All Obituaries

Freda LaNell Humphrey, fondly known as Nellie, Nell, Gertie, Gert, Mom and Nana, will now be laid to rest at New Eucha Cemetery between her dear Mother and late Husband. Nellie suffered from chronic lung disease for years and can now breath freely to run with those who passed before her. We know she is now either holding precious babies or pulling in some monster catfish and smiling a content smile knowing All Is Well. Freda was born on Dec. 17, 1946 in Tulsa, OK to Leonard Pitts and LaRue...

Annabelle Thompson Buchfink, age 83, born July 18, 1937 to Charley and Betsy Thompson in Yonkers, Oklahoma, passed from this life with loved ones by her side, at home in Catoosa, Oklahoma, Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. Annabelle will be dearly missed by her 5 children: Linda Thompson of Catoosa, Oklahoma, Glenda Ramsey and husband Robert of Collinsville, Oklahoma, Martha Skillern and husband David of Jenks, Oklahoma, Frida Burkett and husband Richard of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Stephen...

Brenda Lee Rogers was born on March 20th, 1960 to her loving mother Phyllis Ann in Tulsa Oklahoma. She grew up in Claremore Oklahoma where she was a loving sister to John, Dianna and Brad. Brenda graduated in 1977 from Oologah High School. In 1977 she gave birth to her daughter Michelle and in 1980 gave birth to twin sons Ryan and Bryan. She was a hard worker that showed great attention to detail in everything she did. She was employed at the Claremore Walmart for the past 23 years. One of...

Rolland “Rolly” John Nugent was born February 21, 1937 to Russell Edward Nugent and Theresa Agnes Nugent, nee Lingen, in Pine River, MN. He was the eldest of three children. He spent a portion of his childhood in Oakland, CA until the age of 12 when his mother passed away and they returned to Minnesota. His father worked odd jobs and they lived with various relatives during his adolescence. The stories he shared wouldn’t make any sense by today’s standards. Like when he traveled from...

Donald Lee Spain Donald Lee Spain, Claremore, Oklahoma joined his mother and God on Thursday April 15th, 2021, while in his home at the age of 59. Donnie was born to Ervin and the late Marcia Spain on April 19th, 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico. He was the second of three children. Donnie attended Claremore Public Schools, where he was involved in the Zebra Band. In 1979, Donnie met his best friend and soul mate, Ruby (King) Spain. They were joined in marriage on April 19th, 1980 at Memorial...

Patricia Jeanette Robison went to Heaven April 15, 2021. She was born March 21, 1935 in Melrose, NM to Alfred and Ettie Samples. Pat met the love of her life, Ardell, and married in 1955. They had one daughter, Ranetta, in Odessa Tx, later moving to Tulsa, Claremore, and then Tahlequah. She was an active member of Grove Church of Christ before moving back to Claremore with her daughter and husband, David, in 2017. Pat/Patsy was a homemaker and worked side by side with Ardell in...

LJ Self was born December 22, 1927, in Boonevillle, Arkansas to Lee Self and Alta Fiddler Self. LJ married Sue. They had children: Sharon Lowery of Grove, Diana Mayes of Claremore, and Ronnie Self. On May 23, 1969, LJ married Carrie Barbee Gillick, in Stigler, Oklahoma. They raised three children: Jeanie Montgomery, LaVinda Bolton, and Darren Gillick. LJ continued to live in the home next door to his business until April 13, 2021. He was 93 years, 3 months, and 22 days when he...

Johnnie D. Sappington, born February 27, 1953, passed away at home with his wife, Louise Sappington by his side. He was born in Claremore at his home. His parents were John William Sappington and Rachel Marie Kelley Sappington. Johnnie loved hunting, fishing and camping. It was always known for us to be in the deer woods for Thanksgiving. In 1979, he met Louise whom he found to be the love of his life. He is survived by his wife: Louise; daughter by love not blood: Anna Covaci;...

Bruce Allen Rogers of Claremore, Oklahoma passed from this ife on April 12th, 2021 at 50 years of age. He was born on November 22nd,1970 in Claremore Oklahoma to Charles “Buddy” and Kay Rogers. Bruce spent his life Claremore, with the exception of time spent in college. He graduated from Claremore High School in 1989 and later graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. He married Angie (Hinds) Rogers on January 2, 1993 and two daughters (Ashley and Brittany) were born of the...

Gary Clay Ross March 26, 1961-April 8, 2021 At the age of 60, Gary died surrounded by his family, at home on April 8, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1961 in Bellflower, California, a son to late Vernon Clay Ross and surviving mother, Lena Ruth Barnes Ross. Gary is preceded in death by father, Vernon Clay Ross, brother Michael David Ross, and sister Kathy Lynn Ross. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, LaMoyne Renee Ross; three children, two daughters-Brandy Michelle Kenyon and...