Obituaries

Randall Neal Booker

Randall Neal Booker

Dec 29, 2023

 

Randall Neal Booker, 70, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on December 29, 2023, of a heart attack.  He was born in Shawnee on July 10, 1953, to Robert Homer Booker and Beatrice Lee (Benton) Booker.

Randy graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971.  In 2009 he met Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Olmstead, and they were married on October 19, 2023. ...

Helen Elfving

Helen Elfving

Dec 28, 2023

 

Helen Mitchell Elfving, 100 years old and longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on December 28, 2023, after living a long, healthy life.

Helen was born on September 12, 1923, to George and Myrtle Mitchell in Kingston, Oklahoma. After graduating from Kingston High School in 1941, Helen attended Oklahoma A&M...

James Calvin Sullivan

James Calvin Sullivan

Dec 27, 2023

James “Jim” Calvin Sullivan, age 71, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on December 27, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease.  He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 8, 1952, to Roy Lee Richard Sullivan and Maxine Wathan.

After graduating from Southeast High School in 1971, Jim joined the United States Marine Corps and pursued a career as...

Sandra Waldron Morris

Sandra Waldron Morris

Dec 27, 2023

 

Sandra Waldron Morris, 68, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  She was born in Shawnee on April 28, 1955, to Gene G. Blalock and Ellen (Skip) (Greeling) Blalock.

In 1972, after finishing high school, Sandy met and wed Joseph Alan Downing.  They were together until 1978 and they had one child, Sandi Jo.  In 1979...

Sandra Sue Jennings

Sandra Sue Jennings

Dec 21, 2023

 

Sandra Sue Jennings, 86, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a recent battle of multiple health issues.  She was born in Joplin, Missouri, on November 14, 1937, to Marvin Churchwell and Mary Nadine (Kirk) Churchwell.

After graduating from high school in Joplin in 1956, Sandy met and married Curtis Jennings in 1959.  They were...

Karen Kay Daniels

Karen Kay Daniels

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,...

Roy Davis

Roy Davis

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...

Brian Peerson

Brian Peerson

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....

William Vereb

William Vereb

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,...

Ronald Cochran

Ronald Cochran

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...

Bennie Hopkins

Bennie Hopkins

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...

Randall Ross

Randall Ross

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...

Norma Watson

Norma Watson

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...

Edgar Kendrick

Edgar Kendrick

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...

Jeremy Parsons

Jeremy Parsons

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...

Cynthia Shaw

Cynthia Shaw

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,...

Marcella Williams

Marcella Williams

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...

Pearl Caton

Pearl Caton

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...

Charles Rowe

Charles Rowe

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...

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