Obituaries
Joseph James Baptista
Jan 26, 2026
Joseph James Baptista, 77, of Stoud, Oklahoma, went home to the Lord on January 26, 2026, at Golden Rule Nursing Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma, after a long battle that began in 2022 with a paralyzing fall and a final diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Joe was born on October 25, 1948, in Oakland, California, to Ernest J. Baptista and Christine C. Cammisa-Baptista....
Cleo Sylvanda Rogers
Jan 26, 2026
Cleo Sylvanda Rogers, 70, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away on January 26, 2026. She had been diagnosed with cancer only a short month prior. She went peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her own home with her husband, John, and sister, Linda, there to care for and comfort her in her final days, hours and minutes.
Born December 11,...
Steven Patrick O'Connell
Jan 23, 2026
Steven Patrick O’Connell, age 45, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on January 23, 2026, from a sudden heart attack. Born on March 17, 1980, in Oklahoma City to Dale and Jamey O’Connell, Steve grew up with a strong work ethic, a curious mind, and a deep love for his family.
A 1998 graduate of Carl Albert Hight School, Steve began his...
Lanie "Pat" Naoma Wynn
Jan 19, 2026
Lanie Naoma Wynn, known by most people as Pat, was born on October 31, 1932, in Barber, Arkansas, to Charles Fleet Cochran and Minnie Pearl (Peoples) Cochran. Pat was the last surviving member of a large family of twelve children.
Pat graduated from Mansfield High School in Arkansas and later met Nova Coy Wynn at a revival at Pine Log Church....
Herman Karl Kuhn Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Herman Karl Kuhn Jr., 82, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 18, 2026.
Herman was born on January 29, 1943, to Herman Karl and Edith May (Edgar) Kuhn in San Pedro, California. Herman was lovingly referred to by family and friends as Herm, Junior, or Grizz, and cherished the title of Pop or Poppa.
Herman attended Antioch High School and in...
Marion Pinkney Bond Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Marion Pinkney Bond Jr., age 81, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Born on August 27, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to Marion Sr. and Bertha Bond, Buddy was the fourth born child of five siblings and was the first son. He grew up in Fresno, California. In his young adult years, he met...
Olen Raymond Arnett
Jan 17, 2026
Olen Raymond Arnett, age 82, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, walked through the gates of Heaven on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Olen was born to Race Arnett and Velma (Hurst) Arnett on December 7, 1943, in Carr City, Oklahoma.
Olen was partially raised by Jack and Anice Hogan. He attended multiple grade schools in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol...
Mona LaVerne Penn
Jan 15, 2026
Mona LaVerne (Ritter) Penn, 72, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on January 15, 2026, after a long battle with C.O.P.D. She was born in Oklahoma City on October 20, 1953, to Arthur G. Ritter and Sylvia L. (Self) Ritter.
Mona completed tenth grade in high school. She married Michael Quick in 1972, and they had two children, Michael E. Quick...
Joe Anne Sloan
Jan 15, 2026
Joe Anne Sloan, 93, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born in Webb City, Missouri, on March 24, 1932, to James William Crocker and Faye Leona (Riggs) Crocker.
In 1951, Joe Anne married Keith Dutton and of this union two daughters were born, Pam Dutton Leone and Cathy Dutton Higginbotham. In 1973, Joe Anne remarried Robert...
Eddie Glen Elix
Jan 13, 2026
Eddie Glen Elix, 63, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, tragically passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, on July 8, 1962, to Andrew Elix and Lillian Parker Riley.
Eddie grew up in Tipton, Oklahoma, and moved to Oklahoma City sometime in early 1980. He earned his GED and went to trade school to be a mechanic. He had...
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)...
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