Feb 11, 2023

John Broadus Rains, better known as “Jack” to most, celebrated his 93rd birthday Saturday, February 11, 2023, by going to his eternal home. Born February 11, 1930, in Washington, Oklahoma, Jack was the proud son of Joe Manning and Jennie (Roberts) Rains. Raised in and around the Washington area most of his childhood years, he attended Washington public schools. Jack...

Feb 5, 2023

Josephine “Susie” Ann Crawford was 72 years old at the time of her death on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Moore, Oklahoma.Susie was born Tuesday, September 5th, 1950 to José and Annie Marquez in Auburn California.She was the 5th child born to a family of 7 siblings: Rachel, Mary, Pat, Bobby, Josie, Issy, and Tessie.Susie is survived by:Her 4 sons...

Feb 1, 2023

James Lee Gregg, known by many as "Slim", passed from this life on February 1, 2023, at the age of 84. He was a long-time resident of Asher, Oklahoma. James was born to Johnny Vernon Gregg and Rosie Mae (Matthews) Gregg on November 28, 1938, in Asher, Oklahoma.James married Juanita “Kay” Hughes in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, on January 31, 1961. He...

Jan 25, 2023

Erin Banrich Kisor died January 25, 2023, at the early age of 14. Erin was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma, on July 2, 2008.Erin had a caring personality and a dry sense of humor. He was super smart and very inquisitive. As a student, he loved to study history, science and any subject that involved strategy. He enjoyed reading and...

Jan 22, 2023

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, the cowboy rode away. James “Leon” Culver, age 64, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away.Leon, as he was known by family and friends, is survived by loving wife, Naija Culver, of the home; three children: Riley Thompson and husband, Chris, Darby Hoskins and husband, Ryne, and Jack Culver and wife, Susan; six grandchildren: Abbey, Emma, Connor,...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 14, 2023

Marsha joined her family in Heaven on January 14, 2023. She was born in Shawnee on January 8, 1955 to John and Helen Morris and graduated from Shawnee High in 1973. She has been a lifelong Church of Christ member and loving wife, mother, and friend.Marsha was preceded in death by her parents John and Helen Morris, brothers Eddie and...

Jan 11, 2023

Kenneth Lee “Batman” Money, a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died January 11, 2023, at the age of 58, while surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 13, 1964, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Jack H. Money and Loyce (Freeman) Money.Kenneth grew up in Bethany, Oklahoma, where he attended Western Heights School. He was a professional hot tar...

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 8, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Van Royen, 79, passed from this life January 8, 2023. He was born July 1, 1943, in Moline, Kansas, to Ernest and Laura (Ferry) Van Royen.Kenneth married Margaret Jane Frazier on May 25, 1970, in Miami County, Oklahoma. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35...

Jan 6, 2023

Shawnee resident, Robert Chester Wright (Bob) passed away on January 6, 2023, after a short illness at the age of 92. Bob was born on October 24, 1930, in Springville, Iowa to Isaac and Mildred Wright.He moved to Southern California in 1937. He graduated from Puente Union High School in 1949 where he met Dolores Smith, and they were married...

Jan 5, 2023

Maxine Dorothy Gamble went to her heavenly home January 5, 2023, at the age of 90. Maxine was born in Slim, Oklahoma, on December 11, 1932, to William O’Bannon and Ruth (Stidham) O’Bannon. She was a longtime resident of Moore, Oklahoma.Maxine married Tommy Gamble in Arkansas on November 2, 1949. Maxine faithfully cared for Tommy as his health declined through...

Dec 31, 2022

Wiley Dale Chapman passed from this life on December 31, 2022, at the age of 80. He had been a resident of McLoud, Oklahoma. Wiley was born May 15, 1942, in Bromide, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Chapman and Georgie Viola (Teafatiller) Chapman.Wiley married Sally Hoffman on August 5, 1966, in Decatur, Indiana. He proudly served in the United States Army and...

Dec 31, 2022

Henry Nelson Jones, 75, passed from this life December 31, 2022. Henry was born September 30, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia, to James Shelby Jones and Lillie Marden (Black) Jones. He was a long-time resident of Shawnee, OK.Henry was a hard worker, even as a teenager, when he began driving a truck. As a young man, he joined the United States...

Dec 24, 2022

Dolores Ellen Smith age 73, a longtime Shawnee resident passed Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Norman, Oklahoma surrounded by the comfort of her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor her life.

Dec 20, 2022

Debra Nell Lander, 68, of Shawnee, OK, died December 20, 2022. She was born in Hutchinson, KS, and travelled widely, living in many states and for a time in southern Spain. She excelled in multiple disciplines of music and art, and was a life-long learner, getting a paralegal studies degree in her 50s. She was known for her skills in...

Dec 19, 2022

Misty Dawn Nortey passed from this life December 19, 2022, at the age of 40. She was a resident of Chandler, Oklahoma. Misty was born October 19, 1982, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Bobby Asberry and Joyce (Johnson) Lee.Misty worked in nursing homes as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved her family. She enjoyed reading, watching horror movies and listening to...

Dec 1, 2022

Richard Harrington, 64, passed from this life December 1, 2022, at his home in Maud, Oklahoma, with his wife, Judy, and family at his side. Richard was born April 14, 1958, in Lansing, Michigan, to Gerald Harrington and Phyllis (Chase) Harrington.Rick and Judy Mae York were married May 26, 1978, in Linneus, Missouri. He made his livelihood as an electrician....

Nov 29, 2022

Shirley Christine Wisdom, 88, went to her heavenly home on November 29, 2022. Shirley was born on May 4, 1934, in Missoula, Montana, to Francis G. Sexton and Christine (Glauth) Sexton.In 1952, Shirley graduated from Powell County High School in Deer Lodge, Montana. She continued her education at Carroll College, Helena, Montana, and graduated from the Sisters of Charity School...

Nov 25, 2022

Beloved Father, Brother and Friend Christopher Wayne Trace passed November 25, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born September 11, 1962, in Harrisburg, PA the proud son of Charles and Charlotte Trace. After high school Christopher dedicated over thirty years of his life to civil service at Tinker Air Force Base where he worked as a sheet metal mechanic. Although many...