Obituaries

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...

Deena Kaye Weinacht

Deena Kaye Weinacht

Sep 23, 2026

Deena Kaye Weinacht, age 56, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on September 23, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, November 26, 1969, to the late Peggy Louise Nabors (Steward) and Darrell Richard Nabors.

She had the ambition to start her own business and began that journey with a flower shop. But she was never afraid to dream bigger....

David Wright Hatt

David Wright Hatt

Sep 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of David Wright Hatt

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our wonderful husband, dad, papa, brother, and friend, David Wright Hatt, age 69.

Dave's heart belonged to his family and his community. He proudly served his country in the National Guard for six years, a testament to his dedication and selfless character. Above all, he spent 50 incredible...

Roberta "Bobbi" Lee Rogers

Roberta "Bobbi" Lee Rogers

Sep 17, 2026

Bobbi Rogers was born in Oklahoma City, OK on July 31st, 1939, to Robert Kemper Hurt and Opal Lee Hurt. She was a very rambunctious child and graduated from West high School. She went on to get her LPN degree. Later, she worked two jobs while going back to school to get her RN degree. She worked as a caregiver...

Jeffrey Lynn Christiansen

Jeffrey Lynn Christiansen

Sep 14, 2026

Jeffrey Christiansen, 73, passed away on September 14, 2026, in Tecumseh, OK.

Jeffrey Christiansen was born on July 24, 1953, in Cedar Falls, IA, to Leslie Christiansen and Eunice Christiansen. Jeff graduated from New Hartford HS in 1971 and went on to join the Army. He served in Germany from 1976-79. After the Army, he started his career in road construction...

James "Jim" Ryan Fraser

James "Jim" Ryan Fraser

Sep 13, 2026

James Ryan Fraser (Jimbo) was born on September 5, 1981 in Bitburg, Germany. He graduated from high school in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and went on to become a journeyman electrician. He married Tabetha on August 6th, 2010, and together they had two sons, James(15) and Sean (11).

Jim was fiercely devoted to his family and close friends. He was the...

Lucy Ann Countz

Lucy Ann Countz

Sep 12, 2026

Lucy Ann Countz of Prague, Oklahoma departed this life on September 12, 2026, at home peacefully, at the age of 82 years. Lucy Ann Earhart was born in Oklahoma City on February 19, 1944.

She was the daughter of Clyde and Lucy Earhart. Growing up in Mulligan Flats and attending Capitol Hill high school, she would come to meet James Alexander...

Ronald Lee Ames

Ronald Lee Ames

Sep 11, 2026

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Lowell Eugene Wakole

Lowell Eugene Wakole

Sep 11, 2026

In Loving Memory ofLowell Eugene “Sonny” “Gene” WakoleAlso Known as “POP”July 26, 1934 – 2026Age 92

His Life:Lowell Eugene “Sonny” Wakole, lovingly known as Gene and POP, was born on July 26, 1934, to Harry Eugene Wakole and Lillian Mae Windowmaker. He grew up in the Meeker area and attended Union Point Grade School. He was lovingly adopted into the Wallace...

Cheryl Phyllis Trace

Cheryl Phyllis Trace

Sep 9, 2026

Cheryl Phyllis Trace, 62, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Cheryl Trace was born on December 14, 1963 in Harrisburg, PA, to Charles Trace and Charlotte Trace.

Cheryl is survived by Craig Trace - brother, of Shawnee, Clifford Trace - brother, of Shawnee.

Elsie Jo Birdsell

Elsie Jo Birdsell

Sep 5, 2026

Elsie Jo Birdsell, age 80, passed away on September 5, 2026 in Harrah, Oklahoma.

Elsie was born on November 27, 1945, in Denton, Texas to Joseph and Dessie Robinson. She graduated from Harjo High School.

Elsie enjoyed cooking and loving on her family. She also enjoyed going fishing at the pond on her family property.

She is survived by her daughters Kristin Meier...

Shirley Ann Bennett

Shirley Ann Bennett

Sep 5, 2026

Shirley Ann Azlin was born on February 16, 1940, in her family’s rural home outside Wewoka, Oklahoma, the first baby delivered in Seminole County by one of Oklahoma’s traveling delivery nurses. The oldest child of Luther and Lena Azlin, she grew up in a close family with three younger brothers and a large extended family of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins,...

Albert Dewayne Wilkins, Sr.

Albert Dewayne Wilkins, Sr.

Sep 3, 2026

Albert Dewayne Wilkins Sr., 76, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026.

Born in Amarillo, Texas, on December 1, 1949, to Albert Junior and Ruby Ruth Wilkins, Dewayne lived a life rooted in love, family, and steadfast devotion to those he cherished. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend whose presence brought warmth and...

Tallie Lynn Gregg

Tallie Lynn Gregg

Sep 2, 2026

Tallie Lynn Gregg, 41, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Tallie was born on May 17, 1985 in Bartlesville, OK, to Tom and Mary Stewart. Attending Oklahoma Union High School, Tallie had a successful public speaking career through her time in the FFA. After a year of service as a state officer for the Oklahoma FFA Association, Tallie...

Kathryn Elaine Meadows

Kathryn Elaine Meadows

Sep 2, 2026

Kathryn Elaine Meadows (née Hackelman), known throughout her life as Kathryn, Katie, or simply Kate, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was 47 years old.

Katie was born to Harry and Elaine Hackelman on November 12, 1978, in California. Her older brother, Tom, and older sister, Tammy, were overjoyed to welcome the tiny, loud baby who completed their family—and quickly...