Obituaries
Robyn Michelle Blochowiak-McElroy
Jan 13, 2026
Robyn Michelle Blochowiak-McElroy, age 54, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 13, 2026, the birthday of her late husband, Randall. They are united now through eternity. She was born on July 10,1971, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Robert and Elizabeth Blochowiak. Robyn fought cancer for many years.
Robyn’s hobbies included home decorating and cooking for her family and friends. She also...
Sally Maria Baca
Jan 7, 2026
Sally Maria Baca “Nanny”, age 85, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 7, 2026, with her devoted grandson and granddaughter by her side. Sally was born on March 29, 1940, to Ruben and Antonieta Garcia in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
After graduating high school, Sally met her husband, Julian Baca, and they later wed in 1958. They had five beautiful children....
Francisco Humberto Carrales
Jan 7, 2026
Francisco Carrales, 82, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on January 7, 2026, after a battle with stomach cancer. He was born on October 25, 1943, to Leonardo and Virginia (Gomez) Carrales in the city of Edinburgh, Texas.
Frank graduated from Midwest City High School in 1961. After graduation he landed his first job with Oklahoma Publishing delivering newspapers, and then he...
Jerry Lynn Roberson
Jan 6, 2026
Jerry Lynn Roberson left this world on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, kindness, and “the simple life”. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on October 28, 1956, to Walter Gene Roberson and Wanda Yvonne (Stephens) Roberson. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter, brother, Steven Roberson and sister, Sandra Roberson.
Jerry was...
Lula Mae Bettelyoun
Jan 3, 2026
Lula “Johnnie Mae” Bettelyoun, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
Johnnie Mae was born May 16, 1935, at home in Little Axe, Oklahoma, to Charley Herbert and Catherine (Longman) Masquat. She was raised in Little Axe and spent most of her adult life living in Norman and Shawnee and made her home...
Cynthia Rene' Carpenter
Jan 3, 2026
Cynthia René Carpenter, age 70, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed on January 3, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Cindy was born April 17, 1955, to Gene and Charolette Mixon in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Harrah High School in 1973. She went on to study business at Southwest Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
She worked at Tinker Air Force Base for...
Russell Joseph Hill
Jan 2, 2026
Russell Joseph Hill, age 50, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away January 2, 2026.
He was born on August 27, 1975, and raised in Norman, Oklahoma. He graduated from Norman High School in 1994 and spent his early years playing a variety of sports with his friends, where laughter was just as common as competition.
Russell worked in electrical and HVAC services, and...
Pamela Sue Queen
Dec 31, 2025
Pamela Sue Queen, born November 10, 1948, in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Harrah, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family.
Pam lived a life centered around the people she cherished most. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, creating memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those...
Willie Fay Haun "Grammie"
Dec 31, 2025
Willie Fay Haun (Grammie) passed away on December 31, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Bokchito, Oklahoma, on May 24, 1940, to Harvey Allen (Pete) and Virgie Lee Vandenburg. She was number three of nine living children.
Fay grew up in their humble home of rural Oklahoma attending Bokchito High School where she graduated in...
Harvey Lee Hickman
Dec 31, 2025
Harvey Lee Hickman, Jr., age 56, went onto the Lord on December 31, 2025.
Harvey was born on July 22, 1969, to Harvey Lee Hickman, Sr. and Wanda (Toon) Hickman in Stroud, Oklahoma.
After graduating high school, Harvey went on to do construction work in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He later moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, when he and Wendy Hickman (nee Nowlin)...
Ronald David "RD" Dean
Dec 21, 2025
Ronnie “RD” Dean, 74, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully at his Tecumseh home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, after his brief stint with cancer. He was born January 24, 1951, to James A. and Ruth M. Dean of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
RD grew up in the South Rock Creek area of Shawnee where he was a member of South Rock Creek Baptist...
Jack Leslie Elliott
Dec 19, 2025
Jack L. Elliott, 74, went to be with his Savior on December 19, 2025. Jack was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 1, 1951, to Andrew and Catherine Elliott.
After graduating from Midwest City High School in 1969, Jack went to OU College of Law and received his J.D. in 1975. He found his lifelong career in oil and gas,...
Iva Lou Craft
Dec 18, 2025
Iva Lou Craft, 83, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on July 26, 1942, to Cecil Buckmaster and Mimi (Houghe) Buckmaster. No services are scheduled at this time.
Delores Colbert
Dec 14, 2025
Delores Butler Kernell Colbert, 73, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at her home in El Reno, Oklahoma. She was born on November 20, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Roland and Beverly Jean (Longhorn) Butler.
Delores was raised in the Shawnee area and graduated from Earlsboro High School with the class of 1971. After graduation she stayed in the Shawnee...
Henry Steven Hand
Dec 14, 2025
Henry was born on August 25, 1953, in Mesa, Arizona, to Herbert Miles Hand and Opal Florence (Orr) Hand.
After graduating from Stroud High School in 1972, Henry married Janell Kinnamon, and together they welcomed one daughter, Annie.
Henry worked as a butcher by trade; a profession he took great pride in and was well known for. He spent most of his...
Kenneth Wayne Williamson
Dec 13, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Williamson was born on January 12, 1954, in Lindsey, Oklahoma, to Joyce Peltier and went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025. He was surrounded by his immediate family: Amy, Bree, Sam, Zoe, Chloe, the babies, Robby, Tyler, Kati, Tori and the kids, Josh, Candice, Jacob (by phone), Preacher Mike Haines, and the amazing staff at...
Rebecca Ann Salinas-Compton
Dec 12, 2025
Rebecca Ann Salinas, 41, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 12, 2025, due to a seizure disorder. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on July 18, 1984, to Ricardo M. Salinas, Jr. and Brenda G. Salinas. She was known as “Becca” by her moma.
Becca’s only child, daughter Kaitlyn, was born in December of 2001. Becca graduated from Ada...
Prudencio Ramirez Vargas "Jeff"
Dec 11, 2025
Prudencio Ramirez Vargas “Jeff”, 79, of Ferris, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born on October 16, 1946, in Post, Texas. He was one of fifteen siblings.
He was an exceptional father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and cousin. He consistently created a welcoming atmosphere, making everyone feel at home, and often left us laughing. Jeff...
Lee Curtis Hodges
Dec 9, 2025
Lee Curtis Hodges passed at the age of 41 on December 9, 2025, in Cromwell, Oklahoma. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on March 23, 1984, to Kathryn Marley and Gurney Hodges. He was the father of six children.
Lee was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Orbie and Lula McCormick of Okemah and Gurney and Mary Hodges of Okemah.
Lee...
Deeward Mark Brown
Dec 8, 2025
Deeward “Mark” Brown of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Waurika, Oklahoma, on November 6, 1959, to Deeward and Shelba Brown.
Mark was a great athlete and grew up playing football and wrestling. He graduated from Western Heights High School in 1978. He loved being outdoors and was...
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