Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory

Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory is family owned with an onsite crematory. Our family owned Funeral Home has been in business for more than thirty years.

It was built by the owners Randy and Brenda Shipman who is still fully active in the business today. Helping them in the business is their son Jason and daughter in law Anita Shipman. We take great pride in the upmost care and dignity that we give to our famillies. As a family we understand the needs of people in the most difficult time of their lives. Our mission at our family funeral home is to

never let anyone's legacy go untold or be forgotten or to leave the one's left beind alone. We are here before and after...

Nobody ever really talks about what happens to the nervous system after you experience sudden loss.How your body no long...
05/24/2026

Nobody ever really talks about what happens to the nervous system after you experience sudden loss.

How your body no longer feels safe.
How your mind begins preparing for tragedy before it even happens.
How one phone call, one silence, one unfamiliar pain, or one delayed text can send your heart racing all over again.

Our family and staff, we often walk with families through the moment of loss. But what many don’t see is the season that follows after everyone leaves… the fear, the anxiety, the exhaustion, and the quiet battle of teaching your soul and nervous system that it’s okay to breathe again.

Grief is not just emotional.
It is physical.
It lives in the body, the mind, and the spirit.

Healing after sudden loss is not about “getting over it.”
It is about slowly learning how to release the fear that life will suddenly shatter again.

And if that is where you are today, please know this: you are not weak, and you are not alone. Healing takes time, grace, and gentleness with yourself.

❤️Anita Jo
Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory
Wagoner-Muskogee
918-485-9525

Connie Rae Hayes, 75, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Checotah Nursing Center.Connie was ...
05/23/2026

Connie Rae Hayes, 75, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Checotah Nursing Center.

Connie was born on August 9, 1950, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Archie Wilbur Hyatt and Leah Evelyn Hyatt (Lansden). She was a beloved mother and grandmother whose love, strength, and dedication shaped the lives of her children and family.

Connie worked three jobs while raising her three children on her own, always doing everything she could to provide for them. Because of her determination and sacrifice, her family remembers her as the reason they became the people they are today. She was one of the first women to enlist in the United States Navy, a testament to her courage and independence.

She found joy in fishing, frogs, butterflies, and arts and crafts. Connie loved painting, creating ceramics, and making countless beautiful handmade treasures for those she loved. She was also an avid fan of Star Trek — the original “Trekkie.”

This past year brought Connie and her family many treasured memories as they spent time organizing old photographs and keepsakes together, reliving moments from throughout her life. Her family shared that this was the happiest they had seen her in many years.

Connie was preceded in death by Douglas Hayes.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Hayes, of Coweta, Oklahoma; her son, Gabriel Hayes, of Casper, Wyoming; and her daughter, Stephanie Palmer, and Brandon Palmer, of Kersey, Colorado. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jessica Carnahan and Rusty Carnahan of Racine, Ohio; Alowen Hayes, of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Corey Hayes of Denver, Colorado; Eric Palmer of Kersey, Colorado; Samantha Hayes of Casper, Wyoming; Lilie Tonak of Starbuck, Minnesota; and Brooklyn Banister of Lexington, North Carolina.

Connie will be remembered for her strength, creativity, humor, and the deep love she had for her family.

David Leroy Jenkins, 69, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.David was born on June 6...
05/22/2026

David Leroy Jenkins, 69, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

David was born on June 6, 1956, in Durango, Colorado, to William Jenkins and Edna (Baysinger) Jenkins. He graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, California, with the Class of 1974. David dedicated 40 years of hard work and craftsmanship to G.H. Slack and Sons, where he specialized in installing doors and windows for new construction projects.

David was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Jenkins, and his brothers, Billy and Don Jenkins.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Jenkins, of the home in Wagoner, Oklahoma; his children, Kristen Dahlstrom of Bakersfield, California, Kevin Jenkins of Bakersfield, California, Kellyn Brummett of Bluff City, Tennessee, and Ashley Morrison of Maryville, Tennessee; his brothers, Mike and Robin Jenkins; eight grandchildren; and many extended family members and dear friends who will cherish his memory.

