Obituaries
Lanie "Pat" Naoma Wynn
Jan 19, 2026
Lanie Naoma Wynn, known by most people as Pat, was born on October 31, 1932, in Barber, Arkansas, to Charles Fleet Cochran and Minnie Pearl (Peoples) Cochran. Pat was the last surviving member of a large family of twelve children.
Pat graduated from Mansfield High School in Arkansas and later met Nova Coy Wynn at a revival at Pine Log Church....
Marion Pinkney Bond Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Marion Pinkney Bond Jr., age 81, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Born on August 27, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to Marion Sr. and Bertha Bond, Buddy was the fourth born child of five siblings and was the first son. He grew up in Fresno, California. In his young adult years, he met...
Olen Raymond Arnett
Jan 17, 2026
Olen Raymond Arnett, age 82, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, walked through the gates of Heaven on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Olen was born to Race Arnett and Velma (Hurst) Arnett on December 7, 1943, in Carr City, Oklahoma.
Olen was partially raised by Jack and Anice Hogan. He attended multiple grade schools in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol...
Mona LaVerne Penn
Jan 15, 2026
Mona LaVerne (Ritter) Penn, 72, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on January 15, 2026, after a long battle with C.O.P.D. She was born in Oklahoma City on October 20, 1953, to Arthur G. Ritter and Sylvia L. (Self) Ritter.
Mona completed tenth grade in high school. She married Michael Quick in 1972, and they had two children, Michael E. Quick...
Joe Anne Sloan
Jan 15, 2026
Joe Anne Sloan, 93, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born in Webb City, Missouri, on March 24, 1932, to James William Crocker and Faye Leona (Riggs) Crocker.
In 1951, Joe Anne married Keith Dutton and of this union two daughters were born, Pam Dutton Leone and Cathy Dutton Higginbotham. In 1973, Joe Anne remarried Robert...
Robyn Michelle Blochowiak-McElroy
Jan 13, 2026
Robyn Michelle Blochowiak-McElroy, age 54, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 13, 2026, the birthday of her late husband, Randall. They are united now through eternity. She was born on July 10,1971, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Robert and Elizabeth Blochowiak. Robyn fought cancer for many years.
Robyn’s hobbies included home decorating and cooking for her family and friends. She also...
Sally Maria Baca
Jan 7, 2026
Sally Maria Baca “Nanny”, age 85, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 7, 2026, with her devoted grandson and granddaughter by her side. Sally was born on March 29, 1940, to Ruben and Antonieta Garcia in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
After graduating high school, Sally met her husband, Julian Baca, and they later wed in 1958. They had five beautiful children....
Francisco Humberto Carrales
Jan 7, 2026
Francisco Carrales, 82, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on January 7, 2026, after a battle with stomach cancer. He was born on October 25, 1943, to Leonardo and Virginia (Gomez) Carrales in the city of Edinburgh, Texas.
Frank graduated from Midwest City High School in 1961. After graduation he landed his first job with Oklahoma Publishing delivering newspapers, and then he...
Jerry Lynn Roberson
Jan 6, 2026
Jerry Lynn Roberson left this world on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, kindness, and “the simple life”. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on October 28, 1956, to Walter Gene Roberson and Wanda Yvonne (Stephens) Roberson. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter, brother, Steven Roberson and sister, Sandra Roberson.
Jerry was...
Lula Mae Bettelyoun
Jan 3, 2026
Lula “Johnnie Mae” Bettelyoun, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Johnnie Mae was born May 16, 1935, at home in Little Axe, Oklahoma, to Charley Herbert and Catherine (Longman) Masquat. She was raised in Little Axe and spent most of her adult life living in Norman and Shawnee and made her home...
Cynthia Rene' Carpenter
Jan 3, 2026
Cynthia René Carpenter, age 70, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed on January 3, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Cindy was born April 17, 1955, to Gene and Charolette Mixon in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Harrah High School in 1973. She went on to study business at Southwest Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
She worked at Tinker Air Force Base for...
Russell Joseph Hill
Jan 2, 2026
Russell Joseph Hill, age 50, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away January 2, 2026.
He was born on August 27, 1975, and raised in Norman, Oklahoma. He graduated from Norman High School in 1994 and spent his early years playing a variety of sports with his friends, where laughter was just as common as competition.
Russell worked in electrical and HVAC services, and...
Pamela Sue Queen
Dec 31, 2025
Pamela Sue Queen, born November 10, 1948, in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Harrah, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family.
Pam lived a life centered around the people she cherished most. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, creating memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those...
Willie Fay Haun "Grammie"
Dec 31, 2025
Willie Fay Haun (Grammie) passed away on December 31, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bokchito, Oklahoma, on May 24, 1940, to Harvey Allen (Pete) and Virgie Lee Vandenburg. She was number three of nine living children.
Fay grew up in their humble home of rural Oklahoma attending Bokchito High School where she graduated in...
Harvey Lee Hickman
Dec 31, 2025
Harvey Lee Hickman, Jr., age 56, went onto the Lord on December 31, 2025.
Harvey was born on July 22, 1969, to Harvey Lee Hickman, Sr. and Wanda (Toon) Hickman in Stroud, Oklahoma.
After graduating high school, Harvey went on to do construction work in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He later moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when he and Wendy Hickman (nee Nowlin)...
Ronald David "RD" Dean
Dec 21, 2025
Ronnie “RD” Dean, 74, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully at his Tecumseh home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, after his brief stint with cancer. He was born January 24, 1951, to James A. and Ruth M. Dean of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
RD grew up in the South Rock Creek area of Shawnee where he was a member of South Rock Creek Baptist...
Jack Leslie Elliott
Dec 19, 2025
Jack L. Elliott, 74, went to be with his Savior on December 19, 2025. Jack was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 1, 1951, to Andrew and Catherine Elliott.
After graduating from Midwest City High School in 1969, Jack went to OU College of Law and received his J.D. in 1975. He found his lifelong career in oil and gas,...
Iva Lou Craft
Dec 18, 2025
Iva Lou Craft, 83, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on July 26, 1942, to Cecil Buckmaster and Mimi (Houghe) Buckmaster. No services are scheduled at this time.
Delores Colbert
Dec 14, 2025
Delores Butler Kernell Colbert, 73, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at her home in El Reno, Oklahoma. She was born on November 20, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Roland and Beverly Jean (Longhorn) Butler.
Delores was raised in the Shawnee area and graduated from Earlsboro High School with the class of 1971. After graduation she stayed in the Shawnee...
Henry Steven Hand
Dec 14, 2025
Henry was born on August 25, 1953, in Mesa, Arizona, to Herbert Miles Hand and Opal Florence (Orr) Hand.
After graduating from Stroud High School in 1972, Henry married Janell Kinnamon, and together they welcomed one daughter, Annie.
Henry worked as a butcher by trade; a profession he took great pride in and was well known for. He spent most of his...
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