Obituaries

Vicki Sue Hudlow

Vicki Sue Hudlow

Feb 15, 2025

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NIV

Vicki Sue Hudlow "Suzy" was born November 10, 1953, in Oklahoma City to Betty Mae and David Franklin Powers, Jr. She passed away on...

Rachael Anne Grimes

Rachael Anne Grimes

Feb 14, 2025

Rachael Anne Grimes, 53, of Shawnee, Oklahoma went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 14th, 2025.

Rachael was born June 8th, 1971, in Oklahoma City, to Sherrill Martinez and Ronald Autrey. Raised by Sherrill and her husband Larry Martinez in the Shawnee area. She was a 1989 Shawnee High School graduate and spent a short time attending Rose...

Donald Edwin Herlacher

Donald Edwin Herlacher

Feb 7, 2025

Donald Edwin Herlacher of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado, on October 4, 1937, to Alva Ambross Herlacher and Grace Elizabeth (Morse) Herlacher.

Donald spent 28 years in the United States Air Force, where he traveled the world. He was a man of several talents, such as building a home...

Teresa Gayle Stevenson

Teresa Gayle Stevenson

Feb 6, 2025

Teresa Gayle Stevenson left this world on February 6, 2025. She was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, on May 24, 1963, to Tobie Bruner and Josephine Stevenson.

Teresa was raised in Wewoka and graduated from Wewoka High School. Later, she lived in Oklahoma City for a while before moving to Shawnee, Oklahoma, with her husband, Willie Tramble.

Teresa raised two daughters, Tyera and...

Patricia Beatrice Armstrong

Patricia Beatrice Armstrong

Feb 4, 2025

Patricia Beatrice Armstrong was born August 27, 1927, to Carl Atherton Crowder and Nellie Myrtle Crowder in Blackwell, Oklahoma. “Patty B’s” dad worked in the oil and gas industry as a heavy equipment operator, so her family moved around Oklahoma, from Blackwell to Blanchard where she spent many memorable years as a young girl. Eventually she and her family moved...

Robert Irvin Budka

Robert Irvin Budka

Feb 3, 2025

Robert Irvin Budka, age 77, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Shawnee.

Bob was born in North Judson, Indiana, to Edward Budka and Blanche (Fisher) Budka. He was raised in Knox, Indiana, and after he graduated from Knox High School in 1965, he attended cosmetology school and received his beautician license. He was then drafted into the...

Barbara Ann Ross

Barbara Ann Ross

Feb 3, 2025

Barbara Ann Wallis Caskey Siebert Ross, age 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, went into the arms of her Maker on February 3, 2025. Barbara was born on December 4, 1936, to Everett and Gladys Wallis in Shawnee, Oklahoma. After graduating from Prairie Valley High School, she began her career at Keller’s Feed Store. In 1960, she married Bill Caskey, and together...

Jerry Wayne Miller

Jerry Wayne Miller

Jan 29, 2025

Jerry Wayne Miller, born September 6, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 29, 2025, in Wellston, Oklahoma. He was 85 years old.

Jerry graduated from Putnam City High School in 1958 and attended Panhandle A&M before serving three years in the U.S. Army as part of the 101st Airborne Division. After his military service, he married Vicki Lynn...

Lawrence Alvin Chasteen

Lawrence Alvin Chasteen

Jan 28, 2025

Lawrence Alvin Chasteen, age 79, of Lexington, Oklahoma, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was born in Hartford, Arkansas, on February 1, 1945, to James Aire Chasteen and Francis Faye (Wheatley) Chasteen.

After finishing high school, Lawrence served in the United States Air Force. He married Barbara Bozeman on December 26, 1965, and they raised one son, two daughters, and...

James Porter Anderson, Jr.

James Porter Anderson, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

James Porter (Andy) Anderson, Jr., of Choctaw, Oklahoma, was born July 25, 1927, at Wilson, Oklahoma, to James Porter Anderson, Sr., and Nora Sylvestia Adkins Anderson. He departed this life on January 28, 2025, at Mercy Rehab Hospital in Oklahoma City.

 He married Janie Sue Anderson on May 27, 1966, at Ada, Oklahoma.

 Survivors include his wife, Janie, of 58 years, of...

Susie Elaine Early

Susie Elaine Early

Jan 23, 2025

Susie Elaine Early, 66 years old, of Oklahoma City passed away comfortably on January 23, 2025, after a valiant fight with cancer. Born March 10, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Susie lived a life full of love, laughter, and endless generosity. 

Susie was cherished by many for her infectious smile, endearing laugh, youthful spirit, larger than life heart, and deep dedication to...

Stephen Robert Wood

Stephen Robert Wood

Jan 20, 2025

Stephen Robert Wood, 76, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away on January 20, 2025, four days after abdominal surgery.

Steve was born on July 23, 1948, to Robert and Mary (Lopez) Wood, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was a musician from the time he was a boy – when his dad taught him to play the ukulele. He eventually graduated to guitars –...

Orva Nan Hastings

Orva Nan Hastings

Jan 18, 2025

Orva Nan Hastings was born on April 1, 1939, to Wynema (Cox) Walker and James Owen in Atwood, Oklahoma. She passed away on January 18, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at 85 years of age.

Nan met Jerry Hastings, and they wed in 1957, going on to have three children: Mike, Sherri, and Kelly.

Nan was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry...

Glynita Gail Johnson

Glynita Gail Johnson

Jan 18, 2025

Glynita Gail Johnson, age 65, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on January 18, 2025. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on June 22, 1959, to Hurshal Lee Cox and Mickey (Hale) Spencer. 

Gail married Mark A. Johnson on August 6, 1976. She was a homemaker and had one daughter, Summer. She enjoyed cleaning her house, working in the yard, going to...

George Walter Miller

George Walter Miller

Jan 18, 2025

"Revelation 21:4 King James Version: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

 George Walter Miller, age 71, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on January 18, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1953,...

Donna Sue Foley

Donna Sue Foley

Jan 16, 2025

Suzie Foley, 64, gained her angel wings on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved widow of Tom Foley, together for over 36 years. Suzie, born in Alex, Oklahoma, was the daughter of her wonderful parents, Lloyd and Jean Garrison. She graduated from Alex High School, where she showed cows and later dedicated over 20...

Ruby Jene Draper

Ruby Jene Draper

Jan 16, 2025

Ruby Jene Draper, age 73, passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on January 2, 1952, to Bobby Lewis and Roberta “Shorty” (Harwell) Lewis. 

Ruby was raised in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. After graduating from Tecumseh High School in 1971, she attended East Central University receiving her bachelor’s degree in education and later returned to earn her master’s...

Donna Sue "Suzie" Foley

Donna Sue "Suzie" Foley

Jan 16, 2025

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Donald Eugene Johnson

Donald Eugene Johnson

Jan 15, 2025

Donald Eugene Johnson was born October 19, 1937, in Modesto, California, to CJ “Jimmy” and Lucile Johnson. He was born into a family of hardworking dairy farmers. During his high school years, he was part of the track, wrestling and gymnastics teams. He was also a member of the FFA. After junior college he spent several years in the U.S....

Shirley Florence Simpson

Shirley Florence Simpson

Jan 11, 2025

Shirley Florence Simpson, 84, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, received her heavenly reward on January 11, 2025. She was born July 20, 1940, to Fred and Lillie Mae (Polecat) Spoon.

Shirley always put her family first. She was able to really help take care of her loved grandkids after she retired from General Motors in the early 2000’s. 

Shirley was preceded in death by...