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.

Johnny Wagnon

Johnny Wagnon

Jul 12, 2020

Johnny Wagnon, 66, of Spavinaw, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 17, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Jack and Betty (Thompson) Wagnon. He married Janie Six on August 28, 1981 in Disney, Oklahoma.  Johnny had a great sense of humor and always had a funny “dad joke” to...

Towanda Gordon

Towanda Gordon

Jul 9, 2020

Towanda Marie Gordon – Davis (Wise), 51, of Pryor, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri; the daughter of Jack and Carol Wise. She held various jobs throughout her life, but her favorite job was working in her own home raising her 4 children. She...

Mark "Cowboy" Raper

Mark "Cowboy" Raper

Jul 9, 2020

On Monday, February 10, 1958, Mark W Raper was born in Claremore, Oklahoma as the first-born son of Myrtle and Willie Raper.  Mark lived in Kenwood's Raper Holler most of his life until his sudden passing on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the age of 62 years, 5 months, and 29 days.  Mark was the eldest brother to James,...

Edna "Dolly" Raper

Edna "Dolly" Raper

Jul 4, 2020

Per family request, masks will be required to enter the facility for both visitation and funeral service. Please bring your own mask and wear it before entering. If you have any symptoms of illness, please do not attend at this time.

Edna “Dolly” Raper, 67, of Salina, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2020...

Lady Anne Downum

Lady Anne Downum

Jul 4, 2020

Masks will be required to enter for visitation and book signing. Visitation will be come and go throughout Tuesday afternoon and into the evening. Please feel free to come anytime to view and sign Anne's book, but please remember to wear your mask.

Lady Anne Downum, 92, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in...

James King

James King

Jul 1, 2020

Per family request, masks will be required to enter the facility for both visitation and funeral service. Please bring your own mask and wear it before entering. If you have any symptoms of illness, please do not attend at this time.

James King, 65, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ...

Philip Helferich

Philip Helferich

Jun 28, 2020

Philip Theodore Helferich, 87, of Pryor, passed from this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 9, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Iowa; the son of Philip Herbert and Eunice (Arabella) Helferich. Philip faithfully served our country for many years as a Sergeant in the Marines. He later went to work for Aerospace....

Elizabeth Gay

Elizabeth Gay

Jun 24, 2020

Elizabeth Arlene Gay, 83, of Spavinaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was born on December 1, 1936 in Warrensburg, Missouri; the daughter of Archie and Willa Bell (Houts) McKinzie. Arlene earned her LPN Degree and worked as a nurse for many years. She had a heart for helping people and worked to take...

Arch "Tooley" Beaver, Jr.

Arch "Tooley" Beaver, Jr.

Jun 23, 2020

Arch “Tooley” James Beaver, Jr., 64, of Locust Grove, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Muskogee. He was born on July 26, 1955 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Arch James Beaver and Ruby (Squirrell) Beaver.  On March 11, 1974, Tooley married the love of his life, Patsy. After high school, he attended OSU Tech in Okmulgee...

Jenny Mouse - Hansen

Jenny Mouse - Hansen

Jun 22, 2020

Jenny Dawn Mouse – Hansen, 43, of Salina, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Tulsa. She was born on May 7, 1977 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Kenneth Smith and Joyce Mouse. She attended the University of Tulsa, Northeastern State University and also earned her EMT Certification from Indian Capital Votech and worked for MESTA and...

Ricky Buzzard

Ricky Buzzard

Jun 22, 2020

** Masks will be required to attend the visitation and funeral service**

Ricky Ray Buzzard , 53, of Kenwood, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Colcord, Oklahoma. He was born on April 23, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Fallen and Wanda (Weso) Buzzard. He worked for many years as...

Clinton McMillan

Clinton McMillan

Jun 21, 2020

Clinton Lee McMillan, 48, of Adair, passed from this life on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1972 in Catoosa, Oklahoma; the son of Gary and Sandra (Day) McMillan. Clint loved hunting deer, especially during archery season. He enjoyed his job, working with his father in the meat shop. He loved to smoke BBQ ribs and spend...

George McLain

George McLain

Jun 20, 2020

George Luther McLain, 66, of Adair, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at home. He was born on February 21, 1954 in Forrest City, Arkansas; the son of David Lee and Ruby Lorine (Stanley) McLain. George loved being outdoors. He loved shooting guns, camping, and fishing. One of his favorite places to go was Silver Dollar City. He...

Dennis Harris

Dennis Harris

Jun 20, 2020

Dennis Gene Harris, 65, passed away on June 20, 2020, in Inola, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on August 9, 1954 in Quincy, Illinois. His family later moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where he attended LaPorte Schools, and graduated from Poudre High School in 1973. Dennis was active in 4-H, FFA, high school rodeo, and the...

Daniel Millington

Daniel Millington

Jun 17, 2020

Daniel George Millington, 73, of Spavinaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on April 28, 1947 in Heidleberg, Germany; the son of Orville and Lieislotte (Rhinehardt) Millington. Daniel joined the Air Force and faithfully served our country for many years. He was dedicated to his military service and enjoyed everything about his...

Larry Cox

Larry Cox

Jun 14, 2020

Larry Leon Cox, 74, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1945 in Arkansas City, Kansas; the son of Lawrence Cox and Mary King. Larry was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed being involved in the church activities. He was an outdoorsman who loved...

Billy Braden

Billy Braden

Jun 13, 2020

Billy Burl Braden, 82, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 24, 1938 in Chickasha, Oklahoma; the son of William and Mildred (Smith) Braden. Billy married the love of his life, Diana, on June 26, 1958 in Corpus Christi, Texas and have celebrated almost 62 years of marriage. Together...

Reba Folk

Reba Folk

Jun 13, 2020

Reba Fern Folk, 99 years, closed the door on her temporal dwelling on earth, and began her eternal dwelling forever with Christ her Lord and Saviour, on Saturday June 13, 2020.  She was born April 11, 1921, the daughter of Hoppy and Linnie Hopkins.

Reba married Henry Charles Folk, together they had a son Herman Folk. She...

Lawrence Hicks, Sr.

Lawrence Hicks, Sr.

Jun 13, 2020

Lawrence Webster Hicks, Sr., 79, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee. He was born on March 26, 1941 in Mountainburg, Arkansas; the son of Herman Raymond and Cora Myrtle Bell (Peters) Hicks. Lawrence married Susan Jeffery on September 16, 1963 and together have celebrated 56 years....

James Key

James Key

Jun 13, 2020

James Richard Key, 72, of Chouteau, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born on March 15, 1948 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Daniel Kenneth and Gertrude Nola (Blackwell) Key. He married the love of his life, Sharon Kay Raper, on March 19, 1966 in Claremore and have celebrated 54...

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