OBITUARIES

Mar 16, 2023

A memorial service will be held for Julia Roseann Stephens Bynum at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Inola Funeral Home Chapel in Inola, Oklahoma.

Julia Roseann Stephens Bynum went to glory peacefully on March 16, 2023, from complications of dementia and cardiovascular disease. She was born on May 12, 1960, in Tulsa and was the first of...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Siegfried Egon Ballul went to be with his Lord on March 16, 2023. He was a simple yet complex man.  At 5’4” this little German baker represented God’s love to all who knew him in such a giant way.  He lived simply, so he could give generously, including giving away his cars. He was generous to his family helping...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Funeral service for Gerald Martin will be at 10:00am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00-6:00pm on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the funeral home. Gerald passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 83.

Gerald was born on November 12, 1939, to Jinks and Ruby (Collums) Martin...

Mar 13, 2023

 

Bobbi Rae Kendall passed away on March 13, 2023 she was 69 years old. she was born on September 2nd, 1953 in Claremore to Marvin and Mary Kendall. Bobbi and her family moved around all over the nation doing revivals and starting churchs. the family eventually moved back to their roots in Claremore. Bobbi attended Claremore Sequoyah Schools their...

Mar 13, 2023

 

Chelsea Reporter Publisher John G. Lord moved to his heavenly home on March 13, 2023 surrounded by his family and close friends. He was 77. 

Born August 16, 1945, in Nowata, Oklahoma, he was the son of Elmer E. and Nancy Lord. He spent his early years in Old Alluwe and attended school there. When Oologah Dam was coming...

Mar 10, 2023

 

 

Funeral service for Everett Loyd Breshears will be on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 2:00pm at Chelsea Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rider Cemetery in Adair, OK. Everett passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, he was 74.

Everett Breshears was born to Robert and Ruby (Dye) Breshears in Big Cabin, OK on June 7, 1948. ...

Mar 10, 2023

Service will be Thursday, March 16th for Joshua Brandt Patterson of Tulsa, a Claremore native. He died on March 10, 2023 in Claremore, Oklahoma surrounded by his loved ones in his parents’ home. Service will take place at 2 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church in Claremore. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, under direction of MMS-Payne Funeral Service and...

Mar 8, 2023

 

Patricia Diane Abbott1949-2023

Patricia Abbott (Pat), age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. Service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home in Claremore with Rev. Sylvanus Amaobi, Pastor of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church officiating. Graveside burial will follow at Washington Cemetery.

Patricia Diane Abbott was born at home on April 5, 1949,...

Mar 8, 2023

Mar 8, 2023

 

Graveside service for Mary Ann Brown will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Wards Grove Cemetery.  Mary Ann passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2023.  She was 81.

 Born September 27, 1941 in Louisburg, Kansas, to Marvin and Georgia (Livingston) Spurlock, Mary Ann attended schools in Louisburg, graduating with the class of 1959.  Following high school, she...

Mar 8, 2023

 

 

 

Alma Janine Whorton passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 88.

Alma was born to Dewey and Mavis Eddy on September 12, 1934, in Tiawah, Oklahoma. In her early years Alma dreamed of becoming a schoolteacher and would often line up all of her dolls and teach them. At a young age Alma...

Mar 7, 2023

 

 

A Celebration of life will be help on  1:00 pm Friday, March 10, 2023 at First Church of God 1500 E. Graham Ave. Pryor Oklahoma.

 

Donald Ray Schiller was born August, 26th 1935 and departed this life on March, 7th 2023 at 87 years 6 months and 9 days. He was born to Harold and Colette Schiller in...

Mar 6, 2023

 

Funeral service for Kaycie Morea Maggard will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Dawes Cemetery.

Kaycie Morea Maggard passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the age of 33.

The daughter Michael and Rhonda (Duncan) Maggard was born September 26th, 1989 in Claremore.  She would live her entire...

Mar 5, 2023

Gary Clarence Ferguson graced this world on March 24, 1956, in Loma Linda, California. 

Gary spent his first years of school at Redlands Jr. Academy in California. He always talked about going to the beach with the youth groups, camping, and he loved playing first base in baseball. Gary took to playing the guitar at a young age which started...

Mar 5, 2023

 

Florentina Sanchez Romero passed away on March 5th, 2023 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was 84 years old. Florentina was born in Hermosa, Bataan, Philippines to Realino Sanchez and Placencia Sanchez on September 27th, 1938.Some of her favorite hobbies were gardening, playing cards, watching wrestling, playing bingo, and watching daytime tv shows. Florentina enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....

Mar 4, 2023

Graveside service for Dorothy Whitmire will be 2:00p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 98.

Mar 3, 2023

 

A celebration of life service for John Harley Smith Sr. will be held at Claremore First Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. located at 107 E. Will Rogers Boulevard. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at MMS-Payne/Musgrove Funeral Home 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. located at 102 W. 5th Street in Claremore. John...

Mar 3, 2023

Betty Jo (Stritzke) Cluck passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born December 24, 1949, to Joe and Eunice (Osten) Stritzke. She grew up along the Verdgris River until her family relocated their family farm in 1958 when Oologah Lake was created. She attended her early years at Talala School, until she moved to...

Mar 1, 2023

Raymond Wesley Dotson was born on February 14, 1956, the son of Howard and Minerva Dotson. He went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends.  While his family is so broken hearted, we are thankful he passed from this earth so peacefully and quickly.  Ray is with the Lord Almighty and...

Feb 25, 2023

Funeral service for Dorothy May Thompson will be 1:00pm Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 1:00pm-6:00pm Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the funeral home. Family will receive visitors from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Dorothy passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 97.

Dorothy was born on February 11, 1926 to Bert and...