OBITUARIES

Charles Kendrick Doran MD

Charles Kendrick Doran MD

Aug 11, 2017

Longtime Claremore resident Charles Kendrick “C.K.” Doran, MD passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. He was 83. C.K. was born July 29, 1934 in Tulsa, Okla. to parents Clarence Riley Doran and Birmah Mae Maris. He attended school at Claremore High School and Oklahoma Military Academy from which he graduated in 1952, then served in the Army. Following his time...

Beverly "Kay" Latch

Beverly "Kay" Latch

Aug 10, 2017

Oklahoma’s Honky Tonk angel, Beverly Kay Latch, passed away peacefully on August 9th in Austin TX after a courageous second bout with cancer. Beverly Kay Strain was born in Okemah, OK to Leara and Owen “Tuffy” Strain on September 26, 1936. The Strain family moved to Claremore when Kay was 6 years old, where Kay went through all her school...

Judith Diane Woods

Judith Diane Woods

Aug 10, 2017

Funeral service for Judith Diane Woods will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Church of Christ located at 6th and Seminole. Burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 1-8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Judith passed away August 10, 2017 at the...

Vernie Edward Warren

Vernie Edward Warren

Aug 10, 2017

Vernie "Vern" Edward Warren was born November 13, 1951 in Clarksville, Arkansas. Vern lived most of his life in Tulsa and graduated from Rogers High School. After graduating he became a welder. Vern was an outgoing and funny guy. He loved spending time with friends and family and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Vernie...

Merry Alice Smith

Merry Alice Smith

Aug 9, 2017

The daughter of William Arthur and Ruth Edgar Patton was born on March 20, 1941 in Thomas, Oklahoma. She lived there until moving to Oklahoma City around the age of 10. Later she would attend Southeast High School graduating with the class of 1959. After graduating Merry quickly began her working career. She began by working as a secretary in...

George Irvin Dunbar

George Irvin Dunbar

Aug 8, 2017

George Irvin Dunbar was born on August 3rd, 1926 in Mooring Sport, Louisiana. He was a World War II veteran and worked as a pipe fitter after the war. He passed away on August 8th in Claremore, OK. No services are planned.

Max Baird Milner

Max Baird Milner

Aug 8, 2017

Max Baird Milner, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born July 19, 1937 in Allen, OK the son of Jonas Byrd and Lillie Shandy Milner. Max was the second youngest of 18 siblings. Max excelled in many sports including football, basketball, baseball, track, and boxing. He graduated from Allen High School in 1956 and...

Betty Lois Illingsworth

Betty Lois Illingsworth

Aug 8, 2017

Betty Lois Illingsworth was born November 3, 1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and passed away August 8, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Betty loved collecting "Betty Boop" memorabilia; and she loved Elvis!She was a loving and fun lady. She cherished her family and especially enjoyed the time she got to spend with her grandchildren. She loved watching Eric Bowl whenever she could....

Barbara June Stewart

Barbara June Stewart

Aug 7, 2017

Barbara June Stewart of Claremore passed away Monday, August 7, in Claremore. She was 70 years old. She was born December 4, 1946, in Washington state to parents Othel Carter and Geneva Fisher. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her husband Ronald Stewart of the home, three sons,...

Michael Eugene McCaskey

Michael Eugene McCaskey

Aug 4, 2017

Michael Eugene McCaskey died August 4, 2017, at the age of 64. A resident of Kellyville, Michael was a long time landscaper and Army Veteran. He is survived by his son Henry of Houston Texas, his brother Charles McCaskey of Claremore, OK, two sisters, Patty Broughton of Sand Springs, OK, and Debra Anderson of Catoosa, OK, one grandchild, Gabriel of...

William Dean Dees

William Dean Dees

Jul 31, 2017

Service for William Dean Dees will be 11:00a.m., Monday, August 7, 2017 at Lynn Lane Baptist Church; burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 4:00p.m.--7:00p.m. at Lynn Lane Baptist Church. William passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was 77. Born August 29, 1939 in...

John Harvey Thomas

John Harvey Thomas

Jul 31, 2017

Long time Claremore Resident John Harvey Thomas, died Monday, at the age of 80. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 4th at the Akdar Shrine, 2808 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK. John was born to Parents Leo Oliver Thomas and Lena Million on May 22, 1937. He retired as a supervisor from Southwestern Bell. He...

Donald E. "Don" Eagleton Sr.

Donald E. "Don" Eagleton Sr.

Jul 26, 2017

Services for Don E. Eagleton Sr. will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church, Claremore. Don will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be at MMS-Payne, Claremore on Friday, July 28, 1-8 p.m,. with family receiving visitors from 6-8 p.m. Don was called home on July 26, 2017....

Emmitt Leroy Mitts

Emmitt Leroy Mitts

Jul 25, 2017

Emmitt Leroy Mitts passed away July 25, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 68. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Emmitt was born on November 17, 1948 in Hominy, Oklahoma to parents Edgar Leroy Mitts and Wanda Lee Ammons. Emmitt graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in...

Thomas John Fossa

Thomas John Fossa

Jul 23, 2017

Mass of Christian burial for Thomas J. Fossa will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Chouteau North Cemetery. Father Sylvanus Amaobi will officiate. Friends and family may visit at MMS-Payne Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 1-7 p.m, with a Rosary service beginning at 7:00. Tom passed...

Frances Grider "Fran" Davis

Frances Grider "Fran" Davis

Jul 23, 2017

Services for Frances Grider "Fran" Davis will be 10:00 am, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Claremore. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 26 from 1--6 pm, with family receiving visitors from 6--8 pm. Fran passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 with her family by her side....

Betty Lou Siggins

Betty Lou Siggins

Jul 17, 2017

Betty Lou Siggins passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. She was 94. Private family services are planned.

John C Collins Jr

John C Collins Jr

Jul 14, 2017

Professional funny car driver of the Pioneer Electronics "Audio Express", John Cloyd Collins, Jr. died on Friday, July 14, 2017, at the age of 68 at the Claremore Indian Hospital. A family gathering is scheduled from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Sunday, July 30 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Son of John Cloyd Collins, Sr and Shirley Lou Neal-Collins, John was...

Priscilla Ann Hauxwell

Priscilla Ann Hauxwell

Jul 13, 2017

Priscilla Ann Hauxwell passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her daughters at Porta Caeli House on July 13, 2017. Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Unity Church of Christianity, 3355 S. Jamestown Ave, Tulsa, OK. Born on Sunday, November 26, 1939 in Warsaw, New York, Priscilla Ann Gates was the youngest...

Edward Ray "Ed" McGuire

Edward Ray "Ed" McGuire

Jul 11, 2017

Service for Edward Ray "Ed" McGuire will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2017 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, July 13 from 1--8 pm, with family receiving visitors from 6--8 pm. Ed was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on February 28, 1929 to Winfred Joel McGuire and Dollie Veoma (Massey) McGuire. He...