In accordance with David’s wishes, no services are planned at this time.
David’s family has entrusted his care and arrangements to Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

05/22/2026

More Than a Funeral Home…
We offer an experience of honor, dignity, and healing when it matters most. 🇺🇸

Wagoner -Muskogee
918-485-9525

One thing this season has taught me, grief does not only begin when someone leaves this earth.Sometimes grief begins for...
05/21/2026

One thing this season has taught me, grief does not only begin when someone leaves this earth.

Sometimes grief begins for them long before they transition to eternity.
People grieve lost years. Broken relationships. Regret. Disappointment. Pain they carried silently for far too long. They grieve the life they thought they would have. They grieve wounds nobody else can see.

And I don’t think we talk about that enough.

Recently, I shared with someone very close to me what was going on deep inside my heart. Their response was, “I just don’t know what to say.”

And honestly… I understood. Because sometimes there are no perfect words.

I simply looked back and said, “The only thing you can say is what I’m going to say to you… I love you.”

Because sometimes love is the only thing strong enough to sit in the silence.
Not answers. Not fixing. Not advice. Just love.

Maybe that’s what people need most before they leave this earth.
Not perfection. Not polished conversations.

Just the freedom to release what they’ve carried, and to know they are deeply loved.

♥️Anita J. Shipman
The Undertaker’s Wife
Locations: Wagoner-Muskogee

Let Them TalkOne thing this season of fighting for my own life has taught me is this…Let them talk.So often in the funer...
05/19/2026

Let Them Talk

One thing this season of fighting for my own life has taught me is this…

Let them talk.

So often in the funeral profession, we speak about pre-planning, locking in prices, preparing financially, and making arrangements ahead of time. And yes… those things matter deeply.

But I believe there is something even more important.

Preparing the soul.

Preparing the spirit.

Allowing the people we love the space to say what is on their heart before they leave this earth.

Sometimes they need to talk about their fears. Sometimes they need to talk about Heaven. Sometimes they need to say they’re tired. Sometimes they simply need to know they are heard.

Please don’t silence those conversations because they make you uncomfortable.

Let them speak.

Because talking is healing for the soul. And as one prepares to leave their earthly shell. It’s a journey one must take alone in the spirit realm. While you sit, listen and let them understand you are right there to support them.

There is peace that comes when someone feels seen, heard, and spiritually prepared before they leave this world. Those conversations are sacred. They matter more than we realize.

And one day, you may discover those words became part of your healing too.

♥️Anita Jo
Shipman Funeral Home
Wagoner-Muskogee
918-485-9525

A funeral home is much like a lighthouse in the middle of a storm.When grief crashes over you like waves in the darkest ...
05/19/2026

A funeral home is much like a lighthouse in the middle of a storm.

When grief crashes over you like waves in the darkest days of your life, you need someone standing steady on the shore, guiding you, comforting you, and helping you find your way when nothing feels clear anymore.

At Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory, in Wagoner and Muskogee, we understand that releasing someone you love back into the hands of God is one of the hardest journeys a heart will ever walk. In those moments, families are often overwhelmed, broken, and searching for peace in the middle of pain.

That is where we become the light.
Not to take away the storm, but to help guide you safely through it.

We walk beside you every step of the way, with compassion, gentleness, and care, honoring the life of your loved one while helping your family begin the healing journey ahead.

Just as a lighthouse never abandons the ships searching for shore, our family is here for your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… helping carry you through the darkness until hope begins to shine again.”

We are always here 24/7 918-485-9525

♥️Jason & Anita Shipman

(Picture credit to the Undertaker) Jason loves taking pictures when he’s not serving others. He finds beauty in God’s creation.


Michael “Ray” Farris, 84 years old, peacefully passed on Friday, May 15, 2026. His loving personality will be missed tre...
05/19/2026

Michael “Ray” Farris, 84 years old, peacefully passed on Friday, May 15, 2026. His loving personality will be missed tremendously by his family and many friends.

Ray was born on August 6, 1941 in Perry, Oklahoma to the late Jefferson Bradley Farris, and Alice Spears Farris.
In December of 1963, Ray married Margaret Rule at Brookside Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. They started their life together in Topeka, Kansas where he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965. His final position there was as a USAF Raven, a hazardous and secret mission force. He was very proud of receiving two Presidential Unit Citations.
Ray graduated from Central High School in 1960 and from the University of Tulsa’s Business School (Business/Accounting) in 1967.

