Nov 10, 2025

Timmy Martin Cross, 61, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 10, 2025, after a series of health issues and surgery. He was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, on January 31, 1964, to Leo Cross and Korah (Thompson) Cross.

Tim graduated from Dale High School in 1982. He completed classes in mechanics and car bodywork while in high school, and his first...

Nov 8, 2025

Connie Dean Pipkin, age 68, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born in Antlers, Oklahoma, on October 13, 1957, to Robert Lee Beasley and Ruby Viola (West) Beasley.

Connie moved several times as a child, and at age 11, she and her younger sister, Tammy, lived with their oldest brother, Carl Beasley...

Nov 6, 2025

Corliss Christeen Spiller, age 80, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed away on November 6, 2025.  She was born in Elk Falls, Kansas, on October 14, 1945, to Fred Ruddle and Melva (Whaley) Ruddle.

Nov 4, 2025

Kevin Shane Herrin-Ross, age 52, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025. He was born to Paula Friend and Roger Ross on October 22, 1973.

Kevin graduated from Paden High School, and then he went to work at Kwikset until the closure of the plant. He was an office manager for a storage unit for several years and...

Nov 3, 2025

Robert (Bob) A. Lebund, 77, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on November 3, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1948, to Howard Lebund and Fern (Bartz) Lebund in Chicago, Illinois.

Bob served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and graduated from Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, with a Bachelor...

Nov 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vivian Corene Page, “Doo-gee,” as she was affectionately known to those closest to her, on November 2, 2025, in Macomb, Oklahoma. Born on March 26, 1942, in Watson, Oklahoma, Corene was one of nine siblings and fourteen stepsiblings. They lived a life full of family, love, and cherished memories....

Nov 1, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

Ember Marie McPherson, beloved daughter, sister, auntie, granddaughter, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in her home on November 1, 2025, at the young and tender age of twelve. Born on March 1, 2013, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Ember brought warmth, laughter, joy, and a vibrant light to all those who knew her.

Ember was, and will always be, known for her sweet...

Oct 30, 2025

Phillip Gene Flowers, born March 1, 1955, to Johnny and Marie (Johnson) Flowers, passed peacefully surrounded by his closest family on October 30, 2025.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marie Flowers; his wife, Elaine Flowers; and his brother, Dean Flowers.

Phillip is survived by his son, William Flowers and wife Mellissa of Meeker, OK; stepson, Loren Wilson...

Oct 28, 2025

Eric Tyler Huntley, 56 years old, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 26, 1968, to Lillie Mae Huntley and James Carolina.

Eric attended Noble Town Schools and afterwards went into Job Corp. He worked for many years at Coats Roofing Company and worked for Seminole District...

Oct 26, 2025

Anthony Lee Brown, a devoted father and loving brother, transitioned unexpectedly in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on October 26, 2025. Anthony was born on January 25, 1962, in Dawson, Georgia, and later moved with his family to Albany, Georgia, where he grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and strong family values that shaped his life. He traveled many places throughout his journey,...

Oct 23, 2025

Edna Norine Ellen, age 75, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1949, in Denison, Texas, to Norville (Biggen) James Spradlin and Faye Ruth (Finley) Spradlin.

Edna is survived by her children: James (Daren) Shepherd and wife Nikki of Tecumseh, OK; Ronda Thomas and husband Jeremy of Shawnee, OK;...

Oct 23, 2025

Mona Mae Ray, age 84, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed to her heavenly home on October 23, 2025. She was born in Prague, Oklahoma, on July 23, 1941, to Montague Akins and Ollie Mae (Brown) Akins.

Mona married John Ray in Texas in 1988. She worked as a secretary at Southwestern Bell and AT&T for 30 years. She was a longtime member...

Oct 20, 2025

Jessica Anne (Steelman) Saylor, 38, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on June 10, 1987, to Thomas and Tammy Steelman.

Jessica grew up and attended school in the Tecumseh and Tulsa areas. She enlisted in the United States Navy in 2007 working as an aviation mechanic and was awarded the...

Oct 20, 2025

Pyper Michelle Gorman, precious daughter of Brittney and Mikey Gorman, gained her angel wings on October 20, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Pyper was preceded in death by her big brother, Lux.

Pyper is survived by her parents, Mikey and Brittney Gorman of the home; two brothers, Preston and Zackary Gorman; four sisters: A’maya, Karma King, Allison Gorman and Penelope Gorman; grandparents: Dewayne...

Oct 15, 2025

Max F. Boatman, 75, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on October 15, 2025, after a battle with West Nile Virus. He was born in Asher, Oklahoma, on May 9, 1950, to Bernice Broyles and Freeman Bourassa.

After graduating from Odessa High School in 1968, Max joined the United States Air Force. He married Sylvia Branum, and they had one child, Sara...

Oct 13, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Huey LaValley, 85, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, on July 17, 1940, to Clyde and Jessie (Welsh) LaValley of Wetumka, Oklahoma, and was the beloved brother of five siblings.

Tom attended Wetumka Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1958. After high school,...

Oct 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Ralph Ray Marshall announce his peaceful passing on October 11, 2025, in Arizona City, Arizona. Ray was 78 years old.

Born in San Jose, CA on June 21, 1947, Ray grew up in Newark, CA and attended Newark High School, eventually moving to Shawnee, OK, where he lived most of his adult...

Oct 7, 2025

Mark Anthony Shaw (Mellow), age 60, passed away in his home in Konawa, Oklahoma, on October 7, 2025. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on February 10, 1965, to Kay Sharon (West) Shaw.

He worked in the oil fields for many years.

Mark was proceeded in death by his grandparents, E.H. and Annie Vee Shaw; his mom, Kay West; aunt, Annie Taylor;...

Oct 7, 2025

Wilma Jean Bruza-Douglas peacefully went with Jesus on October 7, 2025. She was born to Bennie Edd and Nina Martin Bruza on April 23, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She graduated from McLoud High School in 1968.

She has lived a life of many stories, from growing up in McLoud with her sisters Gaila Jo and Norma Jean, spending time in...