Obituaries
Sandra Kay Potter
Nov 24, 2024
Sandra Kay Potter, 64, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on November 24, 2024, after a tough battle with cirrhosis of the liver. She was born on March 24, 1960, to Sherman and Rebecca Davis in Liberal, Kansas.
After graduation, Sandra landed her first job at the pizza factory. She then entered the nursing field and had a long career as a...
Robert Nelson Meek Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
Robert Nelson Meek Jr. passed away on November 21, 2024, on his 63rd birthday, surrounded by his family. He lived a whole life despite living his final years with end-stage renal disease.
Born on November 21, 1961, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of Robert Nelson Meek Sr., Helen Sue Brown Sanchez, and Sylvester Sanchez. Nelson is survived by...
Jacob Allen Price
Nov 20, 2024
Jacob Allen Price of Meeker, Oklahoma, tragically passed away on November 20, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 32.
Jacob was born on December 18, 1991, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the son of Dearyal “Gene” and Joan (Ford) Price, James and Charity Shuler, and James and Lynelle Hodges. He grew up in Meeker and attended White Rock...
Leslie Dawn Hicklin
Nov 18, 2024
Leslie Dawn Hicklin, age 58, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away November 18, 2024. She was born August 27, 1966, in Shawnee to Ray Neal Funk and Ronda Jeanne (Jackson) Funk.
Leslie lived in Shawnee her entire life. She married Robert Hicklin on February 26, 1994. She worked at the CPN Health Clinic in Shawnee as the Appointment Supervisor. She treasured the...
Joseph Edward Johnson
Nov 11, 2024
Joseph Johnson was born on September 15, 1960, to John Johnson and JoAnn Johnson in Moline, Illinois. He left this world peacefully at home on November 11, 2024.
Joe graduated from Stroud High School in 1978. He spent most of his life as a diesel mechanic for Miller Truck Lines in Stroud, Oklahoma.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, John...
Frankie Gene Walker, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Frankie Gene Walker, Jr., of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away November 11, 2024. He was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, on August 11, 1955, to Frankie Gene Walker, Sr., and Betty (Stacy) Walker. He lived his entire life in Konawa.
Frankie had a variety of occupations: welder, cowboy, truck driver and operator. He was also a talented musician who loved to play guitar...
Richard Alan Jacobs
Nov 5, 2024
Richard Alan Jacobs passed from this life on November 5, 2024. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on April 9, 1951, to Calvin and Patsy (Curtess) Jacobs.
Richard was a member of the marching band and the Thespian Club while attending Shawnee High School, and he graduated in 1969. After high school, he attended East Central in Ada, Oklahoma. He learned...
Kenny Joe Miller
Nov 4, 2024
Kenny J. Miller, 62, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, surrounded by family.
Kenny was born on June 15, 1962, to Robert (Bob) and Delphia Miller in Stigler, Oklahoma. After graduating from Quinton High School in 1980, he worked a variety of jobs but was primarily in construction. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and driving...
Larry Ralph Shepherd
Nov 3, 2024
Larry Ralph Shepherd of Shawnee, Oklahoma, departed this world on November 3, 2024. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, on September 3, 1942, to Ralph Shepherd and Ella (McDaniel) Shepherd.
Larry attended Preston High School and continued his education at East Central University. He owned and operated Summertree Fence Company, Inc., where fencing, decorative gates, horse walkers, loafing sheds, automatic gate...
Cheri Ann Graham
Nov 2, 2024
Cheryl "Cheri" Graham, born on November 10, 1955, in Columbus, NE, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. Cheri was a beloved wife to Troy Graham, with whom she shared a deep bond and countless joyful moments, including time spent playing with their beloved dogs.
Cheri was known for her sharp wit and infectious humor, always quick with...
Louella Aletha Couch
Nov 2, 2024
Louella Aletha (Dalton) Couch of Tecumseh passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Louella was born on June 6, 1938, in Oxnard, California. She lived with her parents in Moorpark, California, where, as an only child, she kept herself busy with paper dolls, her favorite pastime. In 1952, she and her family moved back to Norman, Oklahoma,...
Angela Ellona Younger
Oct 29, 2024
Angela Ellona Younger, 68, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on October 29, 2024. She was born in Madill, Oklahoma, on January 4, 1956, to Arnold D. Perkins and Evangeline (Craddock) Smith. Later, Evangeline married M.B. “Smitty” Smith who became Angela’s special daddy.
After graduating from Konawa High School in 1974, Angela studied pre-med at Saint Gregory’s University in Shawnee and graduated...
Phil Carson Coldiron
Oct 25, 2024
Phil Carson Coldiron, 85, of Wellston, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2024, after an 18-month battle with cancer.
Phil was born on November 26, 1938, to Charles H. and Exie Ida Coldiron in Oklahoma City. After graduating from Crooked Oak High School in 1957, he went on to study Zoology at the University of Oklahoma, graduating...
Basil Ray Johnson
Oct 22, 2024
Basil Ray Johnson, 46, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
Basil was born on May 1, 1978, to Kenneth T. Johnson and Shari Diane Fair Drinkwater in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was in band during his high school years where he played the clarinet and the snare drum. After graduating from Wewoka High...
Nicole Renee Garvin
Oct 22, 2024
Nicole Renee Garvin, 38, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22, 2024, at St. Francis hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while comatose as the result of a serious infection with sepsis.
Nicole was born on September 28, 1986, to Duane and Carol Garvin in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Westmoore High School, Nicole continued to live in her parents’...
Christopher Alan Giddens
Oct 20, 2024
Christopher Alan Giddens of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on October 20, 2024, at the age of 62. He was born in Sacramento, California, on November 18, 1961, to Thomas C. Giddens and Ruth (Gaddy) Giddens.
After graduating from high school, Chris helped his brother, Chuck Giddens, pour concrete in Oklahoma and Tennessee for several years before becoming a machinist. As a...
Richard Allen DeHaven, Sr.
Oct 18, 2024
Richard Allen DeHaven, Sr. of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on October 18, 2024.
Richard was born on June 25, 1956, to Jules Rodger DeHaven and Margaret Marie Hacker.
After graduation Richard was a cook at Steak ‘n Shake in Illinois and spent a couple years as a security specialist in the United States Air Force. He became a machinist in Oklahoma and...
Genevieve Yvonne Hawk
Oct 4, 2024
Genevieve Yvonne Hawk, 93, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away October 4, 2024. She was born in Merdrignac, France, on May 20, 1931, to Jean-Baptiste Jamin and Celeste (Josset) Jamin.
Genevieve, who did not speak a word of English, moved to Seattle, Washington, in 1952 to acquire work. There she met her future husband, Herb Hawk, in 1955. They were married in...
Rock Allan Staples
Sep 29, 2024
Rock Allan Staples was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 27, 1955, to Reginald and Marie Staples. He left this earthly world to be with his Heavenly Father on September 29, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.
Rock married his wife of 32 years, Emma “Sue” Staples, on July 4, 1992. He made the statement after taking his marriage vows,...
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