Obituaries

May 26, 2017

Sarah Yoder, 93, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home in Chouteau. She was born on October 13, 1923 in Colfax County, New Mexico; the daughter of Enos and Polly (Bontrager) Mullet. Sarah is survived by her husband, Noah Yoder of the home; 7 sons, Everett and wife Barbara Yoder of Inola,...

May 25, 2017

Sylvia Charleen (Anderson) Holbert, 87, of Sand Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born on November 22, 1929, six miles south of Stigler, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joe and Alma (Johnson) Anderson. She was raised in the area and graduated from Stigler High School. She met the love of her life,...

May 22, 2017

Carrie Jean (Boney) Saez, 73, was born in Spavinaw, OK on February 17, 1944, the daughter of Esiah and Lillie (King) Boney. She entered Heaven's gates on May 22, 2017. A devout Christian and mother, Carrie enjoyed mowing her lawn, growing fresh vegetables in her garden and working on projects throughout the house. She loved collecting power...

May 18, 2017

Hank Lee Williams Sr., 52 of Salina, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on February 17, 1965 in Martinez, California; the son of Robert and Patricia Cantey. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, watching races and hanging out with his dogs, Jack & Jill. He looked...

May 14, 2017

Elsie Faye Thornton, 75, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born on July 18, 1941 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; the daughter of George and Marie (Hutton) Welch. Elsie loved the outdoors, she loved to garden and plant flowers. She loved watching TV and one of her favorite shows was M.A.S.H.;...

May 9, 2017

Roy Lavon Coffman Jr., 69, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Pryor. He was born on December 1, 1947 in Shawnee, Oklahoma; the son of Roy L Coffman Sr. and Felicia O. (Prunity) Coffman. No formal services are planned. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation...

May 5, 2017

May 1, 2017

William David "Choogie" Soldier III, 50, of Spavinaw, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Oaks, Oklahoma. He was born on May 16, 1966 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of William Soldier Jr. and Brenda Sue (Standingwater) Smith. He attended Salina High School. He worked as a drywall installer and home repairs for Raincrow Construction. William...

Apr 30, 2017

Nettie R. Rush, 45, of Chouteau, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born September 8, 1971 to Junior Rush and Lucille (Farris) Rush in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife to her husband and mother to her sons, Corey, David and Levi Rush. She enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Nettie...

Apr 27, 2017

Roger Lewis Sedgwick, 79, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 24, 1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, the son of Albert and Minnie (Boyd) Sedgwick. Roger enlisted at the age of seventeen and faithfully served his Country in the United States Navy. After serving his Country he...

Apr 25, 2017

David Theron Love, 76, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Athens, Ohio; the son of William and Jean (Clark) Love. David faithfully served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, serving in Japan for 4 years, and many other places throughout...

Apr 20, 2017

Mary Ann Duniphin, 92, of Spavinaw, Oklahoma, was born on December 21, 1924, in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, to Nannie Emma (Vann) and John Owens. Mary grew up in the Spavinaw/Salina area and attended school in Spavinaw. She married Hollis Duniphin and moved to the Blue Springs area where they were both were life time members of the Blue...

Apr 18, 2017

Jimmy Wayne Cales, 71 of Adair, passed away on April 18, 2017 in his home. He was born on June 3, 1945 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; the son of Darrell and Delma (Bradley) Cales. Jimmy grew up and attended school in Adair. After graduating in 1963 from high school, he went to California and lived with his aunt...

Apr 15, 2017

Gloria D Ramsey, 67, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Tulsa. She was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on October 10, 1949; the daughter of Alvie and Phyllis (Whitmire) Ramsey. She worked at Moots hospital in Pryor and as a beautician. She loved working in the public with people. Gloria also enjoyed going on...

Apr 9, 2017

Leota M. Jackson, 86, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Claremore. She was born on August 9, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the daughter of Joe Lee and Jewell Nadine (Foster) Bowman. She graduated Oklahoma City High School. Leota married Richard H. Jackson on September 5, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her and...

Apr 5, 2017

Clarence "CJ" James Panther, 83, of Locust Grove, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on January 3, 1934 in Yonkers; the son of John and Betty (Rogers) Panther. CJ has lived in the Mayes County area all his life. He worked construction, and hanging sheetrock for various companies around the...

Apr 4, 2017

Robert Nathanial Ross, 51 of Locust Grove, passed away on April 4, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 24, 1965 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of Jim and Tempest Ruth Ann (Compton) Ross. Robert grew up and attended Locust Grove High School and he graduated in 1983. Robert attended North East Area Vo-tec and...

Apr 3, 2017

Reginald Brent Chuckluck, 47 of Salina, passed away on April 3, 2017 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on March 26, 1970 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Richard and Pauline (Wolfe) Chuckluck. Reginald was a man with a big heart for his family. He especially loved his one and only daughter, Rachelle and his two granddaughters,...

Apr 1, 2017

Sherrie Sue Martin, 67 of Adair, was born on March 16, 1950 in Pryor, Oklahoma, daughter of Jimmy G Moore and Arlys Newton. She married Don Martin on December 26, 1977 in Buffalo, Oklahoma. Sherrie loved her family and always put everyone's needs above her own. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She worked in...

Mar 30, 2017

Events Memorial Contribution Event Information No formal services are planned at this time.