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.

Ruth Maggard

Ruth Maggard

Jan 28, 2022

Ruth Victoria Maggard, 93, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 in Salina. She was born on October 31, 1928 in Teresita, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ray Forrest and Julia (Hayre) Forrest. Ruth married Harmon Maggard and worked in the home most of her life tending to the needs of her family. She enjoyed quilting and sewing and...

George Ball

George Ball

Jan 27, 2022

George Wilson Ball, 86, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on July 14, 1935 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Tonie Ball and Jane (Casey) Ball. He graduated from Pryor High School in the Class of 1955. George loved listening to bluegrass music. He also loved sports, especially when it...

Luke Graves

Luke Graves

Jan 26, 2022

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Luke James Graves was born on March 14, 2004 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Steve and Angie Graves; he passed away at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on January 26, 2022 after a long battle with cancer, NF1 Disease and Autism.  Luke started his...

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Jan 26, 2022

Martha Pearl (Culver) Berry, 87, of Pryor, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1934 in New Florence, Missouri; the daughter of Everette L. Young and Edna Lee (Franklin) Young. On May 15, 1947, she married the love of her life Ernest Everette R. Culver...

Max Kendrick

Max Kendrick

Jan 25, 2022

Max Barron Kendrick, 85, of Rose, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 13, 1936 in Wingate, Texas; the son of Hollis G. Kendrick and Neva E. (Foster) Kendrick. Max grew up in Texas then moved to Oklahoma when he was 16 after his father became a foreman...

Beverly Palmer

Beverly Palmer

Jan 25, 2022

Beverly Palmer, 76 of Pryor, OK, passed away on January 25, 2022 in Pryor, OK. Beverly was born on September 29, 1945, the daughter of William and Viola Schrader, She was born and raised in Miami, OK. and had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Beverly attended Claremore Jr. College and graduated in 1977. Beverly lived the most of her life...

Alan Shepherd

Alan Shepherd

Jan 24, 2022

Alan Vernon Shepherd, 60, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, in Pryor. He was born on January 7, 1962 in San Diego, California; the son of Roy Vernon Shepherd and Barbara Ellen (Bledsoe) Shepherd. Alan became disabled at a young age but never let his disability get in his way. He loved watching sports, reading, and...

Leo Goedecke

Leo Goedecke

Jan 24, 2022

Leo Herbert Goedecke, 90, of Adair, passed away on January 24, 2022 in Cypress, Texas. He was born on August 9, 1931 in Adair, Oklahoma; the son of Christian Robert and Henrietta Voss Goedecke. He married Mildred B. Williams on December 29, 1965 in Adair, Oklahoma. He worked as a dairyman, carpenter, farmer, and at Phillips Drisco Pipe in...

Dennis True

Dennis True

Jan 24, 2022

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Dennis Alfred True, 75, of Pryor, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 in Tulsa. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Earl Merton and Emma (Keith) True. Dennis grew up on a farm east of Pryor and attended...

William "Billy" Muhlhauser

William "Billy" Muhlhauser

Jan 23, 2022

William “Billy” Richard Muhlhauser, 35, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1986 in Wagoner, Oklahoma; the son of Robert and Melody (Phillips) Muhlhauser. He married Angel Clark and they have celebrated 16 years of marriage. Billy worked as a fence builder most of his life. He enjoyed...

Behzad Nabatian

Behzad Nabatian

Jan 22, 2022

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Behzad Nabatian, 67, of Chouteau, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on May 22, 1954 in Khorramshahr Iran; the son of Abood and Robab Nabatian. Behzad came to America in 1974 when he was...

Randy McCormick

Randy McCormick

Jan 22, 2022

Randy Lynn McCormick, 62, of Locust Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 21, 1959 in North Platte, Nebraska; the son of Francis McCormick and Beverly (Johnston) Befort. Randy enjoyed spending time at his house and watching the Price Is Right when it was on. He worked various jobs throughout...

Nevin Henson

Nevin Henson

Jan 22, 2022

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Nevin Manuel Henson, 22, of Claremore, departed from this life on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on September 2, 1999, in Tulsa; the son of Sammy Davis and Monnie (Henson) Parra. Nevin graduated from...

Jimmy "JJ" Jones

Jimmy "JJ" Jones

Jan 20, 2022

Jimmy “JJ” Douglas Jones, 70, of Salina, departed from this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his grandparents home. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Pryor; the son of Fred and Doris Llewellyn (Cagle) Jones. JJ was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing exotic peppers. He was a bass fisherman and even competed in fishing tournaments....

Billie Ann Dry

Billie Ann Dry

Jan 20, 2022

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Billie Ann Dry, of Kenwood, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Salina. She was born on September 23, 1936 in Kenwood; the daughter of Willie and Nancy (Raincrow) Pigeon. On May 1, 1955, Billie Ann and Bob Dry were united in marriage at...

Shawn Woodson

Shawn Woodson

Jan 18, 2022

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Shawn Paul Woodson, 48, of Claremore, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Tahlequah. He was born on February 6, 1973, in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Donnie and Sammie Woodson.  Shawn was an avid OU Football fan. He loved to golf,...

Wilma Lynch

Wilma Lynch

Jan 18, 2022

Wilma Irene Lynch, 82, of Chouteau, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 30, 1939 in Chouteau; the daughter of William and Flossie (Blankenship) Croft. She married Richard Lynch on January 18, 1963 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Her and Richard were reunited in heaven on their 59th wedding anniversary. Wilma worked in...

Ora Yoder

Ora Yoder

Jan 17, 2022

Ora M. Yoder was born on April 3, 1926 in Shipshewana, Indiana to Milton and Lydia (Miller) Yoder. He passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Inola, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his six children, Fannie Yoder and husband Mervin of Chouteau, Devon Yoder of Wagoner, Oklahoma, Barbara Miller of Inola, Oklahoma,...

Stacy Bayless

Stacy Bayless

Jan 17, 2022

Stacy Michelle Bayless, 53, of Pryor, passed from this life on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 4, 1968 in Pryor; the daughter of Frank and Billie Gammel (Thompson). Stacy loved tending to her dogs, fishing, and swimming in the summertime. Above all, she dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She will be...

Marvin Rousey

Marvin Rousey

Jan 15, 2022

Marvin Leroy Rousey, 57, of Pryor, departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Pryor. He was born October 17, 1964 in Hutchinson, Kansas; the son of Floyd and Johnnie (Sanders) Rousey. Marvin enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts and Indian paintings. He also enjoyed attending Pow Wows. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and cared deeply...

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