Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory

11/28/2025

Chris Walton Gable, age 67, of Porum, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1957, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to JC Gable and Joyce Geneva Bass (Honeycutt).

Chris attended Okay High School and worked throughout his life as a skilled fence builder, a trade in which he took great pride. He especially loved the time he spent working in Las Vegas and Alaska. An outdoorsman at heart, Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He treasured every moment spent with his family and friends.

Known for his humor and warm spirit, Chris was always the jokester and loved to laugh. He was often the first to lend a helping hand and had a heart of gold—especially when it came to children. His generous nature and joyful personality left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Honeycutt; grandparents, Chester and Elizabeth Honeycutt; brothers Billy Honeycutt, Walton Honeycutt, Ronnie Honeycutt, Dewayne Honeycutt, Billy Taylor, Blue Sexton, and Warren Sexton; and sister Shirley Vanderburg.

He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Honeycutt Catron of Okay, Oklahoma, and Mary Honeycutt Sullins of Hume, Missouri, along with a host of nieces, nephews, biological daughter Tamara Grable that he lovingly gave up for adoption so she could have a better life and many extended family members, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

At this time, no services are planned.

11/27/2025

🍁 From the Shipman Family to Yours 🍁

This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the incredible people who walk through our doors, the families who become like our own.

Thank you for:
• Allowing us to stand beside you in your hardest moments
• Sharing your loved ones’ stories with us
• Trusting our family to care for yours
• Supporting our small, family-owned funeral home generation after generation

We pray your homes are filled with warmth, good memories, and gentle moments of healing today.
And for those missing someone at the table this year, we hold you close in our hearts.

With love and gratitude,
Jason, Anita, and the entire Shipman Funeral Home Family
🧡🍂

11/25/2025

♥️We love to serve others♥️

11/25/2025

Our annual Night of Remembrance is just right around the corner. Please click on link below and register for a beautiful evening as we honor and celebrate your loved one.

Attend the Annual Remembrance Ceremony on December 13, 2025. Celebrate your loved ones and enjoy live music by Jermaine Mondaine at our venue.

11/24/2025

Where Grief Meets Grace

There’s something healing about the quiet places in nature the way a fallen tree can still gather moss, the way a creek keeps moving forward, even after storms. It reminds us that even in seasons of loss, life keeps finding a way to gently grow around the broken places.

Grief works the same way.
Not by rushing… but by allowing love, memories, and time to slowly restore us.

At Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory, we walk beside families through every season of the heart. You’re never alone, and you never have to heal by yourself.

May God’s peace meet you right where you are today. 💚

11/21/2025

Janet Denise Gray (Parks), age 60, of Warner, Oklahoma, was born February 2, 1965, in Chandler, Arizona, to Alpha “Jean” Wilson and Carl W. Parks. She passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Janet worked as a commercial driver in the transportation industry. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flower beds, and pursuing a variety of crafts.

She is preceded in death by her biological father, Carl Parks; her stepfather, James Albert Combs; and her sister, Dana Newton.
Grandparents Norman and Lucille Wilson. Aunt and uncle Vernon and Pat Wilson.

Janet is survived by her mother Alpha “Jean” Combs, sisters Debbie Maher and Terry Oliver of Muskogee, OK, and Becky Johnson of Texas; brothers Randy Parks of Muskogee, OK, and Tony Parks and wife Nina of Winslow, AZ; nieces Elisa and Allan Branaman of Medora, IN, Jessica Parks of Muskogee, OK, Tonya Parks of Winslow, AZ, and Yolanda and Danny Bailon of Winslow, AZ; nephews Dewayne and Denni Maher of Muskogee, OK, Andrew Maher and Azalee of Muskogee, OK, Josh Parks and Sheila of Coweta, OK, Stoney Combs and Amy of Ft. Gibson, OK, and Brett Wills of Texas; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews. Aunt and uncle Lloyd and Betty Wilson of Chandler, AZ. Uncle and aunt Harold and Sheila Combs of Okemah, OK. She is also survived by special friends Bill Clinton and Marsha of Porter, OK, and a host of extended family members, friends, and cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Three Rivers Cowboy Church, 4230 S. Country Club Rd., Muskogee, OK, with Pastor Bill Clinton officiating.

11/21/2025

Serving as a Certified Life Celebrant, the four things I have learned that those left behind cherish the most:

One, memories. Oh, to hear the stories and the sound of joy and laughter that surround the stories that created the memories.

Two, pictures that captures those special memories and show how their life unfolded.

Three, the presence of their loved ones. And with the holidays here, it’s easy for the sadness to creep in. But we remember our loved ones with hearts of gratitude for the memories we have, and the new lives our loved ones are living.