Following his TU graduation in 1967 Ray was hired by Shell Oil Company in Deerfield, Texas where the growing family moved. He worked there until the Summer of 1968 when he was transferred to Shell’s Credit Card company in his beloved home town of Tulsa.

In 1974 Ray became a successful owner of an executive recruiting firm, retiring in 2012.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Ray Farris II, his parents, Brad and Millie Farris, his brother-in-laws John Rule and Richard Hill, and nephew, Michael Farris.

Ray is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughter, Katheryn Farris, sons Matt (Susie), and Brett (Michelle), daughter-in-law Jennifer Farris, brother, Claude (Sally), sisters Marcie Hill, and Pat Reinhart, brother Mark (Jo Lana), sister-in-law, Mary Rule, grandchildren (Lauren, Brock, Aiden, Ainsely), numerous nieces and nephews.

He enjoyed his grandchildren, yard beautification, dining with long-time friends, fishing on Lake Fort Gibson, listening to music, reading, and making people laugh.

A graveside memorial service will be held at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30 P.M.

Wonetta Peters, age 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born on January 18,...
05/18/2026

Wonetta Peters, age 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Charlie Leonard Peters, Sr. and Willie Mae Peters (Norwood).

Wonetta graduated from Booker T. Washington High School with the Class of 1971 and later worked as a CNA in the healthcare industry, where she dedicated herself to caring for others.

She was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan who enjoyed working puzzles, playing softball, and spending time playing video games, especially Super Mario Brothers and Donkey Kong. Wonetta also loved Pepsi, Oreo Thins and relaxing in her Dallas Cowboys hoodie while watching game shows and SVU crime shows.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Leonard Peters, Sr. and Willie Mae Peters; her brother, Charlie Peters, Jr.; nephew, Lamuel Hunter; and niece, Denise Brown.

Wonetta leaves to cherish her memory her brothers, Mike Peters and Celtus Peters, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Reggie Peters of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Larry Peters and Gerald Peters, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and her sisters, Brenda Driver, Sherron Hunter, and Carol Peters, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Glenda Evans of Arizona. She is also survived by her son, Marvin Trotter and wife Haley of Wagoner, Oklahoma; daughters, LaToya Nicole Trotter and partner William Foster of North Carolina, and Ivy Danelle “Dani” Gaines and husband Alvin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four granddaughters; two grandsons; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Per Wonetta’s wishes, no services are planned currently.

The family has entrusted her arrangements to Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

We would like to lovingly bring a little clarity to something that can sometimes cause confusion in our surrounding comm...
05/18/2026

We would like to lovingly bring a little clarity to something that can sometimes cause confusion in our surrounding communities.

Jason and Anita Shipman own and operate only:
• Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory in Wagoner, Oklahoma
• Muskogee Shipman Cremation & Funeral Service in Muskogee, Oklahoma

While these are our home locations, our hearts and services are not limited by city lines.

We proudly serve families throughout Wagoner County, Muskogee County, Mayes County, Broken Arrow, Coweta, Porter, Fort Gibson, Tahlequah, and many surrounding communities. In fact, we travel far and wide to help families receive the care, compassion, guidance, and personalized services they deserve during one of life’s most difficult moments.

To us, it has never simply been about location. It has always been about serving people when they need us the most.

No matter where your family is located, our mission remains the same:
To walk beside you with dignity, compassion, and heartfelt care every step of the way.

♥️Jason & Anita Shipman
Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory
Wagoner & Muskogee 918-485-9525

05/17/2026

Having the awkward conversation about your final wishes is okay.

Being silent about them is not.

One of the greatest gifts you can leave behind is clarity.

When the time comes for your spirit and soul to leave this earthly body, the people who love you most will already be carrying the weight of grief. Knowing your wishes brings them peace, direction, and comfort during one of the hardest moments of their lives.

Do you want burial or cremation?

A simple gathering or a full celebration of life?

Music that meant something to you?

Your favorite flowers?
Military honors?

A favorite scripture or special memory shared?

These conversations are not about preparing for death.
They are about protecting the people you love from confusion, guilt, and uncertainty.

Your life mattered.
Your wishes matter too.

At Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory, we encourage families to talk openly, love deeply, and plan intentionally ❤️because healing begins with knowing you honored the life and wishes of the one you love.

Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory
Wagoner & Muskogee

❤️Anita Jo

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2980 US Highway 69
Wagoner, OK
74467

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