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Suzanne Robbins Oelklaus
May 15, 1946- April 26, 2024

Suzanne R Oelklaus, 78, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, at Delmar Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility in Lenexa, KS. Suzanne recently moved to Overland Park to be near her son, Todd, and daughter-in-law, Scotti, who treasured being with Suzanne daily and...

Robert "Bob" Brun, 76, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. He was a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma for over 50 years.

Robert was born on September 20, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Bruno and Ann Brun. He was a very devoted son. He dutifully cared for his mother during her later years, demonstrating his...

Jim Hancock of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away peacefully in bed on March 27, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1927 and raised on a farm in Lee County, Iowa. He was taught to work hard and persevere no matter what life threw at him. Jim met Doris Guess at Argyle High school and they married on December 21, 1947. ...

A graveside service to celebrate and remember the life of Berneda "Faye" Shorter will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 4-7 at 320 on Main in downtown Claremore.

Heaven gained a new angel on March 28, 2024, when Faye went...

Services to celebrate and remember the life of Shirley Jean McClurg will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church in Claremore. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Tuesday at the church. Shirley graduated to glory on Monday, March...

The visitation to pay respects to Debra will be held on March 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Chelsea Funeral Home in Chelsea, Oklahoma. The funeral service will take place the following day on March 28, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM at Friendly Foyil Baptist Church in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Debra Sue Morgan, passed...

Dorothy Ilean (Hale) Smith was born on September 26, 1934 in Wright county Missouri, near Mansfield and passed from this earth on March 6, 2024 at home in Claremore, OK surrounded by her family. She attended school in Mansfield, MO and graduated high school in 1952 where she was VP of her senior class. She was the...

Joe William Henderson, a cherished pillar of the Claremore community and a beacon of selfless service, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 13, 1933, in Council Hill, Oklahoma, to William Thomas Henderson and Anna Lee Shepherd, Joe's life was a testament to his unwavering...

Jackie Lee, passed away on Feb 9 , 2024 in Claremore, OK at the age of 88 years old.
He was first and foremost a loving father. He lived his life helping many people but he supported his children, David and Barbara, with immense love, concern and patience. He was married to Ruth Ann Beadles for 64 years of...

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 Francis "Jack" Parsons while he was serving in the US Navy. She offered him a piece...

Jan Maria Brown passed away on January 24, 2024 at the age of 56.

She was born March 1, 1967, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dr. Monroe Ruework and Merryll Hunnicutt Jennings. Growing up in Claremore, she spent much of her childhood free time in the gym where she excelled in many years of competitive gymnastics. Her love...

Service for Wilma Hinds will be 2pm, Monday, February 5, 2024, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, February 4, from 3pm-6pm, with family receiving visitors from 4pm-6pm. Wilma passed away on January 30, 2024. She was 81.

Wilma...

Service for Mary Scott will be 10:00a.m., Monday, January 22, 2024, at Blue Starr Church of Christ, burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday, January 21, from 1pm-6pm, with family receiving visitors from 4pm -6pm. Mary passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home...

Terry Alan Bue, 61, of North Richland Hills, TX, died Tuesday December 26th, 2023 after having a major heart attack two weeks earlier. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.
Terry was born on August 21st, 1962 to Donald Bue and Jan Bue-Hamm in Claremore, OK. After Terry graduated from Claremore High...

Services to celebrate and remember the life of Bryan Eugene Stiger, long time Claremore resident and business owner, will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Cedar Point Church in Claremore. Burial will follow with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. Bryan went to be with the Lord on Sunday,...

Funeral service for Ronnie Medlock will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at LIfechanger Church. Dr. Ted Estes will officiate. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery in Welch at 3:00 p.m., visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home, from 1-6 p.m. with family greeting friends...

Brent Lavoy Littleton, 61, of Independence, Kansas, died on Friday, December 29, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully and surrounded by family.
Raised on a ranch in Texas, Brent learned at a young age to work hard while appreciating the beauty and splendor of God's creations. He grew up working cattle, riding horses,...

Andrew Arthur Grabow, 78, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Saint Simeon's Senior Community in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Andy was born on June 11, 1945 to Arthur and Lois (Nelson) Grabow in Polk County, Wisconsin. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1963.

He married Donna (Rice) Grabow in August 1967. They lived...

Patricia Lynn (Van Dyke) Monfore, 75, of Russellville, AR, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Legacy Heights in Russellville. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Lake Charles, LA, to Arthur Bennett Van Dyke, Jr. and Emily Louise (Brannen) Van Dyke. On July 7, 1969, she married her beloved husband, David...

