Obituaries

May 22, 2017

Funeral services for Rosetta June (Jones) Marquette, 79, of Pryor, were held Friday, May 26, 2017 at Shipman Funeral Chapel in Pryor, OK. Pastor Rex Shores officiated and burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Pryor, OK. Casket bearers were Jeremy Foutch, Donny McGehee, John Marquette, Benjamin Marquette, John Biddle, Nathan Marquette, Seth Marquette, Tyson Baker and Mason Marquette.

May 20, 2017

REFLECTION OF LIFE

I was born November 29, 1941 in Muskogee, OK to my mother, Corinne McCain, who was married to my father, George Adams. I grew up and went to school in Muskogee and my mother had other children, George Adams, Shirley Adams, and Carl Adams. Carl was the oldest. I was the baby...

May 20, 2017

Memorial services for Gary Lynn Long, 58, of Tulsa, were held Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Don White officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Christopher Sandridge, Andrew Walker, Willie Walker and William Looney III.

Gary was born June 17, 1958 in Springfield, MO to William Glenn Long and Elizabeth Ann (Johnson)...

May 19, 2017

Funeral services for Tiffany Nicole Schmidt, 28, of Skiatook, were held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Skiatook Assembly of God in Skiatook, OK. Bill Taylor officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Dalton Wilkinson, Dustin Schmidt, Brandon Schmidt, Brandon Welch, Marcus Ingram and Johnathon Chasteen. Honorary casket bearers were Leland Ramsey, and...

May 17, 2017

Memorial services for Randy Eugene Corley, Sr., 61, of Skiatook, were held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Sperry Christian Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Adam Stang, Pastor Audrey Poteet and Reverend Charles Conley officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Randy Corley, Jr., Bob Corley, Jeremiah Corley, Jason Ingalls, Richard Corley, Ryan Corley, Bobby Corley, Jr. and Danny Ray Corley.

May 12, 2017

Funeral services for Myra Nell “Marnell” (Perigo) Loney, 80, of Skiatook, were held Monday, May 22, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Trey Harper officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Sean Worley, Nick Emery, Tyler Worley, Tony Perigo, Shawnee Worley and Jack Perigo. Honorary casket bearers were Todd...

May 9, 2017

Funeral services for Donna Fern (Taylor) Steele, 77, of Tulsa, were held Friday, May 12, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Barron Longstreth officiated and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Casket bearers were Bradford Steele, Jr., Matt Long, Jeffrey Steele, Tim Gartland, Jacob Meier and Chris Meier.

Donna was born January...

May 5, 2017

Funeral services for Perry Burl Newman, 78, of Skiatook, were held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Butch Newman, Brad Newman, Glenn Newman, Derck Newman, Mike Newman and Mike Sharp. Honorary casket bearers were Perry W. Newman, Brian...

May 1, 2017

Funeral services for Mary Jean (Hampton) Hensley, 90, of Disney, were held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Reverend Benny Still officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Bob DeArmon, Owen Coverdale, Virgil Mayabb, Chris Burgess, James Burgess, Barry Burgess, Tommy Burgess, Michael DeArmon, Ed DeArmon.

Apr 30, 2017

Funeral services for Dylon Scott Holmes, 23, of Sperry, were held Friday, May 5, 2017 at Sperry Christian Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Adam Stang officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Greg Westermier, Cody Westermier, Jonathon Cocanougher, Nick Breedlove, Trevor Hatfield and Jarrett Hatfield. Honorary casket bearers were Brian Pearson, Hunter...

Apr 29, 2017

Memorial services for Pamela Jean (Orton) Barnes, 58, of Turley, were held Friday, May 5, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated.

Pam was born August 20, 1958 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK to Bobby Lee Orton and Geraldine (Woods) Hill. She passed away April 29, 2017 in El Reno,...

Apr 24, 2017

Memorial services for Ralph Edward Childers, 74, of Pryor, were held Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Hugh D. Hardie officiated.

Ralph was born November 12, 1942 in Tulsa, OK to Ralph Edgar and Helen Virginia (Anderson) Childers. He passed away April 24, 2017 in Tulsa, OK.

Ralph graduated from...

Apr 23, 2017

Funeral services for Harrison Jacob Fisher, 57, of Skiatook, were held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Church of God in Skiatook, OK. Pastor Monte Lovvorn officiated and burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Allen Carter, David Grigg, Steve Lowe, David E. Grigg, Michael January and Jacob January.

Harrison was born November...

Apr 19, 2017

Funeral services for Charles Hall “Buddy” Maybee, 79, of Sperry, were held Monday, April 24, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK.

Buddy was born December 7, 1937 in Sperry, OK to Earl L. and Delia Dell (Magarity) Maybee. He passed away...

Apr 15, 2017

Funeral services for Lori Ann Ross, 53, of Claremore, were held Friday, April 21, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Phillip Johnson officiated and burial was in Lone Elm Cemetery in Claremore, OK. Casket bearers were Stephanie Elder, Carla Mowery,

Tabitha Ross, Tamara Parker, Travis Parker and Zayne Mason.

Lori was born February...

Apr 13, 2017

Memorial services for Etha Annette (James) Shaw, 54, of Sperry, were held Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Sperry Christian Church in Sperry, OK. Pastor Adam Stang officiated.

Etha was born July 4, 1962 in Tulsa, OK to George and Helen (Green) James. She passed away April 13, 2017 in Sperry, OK.

When she was younger,...

Apr 4, 2017

Eva Sue (Hilburn) Davis was born February 14, 1946 in Turley, OK to Jack Hilburn and Lillie Mae (Myrick) Wheeler. She passed away April 4, 2017 in Wagoner, OK.

Eva was retired after working for many years as a nurse aide and family caregiver. She enjoyed sewing.

She is survived by her sons, Ralph L....

Apr 3, 2017

Memorial services celebrating the life of Mary Jean (Snider) Baker, 78, of Sperry, will be held Friday, April 14, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Owasso, OK. Michael Anderson of the Melchizedek Priesthood will officiate and she is being laid to rest on her beloved homestead until reunited with her spirit in the...

Mar 31, 2017

After graduating high school Evelyn participated in Nurses Aid training at Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles. She served as a nurse’s aide until her retirement.

Evelyn had an immense love for animals and adored her many cats, dogs , and pet chickens across the years as well as any other creature who came across her pathway....

Mar 26, 2017

Funeral services for Rhonda Gale (Christmas) McSperitt, 53, of Sperry, were held Friday, March 31, 2017 at Sperry Christian Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Larry Beeler officiated and burial was in Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Randy Mendenhall, Tim Carter, Melvin Blue, Mark L. Hughes, Kevin McSperitt, Sr. and Sean Cunningham. Honorary Casket Bearers...