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Charlotte Viola Wear

Charlotte Viola Wear

Jul 6, 2023

Charlotte Viola Wear, affectionately known as Charlie, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023, in Tulsa at the age of 76. She was born on April 29, 1947, in La Junta, Colorado, to Charles Edward and Georgia Mae “Pat” Thorp.Charlie spent most of her life working as a packer for the Solo Cup Company in Ada, Oklahoma. Her dedication and...

Don Wayne Fugate

Don Wayne Fugate

Jul 4, 2023

 

Don Fugate of Inola, Oklahoma passed from this life into Glory on July 4, 2023. He was born March 4, 1935 in the township of Strike Axe City of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Earl A. and Frances May Fugate. He was a member of the Osage Nation. He grew up in Tulsa and Collinsville, and married his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth...

Tobie Richard Titsworth, III

Tobie Richard Titsworth, III

Jul 4, 2023

Tobie Richard Titsworth, III of Claremore, Oklahoma went to be with Jesus on July 4, 2023. Tobie was surrounded by all of his loving family during his final earthly journey. Born to T. Richard and Edith (Stephens) Titsworth on May 13, 1945 in Henryetta, OK. Tobie graduated from Beggs High School before going on to OSU. After completing his BS...

Ronda Mae Frizley

Ronda Mae Frizley

Jul 3, 2023

 

             Ronda left this life to be with the Lord on July 03,2023.  

Ronda was born July 31, 1939 in Catoosa OK to Brigham and Mildred Carr.

 

Ronda graduated from Catoosa High School in 1957 as Valedictorian as well as Most Athletic of her class.  She worked various jobs over the years in her...

Paige Nicole Walker

Paige Nicole Walker

Jul 2, 2023

 

Celebration of life for Paige Nicole Walker will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at MMS - Payne Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00am. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the funeral home. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m.

Paige was born on March 10, 1992. She passed away on July...

Bobby Joe Holt

Bobby Joe Holt

Jul 1, 2023

   Funeral service for Bobby Joe Holt will be held on July 12th, 2023 at 12:30 at Faith Holiness Tabernacle in Claremore, OK. Prior to the service there will be a visitation from 10:30 to 11:30, and lunch from 11:30 to 12:30.        Bobby Joe Holt departed his earthly life and went home to be with Jesus on July 1st, 2023. The son of Luther Franklin...

Ricky Dale Powell

Ricky Dale Powell

Jun 30, 2023

 

Ricky Dale Powell, a dedicated father and beloved husband passed away on June 30, 2023, at the age of 61. 

Rick was born in Millington, Tennessee, on March 24, 1962, to Gordon and Wanda (McMillen) Powell. At age 9 his family moved to Broken Arrow where he attended Broken Arrow High School and graduated with the Class of 1981....

Michael Allen Washburn

Michael Allen Washburn

Jun 30, 2023

Michael Allen (Mike) Washburn, aka The Land Man, died on June 30, 2023 of cancer in his home on Cherokee Street in Claremore, OK. Mike was born in Salina, KS on July 24, 1954. Mike moved to Claremore with his parents and sister not long after his birth. He grew up in Claremore and graduated from Claremore High School in...

Kelly Kaye Swope

Kelly Kaye Swope

Jun 29, 2023

 

Memorial service for Kelly Swope will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Inola First Baptist Church. 

Kelly Kaye Swope, 55, of Inola went home to be with her Savior Jesus on June 29, 2023 surrounded by many friends and family after an almost two year battle with ALS. 

Kelly was born March 8, 1968 to Alvin Ray...

Joyce Ellen Lord

Joyce Ellen Lord

Jun 26, 2023

 

 

Joyce Ellen Lord, a beloved member of the community, has sadly passed away on June 26, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on August 20, 1942 in Vinita, Oklahoma, Joyce led a fulfilling life where she touched the hearts of many.She grew up attending Chelsea and Vinita Public Schools until the 8th grade. Joyce worked as a bartender and...

Benjamin Eugene Kelley

Benjamin Eugene Kelley

Jun 25, 2023

 

Benjamin Eugene Kelley, known to friends and family as Ben, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 66.   He was born on May 19, 1957, in Bakersfield, California to Homer and Minnie Carpenter Kelley.  Ben's life was one filled with hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.

Growing up in...

James Warren Payne

James Warren Payne

Jun 24, 2023

 

James “Jim” Payne born on October 11, 1944 passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his mother Letha Lou, his father Curtis, his sister Emily and his brother, Paul. Jim is survived by his wife, Sherilyn, his brother, Larry and family, his four children: Jeff, Jamie, Jennifer, Angela and...

Cheryl Denise Stonebarger

Cheryl Denise Stonebarger

Jun 19, 2023

 

Cheryl Denise (Nelson) Stonebarger was born January 25, 1963 in Eureka, California. Cheryl passed from this heavenly Earth on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hillcrest hospital in Claremore, OK surrounded by loved ones. She was 60 years of age. 

Cheryl attended Arcata High School before joining the Air Force, where she served one year before welcoming her only child...

Jerry Leon Remington

Jerry Leon Remington

Jun 19, 2023

Surrounded by his loving family, Jerry Leon Remington, 79, of Claremore, Oklahoma, enter the heavenly gates on June 19, 2023.Jerry was born on November 17, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Leon and Margaret Remington.  He was the oldest of six children. After graduating from Rogers High School, he married the love of his life, Barbara Jo Hall.  He immediately entered...

Karl Heinz Davis

Karl Heinz Davis

Jun 18, 2023

 

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Karl Davis will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Prior to the service, visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm to...

Leon Gregory

Leon Gregory

Jun 18, 2023

 

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Leon Gregory's life during the funeral service, which will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Chelsea Assembly of God. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chelsea Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends...

Debbie Krueger

Debbie Krueger

Jun 16, 2023

 

Debbie Krueger went to be with her Savior on Friday, June 16, 2023. Deborah Kay Brakefield, 67, was born on December 27, 1955, in Oklahoma City, to J.B. and Dorothy Brakefield. After her birth, they moved to Duncan, OK for a short time and lived on the dairy farm that her dad ran with his parents, Ernest and Lou...

Willie Lamont Carpenter

Willie Lamont Carpenter

Jun 12, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Willie Carpenter will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Collinsville, OK. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 1:00pm-6:00pm with family receiving visitors from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Willie passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, he was 68.

Willie Lamont Carpenter, 68, went to be with...

Jason Stuart Battles

Jason Stuart Battles

Jun 11, 2023

 

Memorial service for Jason Battles will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Tom Branch will officiate.

The son of Jimmie Battles  and Debora (Tuter) Cole was born October 29th, 1975 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He later attend school in Verdigris and Claremore.  Jason would then begin his working career.  He began hanging steel...

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