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Delpha Merl Williams

Delpha Merl Williams

Sep 14, 2023

 

Memorial service for Delpha Williams will be 11:00a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Delpha passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Claremore.  She was 83.

Delpha Merl Williams was born on August 8, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Denzil and Elpha Ora (Hamilton) Stamper. Delpha attended Pleasant Porter School in Red Fork before moving...

Betty Ruth Oldham

Betty Ruth Oldham

Sep 12, 2023

A Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Betty Ruth Oldham will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Prior to the Mass, a Rosary service will take place at the church at 9:30 a.m. Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their respects at...

Marilyn Ann Kirk

Marilyn Ann Kirk

Sep 10, 2023

Funeral service for Marilyn Ann Kirk will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 18, 2023 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, September 17, from 1pm-6pm.   Marilyn Ann Kirk passed away on September 9th, 2023, at the age of 79, with her family by her side.  She was...

Marlin Blaine Brown

Marlin Blaine Brown

Sep 9, 2023

 

  Marlin Blaine Brown, beloved, selfless and devoted husband, father, granddad, great granddad, brother, uncle, friend and, as his wife, Jeanie, said, “the rock of our family,” passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 9, 2023. Marlin was born December 13, 1934, in Beloit, Kansas, to Herbert Grant Brown and Elizabeth Schaeffer Brown. When he was three, Elizabeth died...

Sharlee Bee Garner

Sharlee Bee Garner

Sep 9, 2023

Sharlee Bee Garner, a beloved member of the Chelsea community, passed away on September 9, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love. She was born on June 22, 1962, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to her loving parents Charley and Delores Golay. Growing up in Ponca City, Sharlee attended Ponca City High School.Sharlee was known for her warm and...

Ronnie Jack Blankenship

Ronnie Jack Blankenship

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Ronnie Jack Blankenship, a dedicated electrician who worked for IBEW until his retirement, has passed away at the age of 75. Born on July 6, 1948, in Prague, Oklahoma, Ronnie led an accomplished life filled with love, family, and professional success.

Ronnie's passion for his work as an electrician was evident throughout his long and fruitful career with...

Albert Norris Averyt

Albert Norris Averyt

Sep 7, 2023

 

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 2pm at Big Cabin Methodist Church.

Albert Norris Averyt, Jr. of Big Cabin/ Chelsea, Oklahoma passed away on September 7, 2023.  “Bud” was born to Albert Norris Averyt, Sr. and Shirley Nell (Mixson) Averyt on July 10, 1959 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.  Bud could be considered a jack of all...

Beverly Janette Jones

Beverly Janette Jones

Sep 6, 2023

 

Beverly Janette (Hardison) Jones was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on May 10, 1951, to John Michael and Marjorie Ruth (Gourd) Hipp.  She is a descendent of the Cherokee Nation.  Beverly Attended Claremore High School, graduating with the class of 1969.  She later fulfilled her dream of becoming a beautician.  Later she worked for Cherokee casino.  

Her talents were...

Peggy Sue Sanders

Peggy Sue Sanders

Sep 5, 2023

 

Peggy Sue Sanders was born to Tommie and Joyce Holt on October 23, 1958, in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Peggy was blessed to be raised by a great role model and father figure, Lowell J. Lutz and mother Joyce Yvonne Lutz.  She passed away on September 5th, 2023, she was 64 years old. 

Peggy spent her childhood moving coast to coast...

Barbara Alice Nelson

Barbara Alice Nelson

Sep 3, 2023

Graveside services for Barbara Nelson will be held Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00am. Barbara passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 87.

Lee Russell Hasting

Lee Russell Hasting

Sep 2, 2023

Funeral services for Lee Hasting will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Lee passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, he was 87.  

 Lee Russell Hasting was born July 27, 1936 in Avant, Ok to Lee and Viola Hasting. Russell...

Sherry Froman

Sherry Froman

Sep 2, 2023

 

Sherry Ann Froman, loving wife, mother of three, and Nanna of three, passed away at age sixty. She embraced life with a heart yearning for sandy shores and hands lovingly nurturing her flowers and the people around her. She passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and passion for serving. Her life was...

James Gerald Looney

James Gerald Looney

Sep 1, 2023

 

James Looney, 56, of Claremore passed away from this life on September 1, 2023.  He worked in maintenance at GD Energy in Tulsa.  He enjoyed many things in life, mentoring and teaching anything he knew that would help anyone, fishing, shooting, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Burl J. Looney, Donna L....

Elizabeth Ann Rhine

Elizabeth Ann Rhine

Aug 30, 2023

 

Elizabeth Ann Heiligman Rhine was born in Claremore, OK on February 7, 1954 to Richard and Billie Heiligman.   While attending Claremore High School, she met the love of her life, Mark Rhine. They recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.  

Elizabeth attended Oklahoma State University as a third-generation legacy and returned to Claremore for a career in teaching at both...

Karon Delores Anderson

Karon Delores Anderson

Aug 29, 2023

 

Peter Anderson Jr. 11-28-1936 to 04-17-2020 

Born in Brownsville Texas to Peter Anderson and Grace Ann Kiddy Stevens formally Anderson.

Pete grew up primarily in a military family where he lived in various parts of the U.S. and Europe with his mom, step-dad and siblings. This fostered his love of travel which lasted this lifetime.

They ended up in...

Sherry Denise Alexander

Sherry Denise Alexander

Aug 29, 2023

 

Sherry Denise Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 29, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 72. She was born on February 27, 1951, to Howard and Nella (Kirk) Alexander. She was born and raised in Claremore, where she attended Claremore High School and graduated as a proud member of the class of 1969.Throughout her...

Billy Gene Tolbert

Billy Gene Tolbert

Aug 29, 2023

 

 

 

Funeral service  will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday,  September 8, 2023, at Claremore First Assembly of God. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM at MMS-Payne Funeral Home.  Family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.Billy Gene Tolbert passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, surrounded by...

Kristi Lynn Root

Kristi Lynn Root

Aug 27, 2023

 

 

Kristi Lynn Root passed away on August 27, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 59.  She was born on December 24, 1963, in Joplin, Missouri to her parents Donald and Velma (Moser) Root.

From an early age, Kristi showed a passion for learning and helping others.  After graduating from Parkwood High School in Joplin in 1982,...

Claudia Gail Berry

Claudia Gail Berry

Aug 25, 2023

A Memorial service is pending at this time.

 

Claudia Gail Berry, known affectionately as Gail, passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 67.The daughter of Claude and Flois (Davis) Robbins  was born on September 22, 1955 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Gail's journey began in Tulsa where she attended elementary school before moving to Catoosa in the...

Harold Gene Nichols

Harold Gene Nichols

Aug 25, 2023

Harold Gene Nichols, 89, of Claremore, OK passed away on August 24, 2023.

 

He was born on August 21, 1934, in Clarita, OK the son of Andrew “Pete” and Estelle (Dollins) Nichols. Harold joined the US Air Force upon graduation from Southside High School in Hess, OK. He trained as an airframe mechanic and worked his way into being...

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