Betty Louise Garretson was born in Tampa, FL, and was raised primarily in Shreveport, LA, where she graduated from Fair Park High School in 1961. She attended Harding College in Searcy, AR, and was active in Drama, Orchestra, Acapella Choir, and May Day Festivities. She married Norman Tubb in 1963 and moved to...

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Julia Helen's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the First Methodist Church in Claremore. Dr. Ray Crawford will officiate.

Julia Helen Latham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Claremore community, passed away...

Celebration of life services for Judy Sears will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 1:00pm at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Judy passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, she was 74.

On a cold winters night she was the first of 5 children born to Gene and Peggy Tucker in the small riverside town of Helena,...

Service for Maxine Early will be, 11:00 am on Saturday, December 2 at the Foyil Methodist Church, Foyil Oklahoma.

The daughter of O.M. and Elsie Patrick was born July 11, 1927 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. As she said, I was born "way out in the country". At the age of 10 the family moved to an area north of...

A Funeral Service will be held at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel on Friday December 1, 2023 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will be at MMS-Payne Funeral Home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 1-7 A Rosary will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Our dearly beloved, Nancy Marie Massey of Claremore, passed away on Saturday,...

Charles (Chuck) Edward Dobbins, 85, of Claremore OK, passed away on November 23, 2023 in the presence of his loved ones at his residence.

Chuck was born on January 29, 1938 to Roy and Flossie Dobbins in Texarkana, Texas. He graduated from Trinity high school in 1956. Chuck studied mathematics at Sam Houston...

Arden Walter Sanderson, age 100 years, 1 month, and 8 days old, died surrounded by family on Monday, 11/06/2023 at Good Samaritan Society - St. John's in Kearney due to (very!) old age. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, 11/11/2023 at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor...

Jerry DeWayne Morgan, a man of many talents and a true jack of all trades, has passed away at the age of 67. Born on December 29, 1955, in Pryor, Oklahoma, Jerry lived a life full of hard work and dedication to his craft. On November 1, 2023, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, finally forcing him into retirement and...

Donnie returned to be with the Lord on Oct. 19th 2023.

He was an active member with Light of Hope, furthering their ministry and helping those in need. Donnie judged no one, he only saw the light in others. There was no one more compassionate, giving & selfless than he. Donnie also worked at Midtown Rental/ Utility...

A memorial service to celebrate and honor the life of Rodney Lee Woodruff will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Faith Baptist Church in Claremore, OK. On Sunday, October 1, 2023, Rodney Lee Woodruff, 65, of Chehalis, WA departed to be at home eternally with his Lord. He was surrounded by his beloved...

Russell David Coombs was born on July 28, 1956, to Russell Wallace Coombs and Lena Marie Cotugno Coombs in Chicago, Illinois. He was the first born and the only son. He died on October 20, 2023, of complications related to Parkinson's Disease.
As a young boy, Russ began working at the age of 12 to help support his...

Services celebrating and remembering the life of Gay N. Blan will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Verdigris. Burial will follow at Wofford Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7, Thursday, at the First Baptist Church of Verdigris, with family there to receive visitors from 5-7. Gay...

Alan Wayne Baker, 74, of Chelsea, Oklahoma left this earthly world peacefully to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023 at his Ranch near Bushyhead, the AWB , surrounded by family and friends.

He was born August 14, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, son of the late Paul and Phyllis Baker. Alan was the eldest of brothers...

Darrell Wayne Baldwin, 64, of Stamps,AR passed away, October 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 8, 1959 in Claremore, OK, to George Washington "G.W." Baldwin and Darline Imogene (Freeman) Baldwin. Born the youngest of 7 siblings, he was better known as "Buzzy" a nickname given to him by his Niece,...

Gwendolyn A. "Gwen" Steidley
Services to remember and celebrate the life of Gwendolyn A. "Gwen" Steidley will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Vessel Church in Claremore. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 4-7 with family there to receive visitors from 5-7 also at Vessel Church in Claremore. ...

Our beloved James " Buddy" Leon Coleman of Oklahoma City, OK passed away peacefully after a long life surrounded by family on September 22, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born April 24, 1940 in Talihina, OK. He married Gloria Ann Northcutt of Oklahoma City, OK October 24, 2019. Buddy enjoyed holiday family events,...

