All Obituaries

Mason William Miller, 2, of Claremore passed from this life into the arms of our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 21, 2023. Although our hearts are truly broken, we find comfort in knowing he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Mason took his first breath of life on January 16th, 2021, in Claremore, OK, the beautiful blue eyed baby boy of Jeremy and Lindsay Miller.  Mason was full of life and never met a stranger and had a smile that could light up any...

Vinita resident Connie Porter passed away December 24, 2022. She was born January 29, 1962, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Chauncey and Roberta (Breshears) DeVore. Connie was a 1980 graduate of Big Cabin High School. On March 3, 1980, she married the love of her life, Jay Don Porter. About five years later they had a son, Justin. Connie worked at REC for many years in the accounting department and eventually was promoted to CFO. She loved and cared for her family very much. She helped many of...

The angel of death has visited again at United Missionary Baptist Church and taken from our midst Sis. (Bulah) Andra Shelton. She was called home on December 20, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sis. (Bulah) Andra Shelton was a WAC in the United States Army and served 4 years in Germany, she was a veteran. She worked several years for Eastern State Hospital as a Financial Officer. She worked for the City of Springfield as a clerk. She worked for the Oklahoma Turnpike as a...

Barry Lane Bennett Sr. passed from this life peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2022. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on August 25, 1952, the son of Marvin and Doris (Ellis) Bennett. He was a graduate of Central High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After serving his country Barry held many different positions, it could be said he truly was a “jack of all trades”. Above all Barry enjoyed his time spent with family and friends,...

Ramona (Joyce) Parker, 89, longtime resident of Vinita, took up her heavenly reward on the bright morning of November 26th ,2022. Joyce was born on May 21st, 1933, the daughter of Donnie and Allie Burrus. Joyce was born at home in the hills of Richmond, Kentucky.  Joyce Married the love of her life Raymond C Parker JR. in September of 1956, they had a strong love that most admired. They shared many years together until Rays passing 2001. Joyce held their love and vows near and...

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Our sweet baby girl Nora Gene Owen infant daughter of Bobbie Gene and Norma (Alvarez) Owen passed from this life into the loving arms of our lord and savior on November 24th, 2022.  Our little angel is survived by her Parents Bobbie Gene and Norma, grandparents, Rolando Alvarez, Irma Martinez, Gene Owen, and John and Pam Swift, her great grandparents Guadalupe Valdez, Margaret Sams, and Roberta Clanton, Aunts and Uncles include, Maria Alvarez, Jose Alvarez, and Martin...

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Saffron Brianna Durham was born on August 8th, 2004 and passed from this life much too soon on November 23rd 2022. Saffron was an avid music lover and could always be found listening to her favorite song of the day. Saffron was full of life and loved everyone, but above all she loved the lord and was faithful to keep his word. Saffron had a way with words and was far beyond her years in wisdom. She will be forever missed by all who knew her. A visitation will be held Monday...

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