Obituaries
Larry Michael Gilmore
May 31, 2024
Larry Michael Gilmore, 76, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on May 31, 2024. He was born in Shawnee on June 24, 1947, to Albert Mathis Gilmore and Ruby Jewell (Massey) Gilmore.
A lifetime long-haul truck driver, Larry began his lengthy career driving for Red Wallace. He later drove for JW Welborn for many years, before driving for his brother, Earl, who...
Michael Robert Burnham, Jr.
May 22, 2024
Michael Robert Burnham, Jr., age 62, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died tragically on May 22, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1961, to Wanda May (Marrs) Lee and was adopted by Robert Burnham, Sr.
After high school, Michael joined the United States Army in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. After he honorably served his country in the military, he chose...
Jane Ellen Erwin
May 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Jane Ellen Erwin, age 76, on May 14, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on January 20, 1948, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated veteran. Jane devoted her life to her family, her country, and her community. She proudly served in...
Michael Richard Herndon
May 12, 2024
Michael Richard Herndon, 65, was born on December 8, 1958, to Richard and Donna Herndon at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He passed away on May 12, 2024.
After graduating from high school in 1978, Michael married his high school sweetheart, Vickie, on April 4, 1980. In 1982, they had their first child, Jennifer. In 1987, Michael and...
Tresie Mae Tolleson
May 4, 2024
Tresie Mae Tolleson, 66, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on May 4, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD. She was born in Oklahoma City on January 30, 1958, to Johnie and Shirley Garner.
In 1975, Tresie met Jerry Tolleson, and they were wed in 1977. They had three children, Teddy, Joy, and Elaine. Tresie was a housewife and spent...
Mildred Louise Allen
May 1, 2024
Mildred Louise Allen, 80, of Maud, Oklahoma, passed away on May 1, 2024. She was born in Lakeside, Arizona, on May 19, 1943, to Sam J. Elliott and Mildred E. (Jackson) Elliott. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Don Allen.
Michael "Mike" Tony Little
Apr 30, 2024
Michael “Mike” Tony Little, 62, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2024, at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma from severe health complications. He was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, on May 15, 1961, to Lester Little and Vera (Quinalty) Roberts.
Mike enjoyed working most of his life in the oilfield. He loved the outdoors and liked to spend...
Clemma M. Wilcox
Apr 28, 2024
Clemma M. Wilcox, 78, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on April 28, 2024. She was born January 23, 1946, to Hada Hendershott in Jamestown, Kentucky.
Clemma had a 25-year career working at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She retired in 2001 and spent her time traveling with her husband, Wallace Wilcox, and her grandchildren. She liked going to...
Cori Lanae` Pulver
Apr 20, 2024
Cori Lanae` Pulver, 30, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on April 20, 2024.
Cori was born on November 16, 1993, to Carey and Marie (Martin) Self in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of four children with a sister, Krissy, and two brothers, Kenny and Cody. She went to Eufaula Schools and was a cheerleader...
George R. Harper
Apr 18, 2024
With much sadness, we, his family, announce the passing of George R. Harper. George passed away quietly at home on April 18, 2024, at the age of 84, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. George was born in Nevada City, California, on November 23, 1939, to Jessie and John Harper.
George graduated from El Dorado High School in Placerville, California, in 1957. He enlisted...
Otis Lee Maxwell
Apr 11, 2024
Otis Lee Maxwell passed away on April 11, 2024, in his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma, after a 4-year battle with lung cancer. He was a kind soul. Otis was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 6, 1954.
Otis graduated from Midwest City High School in 1973 and worked at Tinker Air Force Base for 33 years. He loved riding...
Maile L. Morris
Apr 8, 2024
Maile Morris (Albro) of Moore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii, on March 30, 1951, to Lysle and Margaret Albro.
In 1969 Maile graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California. She had various jobs but enjoyed the independent adventures of truck driving the most. After retiring, Maile enjoyed spending time with her...
Harley Ann Mayer
Apr 7, 2024
Harley Ann Mayer, 20, of Mayer Farms in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7, 2024. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 16, 2003, to Morgan Mayer and Patricia (Paulson) Mayer.
After graduating from Macomb Public Schools in 2023, Harley was hired to work in the afterschool program at Macomb Public Schools doing what she loved to do...
Don Roe (Big Don)
Apr 3, 2024
Don Roe passed away on Wednesday evening April 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Donal Ray Roe was born February 23, 1939, in Asher, Oklahoma, to William Clyde Roe and Myrtle Irene Roe. When Don was four years old, his parents moved to Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was there that he began his scholastic career while also playing basketball. Reaching a...
Dolores Jean Denson
Apr 1, 2024
Dolores Jean Newell Denson was born June 11, 1931, to Joe Hughey and Elizabeth Newell, in Seminole, Oklahoma. She attended high school in Seminole, graduating in 1949. After high school, Dolores worked in several office jobs, including as an operator for the telephone company.Dolores married Bill Denson in 1950, and they had four children in fewer than six years: Richard...
Terry Don Gregory
Apr 1, 2024
Terry Don Gregory, age 52, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away on April 1, 2024. He was born in Purcell, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1971, to Larry Gregory, Sr., and Jaron Lamb.
Terry’s first job was at Kentucky Fried Chicken, and he later worked for TDK and a landscaping business. He met Cindy Lou Dennis in 1995 in Cleveland, Oklahoma. They married...
Gary Don Delonais
Mar 22, 2024
Gary Don Delonais of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on March 22, 2024, after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was born in Shawnee on June 21, 1950, to Francis Lloyd Delonais and Billie Dean (Persinger) Eaton.
Gary graduated from Konawa High School in 1968 and continued his studies at Oklahoma University. He met his spouse, Bobbie Ann Albright, in 1968,...
Larry Merle Gering
Mar 21, 2024
Larry Merle Gering was born on December 29, 1941, to Merle and Ruth (Siedelmann) Gering in Casey, Iowa. After graduating from Des Moines Technical High School, he immediately went on to attend classes at Iowa State University, while teaching music at Professional Music Center in Des Moines. College residence proved more party oriented than academic discipline, so he...
Jerry Lowell Tennyson
Mar 21, 2024
Jerry Lowell Tennyson, 86, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on March 21, 2024, after a strenuous battle with dementia. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 25, 1937, to Raymond and Marvel Tennyson. He had two older siblings, Arlen and Robert Tennyson.
In 1955, at age 16, Jerry met and married his first wife, Carolyn Gibson, and they had...
Alan Fitzgerald Wallace
Mar 16, 2024
Alan Fitzgerald Wallace passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 59.
Alan Fitzgerald Wallace, a man of many talents, was born on January 13, 1965, to James Willie, Sr. and Mattie Lee Wallace in Shawnee, Oklahoma. As the eleventh of eleven children, he stood out with determination and drive. After graduating from Shawnee High School, Alan developed his...
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