Doris Jean McCombs, age 91, received her heavenly crown on September 23, 2023. She leaves a legacy of love behind through her three girls, 4 grandchildren and their spouses, and her 6 great grandchildren.
Doris was born on January 21, 1932, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Paul and Alice Davis. She graduated from...

L.D. Allison, a dedicated farmer and esteemed figure in the agricultural community, passed away on September 16, 2023, at The Grove at Midtown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on January 26, 1935, in Ryan, Oklahoma to his parents Leonard and Sarah Allison.

Mr. Allison's career was marked by a genuine passion for...

Services to remember and celebrate the life of Michael Alan "Mike" Jordan will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Claremore. Burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 3-7, today, at the funeral home, with family there to receive visitors from 5-7. Mike...

A Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Betty Ruth Oldham will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, followed by burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Prior to the Mass, a Rosary service will take place at the church at 9:30 a.m. Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their...

Jack Aaron Ellison, age 66, passed away at home on September 8, 2023. The son of Jack Edward Ellison and Edith June McCarty, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a master fisherman and avid golfer who loved a good fish tale. He had a big personality, wisdom, and a fabulous sense of humor. He left this...

Natalie Caldwell Neel was born April 12, 1976, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Lana and Vernon Caldwell. She was the youngest of four children and the shyest, most easy-going child. She never met a stranger as she got older and was funny, kind, and goofy. She made friends wherever she went and cherished each and every...

David Leonard Caruthers, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice.

David was born...

Sherry Ann Froman, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother of three, and Nanna of three, passed away at age sixty. She embraced life with a heart yearning for sandy shores and hands lovingly nurturing her flowers and the people around her. She passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love...

Marilyn Lee Hoffman (Axen), age 77, of Claremore Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born September 14, 1945, to E. Harold Axen and Agnes Beatrice Axen, in Fargo, North Dakota.
Marilyn grew up in Fargo North Dakota where she met the love of her life, Thomas Hoffman. They married on December 7,...

Joy Magdalene Brugman (Bump) (Edwards) 79, of Talala, Oklahoma, entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 surrounded by those she loved.

Joy was born on Christmas day in 1943 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Hershell and Annie Bell Bump. She was the youngest of seven children. Joy grew up in Claremore,...

Margie Mae (Dudley) Wallis McGuire, 95, formerly of Talala, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023. She was born October 15, 1927, in Garland, Arkansas and traveled to Oklahoma in a covered wagon when she was 3 months old. Margie was the daughter of Frank and Cordelia (Coble) Dudley. She was raised in...

Charles "Chuck" Delane Holler, 76, of Eufaula, passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1947, in Shidler, Oklahoma, the son of Dallas Carl and Tressie Ilene (McClure) Holler. He graduated from Duncan High School in 1965 and then attended Cameron University. He married Kathleen Henneke and two children...

David Eugene McFall, passed away on July 28, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on July 6, 1949, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Lloyd and Bettye McFall. A service celebrating his life will be held at 2pm, Friday, August 4, 2023 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, August...

M. Mary Fry was born in1929 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. In1946, she met her husband, William "Bourke" Fry. They married and moved to Bourke's hometown, building their Verdigris home in 1948. They had two children: Ruth and Rex. Bourke and his brother Vic's family business, Fry's Propane, continued until the brothers...

Dr. Carolyn H.B. Comfort
Services to celebrate and remember the life of Dr. Carolyn H.B. Comfort will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023 at First Methodist Church in Claremore. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, OK. Visitation will be from 5-7 on Thursday at First Methodist Church...

Paul Douglas (Doug) Mayberry died of natural causes and dementia on June 9, 2023, at age 92 in Carlsbad, California. He was a master at making people laugh and feel loved.
Born on January 1, 1931, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Doug was immensely proud of his hometown and birth state and was a lifelong Sooner fan. He was...

Craig Charles Coppage, 53, of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away on May 25, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Craig was born on May 15, 1970 to F. Greg Coppage and Dianna Adam Coppage in Ft. Madison, Iowa.

He graduated from Ft. Madison High School where he excelled at sports, particularly cross country, track and...

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel.
Ronald Bruce Robinson passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 10, 2023, in Tulsa Oklahoma at the age of 78. Ron was a devoted husband, dad, brother, grandfather, and...

Funeral service for Michael Thomas King, 76 of Claremore, Oklahoma will be at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was...

Services to remember and celebrate the life of Marion D. "Mitch" Clinton will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Full Gospel Christian Center in Watova, OK. Burial will follow in Clinton Creek Cemetery, a private family cemetery. Mitch left his temporary earthly home for his permanent heavenly home on...