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...

Oct 3, 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Charles Leroy Nix, formerly of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, departed this life on September 29, 2023, at his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.Charles and Marvine (Probst) were united in marriage on August 29, 1959, in Grand Rapids.  They were blessed with six children.  Over the years, they lived in Minnesota, Illinois, Washington state and in 1975, they moved to Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  They...

Sep 27, 2023

Percy Dwight Starr, 56, passed away on September 27, 2023, at his home where he resided with his daughter in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He had been battling with dialysis for 10+ years.Mr. Starr was born to Chief G. Starr and Georgia May Hicks on June 27, 1967, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He attended Murrow Boarding School and Stillwater High School. He met...

Sep 21, 2023

Wilma Jean Lebund, born July 27,1939, to OscarSuhler and Nellie Jane (Lauby) Suhler in Lyons, Kansas,passed from this life on September 22, 2023.Jean graduated from Lyons High School in 1957and retired in 2000 from Central Plastics.She was preceded in death by her parents andand son, James Rice.Jean is survived by Robert (Bob) of the home; brother, Kenneth Suhler of San...

Sep 17, 2023

Virginia Faye Davis of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed from this life Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 81.  She was born in Davisville, Kentucky, on June 27, 1942, to Oliver Wilson and Pearl (Webb) Wilson.Virginia loved to visit with her family and friends in Ohio, West Virginia and Colorado.  She enjoyed spending time with her cat, Buffy, and she...

Sep 8, 2023

The wild ride of Jerry Leon Odneal, long time resident of Houston, Texas, came to an end September 8th when he passed away at his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. By his side, was his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann, his son, James, and his eldest grandson, Chris. His journey began in the rural community of Commerce, Oklahoma, on November...

Sep 6, 2023

Ina Marie Mitchell, 92, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed from this life on September 6, 2023.  She was surrounded by her family during her last hours here on this earth.Ina was born to Bill and Gertie Ong on August 12, 1931.  She attended school in Wewoka, Oklahoma.  She loved to tell stories of her growing up years in Wewoka with her...

Sep 4, 2023

Betty Jane Sauer, 61, of Spencer, Oklahoma, passed away, unexpectedly, on Monday, September 4, 2023.  She was born on November 2, 1961, to Freeda Monette (Brown) McEntire in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.In 1982, Betty met Douglas Todd Sauer and they were wed on April 23, 1982.  They were blessed with three children, Kristy, Charlie and Marjorie and 10 grandchildren.  Her grandchildren...

Aug 31, 2023

Aug 28, 2023

Roy Oliver Buckmaster, Jr., 86, passed away August 28, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Midtown after a severe stroke. Jim, as his family called him, was born September 22, 1936, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Roy Oliver Buckmaster and Birdie Mae Gregory. Jim was one of 13 children.Jim grew up in Shawnee and attended Shawnee schools. He was married to Lorene Collier...

Aug 12, 2023

Patricia Diane Poole, 73, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023.Pat was born on November 22, 1949, to Carl and Estelene (Haug) Kennemer in Oklahoma City.  She grew up in the Park Estates area in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1968.  She attended Northeast Christian Church and often sang special duets...

Jul 30, 2023

Ginger Moinette Gregg, age 69, of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023.Ginger was born October 14, 1953, to Olen and Adele Sanders in Seminole, Oklahoma.In 1968, Ginger met David Gregg and they were wed on December 26, 1968.  They had three wonderful boys:  Chris, Jon and Adam.Ginger was first and foremost a devoted homemaker and loving mother...

Jul 30, 2023

Vivian Marie (Gatewood) Lawson of Shawnee, Oklahoma, peacefully passed from this earthly home to her heavenly home, July 30, 2023, while surrounded by her beloved family.  Born January 8, 1933, in Brooksville, Oklahoma, Vivian was the beloved daughter of Jasper and Nevator (Cook) Gatewood.Vivian would attend and graduate from Dunbar High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  After high school she met...

Jul 27, 2023

Shawnee, Oklahoma resident,Dolores Collene (Smith) Wright(Dee) passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 91.  Dolores was born on June 1, 1932, in Stroud, Oklahoma to Newton (Bob) and Myrtle Smith.Dolores moved to Southern California in 1936.  She graduated from Puente Union High School in 1950 and then later in life she earned her Nursing Aid Certificate.  While...

Jul 25, 2023

Shauna “Starr” Leigh Brock (nee Peters), 62, of Okemah, Oklahoma, was born on July 16, 1961, and went to walk with her ancestors on July 25, 2023, after a short but brave battle with cancer.  Born in Tucson, Arizona, Shauna was soon adopted by Richard “Pete” W. Peters, Jr. and Nancy J. Peters (nee Horne) and came to live in...

Jul 21, 2023

Our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, Eva Mae Kellogg (Finnie), gained her heavenly wings on Friday, July 21, 2023, after a brief illness.Eva was born on October 15, 1934, in Norman, Oklahoma. She grew up in Beaumont, California and resided in several places including Hawaii, Florida and Michigan. Years later, she moved back to Oklahoma where she raised...

Jul 20, 2023

Malik David Tate, age 24, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Shawnee.Malik was born on January 25, 1999, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Demeta Tate.  He was raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he attended Shawnee public schools and graduated from Shawnee High School in 2017.  He was baptized at St. Paul Baptist Church in Wewoka, Oklahoma, by...