Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma
Obituaries in the Pryor, Mayes County area reflect the community’s diversity and history. They share stories of people from many backgrounds—some leaders, some helpers, all part of what makes Pryor what it is today.
Christopher Beem
Sep 5, 2022
Christopher Beem, 41, of Salina, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Salina. He was born on October 24, 1980, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Tina (Beem) Copeland. He dedicated his time working as a CNA at Meadowbrook and was well known for his big heart and caring for others. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially when it came to fishing...
Andria Jean Campbell
Sep 5, 2022
Andria Jean Campbell, 77, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 in Pryor. She was born on September 26, 1944 in Goldthwaite, Texas. She worked for many years at Labinal in the wiring harness department. Andria enjoyed painting, sewing, and doing all kinds of crafts. Her favorite things were being able to spend time with her granddaughter, Peyton. Peyton brought...
Paula Jean Williams
Sep 4, 2022
Paula Jean Williams, 85, of Big Cabin, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 in Vinita. She was born on March 23, 1937 in Neosho, Missouri; the daughter of Richard Ervin Lemaster and Margaret (Chambers) Lemaster. She married Richard “Dick” Williams and they had spent 56 wonderful years of marriage together until his passing in 2020. Paula and Dick moved...
Alan Boyd Abel
Sep 4, 2022
Alan Boyd Abel, 57, of Eucha, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1964 in Vincennes, Indiana; the son of Kenneth Ray and Ruth Marie (Barrett) Abel. He married Ida Dawn Keithley on September 13, 1994 in Miami, Oklahoma and have celebrated almost 28 years of marriage. Alan has lived in...
Martha "Tiny" Ellen Jennings
Sep 3, 2022
Martha “Tiny” Ellen Jennings, 84, of Adair, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. Martha was born on July 21, 1938 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Everett C. and Ava D. (Peters) Singletary Grantham. She was raised in Shawnee and Arkansas City, Kansas. Martha married Ray Pace and from this union, her two sons were born. She...
Dallas "Babe" Plumlee
Sep 2, 2022
Dallas Babe Plumlee, 97, of Salina, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home that he built for his family 66 years ago, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on January 28, 1925, south of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, to Duey and Edith (Brown) Plumlee. He was one of 12 siblings and a lifelong resident...
Rema Jean Richards
Sep 1, 2022
Rema Jean Richards, 95, of Adair, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on September 13, 1926, in Springtown, Arkansas to Elmer and Beulah (Williams) Crone. She married Charles Richards on April 18, 1944, in Pryor and they spent many wonderful years together before his passing in 2003. She enjoyed being outside, planting flowers...
Erva Jean Avery
Aug 31, 2022
Erva Jean Avery, 91, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Salina Care Center. She was born on March 25, 1931, in Oakland, Arkansas to Roy and Ada (Evans) Hillhouse. She married Sherman Avery on January 12, 1952, and they spent many wonderful years together before his passing. She dedicated many years serving as the third...
Vicki Lyn Rice
Aug 23, 2022
Vicki Lyn Rice, 67, of Salina, Oklahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 29, 1955, in Miami, Oklahoma, the daughter of Murl Rice and Vivian Laverne (Knight) Rice. Vicki worked as a Medical Technologist for the Muskogee Regional Medical Center for many years. She enjoyed so many things in her...
Pamela Joy Blundell
Aug 22, 2022
Pamela Joy Blundell, 74, of Tulsa, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on June 9, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pam lived her young childhood in Kennewick, Washington and spent her school years in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was a Pryor High School Band member and also was crowned Miss Pryor in 1965. After graduation,...
Vicente Castro, Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Vicente Castro, Jr., 46, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 3, 1976 in Los Angeles, California; the son of Vicente Castro, Sr., and Maria “Lupe” (Gonzalez) Castro. Vicente faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1994 to 1996. He married Kimberly Kilgore on August 13, 2005...
Marie Lee
Aug 20, 2022
Marie Lee, 94, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 17, 1928 in Murphy, Oklahoma; the daughter of Tom and Donna (Yingst) Whorton. She married Raymond Lee on February 4, 1950 in Claremore and spent 47 wonderful years of marriage. Marie worked alongside her husband as a Pastor’s wife for...
Shawna Michelle (Rainwater) Beck
Aug 20, 2022
Shawna Michelle (Rainwater) Beck, 41, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 7, 1980 in Claremore; the daughter of Anthony and Cindy (Walden) Rainwater. Shawna attended and graduated from Pryor High School. She worked for several years at Elliott Medical Plaza and was a Pom coach at...
Geraldine Hazel Helton
Aug 17, 2022
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Geraldine Hazel Helton, 88, of Muldrow, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 25, 1934, in Sperry, Oklahoma; the daughter of Earl and Hazel (Gaynor) Wilson. She dedicated her life tending to her home and taking care of her family. She...
Judson Leon Church
Aug 15, 2022
Judson Leon Church, 71, of Locust Grove, passed from this life on Monday, August 15, 2022, in Pryor. He was born on August 21, 1950, in Fayetteville, Arkansas; the son of Fred Church and Grace (Hilton) Church. He enjoyed many things, including traveling, people watching, and shopping online. After retirement in 2019, he spent time piddling outside and tinkering with...
Dale Countryman Sr.
Aug 15, 2022
Dale Lee Countryman Sr., 83, of Adair, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 23, 1939, in Columbus, Kansas; the son of Lee Ralph and Mildred (Barnes) Countryman. He attended Miami Highschool where he graduated with the class of 1957. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army and served...
Norman Donaldson
Aug 15, 2022
Norman Lee Donaldson, 87, of Tulsa, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 28, 1935 in Vinita, Oklahoma; the son of Lee Alexander and Esta Lea (Parks) Donaldson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Norman owned and operated Bond Painting Corporation for most of his life. His...
Lisa Warder
Aug 14, 2022
Lisa Ann Warder, 57, of Porter, passed from this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in Muskogee. She was born on January 5, 1965, in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Thomas Emery Warder and Daisy Mae (Sixkiller) Chancellor. She was an artist and enjoyed drawing and coloring. She also loved to spend time writing. She was well known for being...
Brent Crittenden
Aug 13, 2022
Richard Brent Crittenden, 58, of Pryor, passed peacefully away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1964 in Pryor; the son of Richard Henry and Bonnie Clarene (Clouse) Crittenden. He married Debbie Lord on June 11, 1983 and have spent 39 years of marriage together. Brent started working as a dispatcher for the...
Mack H. Rainwater
Aug 8, 2022
Mack Haskell Rainwater, 89, of Claremore, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 22, 1932 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Glen Haskell and Angie Lily (Sharp) Rainwater. He married Joyce Dean McClellan and they have spent almost 50 years of marriage together. He worked in construction most of his life and...
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