Obituaries

Jimmy Pritchard

Jimmy Pritchard

Nov 24, 2022

Jim Pritchard, long-time Pottawatomie County resident and community leader, entered his heavenly home on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 85. Jim was born on July 29,1937, to V.J. and Ina (Kelin) Pritchard in Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Earlsboro High School in 1955 and married the love of his life, Wanda (Roady) Pritchard on July 29th of the same...

Justin Bedford

Justin Bedford

Nov 19, 2022

Justin Bedford, age 59, passed away due to pancreatic cancer on November 19, 2022, with his family by his side in his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.Justin was born on February 12, 1963 in Porterville, California, to Harvey Allen and Dorothy Jean (Johnson) Bedford.In his earlier years, he graduated Strathmore High School in 1981, where he had participated in many sports,...

Geneva Brown

Geneva Brown

Nov 4, 2022

Geneva Ruth Brown of Choctaw, Oklahoma passed November 4, 2022, while surrounded by family. Geneva was born July 24, 1937, in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Chester and Cloda (Wood) Armstrong. She worked for many years in civil service at Tinker Air Force Base before retiring. Geneva was loved by those that knew her and will be greatly missed.

Larry Nash

Larry Nash

Oct 17, 2022

Larry Charles Nash, 67, of Cromwell, Oklahoma, passed away on October 17, 2022. Larry was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 7, 1955, to Charlie V. Nash and Ruby Maurice (McCracken) Nash.Larry and Tammy Corine Kiplinger had shared life together for the past 28 years. His family was very important to him. He enjoyed spending quality time with them,...

Linda Duncan

Linda Duncan

Oct 12, 2022

Linda J. Duncan, 74, of Macomb passed away Wednesday, October 12 in Shawnee.She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 12, 1948, the only daughter to Wilton and Leola (Smith) Morris. She attended school in Lake Orion, Michigan.Linda married Eddie Duncan in Michigan. They moved to Tecumseh, OK and later moved to Macomb. Eddie passed away on June 15, 2004.Linda...

Dorothy Bennett

Dorothy Bennett

Oct 7, 2022

Dorothy Jean Bennett, 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed from this life on October 7, 2022. Dorothy was born in Joplin, Missouri, on December 31, 1933, to Jewell Chappell and Donna (Ferrell) Chappell.Dorothy was first married to Kenneth Crail and they had three daughters together. She later married J.B. (Chief) McBride and they were married until his death in 2003. Much...

Thomas Jackson

Thomas Jackson

Sep 24, 2022

Thomas Kent Jackson, 78, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed from this life on September 24, 2022. Thomas was born in Richmond, Indiana, on September 17, 1944, to Harry Dale Jackson and Fannie T. (Hall) Jackson.Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a boilerman. He served from October 31, 1962, to January 13, 1971, which included four tours...

Jessica Maxwell

Jessica Maxwell

Sep 24, 2022

Jessica Nadine Maxwell, age 39, was taken too soon from this life on September 24, 2022. Jessica, who was loved by many, was born December 3, 1982, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Larry and Carla (Gray) Maxwell.Two brothers, Justin and Josh, welcomed Jessica into the world and she was the light of her parents’ life. A few years later the family...

Sherry Koons-Brewer

Sherry Koons-Brewer

Sep 20, 2022

Sherry McConnell Brewer was 70 years old when she went on to be with the Lord in her home in Newalla, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family. Leaving behind her Husband Donald J. Brewer, Daughter Christy Dawn Battenfield & husband Kevin Battenfield, Son Clinton Lloyd Koons, Daughter Mary Beth Brewer and Son Benjamin Joe Brewer.Sherry was born to James and...

Lola Allen

Lola Allen

Sep 5, 2022

Lola Marie Allen passed from this life on September 5, 2022. Lola, a McLoud resident, was born in Red Wood City, California, on October 26, 1953, to Edwin L. Burke and Mary D. (Mrvich) Burke.Virgle Ray Allen and Lola were married on November 11, 1989, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Lola worked as a Nurse’s Aide for a number of years. She...

