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.
Brookleigh Willcutt
Oct 30, 2018
Brookleigh Belle Willcutt, 3, of Adair, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Pryor. She was born on March 10, 2015 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Brock Jerod Willcutt and Savanah Marie Miller. Brookleigh was an ornery, sassy, tenderhearted, smart and the kindest little girl. She lit up her families lives and everyone around her. She was...
Jerry McCrabb
Oct 29, 2018
Jerry Lavere McCrabb, 83, of Adair, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on September 11, 1935 in Covington, Oklahoma; the son of Lester Lavere and Velma (Stark) McCrabb. Jerry married Sandra Gay on June 8, 1958 in Adair, Oklahoma and worked as a rancher most of his life. He enjoyed watching movies,...
Billie Dobbs
Oct 26, 2018
Billie Ray Dobbs, 89, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 20, 1929 in Highfill, Arkansas; the son of Oscar H. and Leta Mae (Chiles) Dobbs. He worked as a supervisor at Sun Oil for many years. He married the love of his life, Patty Jane, on September 8,...
Carl Ables
Oct 25, 2018
Carl Lee Ables, 76, of Locust Grove, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2018 near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of, Luther and Ella Mae (Swafford) Ables. Carl married the love of his life, Anna Jo Blackwell on December 14, 1963 in Murphy, Oklahoma at the age of 21. He...
John Keith
Oct 22, 2018
John Henry Keith, 89, of Pryor, passed away on October 22, 2018 in Pryor. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Hiwasse, Arkansas; the son of James Russel Keith and Gladys (Edward) Keith. John faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. John was proud of being able to serve his country....
Betty Mouse
Oct 21, 2018
Betty Ann (Downing) Mouse was born on March 11, 1939, the 5th child of 10 born to Samuel Lee Downing and Annie (Grass) Downing. Betty was an athlete playing basketball and softball for many years. She raised a family of athletes supporting them by attending year-round sports such as football, softball, baseball and basketball. This led to grandchildren being...
Robert Meeker
Oct 19, 2018
Robert Lee Meeker, 70, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 in Claremore. He was born on July 24, 1948 in Pryor; the son of Lee and Thelma (Pettit) Meeker. Robert faithfully served his country and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action and the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against...
Recil Moan
Oct 19, 2018
Recil Eugene Moan, 98, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 in Tulsa. He was born on August 20, 1920 in Hennessey, Oklahoma; the son of Charles and Hazel Moan. Recil faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1939 until 1945 and was assigned the task the Chief Pharmacist’s Mate. On December 13, 1944,...
Bobby Spencer, Sr.
Oct 18, 2018
Bobby Eugene Spencer, Sr., 71, of Adair, passed away on October 18, 2018 at his home in Adair. He was born on October 7, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He enjoyed going fishing, mowing yards and spending time outdoors. Bobby was an avid baseball and softball player all his life. He played on many fastpitch teams when he lived in...
Candace Guardado
Oct 18, 2018
Candace Lynn (Maldonado) Guardado, 26, was born on May 26, 1992 in Claremore, Oklahoma. Her beautiful soul left this earth on October 18, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She married Dani Guardado on January 23, 2016 in Enid, Oklahoma. Candace gave birth to her “whole world” Abby Isabella, on October 27, 2016. Candace enjoyed sports while in school, excelled in...
Larry Miller, Sr.
Oct 14, 2018
Larry Paul Miller, Sr., 78, of Chouteau, passed away on October 14, 2018 in Claremore. He was born on July 8, 1940 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas; the son of Myrle and Ruby (Potter) Miller. Larry faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life, Roberta Hutchison, on May 2, 1960. Larry...
Diane Hall - Kite
Oct 10, 2018
Diane Kay Hall-Kite, 73, of Salina, Oklahoma formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 15, 1945 in La Junta, Colorado, the daughter of Dennis Eugene Hall and Eva Ruth (Whitaker) Hall. She married Gene Kite in 1962 and had celebrated 53 years marriage at his death a...
Barbara Millington
Oct 8, 2018
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Gerry "Gerald" Pingry
Sep 23, 2018
Gerry “Gerald” Dee Pingry, 85, of Pryor, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; the son of Elton D. and Nellie (White) Pingry. Gerry enlisted and faithfully served in the United States Navy, and after being honorably discharged, married Anita Pingry on July 3, 1955...
Angela Cope
Sep 15, 2018
Angela Darlene Cope, 41, of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Owasso. She was born on September 24, 1976 on the Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio; the daughter of Raymond L. and Theresa D. (Hermann) Cope. Angela worked as a nurse tech for many years. She had one daughter, Bridgette, who was...
Vera (Garrison) Smith
Sep 14, 2018
Vera Louise Smith, 92, of Chouteau, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1926 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; the daughter of Jeff and Sleta (Manning) Lawson. Vera worked as a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed sewing. She also enjoyed birdwatching and watching Wheel of Fortune and The Price...
Glenda Jostes
Sep 10, 2018
Glenda Sue Jostes passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, in Pryor, Ok on Monday, September 10. Glenda's story began on May 9, 1946, in Bald Knob, Arkansas as the daughter of William Hall and Grace Jackson. Glenda traveled as a child after losing her mother at a young age and eventually found her home...
Eula Culver
Sep 8, 2018
Eula Mae (West) Culver passed away on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. She was born in Strang, Oklahoma on October 25, 1923 to Jasper Newton West and Cora West. Being the only girl with three brothers she acquired the nickname "Sis" the name by which most people knew her. She was predeceased by her three brothers...
Nancy Hesser
Sep 4, 2018
Nancy Louise (Ballou) Hesser, 74, of Colcord, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1943 in Claremore; the daughter of Nelson and Sarah (Sanders) Ballou. She worked as a CNA for many years at Monroe Manor. She enjoyed gardening and working crossword puzzles. She was a wonderful mother...
James German
Sep 2, 2018
James Eldon German, 71, of Salina, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home in Salina. He was born on August 1, 1947 in Pryor; the son of Walter William and Wilma Izene (Ball) German. James worked for many years for GRDA as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. He loved woodworking, going fishing, and riding around...
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