OBITUARIES

Dec 24, 2024

Service for Bonnie Caldwell will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Bonnie passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was 83.

Bonnie Elouise Caldwell, born on November 10, 1941, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Arthur James and Grace Evelyn (Branscum) Evans. She pursued her education in Santa Maria, California, where she graduated with the class of...

Dec 23, 2024

Sadly, our beloved, Georgia Holler, 73, of Claremore, OK, passed away on December 23, 2024 after losing her battle with liver disease.

Georgia was born to Florence and George Schiesel on February 10, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI.

In 1970 Georgia met John in Wisconsin and it was love at first sight. They remained by each other’s side until she passed.

Georgia retired from...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Loeta Mae Morgan, a dedicated member of the Foyil community and beloved family matriarch, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on June 27, 1935, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, Loeta led a life rich in service, family, and devotion to her passions.

Loeta worked for the Foyil School System for 24 years, serving as the cafeteria manager until her...

Dec 22, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia Anne Pixley will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2024 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with family greeting friends from 4-7 p.m. A Rosary will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m.

Patricia Anne Pixley passed away in Claremore...

Dec 22, 2024

Mike was born 01/16/1944 and was called home to the Lord and to join loved ones on 12/22/2024. Mike is preceded in death by parents, Norman and Betty Jane (Michael) Rudolph, and his wife, Karen Joan (Kersey) Rudolph. 

Mike was a beloved son, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be truly missed by son Michael, daughter-in-law, Pam, of...

Dec 21, 2024

Jo Ann’s memorial service is Friday, Jan 3rd, 2025, at 10:00am at First Baptist Church Claremore Worship Center. Her viewing is Jan 2nd at MMS-Payne funeral home from 1-7pm with the family receiving visitors 5-7pm

On Saturday, December 21st, Jo Ann Poyer ran into the arms of her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a beloved mom, Nana, sister,...

Dec 21, 2024

Service for Denise Yocom will be 10:00a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Life Changer Church. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, December 30, from 1pm-6pm, with family receiving visitors from 2pm-4pm. Denise passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was 69.

Born on September 25, 1955, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Jim and Shirley (Cox) Smith. Her education...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

Ralph Purviance, 79, of Inola, OK, Vietnam Army veteran and retired lineman and cable splicer for General Telephone in Broken Arrow, passed away on December 12, 2024. 

Ralph was born February 10, 1945 in New York to Preston and Mary Purviance. After World War II the family moved to Southard in western Oklahoma where Preston worked at the US Gypsum facility...

Dec 11, 2024

Funeral services for Bonnie Outlaw will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2024, at the MMS – Payne Chapel. 

Bonnie Passed at age 77 in the early hours of December 11, 2024, with family at her side. She was born on May 12, 1947, in Grass Valley, California to Cecil and Minnie (Bastian) Angove. 

After graduating high school in...

Dec 8, 2024

Mass of Christian burial for Dr. Juan F. Legarreta-Lopez will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church from 2:00-7:00pm with a prayer service beginning at 7:00pm.

Dr. Juan F. Legarreta-Lopez passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age...

Dec 7, 2024

Funeral services for Marilyn Joyce Bradley will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Dick Duck Cemetery in Catoosa, Oklahoma.

Marilyn passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born on February 4, 1955, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Leroy and Ruby (Cherry)...

Dec 6, 2024

George Ward Buck, 77, peacefully entered Heaven on December 6, 2024, surrounded by family singing hymns.

Born February 22, 1947 to Dorman and Georgia (Smith) Buck in Cape Girardeau, MO, George enjoyed a childhood full of love and the outdoors. During adolescence, he excelled in track, holding a state record for many years, and had countless adventures with church and school...

Dec 1, 2024

Floyd Michael Orcutt passed away on December 1, 2024.  He was 64.

Dec 1, 2024

Peach Freestone Dye, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 91. She was born on November 8, 1933, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Elaine and Arthur Freestone. In December 1943, Peach, along with her parents, immigrated to Los Angeles, California, where she would grow to become a remarkable woman known for her intelligence, grace, and...

Dec 1, 2024

Funeral services for Wilma Joyce Martin will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 1:00pm-7:00pm with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Joyce passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 98. 

Joyce was born on February 28, 1926, in Floydata, TX...

Nov 27, 2024

Funeral services for MaryAnn Williams will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church in Inola, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Sweeten Cemetery.

MaryAnn passed away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on November 8th, 1950, in Altus, Arkansas, to Cecil and Mary (Gaines) McFadden. Around the age of...

Nov 26, 2024

Perry McArthur Clifton, 63, passed away on November 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Perry was born on November 11, 1961, in Exeter, California, to McArthur and Ida Clifton.

Growing up in California, Perry graduated from Rio Linda Public Schools with the Class of 1980. He furthered his education by attending Lubbock Christian College. Perry’s life was one...

Nov 21, 2024

Memorial visitation for Ashley Nichole Daniel will take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ashley passed away on November 21, 2024, at the age of 33. She was born on August 19, 1991, in San Diego, California, to Jerry Don Prather and Christy Lyn (Smith) Wylie. In 1992, her family returned to Claremore, Oklahoma, where...