All Obituaries

Lynn Arnold Kellehan of Claremore, Oklahoma passed on February 15, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Lynn was born January 3, 1932 to Willie E. and Myrtle Beatrice Kellehan in Claremore. After graduation from Sequoyah High School in 1949, he joined the US Army and proudly served his country. He served in the 92 Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He served from July 27, 1949 through September 13, 1952 In June 1950, Lynn shipped out from Fort Hood, Texas to South Korea to assist in...

Marcella francis Herin was born January 1st 1958 to William Harrison Francis and Rachel Lovena Francis in Pontiac Michigan. She passed on February 14 2021 in Tulsa Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by both of her parents William Harrison and Rachel Lovena Francis of Texas Maudie May Brown of Texas Bonita Sue sergeant of Texas Leota Karen Herin of Texas brother Rodger Francis of Michigan and Thomas Francis of Michigan. She is survived by sister Wilda Gene McClendon of Michigan brother...

Lorraine Mae Losey Garrison (93) passed away on February 8, 2021 from stroke complications. Born at home on May 25, 1927 in Naponee, Nebraska, Lorraine was the oldest of 10 children born to Perry and Bernice Losey. After her high school graduation, Lorraine earned her teaching certificate from Kearney State Teachers College in Kearney, NE in 1946. She then taught in a one room country schoolhouse in Nebraska for grades 1-8. Lorraine met her future husband Earl E. (Pete) Garrison at a...

Thomas Ford Bozzell passed away on February 8th, 2021 in Claremore, OK at the age of 65 years old. He was the husband of Pamela Bozzell. They shared 37 years of marriage together. Born in El Paso, TX he was the son of James and Doris Bozzell. He graduated Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, TX in 1973. He enjoyed going fishing, watching old Westerns and spending time with his grandchildren. He had a love for astronomy and classic Rock and Roll. He will be remembered for his...

Lola Marie (Bogle) Shouse was born June 29, 1942 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Roy W. Bogle and Noma (Caywood) Bogle. The parents welcomed Lola along with her twin brother Roy Lee. Lola met and married Robert Shouse in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Their marriage brought them three children: Jennifer, Charlotte and Eddie. Lola loved painting, sewing and crafts, and loved being with her family. She was “Nanny” to a host of kids around Catoosa. Her house was always full. Lola worked many jobs in...

Charles (Gene) McMillan was born March 7, 1934 to Lester Eugene and Hallie Marie (Newman) McMillan in Vinita, Oklahoma in Craig County. He attended school in Hallett, Oklahoma where he met his sweetheart and future wife, Virginia Maxine (Willcox) McMillan, whom he married in December 22, 1953 when he was home from the U.S. Army on Christmas leave. Charles began his career at American Airlines as a mechanic and eventually became an airplane inspector. He worked there for 25 years before...

Lorene Joyce Bickford, 89, of Claremore, OK passed away on Wednesday, January 27th in her home surrounded with family that loved her so dearly. Visitation will be Monday February 1, 2021 at 6:00-8:00 pm. at Rice Funeral Home in Claremore, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 2, 2021 at 11:00 am. at Westwood Pentecostal Church. Duane Nelson and Rodney Shirel will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Oakhaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Rice Funeral Home. Lorene...

Betty Sue Smith Born on a farm north of Claremore on July 1, 1926 to Cleo and William Monroe. She attended Claremore schools and graduated in 1945. In school she ran track and played guard on the girls basketball team. She could outrun most boys in her class. On the farm she spent a lot of time hunting with her uncle Fred or doing chores. She had a horse and was always in all parades and did opening nights at rodeos. She married George Lawrence in 1947 and from that union had two girls,...

Glenda Arlene Fugate, 84, of Claremore went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1936 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Glenn and Florence (King) Bottenfield. She graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1954 then went on to teach at the Business College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Later she became an accounting clerk for the oil and gas industry where she worked for most of her career. After leaving, she earned her real estate license and worked as an agent until she retired....