OBITUARIES

Aaron Park Shelton

Aaron Park Shelton

Feb 29, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Aaron Park Shelton, who departed this world on February 29, 2024. Aaron, a beloved resident of Claremore, Oklahoma, and native of Casper, Wyoming, graced the lives of those around him with his boundless energy, infectious laughter, and unwavering passion for life.

Born on December 12, 1982, in the rugged beauty of Casper, Wyoming,...

Donald Mac James

Donald Mac James

Feb 25, 2024

Donald James, known affectionately as "Mac" by his beloved wife Betty, passed away on February 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with numerous health challenges. Born on April 28, 1939, Donald leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service.Donald's life was one of diverse experiences and unwavering commitment. Starting as a skilled carpenter, he built two of the four...

Cynthia Lea Kent

Cynthia Lea Kent

Feb 25, 2024

Cynthia Lea Kent was born April 16 1952 in Oklahoma City. She was the first of three children of her parents Robert and Urna Lea Stover. She passed away on February 25, 2024.

 Cindy grew up in Claremore, O.K., where she attended Will Rogers Junior High School and graduated from Claremore High School in 1970. Being gregarious and good natured, she...

William Preston Krebs

William Preston Krebs

Feb 23, 2024

William Preston Krebs passed away on Friday, February 23, 2023.  He was 94.

Private family services are planned.

Luvanda May Eubanks

Luvanda May Eubanks

Feb 23, 2024

Luvanda May Eubanks, also known as Meme, was a mom, grandma, sister and friend. She left this world on February 23, 2024 at the young age of 73.

Luvanda found true joy being around her family, she cherished every minute she had with them. She was a woman of courage, strength, and integrity. She lit up any room she entered with...

Leroy Carlton Reavis

Leroy Carlton Reavis

Feb 22, 2024

Service for Leroy Carlton Reavis will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, Burial will follow at Ramona Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, February 26, from 2pm -8pm, with family receiving visitors from 5pm-7pm.  Leroy passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.  He was 83.

Leroy Reavis was born March 12, 1940,...

William "Bill" Paul Helton

William "Bill" Paul Helton

Feb 21, 2024

Services for William "Bill" Paul Helton will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following at 2:30 p.m. at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery with full military honors. The procession from the MMS-Payne Funeral Home to Ft. Gibson National Cemetery will begin at 1:00 pm. The family would be honored...

Philip Gene Gardner

Philip Gene Gardner

Feb 18, 2024

Funeral services for Philip Gene Gardner, 68, will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 10:00am at Westwood United Pentecostal Church in Claremore, OK. Burial will follow at Sageeyah Cemetery in Claremore. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 3:00pm-7:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Philip was born on June 25, 1955,...

Ruby Marie Bibbs

Ruby Marie Bibbs

Feb 17, 2024

Ruby Marie (Holt) Bibbs went to be with her Lord on February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 23, 2024, 2pm – 4pm, at the Ascension Church, 741 W. Rogers Blvd, Skiatook, OK. This will be a time of sharing memories and refreshments.

Ronnie Joe Watkins

Ronnie Joe Watkins

Feb 16, 2024

Visitation to honor Ronnie's life will be held at Chelsea Funeral Home on March 3rd from 1-6 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Chelsea Assembly of God Church.

Ronnie Watkins passed away on February 16, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 70, with his...

Jeremy Joe Breshears

Jeremy Joe Breshears

Feb 15, 2024

Jeremy Joe Breshears “BUBBA” was born May 11th, 1970, in Tulsa Oklahoma. He left this world on February 15, 2024. Jeremy is survived by his wife Jackie Breshears of Claremore. His 3 stepchildren Cory Ferguson and wife Cheyenne Ferguson of Oologah, Tyler Ferguson of Claremore, Tabitha Lankford and husband Kevin Lankford of Claremore along with his four grandchildren. His father...

Patricia Ann Short

Patricia Ann Short

Feb 15, 2024

     Going home celebration for Patricia Ann Short will be at 1:00 February 21st at

Ignite Church (Pentecostal) Pryor, OK; burial will follow at Big Cabin Cemetery.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday February 20th,, 2024 at Chelsea Funeral Home

from 1 – 7 (family 5-7).   Patricia passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was 81. 

   She...

David Wayne Ramthun

David Wayne Ramthun

Feb 14, 2024

A memorial service celebrating the life of David Wayne Ramthun will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220 North Seminole, Avenue, Claremore, OK 74017.  There will be a visitation starting at 10:00a.m., until the hour of service.  Reverend Ryan Honeycutt will officiate.  

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life immortal to...

Gene Ball

Gene Ball

Feb 13, 2024

A funeral service will be held on February 21, 2024, at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Claremore, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00-11:00. The service will commence at 11:00 AM and will be a moment for family, friends, and the community to come together and honor Gene's life. The address for the...

Carol Ladene Holmes

Carol Ladene Holmes

Feb 9, 2024

Funeral service for Carol Ladene (Hyde) Holmes will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Carbondale Assembly of God (2135 West 51st St. Tulsa, Ok 74107).  Burial will follow at Floral Haven Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Carol Ladene Holmes, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, in her life long hometown of Tulsa, at...

Leota Marlene Brown

Leota Marlene Brown

Feb 9, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Leota “Marlene” Brown will be held at 2:00p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.  Marlene passed away on February 9, 2024.  She was 84.

Leota "Marlene" Brown, born on November19, 1939, in Corydon, Iowa to Keith Amos and Leona Thelma (McClelland) Dent.  She received her education in Corydon, Iowa and graduated with...

Teresa Jean Webb

Teresa Jean Webb

Feb 5, 2024

Services to celebrate the life of Teresa Webb will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10:00am at Outreach Church of Christ. 

Teresa Jean Webb, aged 65, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Born to Clyde and Esther (Hildebrand) Webb on February 6, 1958, in Claremore, OK, Teresa was raised in Claremore and graduated from Claremore High School. She...

Betty J Daugherty

Betty J Daugherty

Feb 4, 2024

Funeral services are 2 p.m., Friday, February 9 at MMS Payne Funeral Home, 102 W. 5th St., Claremore, Oklahoma. 

Betty Jean Daugherty, 88, of Claremore, Oklahoma, died at approximately 12:30 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2024, from complications due to Alzheimer’s, at The Courtyards Memory Care Facility at Claremore.

The fifth born of 14 children, Betty was the daughter of Arnie Arthur and...

Joann Lee Stinnett

Joann Lee Stinnett

Feb 4, 2024

Funeral services for Joann Stinnett will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Chelsea First Christian Church. Visitation will take place at Chelsea Funeral Home on Thursday, February 8, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with family receiving friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Joann Stinnett, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, she was 92....

Helen Marie Parsons

Helen Marie Parsons

Feb 2, 2024

A celebration of Marie’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024, at Claremore First Methodist Church, 1615 N. Hwy. 88. 

Helen Marie (Stevens) Parsons passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born April 26, 1935 in Hutchinson, KS to Frank and Lucile Electa (Wheeler) Stevens.

She met the love of her life, William...

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