Obituaries

Sep 21, 2019

Shawn Patrick Morton, 47, of Adair, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on February 22, 1972 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Shawn worked as a Cement Driver for Twin Cities Concrete. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and camping. Shawn liked to ride his motorcycle and horses. He was the jokester...

Sep 19, 2019

No services are planned at this time.

Sep 15, 2019

Leon Hurst, 78, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma passed away September 15, 2019 at his home. Leon was born August 6, 1941 in Coal Hill, Arkansas. He was the seventh child of Gus Hoyt and Elizabeth (Obrien) Hurst. Leon married Linda Day on May 18, 1961 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. They have celebrated 58 years of marriage. Leon worked 41 years...

Sep 14, 2019

Jack D. Bryant, 71, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on January 13, 1948 in Pryor; the son of William Gilbert and Marie (Horton) Bryant. Jack married Diane Ayres on January 30, 1971 in East Liverpool, Ohio. He enjoyed playing golf, woodworking, movies and reading. He also looked forward to racing...

Sep 11, 2019

Christene Rice, 79, of Antlers, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Stroud, Oklahoma. She was born on July 26, 1940 in Salina, Oklahoma; the daughter of Ulysses D. and Lillie (Boan) Gilliland. Christene married Larry Lee Alic Rice on June 14, 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She worked as an Executive Administrator for the Oklahoma Department of Human...

Sep 10, 2019

Ray Frank Ratliff, 65, of Locust Grove, passed away on September 10, 2019 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on July 4, 1954 in Flager, Colorado; the son of Marvin and Annabelle (Stevens) Ratliff. He worked as a Crane Operator most of his life for the International Union of Operating Engineers #627. He enjoyed being involved with the Union....

Sep 10, 2019

Ervin Earl Thompson, of Coweta, went to be at home with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Tulsa, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 23, 1955 in Broken Arrow OK; the son of John Charles and Lois F. (Shields) Thompson. Ervin married the love of his life, Rhonda Holmes, June 6, 1975 in Broken...

Sep 10, 2019

Obituary to follow.

No formal services are to be held.

Sep 8, 2019

Shirley Marie Smith, 88, of Owasso, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on August 23, 1931 in Turkey, Texas; the daughter of Clarence Buster and Ida Marie (Tillery) Nobles. She married Samuel B. Smith on January 14, 1951 in Childress, Texas. Shirley worked most of her life as the School Secretary for Catoosa...

Sep 8, 2019

Mildred E. Whitlock, 93, of Adair, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on December 26, 1925 in Stroud, Oklahoma; the daughter of DeWitt and Maude (Hamon) Baker. Mildred graduated from Vera High School. She went on to earn her Masters Degree in Education and attended OSU, OU, and TU, and lastly NSU....

Sep 7, 2019

Carl Larry Russell, 74, of Spavinaw, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois; the son of Carl Robert and Cora Russell. Carl faithfully served his country in the United States Army and married Myong Cha on August 17, 1964 in Korea. After being honorably discharged from...

Sep 2, 2019

Rosella Mae Bridge, age 86, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the Parkhill Nursing Home in Salina. She was born March 6, 1933 in Salina, Oklahoma. She’s the daughter of Ned and Rachel Hosey Bridge. She proceeded in death by her parents and her sister Nellie Francis Bridge. Rosella was a homemaker who enjoyed company with her family...

Sep 1, 2019

Dorothy Ruth Blevins, 87, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Salina. She was born on October 7, 1931 in Wichita Falls, Texas; the daughter of George and Cora (Gill) Walden. Dorothy married Roe Douglas Blevins on August 20, 1950 in Wichita Falls, Texas and celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing. She earned her...

Aug 31, 2019

Everett "Slim" Dodson, 86, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Tulsa. He was born on December 19, 1932 in Boatman; the son of Everett Dodson, Sr. and Hazel Walton. He worked most of his life in the ranching industry and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved to go fishing and most of all, spending time with...

Aug 27, 2019

Shana Elaine Grass, 51, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Pryor. She was born on January 8, 1968 in Pryor; the daughter of Montie Linn and Patricia (German) Smith. Shana attended Salina Public School and was a lifelong resident of the Mayes County area. She married James Grass on December 4, 1990 in Bentonville, Arkansas....

Aug 25, 2019

Allison Danielle James, 24, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Tulsa. She was born on June 12, 1995 in Tulsa; the daughter of Gerald Patton and Amy Kate Martin. Allison attended Pryor and Claremore Public Schools and graduated from Union High School in Tulsa. Allison married Brad James on January 3, 2019. Allison loved all...

Aug 22, 2019

Fannie Mae “Sug” Cowan, 89, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Salina. She was born on January 7, 1930 in Adair, Oklahoma; the daughter of Hugh and Lula (Landrum) Carman. Fannie was a lifelong resident of Mayes County. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education and worked as a school teacher most of her life...

Aug 19, 2019

Per Patsy's request. There will be no obituary written and no formal services to be held.

Aug 19, 2019

Joanna Mirise, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Pryor; the daughter of Larkin “Hap” and Mabel (Washam) Jackson.  She was a Pryor High School graduate of the Class of 1951 and went on to earn her nursing degree in 1954 from the St. John...

Aug 17, 2019

Raylen Wyckoff, 4, of Salina, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on March 31, 2015 in Tulsa; the son of Casey and Megan (Riley) Wyckoff. Raylen was a fearless little boy who had a passion for the United States Navy Blue Angels. He was affectionate and loved everyone. He was all...