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...

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...

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...

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,...

Sep 27, 2024

Jordan Daniel Bennett of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 34. Jordan was born on May 10, 1990, to Rance and Jeannine Bennett in Oklahoma City. 

 From a young age, he enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Jordan was very active in the Quail Springs Church of Christ youth group. He...

Sep 24, 2024

James Dean Ramsey of Crescent, Oklahoma, passed away tragically on September 24, 2024. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on May 2, 1974, to Jimmy Dale Ramsey and Joyce (Davoult) Ramsey.

James’ family moved to Harrah, Oklahoma, when he was two years old. He grew up there and graduated from Choctaw High School. Growing up James enjoyed playing all types...

Sep 24, 2024

Connie Sue Bradley, 51, of Seminole, Oklahoma, unexpectedly passed away on September 24, 2024. She was born June 26, 1973, to Geneva and Luther Bradley in Newport, Arkansas.

Connie obtained her GED before continuing her education and becoming an LPN. Before becoming a nurse, she worked along the side of her grandmother at Golden Rule Nursing Home taking care of the...

Sep 24, 2024

69 years old of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on September 24, 2024. This was one year, nine months, and twenty-one days after suffering a stroke to her brainstem which left her in a “locked in” state of unconsciousness. With her oldest daughter faithfully devoted to her care, Terri defied most odds; her organs held strong while her body remained wound...

Sep 22, 2024

Bobby Joe McNew, 82, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on September 22, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to William Ottie and Edith Lanell (Gilkinson) McNew.

Bob graduated from Bethel High School in 1960. While in high school, he met Jeraleen Henson, and they wed in October of 1960. They were blessed with three children,...

Sep 14, 2024

Dorothy June Bright of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in Shawnee on December 28, 1942 and was raised by her loving parents Warren and Ethel Neal. She worked at Hamburger King in Shawnee for 13 years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; son, Billy Don Bright; brother, Warren...

Sep 13, 2024

Dena Lavon Fields was born on January 30, 1963. She had a deep passion for caring for animals and Star Wars. During her life, she was an exceptionally hard worker and cared deeply for her family and loved ones. In her life’s later years, she was very dedicated to serving God through her fierce love of animals and extreme caring...

Sep 11, 2024

Becky Jean Bevins, our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. She was born September 7, 1959, in Temple, Texas, but lived in Shawnee, Oklahoma, most of her life.

Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hildreth; parents, Gene Martindale and Lois Mosley; brothers: Dale Cunningham, Stephen Bishop and Phillip...

Sep 11, 2024

Mark Wesley Higgins, 53, of Harjo, Oklahoma, passed away on September 11, 2024, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, after a battle of only 23 days with blood clots, strokes, and metastatic cancer. Mark was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1971, to Essie Weins and Bennie Higgins.

In 1975, Mark’s sister, Gina, was born. He loved her dearly and always looked...

Aug 22, 2024

Bryan Lee Berry, 66, of Byhalia, Mississippi, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born in Huntington Park, California, on June 17, 1958, to Leroy Berry and Sue (Middleton) Berry.

Bryan was the eldest child with two younger brothers and one sister. He moved to Oklahoma where he graduated from Noble High School in 1976. Shortly thereafter,...

Aug 15, 2024

Robert Claud Eitel (Pops), age 71, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on August 15, 2024, after a long battle with non-alcoholic cirrhosis. He was born in El Reno, Oklahoma, on December 18, 1952, to Claud Holman Eitel and Pearl Rose (Love) Eitel.

Robert graduated from Del City High School in 1972. He met Ann Turk in 1973 and they wed in...

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara Ann Mundt, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away August 15, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma, on November 6, 1950, to Henry Calvin Milligan and Gladys Jesse (Jonston) Milligan.

Barbara worked as a waitress for 60 years. She had worked for various restaurants to include Denny’s Restaurant and Harley’s Café in Choctaw, Oklahoma, the last...

Aug 14, 2024

David Keith Reed went to his Heavenly Home on August 14, 2024, shortly after a diagnosis of cancer. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on April 4, 1965, to George Reed and Betty (Sanders) Reed.

David attended Shawnee Public Schools. He was hearing impaired as a child, but still managed to live life to the fullest, his way. He resided in...

Aug 9, 2024

William David Graves, age 61, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away August 9, 2024. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 10, 1962, to Willis Clarence Graves and Rhoda Mary Ezzell.

In June of 1980, William graduated from Borizon High School in Corona, California. He attended college for a while and studied mechanics. He started working at the young age of...

Aug 4, 2024

Aug 3, 2024

Fifty pounds of Roma tomatoes, three cups salt, three cups crushed red chili pepper, and ten fresh jalapeños.

Harvey was frequently asked for Amigo’s salsa recipe in public. Most were expecting a more manageable portion, so he was always delighted to see the look on their faces when he went into a commercial sized recipe. Humor, sarcasm, and a quick wit...