Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Paula Gene McGirt, 87, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on August 30, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Paul Willis Newsom and Geneva Jessie (Montgomery) Newsom. In her earlier years, Paula worked at the Glass House in Vinita, then went on to work for King Louie...

Jun 18, 2021

Ola Mae Burns, 72, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born on September 30, 1948 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas; the daughter of Roy Lee and Vernie Ola (Bowerman) Cleveland. Ola married Robert (Bob) Burns on December 31, 1970.  They worked together, dairy farming, on their family land in the Chouteau –...

Jun 16, 2021

Johnny Ray Ragsdale, 71, of Pryor, departed from this life on June 16, 2021 in Reno, Nevada. He was born on September 23, 1949 in Odessa, Texas; the son of Leroy Ragsdale and Helen (McDow) Ragsdale. Johnny faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force. After serving, he became an electrician. In 1999, he married the love...

Jun 15, 2021

Gary Paul Clark, 78, of Pryor, departed from this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 28, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa; the son of Paul Owen Clark and Irene (Krueger) Clark. Gary faithfully served our country in the United States Army and served 6 years in the National...

Jun 13, 2021

Ronald Michael Aurand, 71, passed from this life on June 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio; the son of Jack Aurand and Margaret (Michaels) Aurand. There will be no formal services. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction...

Jun 13, 2021

Ruth Athlea Armontrout, 81, formerly of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1940 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the daughter of Lee Alvis and Colista (Setters) Alvis. Ruth received her associate degree in accounting and worked for many years as an accountant for Armontrout Plumbing. She then went on to be...

Jun 13, 2021

Ronald Charles Sedgwick, 80, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Colorado; the son of Albert and Minnie (Boyd) Sedgwick. Ronald married Barbara Peters on May 27, 1961 and have celebrated 60 years of marriage. In his earlier years, Ronald attended the First Church of God...

Jun 9, 2021

Jeremy Leroy Scott, 48, of Alvarado, Texas, passed from this life on June 9, 2021. He was born on April 2, 1973 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Robert Lee Scott and Lou Ann (Backwater) Scott. Jeremy was a dedicated high school teacher at Everman High School. He received his teaching degree from Northeastern State University. Growing up, he...

Jun 4, 2021

***Wesley Keith Wilson's Life Celebration Services will be held on July, 17, 2021 at the Flatrock Pavillion at 11:00 a.m.

There will be food to follow, please help the family by bringing a dish. You can message Treasa White on Facebook or send her a message at 918-306-1104. If you have any pictures of Wesley Keith Wilson,...

Jun 3, 2021

Rosemary Morrow, 75, of Pryor, passed from this life on June 3, 2021. She was born on December 2, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri; the daughter of George Clark and Nova Rhynes. There will be no formal services for Rosemary. To leave her family a message, please visit her Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's...

Jun 2, 2021

Jarry Alan Payton, 80, of Strang, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home in Strang, Oklahoma.  Jarry was born on January 11, 194,1 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of John L. Payton and Blanch L. (Dean) Payton.  Jarry worked as an inspector for American Airlines for many years.  He was a very special man who...

May 31, 2021

Raymond Gene Leyva, 74, of Chouteau, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on May 6, 1947 in Denver, Colorado; the son of Gilbert D. and Susie (Sena) Leyva. Ray faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War. He married Wanda Hardison on October 6, 1990 and...

May 31, 2021

Betty Smoke, 78, of Salina, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on July 6, 1942 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma; the daughter of Newt and Maggie (Ketcher) Smoke. Betty worked for Cherokee Nation Head Start for over 14 years and enjoyed working as a cook. She also loved working in her garden, tending to...

May 29, 2021

Jeffery Leroy Allen Henderson, 33, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 27, 1987, in Bakersfield, California the son of Rodgers R. Henderson and Dianna (Shaffer) Henderson now Thomas.  Jeffery worked as a forklift driver for NGSC for a time.  He had lived in the Salina area for...

May 29, 2021

Gary Don Peck, 58, of Pryor, passed from this life on May 29, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Gordon Peck and Judith (Manley) Peck. Gary loved riding motorcycles with his friends and listening to music. He was a hard worker and worked for many years as a...

May 28, 2021

Christine Marie Nielsen, 72, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born on March 28, 1949 in Colusa, California. She traveled and lived in Europe, Asia, and all across the United States while her father was stationed at various bases. She married Richard Nielsen in Birkenfeld, Germany on February 25, 1970 and...

May 25, 2021

Larry Junior McClelland, 61, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on January 24, 1960 in Fairfax, Oklahoma; the son of Junior and Dorie (Shrum) McClelland. Larry worked in the tree trimming industry most of his life. He owned and operated L & M Tree Trimming Service in Pryor. In his spare...

May 24, 2021

Leslie “Les” Monroe Elkins, 71, of Pryor, departed from this life on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 6, 1949 in Roswell, New Mexico; the son of Jesse Monroe Elkins and Iva Dell (Hammonds) Elkins. Les faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and...

May 21, 2021

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Stanley Darrell Anderson, 82, of Pryor, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Lebanon, Missouri; the son...

May 20, 2021

Rhonda Lynn Bingham, 61, of Adair, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Adair. She was born on December 14, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Walter Lee Bingham and Frances Bernice (Chaney) Peterson. Rhonda was a hardworking woman her entire life and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. She was...