Dec 19, 2023

 

Karen Kay Daniels passed from this earth on December 19, 2023, following a long illness.  She was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, on May 23, 1954, to Claude Lee Parker of Stuart, Oklahoma, and Mary Francis (Taylor) Parker of Atwood, Oklahoma.

Karen married Rick Lee Daniels in November of 1969 in Malvern, Arkansas, and they lived in Shawnee and Tecumseh,...

Dec 7, 2023

Roy Lee Davis, age 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away in his home surrounded by family on December 7, 2023, after battling prostate cancer and Parkinson’s. Roy was born on January 28, 1942, to Vernon and Nadine (Nutt) Davis in Pierce, Oklahoma.Roy married Judie May Golden on April 8, 1987, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Though they did not have any children...

Nov 27, 2023

Brian Dale Peerson of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away in his home on Monday, November 27, 2023, of multiple health issues following surgery.  He was born in Shawnee on August 21, 1966, to Royce Dale Peerson and Kathleen (Barrett) Peerson.Brian graduated from Shawnee High School in 1984.  He was a skilled welder and worked many years for Service King Manufacturing Inc....

Nov 26, 2023

William “Bill” Allen Vereb, Jr., 43, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 26, 2023, after a heart attack.  He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on March 16, 1980, to William A. Vereb, Sr. and Darlene Michelle (Hammer) Wenner.After graduating from Girard High School, Bill continued his education at Gordon Cooper Vo Tech in Shawnee and obtained his A&P license,...

Nov 26, 2023

Ronald Eugene Cochran, 60, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a battle with cancer.  He was born on December 27, 1962, with his identical twin, Randy, in Pasadena, Texas.  His parents were Norl D. Cochran and Doris (Hamilton) Cochran.In 1983 Ron met the love of his life, Betty.  They married on August 31, 1984, and...

Nov 16, 2023

Bennie Lee Hopkins, 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 16, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer and COPD.  He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 17, 1935, to James R. Hopkins and Hattie Mae (McAtee) Hopkins.Bennie joined the Army in 1960.  After being honorably discharged, he went to work doing what he loved--mechanical work on...

Nov 15, 2023

Randall Lee Ross, 59, of Mcloud, Oklahoma, went to his eternal home on November15, 2023.  He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 30, 1964, to Willis Carl Ross and Rose Marie (Bradley) Ross.After graduating from Harrah High School in 1982, Randall attended East Central University in Ada and played football for a short time before starting his journey...

Nov 7, 2023

Norma Watson, age 85, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on November 7, 2023.  She was born on July 26, 1938, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Chester Dibler and Hazel (Searcy) Dibler.Norma married Curtis Ray Watson on August 30, 1956, in Harrah, Oklahoma.  They were blessed with two sons, Mike and Ron, and one daughter, Melinda.  Norma and Curtis...

Nov 7, 2023

Edgar Lesley Kendrick, 85, of Carney, Oklahoma, passed away on November 7, 2023.  He was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 22, 1938, to John Thomas Kendrick and Julia (Phillips) Kendrick.Edgar was raised in Lake Wales, Florida, and most people knew him as Les or Eddy.  He was always an adventurous young man, often telling stories of how he would...

Nov 5, 2023

Jeremy Travis Parsons, 38, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 5, 2023, due to unexpected health issues.  He was born in Shawnee on August 14, 1985, to Robby and Deborah (Gray) Parsons.Jeremy graduated from Bethel High School in 2004.  He met Stephany Trammell in 2006, and they were married in 2007.  They had two children, Lakyn and Nathan.  After...

Nov 5, 2023

Nov 4, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy) Shaw, 69, of Choctaw, passed away on November 4, 2023, after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.  She was tired and ready to spread her wings.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on December 7, 1953, Pearl Habor Day, to Mr. Quentin and Loretta (Lee) Reid.Cindy graduated with a RN in Nursing at El Centro College in Dallas,...

Oct 31, 2023

Marcella Ann (Emmert) Williams of Dublin, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 66.  She was born on July 24, 1957, in Talihina, Oklahoma, to Mark and Florene (Griffin) Emmert.Marcella was a beautiful spirit who was always full of energy.  She spent her whole life caring for the people around her.  She loved everyone deeply and...

Oct 21, 2023

Pearl Marie (Desforges) Caton of Sommerset Neighborhood, Oklahoma City, went to be with her Lord on October 21, 2023.  She was 96 years of age.Pearl was born on August 31, 1927, to Romeo and Matilda Desforges in Chicopee, Massachusetts.After she graduated from high school, Pearl went to work at a local textile manufacturer that was owned by one of her...

Oct 15, 2023

Charles Allen Rowe, lovingly known as “Butch”, passed from this life on October 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family.Butch was born on March 4, 1951, to Richard Rowe and Mildred Bryant Rowe in Walters, Oklahoma.  Butch’s life was a testament to his deep connection with the great outdoors.  His love for...

Oct 13, 2023

Shirley Elizabeth Smith, age 90, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on October 13, 2023.  She was born on March 15, 1933, to William and Sarah Bash in Kenova, West Virginia.After graduating from Kenova High School, Shirley went on to study at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee.  During her time at Trevecca, Shirley met the love of her life, Melvin...

Oct 9, 2023

Sadly, our dear mother, Dorothy F. Hedrick, passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 86, to finally go home to Jesus.  She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her family.  She was born on January 15, 1937, to Willard and Sylvia (Sellers) Smith in Philadelphia, Missouri.Dorothy was raised and lived most of her life...

Oct 6, 2023

Larry Wayne Cole was born on October 30, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Lecil Elmo Lee Cole and Phyllis Joy (Nance) Cole.He grew up, alongside his sister Lecilia, on a 20-acre farm in Shawnee, in a home that their Great Grandpa Kint, Grandpa Nance, and their daddy built together.  They moved to Tulsa in March of 1963, but just couldn’t...