Obituaries

Kenneth Wilson Harder

Kenneth Wilson Harder

Oct 31, 2026

Kenneth (Ken) Wilson Harder, 84, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026.

Ken was born on February 4, 1942, to Kenneth L. Harder and Ruby Harder in Gibson City, Illinois, before relocating to Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1960 before attending Oklahoma State University.

He shared a beautiful life with his wife, Janette Kay (Mauldin)...

Toni Christine Bridenstine

Toni Christine Bridenstine

Oct 30, 2026

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Guylene Chamblin

Guylene Chamblin

Oct 30, 2026

Guylene Chamblin, 80, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Guylene was born on July 28, 1946 as the only child to Guy and June Payne and grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school she attended Bacone College where she earned her degree in nursing. She worked...

Emil Dale Younger, Jr.

Emil Dale Younger, Jr.

Oct 27, 2026

Obituary for Emil Dale Younger Jr. (1948 - 2026)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emil Dale Younger Jr., who departed this life on October 27, 2026, after a life devoted to service, family, and faith. Born on December 5, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dale lived a life rich in love and purpose, leaving an indelible...

Ernest Orlendo Cossey

Ernest Orlendo Cossey

Oct 25, 2026

Ernest O. Cossey Jr., 78, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Ernest Cossey was born on April 21, 1948 in Tulsa, OK, to Ernest Cossey and Hazel Cossey. He moved to Shawnee, OK at a young age, and has lived here ever since. He enjoyed sports, playing baseball from Little League,...

Joseph Francis Gannon, Jr.

Joseph Francis Gannon, Jr.

Oct 25, 2026

Joseph Francis Gannon Jr, 82 of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 25, 2026. Joe was born May 4, 1944 to Joseph Gannon Sr. and Dorothy Anderson Gannon in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was the fourth of five children: three older siblings Joann, Dan, and Ruth, and younger sister Patricia. Joe was raised...

Tamera Dion Abbott

Tamera Dion Abbott

Oct 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tamera Dion Abbott

Tamera Dion Abbott (Bomboy), age 62, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. Tamera was born on February 4, 1964 in Midwest City, OK. Tamera was the daughter of Carolyn Higdon Yarber and William "Bill" Bomboy. Tamera was truly the life of the party. She had a personality that would light...

James Darnell Thompson

James Darnell Thompson

Oct 19, 2026

James Thompson [June 21, 1954 - October 19, 2026]

James D. Thompson, affectionately known as JD, was born on June 21, 1954, and passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 72. A skilled mechanic, JD could fix just about anything and was always willing to work on a car for someone in need. He was a talented jack-of-all-trades,...

Vickie Dianne Rich

Vickie Dianne Rich

Oct 17, 2026

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Shirley Belle Claborn

Shirley Belle Claborn

Oct 16, 2026

Shirley Belle (Edwards) Claborn was born on August 30, 1942, in Shawnee, OK, to Sterling Brown Edwards and Dovie Marie (Click) Edwards. She passed from this life on October 16, 2026 in Shawnee, OK, at the age of 84. She was close to her sisters, Patsy (Edwards) Pritchard and Joy (Edwards) Heiman, who remained important parts of her family story...

Jeffery Vaughn Harbin

Jeffery Vaughn Harbin

Oct 15, 2026

Jeffery Vaughn Harbin, beloved husband, father, Pappy, passed away on October 15, 2026, at home in Checotah, Oklahoma at the age of 65. He was born on January 19,1961 in Michigan City, Indiana to Thomas V. Harbin and Lucille (Walker) Harbin. 

Jeff attended Walker High School in Alabama, graduating in 1979. He enlisted in the US Navy right after graduation and...

Margaret Anne Harris

Margaret Anne Harris

Oct 14, 2026

Margaret Harris, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 14, 2026.

Margaret was born on October 28, 1947, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Arthur and Dorothy Coy. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1965 and began her career in the Comptroller's Office at Tinker Air Force Base, where she worked for more than 30...

Esther Thomas

Esther Thomas

Oct 12, 2026

Esther Thomas was born on March 3, 1942, in Fairview, Oklahoma, to Abraham “Abe” A. Penner and Eva (Eck) Penner. She passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Corinth, Texas, at the age of 84 years, 7 months, and 9 days. Esther graduated as valedictorian of the Fairview High School Class of 1960. She continued her education at Central...

Clayton Ray Rimer

Clayton Ray Rimer

Oct 11, 2026

Clayton Ray Rimer, 73, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Clayton was born on July 26, 1953, at City Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Foy M. and Mattie Rimer. He attended Shawnee Public Schools. Soon after high school, Clayton married Melonie Gillham. They had one son, David Ray Rimer...

Roy Carpitcher

Roy Carpitcher

Oct 7, 2026

Roy Carpitcher, proud member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 22, 1946, in Claremore, Oklahoma. Roy proudly served in the United States Army. Roy lived a life defined by humility, love, and unwavering strength. He was a dedicated provider, known for his...

Esther Marie Howard

Esther Marie Howard

Oct 5, 2026

Esther Marie Howard, age 86, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Born on September 30, 1940, in Laverne, Oklahoma, Esther was the daughter of Emery and Reba Howard (Dull). She grew up in Laverne and graduated from Laverne High School. In her early years, she was a florist and then attended college at Oklahoma Community College...

Glenda Sue Camp

Glenda Sue Camp

Oct 2, 2026

Ponca City resident Glenda Sue Camp (Pe Nea Ko A Mo Cua), 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at Stillwater Medical Center, with her loving husband, Craig Camp, by her side. Glenda was born on January 30, 1954, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Glen P. Murdock and Caroline B. Spoon. She was a proud member of the Kickapoo Tribe...

Virgil Lee Tee

Virgil Lee Tee

Sep 30, 2026

Virgil Lee Tee, a Native American of the Kiowa and Kickapoo Tribes of Oklahoma was born in Oklahoma City on September 18, 1946, to Annie and Wilburn Tee. He just turned 80 years young. He was preceded in death by his twin sister Virginia Evelyn Tee Lewis. Virgil succumbed to his illness on September 30, 2026. He tried very hard...

Patricia Ann Hanson

Patricia Ann Hanson

Sep 29, 2026

Patricia Ann Hanson, age 71, of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Patricia was born on May 26, 1955, in Napa Valley, California, to Jimmie and Norma Nalley.Patricia married Steve Hanson on January 9, 1987, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Together, they shared 39 years of marriage and built a beautiful life centered...

Rita Marie Powell

Rita Marie Powell

Sep 27, 2026

Rita Marie Powell, 76 years, of Shawnee, OK passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 27, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1950 to Doris Hunter and Herman Watts in Enid, Oklahoma. Rita was raised and loved by Harrison Hunter as his daughter.

She graduated from McCloud High School, continuing her education at OBU-Oklahoma Baptist, followed by the School...