Obituaries

Dec 17, 2018

Gary Wendell Calvert, 83, of Adair, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home in Adair. He was born on July 12, 1935 in Adair; the son of Leonard Orville and Blanch (Wright) Calvert. Gary married his love, Sally, on August 21, 1954 in Adair and were married 62 years, until her passing in 2016. He loved...

Dec 16, 2018

Larry Eugene Sivits, 58, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Tulsa. No formal services are planned at this time. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service.

Dec 15, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Fern Norris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 11, 2018

Lonnie Junior Cook, 79, of Vinita, passed away on December 11, 2018 in Vinita. He was born on December 24, 1939 in Indianola, Oklahoma; the son of Theodore and Ruby (Mcadoo) Cook. He worked as a truck driver most of his life and enjoyed playing guitar and singing. He looked forward to spending time with his family. He was...

Dec 11, 2018

Ruby Mae Phipps, 95, of Strang, Oklahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  She was born on March 22, 1923 in Adair, Oklahoma, the daughter of George Thomas Smith and Nocie Florence (Willis) Smith.  Ruby married Alvin F. Phipps and made a wonderful life together until his passing in December of 1997.  Ruby was...

Dec 8, 2018

John Vernon Miller, 89, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  He was born on August 6, 1929 in Pryor, Oklahoma, the second of three sons born to Claude E. and Avo (Stricklen) Miller.  John graduated from Pryor High School in 1947.  John then went on to serve his Country in the United...

Dec 7, 2018

Rodney Kyle Kiener, 46, left this life on December 7th, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on December 31, 1971 in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Jimmy Kiener and Kathy (Tolle) Kiener.  He grew up in Geary, Oklahoma and attended Geary High School.  Rodney grew up with a love of the sport, wrestling.  That love, dedication, and hard...

Dec 7, 2018

Elizabeth McCall, 72, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on September 20, 1946 in Monteagle, TN, the daughter of Marion Sweeton and Myrtle (Tucker) Sweeton. Elizabeth married Robert McCall on May 24, 1972 in Trenton, Georgia and made their life together. They had lived in the Pryor area for...

Dec 7, 2018

Jim Moorhead, 86, of Afton, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Jim was born on October 9, 1932 in Dunigan, Missouri, the son of William Moorhead and Alice (Swanson) Moorhead.  He married Jean Mullin on November 26, 1955 at Miami, Oklahoma and had recently celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary. Jim owned and operated Moorhead...

Nov 29, 2018

**SERVICE CHANGE** ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND GRAVESIDE SERVICES AT 2:00 P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 IN THE CHOUTEAU NORTH CEMETERY. PLEASE COME AND REMEMBER THE LIFE OF JAMES ASHLEY, JR. AT THE GRAVESIDE AS WELL AS THE VISITATION ON SUNDAY FROM 3-5 PM. ***

James Walter Ashley, Jr, 74, of Chouteau, passed away on...

Nov 29, 2018

Donald Richard Brown, 75, of Chouteau, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1943 in Stillwater; the son of Robert and Rosie Brown. Donald worked for many years as a welding and construction contractor and owned Brown’s Welding and Construction. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved Jehovah God...

Nov 25, 2018

Joan Carman, 91, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her home in Pryor. Born Ellen Joan Perrier on December 25, 1926 near Ochelata, Oklahoma to Peter Nicholas “Nick” and Hester May (DeWitt) Perrier. Joan was married to Dryden Carman of Pryor for over sixty years until his death in 2009.

Other than her deep devotion to her...

Nov 25, 2018

Kathy Lee Seabolt, 68, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Tulsa. She was born on April 1, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas; the daughter of Douglas and Alice (Pogue) Ragsdale. Kathy married Raymond Seabolt on April 27, 1970 in Tulsa at the age of 20. She enjoyed her family and spending each moment she had...

Nov 25, 2018

James “Jimmy” Fred Powell, Jr., 77, of Adair, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Chouteau. He was born on May 17, 1941 in Pryor; the son of James Fred and Irene (Cain) Powell. He graduated from Adair High School in 1959 and after graduation went on to begin college at OSU and earned his teaching degree. He...

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Lee Wedding, 68, of Pryor, passed away on November 23, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1950 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; the daughter of Clovis and Mary Etta (Goe) Cantwell. Patricia worked for many years as an electronics inspector for Lowrance Electronics. She married Anthony Thomas Wedding on April 7, 2002 in Yellville, Arkansas. Patricia...

Nov 22, 2018

Helen Marie Ingle, 65, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Tulsa. She was born on January 23, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Sullateskee) Panther. She worked as a supervisor for Cherokee Nation for over 37 years. She had a strong work ethic and her passion in life, was her family,...

Nov 22, 2018

Ray Aaron Sandusky, 96, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on November 22, 2018 in Pryor, Oklahoma.  He was born on February 19, 1922 in Benton County, Arkansas, the son of Frank Sandusky and Madge (Gingrich) Sandusky.  Ray faithfully served his Country in the United States Army.  He moved to Pryor in 1939 from Gentry, Arkansas and made his home...

Nov 18, 2018

Thomas Lee Proctor, 64, of Colcord, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on September 27, 1954 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the son of Cornelius L. and Louella (Bark) Proctor. In his early years, at Kansas High School, he was an all-district football player. Thomas first began his teaching career at Big Cabin Public...

Nov 18, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Jay Lee Chisum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 17, 2018

Alfred Wayne Sayre, 59, of Chouteau, passed away on November 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1959 in Amarillo, Texas; the son of Johnlee and Betty Ruth (Kellum) Sayre. He worked at Berry Plastics for several years working in maintenance. He has lived in the Mayes County area for over 20 years, coming from...