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05/22/2026

Lynda was born as Lynda Lou Hendrickson on August 20, 1947, the third child of

Charles Edward (Ed) and Dorothy Marie Hendrickson in Aurora, Missouri. After several

years the family settled in Claremore, Oklahoma where Lynda became a “Claremore

Zebra” for all 12 years of schoo...

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05/08/2026

JoAnn Wright passed away on April 23, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 94.

JoAnn was born on June 27, 1931, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to the late Elmer and Ethel Mayfield. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the simple joys that bro...

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04/23/2026

Kathleen Anne (Heffernan) Parker was born on May 1, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Michael Farrell Heffernan and Rita Anne Heffernan. She passed from this life peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2026 at the age of 82.

Kathy spent most of her childhood in Tulsa and grad...

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04/22/2026

Sarah “Sally” Shirel of Claremore, OK passed away on April 21, 2026 in her home surrounded by family who loved her dearly. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 am at Westwood Church Claremore in Claremore, Oklahoma with the funeral to immediately follow. Pastor Rodney Shirel will officiate the service...

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04/21/2026

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04/21/2026

Carolyn D. Dorsey, born October 7, 1955, in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma, leaving behind a life marked by kindness, love, and steadfast faith.

Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Clayborne Lee McClure and the late Lois Willene Copelan...

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04/20/2026

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04/16/2026

John Maynard Chamberlain, age 62, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Peggs, Oklahoma. He was born on September 10, 1963, in Claremore, Oklahoma, and lived a life marked by hard work, humor, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of the outdoors.

John was known by those who loved him as a ...

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04/15/2026

On December 30th, 2023, Albina Lee Odell passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa at the age of 87 years old.
Albina was born at her grandmother’s home on May 27th, 1936 in Collinsville, OK, the second child of Edgar and June Murphy. She was named after her grandmother Albina Pearl who lived i...

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04/09/2026

Colonel Sue Dulaney, who was born on October 30, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Claremore, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Betty Dulaney, who helped shape the strong values and steady character that guided her throughout her ...

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04/08/2026

Esther Arlene Sword, born on March 6, 1941, and passing away on April 3, 2026, lived a life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength.
She was born to Harvey E. Reiswig and Zona Lasetta Reiswig, both of whom preceded her in death. Arlene was also preceded in death by her sister, Carolea Lottinv...

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