All Obituaries

Ann Miller Whitehorn, life long resident of Pawhuska, OK, passed away July 31, 2022 in the comfort of her own home. Ann was born in Bartlesville, OK to Marion George Miller and Mary Ann Johnson Miller on August 18, 1948. She was a proud graduate of the class of 1966 of Pawhuska high school. She and her husband Doug Whitehorn were married on June 13, 1980 and were happily married for 38 years. Ann worked at the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve for 22 years, she wore many hats during her years...

Clara Marie (Swan) Smith passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at Brookdale North, Bartlesville, OK.  She was 91 years old. Clara was born April 23, 1931 in Pawhuska, OK.  The daughter of George and Florence Elma (Gibson) Malaske. On November 22, 1950, she married Morris Wayne Swan in Pawhuska.  He preceded her in death March 29, 1996.  Clara then married Lee Charles “LC” Smith on June 2, 2001 in Pawhuska.  He preceded her in death December 18, 2019. ...

Bryan David Smith, age 63, passed away on July 22, 2022 from a battle with cancer.   Bryan was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on December 23m, 1958, to Paul Clifford and Eva Charolette (Trisler) Smith.  The family soon moved to Barnsdall, OK before steeling at Hulah Lake.  He attended Barnsdall and Bowring Schools before graduating from Pawhuska High School in 1977.   Bryan worked on oil rigs, did construction and worked as a pumper most of his life.  He was...

Alleen Neace Gaither October 22, 1958-July 16, 2022   Alleen (Cookie) Gaither, 63, wife of William Gaither went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Preston Neace and Hazel Francis Neace. Alleen graduated from Pendleton County High School, Falmouth, Kentucky in 1977.  During her four years of high school, she received awards for perfect attendance, having only missed 2 days of school during the 10th grade. She...

Paula Catherine Maher, 90, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 28, 1931 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Gertrude and James Perry Brown. Paula had a deep love for her family and friends. She gave herself the nickname of Big Momma. Mom and Dad began their young lives together in Oklahoma, then moved to Florida, Colorado, Arizona, and finally retiring in Bentonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dean Maher in 2007, and one...

Dona Earlene Clapp, 85, a resident of Barnsdall Oklahoma, passed away on July 12th, 2022.  She was born February 8, 1937, in Skiatook, Oklahoma to Donis and Earl Yeargain, Jr. Dona is survived by her husband of 35 years, Carl W. Clapp of Barnsdall; her sons Michael Doran of Independence, MO and Sean Doran of Irving, TX; her stepdaughters Susan Clapp of Barnsdall, OK and Shari Clapp of Champaign, IL; sisters Delores Albert (Paul) and Debra Young (Bob) both of Albuquerque, NM;...

Wayne Franklin Andrews AKA “Crazy Wayne”, 42, of Pawhuska, OK passed away in his home July 4, 2022. Wayne was born on March 12, 1980 in Antioch, CA to Harold Wayne and Johnnie Mae (Woods) Andrews.  His parents said they knew that he was going to be a handful the moment he entered this world, because of how big he was.  Wayne was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when he was 9 years old, which helped shape him into the man he would become. Wayne grew up in Pawhuska, and...

Judith Ann Coday (née Brown) of Pawhuska, Oklahoma went home to be with our Lord on June 29th , 2022. She was born on February 26th , 1940, to Fiona and Stanley Brown in Bad Axe, Michigan. She is survived by her ever-devoted husband Ronald Coday. They shared 38 wonderful years of marriage including a lifetime of joy with their children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her daughter and son-in-law Paige (née Newton) and Chris Gray of Springboro,...

Lorene Stuart Larsh of Loma Linda, CA , died of natural causes on the 27th of June 2022. She was 94 years old. Lorene was born June 8th, 1928 to lora Allison Stuart and John Arthur Stuart in Pawhuska, OK. She graduated from Monte Cassino High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and went on to receive her bachelors degree in English from the University of Oklahoma. Lorene Married Harry A. Larsh, on September 16, 1950. They raised 5 children; John, Steve, Scott, Mathew, and Patrick. She was a proud...

Ellis Wesley Thomas passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2022 at his beloved ranch in Pawhuska, at age 84. Ellis was a dedicated and loving son, brother, husband, Daddy, Papa, and friend. He was born on April 3rd, 1938 in Wynona, to Mart and Bessie Lee Thomas. In 1961, Ellis married the love of his life, Judy, and treasured 61 years together. In 1970, Ellis started his first business, Thomas Dozer & Dumptruck Service. Ellis and Judy moved their family to Pawhuska in 1971, where he built...