The fourth is something materialistic. It doesn’t have to be something big. Just a shirt or anything that when the days come and the tears won’t stop flowing, you have something tangible to hold, embrace, knowing that your loved one is closer than you can ever imagine.

We all know that to live is to die and that we all will leave this world one day. When? That’s the big mystery, we don’t know and it can be scary. But as we acknowledge that, yes we’re not going to live here forever.

We can then begin leaving our mark on those around us, so that when we leave, our loved ones have what their hearts need to survive until we all reunite.

Life Celebrant Anita J Shipman

11/18/2025

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11/17/2025

David Leo Hays, Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (Ret.), dedicated 30 years of honorable service to his country. His career took him across the globe with assignments in Greenland, Germany, Louisiana, Southeast Asia, Tucson, and Omaha. During his early years in the Air Force, David met his first wife, Shirley, and the two were married on March 25, 1965.

David discovered a lifelong passion for cooking and delighted in sharing his creations with family and friends. Many of his cherished recipes continue to be passed down through younger generations, keeping beloved family traditions alive.

After retiring from the Air Force, David and Shirley returned to Wagoner, where he worked for Wagoner County Abstract for 20 years before fully retiring. Following Shirley’s passing, David later reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Norma, and the two married on February 26, 2017.

David was a huge OU Sooners and St. Louis Cardinals fan. If either team was playing, he could always be found cheering them on—and if they were losing, everyone knew to tread lightly. The first OU football game that David got to watch from heaven was them beating Alabama in a nail-biter.

David and Shirley also enjoyed collecting Department 56 Christmas Village pieces, spending countless hours attending events and hosting gatherings with the Oklahoma Department 56 Club.

He was preceded in death by parents John and Ethel Hays; wives Shirley Hays and Norma Hays; sister Wanda L. Posey; and nephew John Lowell Hays.

He is survived by his son John; stepchildren Teri, Ralph, Kathy, and Mark; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings Dennis, Betty, Laverne, Mike, Arlene, Frank, and Ron; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family will greet guest on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Shipman Funeral Home in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Service will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Shipman Funeral Home Chapel in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

11/14/2025

Ms. Roxana Lea Moore, known affectionately as Roxy by her loved ones, was called to her eternal home on November 12, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a sudden and unexpected illness. Roxy was born on Christmas Day in 1966, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a fitting entrance for a woman whose heart mirrored the generosity and warmth of the holiday season.

Roxy was the cherished daughter of the late Donald C. Sisco and Jessie (Corkey) Sisco, and a beloved sister to her late sibling, Tami Abla. Her vibrant spirit lives on through her adoring children: sons Robert Crossland (40) with his wife Ashley (40), Rusty Crossland (35) with his wife Amanda (43); and daughters Julie Crossland (39), Deztiny Guyton (28) with her husband Dae'shon (26), Angie Moore (27), Jessie Moran (26) with her wife Stephanie (29), Emily Moore (21), and Lisa Moore (17). She was a doting grandmother to Hailey Crossland (19), Ethan Visor (16), Kylie Visor (13), Austin Crossland (13), Gunner Crossland (8), Malia Guyton (5), Dae shon Guyton Jr.
(4). Malaysia Guyton (3), Ava Guyton (2), and Colter Crossland (6 months) who will miss her deeply.

Despite facing the challenge of an early departure from formal education. Roxy's resolve led her to complete her GED, exemplifying her belief in the power of perseverance and the importance of second chances. This belief was the cornerstone of her life's work as a foster parent. Over the years, Roxy opened her home and heart to over 1.000 children, providing a safe haven and unconditional love. Her dedication to nurturing those in need did not go unnoticed, as she was honored with the prestigious Citizen Of The Year award in 2024, a testament to her profound impact on the community.

Roxy's selflessness extended far beyond her immediate family. She was a beacon of hope at the Methodist Mission, where she dedicated countless hours to supporting the food bank and ensuring those less fortunate had a meal to enjoy. When the winter chill set in. Roxy could be found making and distributing food to the homeless, her kindness a shield against the cold.

Christmas was Roxy's favorite time of year. not for the gifts or the glittering decorations, but for the joy and love that seemed to fill the air. She lived her life as if every day were imbued with the spirit of the season, giving selflessly and spreading cheer to all she encountered.

Roxy's legacy is one of unwavering love, boundless generosity, and a deep commitment to the welfare of others. As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate the countless lives she touched. Roxy Moore was a living embodiment of the idea that to give is to receive, and her memory will forever be a guiding light to all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace, and may her example continue to inspire acts of kindness and compassion in us all.

Per Roxy's wishes, no public services will be held. Please in lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you make donations in Roxy's name to the Methodist Mission in Checotah, OK