OBITUARIES

Jul 27, 2023

 

A visitation will be held for Steven Hayford at the funeral home on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 1pm-7pm. Steven Orville Hayford, passed away on July 27, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was 66.  Born on May 2, 1957, in Valentine, Nebraska, Steven was the son of Clarence and Frances (Levendosky) Hayford. 

Steven's early years were spent in Valentine until...

Jul 25, 2023

To honor Carol's remarkable life and share cherished memories, A service will be held on Monday July 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM to at The MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.

 Carol Sue Anderson, lovingly known as "Memaw", passed away on July 25, 2023, in Chelsea. She was born on January 5, 1946, in Hanna, Wyoming. Carol led a remarkable and fulfilling...

Jul 25, 2023

Visitation for Janet Ryder will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Inola Funeral Home from 1:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Janet passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 79.

Janet Ryder, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away...

Jul 24, 2023

 

Carole Sue Severson, 89, wife of the late Stanley Severson, passed away on July 24, 2023 surrounded by family.  

Visitation will be held at MMS-Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 8:30am-10:30 am., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, her service will begin at 10:30 at the same location.  Burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens.   In lieu of...

Jul 22, 2023

Jul 21, 2023

 

Service for Robert Ashwood will be 1:00p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 25 from 1pm-7pm.  Robert passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023.  He was 87.Robert Eugene Ashwood, born on July 5, 1936, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on July 21, 2023, in...

Jul 21, 2023

 

Born to Robert and Belle Docherty in Birmingham, AL, Bobbye grew up in the Pratt City neighborhood and frequently spoke of her childhood there with great fondness. She graduated from Ensley High School in 1950 and immediately entered the workforce with the City of Birmingham. She had several jobs including secretarial work, cosmetic sales, and eventually real estate.

In...

Jul 20, 2023

Memorial service for Sherry Payne will be 4pm Saturday, August 5, 2023 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.

On July 20, 2023, Sherilyn (Sherry) Payne, loving wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully in the city of Claremore Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim, her mother Norma, her father William and her sister Judy. Sherry is survived...

Jul 20, 2023

Funeral services for Carolyn Joan Harmon will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 2:00pm at Inola Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sweeten Cemetery under the direction of Inola Funeral Home and Crematory. Joan passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the age of 83.

Joan was born on September 25, 1939, to Arla and Pearl...

Jul 20, 2023

 

A graveside service will be held, on July 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Winganon Cemetery in Chelsea.  Visitation will be held on July 24, 2023 from 1:00 PM  until 7:00 PM.      Thomas Albert Pope, known affectionately as Tom, passed away peacefully at his home in Chelsea on July 20, 2023 at the age of 77.    The son of Lawrence...

Jul 19, 2023

 John Earston Story, a man of strong faith was born May 6, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Martin Ver “Bud” and Evelyn Story.  John went to heaven July 19, 2023.  Work took Bud and Evelyn, who were lifelong residents of Claremore, to Seminole, Oklahoma for a short time and returned to Claremore when John was 7.  John graduated from Claremore...

Jul 15, 2023

 

  Jane Loveless, a beloved member of the community and a retired employee of BCBS of Kansas, has passed away at the age of 85. Jane, known for her great sense of humor and vibrant personality, will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

  Born on January 6, 1938, in Scott City, Kansas, Jane grew up in...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Teresa ( Turner) Dill, a spirited adventurer with a giving heart, passed away on July 14, 2023, at the age of 65. She was born to Carl and Janis Turner in Miami, Oklahoma, and grew up in Monkey Island, Oklahoma, where she attended Grove High School and graduated with the Class of 1976.Teresa's love for life was evident in...

Jul 12, 2023

 

Funeral service for Cathy Moore will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Cathy passed away on July 12, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on June 12, 1954, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jack Odell and Wanda Imogean Franklin (Boone). 

Cathy had a vibrant personality...

Jul 11, 2023

 

Armand “Greg” Anthony Gregoli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey to Rosario Gregoli and Palma Gregoli. He married Elizabeth Maude Dunagan on October 3rd, 1959 in Lawrenceville, Georgia after meeting her while stationed at Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah,...

Jul 11, 2023

Dustin Lee Hinton, born on April 14, 1992, in Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on July 11, 2023, in Tulsa, at the age of 31.

Dustin's love for learning was ingrained within him from an early age. He attended Foyil and Chelsea Schools before ultimately graduating from Chelsea in 2010. During high school, he pursued his passion for helping others by...

Jul 10, 2023

Funeral service for Jim Carter will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00am at Faith Holiness Tabernacle in Claremore, OK. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Faith Holiness Tabernacle.

Jim Carter, a loving husband, devoted father, and faithful man, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 74. 

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Jul 9, 2023

 

 

Norma Ruth (Rader) Parker, passed away on July 9, 2023, in her hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born on December 20, 1937, in Claremore to her loving parents, Jess Willard and Archie Elgin (Dennis) Rader. Service for Norma will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, burial will follow at Oowala...

Jul 9, 2023

Athena Rain Deon Arnold, a precious baby who was just beginning to show her personality, passed away in Tulsa on July 9, 2023. She brought immense joy to her loved ones during her short time on this earth. Born on March 26, 2023, in Claremore, Athena had beautiful big blue eyes that perfectly matched her contagious smile.

In her few...

Jul 7, 2023

 

 

Etta Millspaugh, a devoted mother, dedicated employee, and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 7th after a brief illness, at the age of 88. She leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and a deep commitment to her family.

Etta was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was a proud graduate of Lowell Junior High...