Dennis Wayne Bendabout Sr. and Leona (Stealer) Bendabout. On April 13, 1992, at the age of 21, Chub married Mary O’Field in Pryor, Oklahoma. He worked as a Fitter...

Jul 31, 2021

Howard William Sanders, 87, of Spavinaw, passed from this life on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Nathan Powell Sanders and Claire Alice (Austin) Sanders. On January 3, 1958, Howard married Eloise (Gillum) Sanders. He went on to serve in law enforcement for over 30...

Jul 30, 2021

Mark J. Crabtree, 68, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.  He was born on July 9, 1953 in Pittsburg, California, the son of Ernest Crabtree and Suzanne (Pierre) Crabtree.   Mark was born in California and the family later moved to Oklahoma where Mark grew up.  Mark made his living in the oilfield and driving...

Jul 29, 2021

William Philip Tyner, 62, of Colcord, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.  He was born on August 1, 1958 in Claremore, Oklahoma, the son of Clayton Edward Tyner and Judith (Loving) Tyner.  William faithfully served his Country in the United States Marine Corp.   He retired from the Lone Star Cement Plant as the Plant Operator after many...

Jul 28, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Misener, 75, of Locust Grove, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on October 14, 1945 in Breckenridge, Texas. Becky grew up and attended school in Breckenridge. She went on to be a nurse and cared deeply for her patients. She was an avid hunter and fisher...

Jul 28, 2021

Matthew Lee Kingfisher, 40, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born on November 10, 1980 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Fred and Phyllis Buss (Kingfisher). Matt worked as a marketing manager and worked for Didion-Orf Recycling. He enjoyed playing cornhole and golf, grilling, and watching OU football with...

Jul 27, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Ray Willyard, 69, of Claremore, departed from this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on October 15, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona; the son of Cloe Allen Willyard and Donna Virginia (Hardeman) Willyard. Chuck attended Big Cabin schools and went to work for Pryor Foundry and MFA Propane. He was a faithful...

Jul 27, 2021

Connie Ann Shields, 70, of Owasso, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on June 28, 1951 in Tulsa; the daughter of Jay Lee and Anna Belle (Owings) Jackson. Connie graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa. She married David Shields in August 1989 and they have celebrated 31 years of marriage....

Jul 25, 2021

Henry Edward McCrery was born September 24, 1938, only child of Henry H. McCrery and Minta (Luster) McCrery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Henry went to be with our Lord on July 25, 2021 at his home on Lake Hudson near Spavinaw, Oklahoma. Henry E. never knew his father as his parents separated when he was a baby...

Jul 25, 2021

Nelson S. Chupp, 71, of Chouteau, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 3, 1950 in Bremen, Indiana; the son of Samuel Chupp and Barbara (Bontrager) Chupp. He attended school in Breman until he was 9 years old. Nelson married the love of his life,...

Jul 24, 2021

Dana Lynne Russell, 57, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home.  She was born on November 22, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Lee Turner and Dolores (Hale) Turner.  Dana married Clifford Russell and made their home in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.  She worked as a teacher’s assistant for the Locust Grove...

Jul 23, 2021

Mildred LaVern Thornton, 86, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on January 15, 1935 in Wagoner, Oklahoma; the daughter of Mulbey and Lois (Harp) Booth. Mildred married C.J. Thornton at 23 years old in Washington, on March 6, 1956. She worked in the home all of her life, tending to the house,...

Jul 21, 2021

Florence Wanda Taft, 84, of Chouteau, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home. She was born on April 2, 1937, in Chouteau, Oklahoma; the daughter of John W. and Ruby (Briggs) Davis. Florence worked as a homemaker all her life, tending to the house and children. She was a social butterfly and loved to visit and...