Obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Tiffany René Shirel, 35, of Pryor, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1984 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Timothy Allen Shirel and Dana Denise (Diel) Norris. While some of us may be guilty of wasting the day, this was not the case with Tiffany.  She...

Sep 20, 2020

Celina Marie Sanders, 60, of Locust Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on May 7, 1960 in San Fernando, California. She worked in the home most of her life, taking care of the needs of her family. She loved to cook, go to the creek and tend to her vegetable garden....

Sep 19, 2020

Richard Lynch Jr., 80, of Chouteau, passed from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on October 1, 1939 in Muskogee, Oklahoma; the son of Osborn Richard Lynch Sr. and Meekie Dowler. In 1963, he married the love of his life, Wilma, in Tahlequah. Richard attended Northeastern and received his master’s degree in...

Sep 18, 2020

Catherine Margaret Gangwer, 54, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 18, 1965 in La Mirada, California; the daughter of Jim and Catherine (McCormack) Long. Catherine married Michael Gangwer on July 2, 1988 in Gallup, New Mexico. She worked in the home all of her life, taking care of...

Sep 16, 2020

Roena Mae Keith, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Stigler, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joseph and Alma (Johnson) Anderson. Roena enjoyed attending Church services, cooking, and spending time with her family. She also looked forward to spending time outdoors, especially going camping and gardening....

Sep 16, 2020

Michiel Luke Craig, 18, of Inola, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Inola, Oklahoma. He was born on April 18, 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Michiel Luke White and Anna Jaclene Craig. He attended Inola Public Schools most of his life and worked as a mechanic. He loved taking things apart and putting them back...

Sep 9, 2020

Johnny Ray Wilkerson, infant son of Daniel Wilkerson and Vestina Brizendine, passed away on September 9, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was survived by his parents, Daniel Wilkerson and Vestina Brizendine of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; sisters, Scarlett, Piper and Nyssa Negelein of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; maternal grandparents, Sheryl and Joey Terhune of Kenwood, Oklahoma and paternal grandmother, Jamie Baugus...

Sep 9, 2020

Eliza Mae Deere, 78, of Kansas, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born on June 12, 1942 in Kenwood, Oklahoma; the daughter of Reverend Bert Spade and Polly (Buck) Spade. On June 1, 1966, Eliza married the love of her life, James, in Oklahoma City. Together, they had 3 children;...

Sep 7, 2020

Terrance “Terry” Wayne Gruschin, 51, of Claremore, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1969 in North Carolina; the son of William Gruschin and Tanya (Perego) Wright. Terry enjoyed being outdoors; fishing especially. He loved listening to music, working on old cars, and growing plants. He was a loving father,...

Sep 3, 2020

Ray Proctor Jr., 61, of Owasso, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Owasso, Oklahoma. He was born on January 7, 1959 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Junior Proctor and Mable Nunley. Ray loved sports, especially the OU Sooners and OKC Thunder. Ray’s grandsons, Xander and Abel, held a special place in his heart; he loved spending...

Sep 3, 2020

George Darrell Blaylock, 81, of Salina, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1938 in Okemah, Oklahoma; the son of Lowell and Iva (Lee) Blaylock. He graduated from Bristow High School in 1956 and continued his education at Central State University and received his bachelor’s degree in business. On February...

Sep 2, 2020

Darrell "Shotgun" Leon Sitsler, who was born on December 22,1958 to Louie "Booze" Sitsler and Leavurnia Marcene (Duggan) Sitsler both of Salina, passed from this life on September 2, 2020. Darrell was known, by friends and family, to be a gentle giant with a big heart, a love of laughter, and a zest for hard work. He never met...

Aug 29, 2020

Barbara Ellen (Miller) Bontrager, 71 years, 9 months, 3 days, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 26, 1948 in Mayes County, to Crist and Clara Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On December 11, 1974, she married the love of her life, John M. Bontrager....

Aug 29, 2020

Aug 26, 2020

John L. Baumgartel, 72, of Locust Grove, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 14, 1948 in Howard, Kansas; the son of Dale and Bertha (Knight) Baumgartel.  He married the love of his life, Donna Lynn Croney in Mexico on September 13, 1966. They had celebrated over 50 years of marriage...

Aug 22, 2020

James Richard Melton, 91, of Pryor, passed from this life on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Texas; the son of William Franklin and Myrtel Mae “Allen” Melton. In his younger years, James was a professional baseball player. He owned his own business, JR’s Construction. He was married to Lila...

Aug 18, 2020

Christopher Allan Pritchett, 25, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma. He was born on August 1, 1995 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Mark Pritchett and Heidi (Alexander) Cantey. Christopher had a bright personality and enjoyed spending time outdoors, going fishing, playing pool and cards, and also enjoyed playing the guitar. His nieces...

Aug 15, 2020

Justin Lamar Yoder, 17 years, 9 months and 11 days, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Chouteau. He was born on November 4, 2002 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Lamar and Karen Yoder. Justin attended Mazie Elementary and enjoyed playing basketball. He also looked forward to spending time outdoors, especially going fishing and hunting. He attended Old Order...

Aug 13, 2020

Leatha Sue Hammer, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 13, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Arthur Pennington and Darlene Spurgeon. Leatha loved to paint feathers, do beadwork, and she also enjoyed going fishing. In June of 2001, she married JB Hammer in Arkansas. Leatha was a loving...

Aug 13, 2020

Bryan Keith Bradshaw was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 13, 1962. He stepped into heaven on August 13, 2020. The Bradshaw family moved to Mayes County when Bryan was about 6 years old. He attended Tulsa, Chouteau, Pryor and Adair Schools. Circumstances of life are sometimes difficult, but one thing we can be assured of. Bryan has begun...