Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

David Garrett, 72, of Spavinaw, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on August 10, 1948 in Nebraska City, Nebraska; the son of Bertle and Marion (McCallum) Garrett. In 1972, David married the love of his life, Joyce, in Nebraska City. Together, they had one son, Aaron. David faithfully served in the U.S....

Jan 6, 2021

Sandra Gayle Osborne passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, at 5:45 a.m. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 9, 1956 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Sandra was known by her grandchildren as Gonge and wore the title with pride and enormous love. She was a kind, loving, caring and generous person who was always making sure...

Jan 3, 2021

Rex C. (Pat) Ambler was born to Cecil (Cooky) Ambler and Ellen Workman Ambler on March 17, 1941. He passed away in Pryor, Oklahoma on January 3, 2020. Pat was raised in Golden City, Missouri, and as a child spent many of his days in the famous “Cooky’s Café” which was owned and operated for many years by his...

Jan 3, 2021

Eddie Lee Riley, 83, of Mazie, Oklahoma, passed away on January 3, 2021 in Tulsa. Eddie was born on February 28, 1937 in Santa Ana, California to Virgil Riley and Doris (Buffington) Riley. Eddie grew up basically all over California and he attended numerous schools in California. After graduating High School, He enlisted into the Marine Corps, then was...

Jan 3, 2021

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Jan 3, 2021

Ray "Choogie" Alan King, 53, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Pryor. He was born on October 20, 1967 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Roy Alvin and Marjorie (Silversmith) King. He worked at the Orchid Paper Company for several years as well as Las Fuentes for a number of years. Ray loved to spend time...

Jan 2, 2021

Weston Cole Weaver, infant son of Tyler Weaver and Kayla Ingle, passed away on January 2, 2021 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Although with us for a short time, he was already loved so much by his family.

Services for Weston will be on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Shipman’s Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Andy...

Jan 2, 2021

Wanda Louise Eaton, 87, of Vinita, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Salina, Oklahoma. She was born on July 22, 1933 in Mayes County near Spavinaw to Walter and Ruby (Alexander) Duncan. She has lived in the Vinita area for the past 25 years coming from Spavinaw. Wanda raised her children in the Baptist Church and then...

Dec 31, 2020

Leta Mae (Kinion) Mathis, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1935 in Strang, Oklahoma; the daughter of Edward “Ed” and Meoma Athalee Kinion. She married Jerry Lee Mathis on June 7, 1953 near Strang in the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist Church. She had lived in the Mayes...

Dec 31, 2020

Richard Wayne Shaffer Sr., 72, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was born on October 9, 1948 in Palo Alto, California; the son of George Abraham Shaffer and Norma Jean (Moyer) Shaffer. Richard served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. In 1974, Richard began working for Oklahoma...

Dec 31, 2020

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Dec 30, 2020

Viola M. Blakley, 94, of Catoosa, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Catoosa, Oklahoma.  She was born on February 18, 1926 in Jamestown, Missouri, the daughter of William Vaught and Grace Lilly (Birdsong) Vaught.  Viola lived a long life, enjoying summertime with her kids and grandkids at Lake of the Ozarks.  She enjoyed quiet time working crossword...

Dec 29, 2020

David Earl Elkins, 74, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  He was born on December 9, 1946 in Porter, Oklahoma, the son of Nathan Earl Elkins and Mary Ann (Nash) Elkins.  David faithfully served his Country for 20 years and 3 days in the United States Army attaining the rank of...

Dec 29, 2020

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William “Junior” Soldier, 75, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 7, 1945 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Bill and Sallie (Tanner) Soldier. Junior attended Salina Public Schools and then went on to Rogers State University and earned...

Dec 28, 2020

Bruce Gordon Raglin, 78, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was born on April 26, 1942 in Springdale, Arkansas to Bly and Aileen (Kendrick) Raglin. Bruce married Anne (Solheim) in 1970 and they have just celebrated 50 years of marriage. Bruce faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1959...

Dec 27, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Gerald Williams, 89, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the son of Clayton Gerald and Ruby Pearl (Ledbetter) Williams. He married Roma Jean Pritchett on June 23, 1952 in Huntsville, Arkansas and they had celebrated 67 wonderful...

Dec 26, 2020

Dean Martin, 54, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Salina. He was born on June 13, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Mike Kingfisher and Bessie (Martin) Kingfisher. Dean worked in the drywall industry for many years. He looked forward to spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He attended the...

Dec 24, 2020

William Oscar Scribner, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was born on July 16, 1940 in Bushyhead, Oklahoma; the son of William Arthur Scribner and Corda Augusta (Morey) Scribner.  He faithfully served his country in the United States Army.  William worked for Dresser/Ingersoll Rand as a maintenance mechanic for many years. William was...

Dec 24, 2020

Glenn Edwin Reed was born April 26, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to Thomas and Faye (Coleman) Reed. He departed this life on December 24, 2020 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 28 days. Glenn was a Navy brat his first few years of life until his family settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Glenn...

Dec 24, 2020

Henrietta “Edie” Kammerzell, 91, of Chouteau, passed from this life on December 24, 2020 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. She was born on November 15, 1929 in Canton, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joe and Maudie Kammerzell. Edie was very involved in the community of Chouteau. She attended church there and loved being apart of the church activities. She was a farm...