Beverly Conley

Beverly Conley

Aug 31, 2022

Beverly Allyne Conley, 77, passed from this life on August 31, 2022. Beverly, a Tecumseh resident, was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on October 16, 1944, to James T. Elam and Nette Modelle (Tyra) Elam.John Conley and Beverly were married on October 14, 1988, in Eden, Texas. Beverly was very soft spoken and had a calming, gentle personality. She also had...

Norman Bullock

Norman Bullock

Aug 23, 2022

Norman Randy Bullock passed away on August 23, 2022, with his beloved wife, Carrol, at his side.Randy was born on July 24, 1947, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Norman and Geneva Bullock. He graduated from Ada High School in 1966. After high school, he moved to Oklahoma City and attended Oklahoma Christian College (OCC) for three semesters. He then worked for...

Austin Sanders

Austin Sanders

Aug 20, 2022

Austin Blake Sanders, 27, passed from this life on August 20, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1995, in Shawnee, Oklahoma and lived his entire life in the Shawnee and Earlsboro communities.Austin married Vanessa June Villanueva on July 18, 2020, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. He worked as a correctional officer for the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. He loved his...

Jimmy Jones

Jimmy Jones

Aug 18, 2022

Jimmy John Jones of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on August 18, 2022. Jimmy was born on March 2, 1958, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Neal Jones and JoAnn (Burton) Jones.Jimmy was passionate about fishing, camping and riding motorcycles. Jimmy honorably served in the United States Navy. He worked for many years as a machine operator at the Eaton Corporation in Shawnee,...

Glynda Duncan

Glynda Duncan

Aug 16, 2022

Glynda Ann Duncan left her earthly life on August 16, 2022. She was born in Taylor, Texas, on March 19, 1943, to Glynn Abbott and Madlynn (Hinkle) Abbott.Glynda had lived in the Shawnee and Tecumseh communities. Her husband, Billy Duncan, passed in 2012. She enjoyed fishing and had a passion for art. She loved country music and old church hymns....

Janet Leggett

Janet Leggett

Aug 16, 2022

Janet Lee Leggett of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away on August 16, 2022, surrounded by her family. Janet was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 13, 1954, to Harrel Staggs and Patsy (Pendergrass) Staggs.Janet loved her family, the beach and a good cup of coffee. She also had a passion for music and dance. In fact, she and her first...

Brett Robins

Brett Robins

Aug 12, 2022

In Memory of Brett Alan RobinsBrett Alan Robins passed away in his home in Noble, OK, on August 12, 2022, at the age of 52 years old. For those unaware, Brett was diagnosed in May with terminal cancer. He spent his last few months surrounded by family and friends with copious amounts of love and support.Brett was born in Bakersville,...

Janet Stultz

Janet Stultz

Aug 10, 2022

Janet "Jacqueline" Joyce Stultz, longtime McLoud resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 10, 2022.Jacqueline was born September 14, 1941 in Halifax, Canada the beloved daughter of Daniel and Lottie (Ross) Brown. She was loved greatly by her family and will be missed by all that knew her.

Gordon Baldwin

Gordon Baldwin

Aug 8, 2022

Gordon Wayne Baldwin passed from this life on August 8, 2022, at his home in Weleetka, Oklahoma, with his wife and family by his side. Gordon was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma, on November 13, 1948, to Henry Curtis Baldwin and Bernice (Choate) Baldwin.Gordon and Mary Jean Francis were married October 27, 1967, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and were blessed with 54...

Donald Lovelace

Donald Lovelace

Jul 31, 2022

Keep it between the ditches!“Max Lovelace”7-18-1948 / 7-31-2022By Brandon LovelaceDonald Max Lovelace is preceded in death by: Grandparent Marvin and Marvella Lovelace, Roy andMarie McCurdy; Parents James (Jay) Max Lovelace, Eva Lovelace; Sister Trisha Berryhill, and BrotherMarty Lovelace.He is survived by sons Brandon Lovelace, and Shawn Smothers of Shawnee; Sisters Terry Lovelace ofOklahoma City; Kim Davis of Oklahoma City, Tona...