All Obituaries

Sherry Covel-Rice Moore

Arrangements are currently pending for Moore, Oklahoma resident, Sherry Covel-Rice, who passed away on March 5, 2025 in Moore at the age of 69. A full obituary and service information will be posted as soon as the information has been finalized with the funeral. McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are currently pending for Moore, Oklahoma resident, Sherry Covel-Rice, who passed away on March 5, 2025 in Moore at the age of 69. A full obituary and service information will be ...

Floy Longenbaugh Newalla

Floy "Janette" Longenbaugh of Newalla, Oklahoma passed away February 25, 2026 at the age of 86. Jan was born on October 27, 1939 in Wichita Falls, Texas to James Thomas Foster and Mary Paulline (Still) Green. Jan grew up in her early years and attended school in Wichita Falls, TX. After high school, she met and married Bobby Joe Longenbaugh. They traveled the United States with their five boys while Joe served in the military. After parting ways many years later, Jan met Alvin Thomas a ...

Floy "Janette" Longenbaugh of Newalla, Oklahoma passed away February 25, 2026 at the age of 86. Jan was born on October 27, 1939 in Wichita Falls, Texas to James Thomas Foster and Mary Paulline ...

Joann Jones Meeker

Joann (Conger) Jones, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma passed away on February 23, 2026 at her home in Meeker at the age of 81. Joann was born on December 19, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Gus Roy Conger and Oleta Lois (Curtis) Conger. She lived in California for the first several years of her life. While she was there she graduated from High School in Los Angeles. Joann met and married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Jones. They were married in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1970. ...

Joann (Conger) Jones, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma passed away on February 23, 2026 at her home in Meeker at the age of 81. Joann was born on December 19, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Gus ...

Betty Connor Chandler

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor, a resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away in the evening hours of February 16, 2026 in Chandler at the age of 81. Betty was born on October 13, 1944 in Independence, Kansas to Jonathan Burger and Mary (Andres) Burger. Her family eventually moved to Wellington, Kansas where Betty graduated from high school. While in Wellington, Betty and her family were active members of the First Christian Church. Following graduation Betty met the love of her life, ...

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor, a resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away in the evening hours of February 16, 2026 in Chandler at the age of 81. Betty was born on October 13, 1944 in ...

Delores Walter Bethel Acres

Delores Pauline Walter, of Bethel Acres, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home with family around her at the age of 83. Delores was born on February 23, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of L.C. and Inez Rackley. She grew up in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School. After High School she married Charles Boland. To this union, two sons, Kendall and Jeff Boland were born. Delores was a member of ONE Church in Tecumseh. On June 23, 2001, ...

Delores Pauline Walter, of Bethel Acres, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home with family around her at the age of 83. Delores was born on February 23, 1942 in ...

Carla Tapp

Carla Ann Tapp, a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on December 22, 1963, in Santa Ana, California, to Carl Ray Tally and Sarah Bess (McGahey) Tally. Carla was the definition of a true homemaker. Her home was a place of love, care, and constant thoughtfulness, as she was always attentive to the needs of her family. Carla's home was always full of life - you never knew who might be sitting at ...

Carla Ann Tapp, a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on December 22, 1963, in Santa Ana, ...

Marvin Fletcher Shawnee

Marvin H Fletcher a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away in Shawnee on Monday, January 26, 2026 surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on June 13, 1931 In Oklahoma City, OK to Vern E. Fletcher and Ludie M. Hawkins Fletcher. Following his high school graduation, Marvin attended OSU (formerly known as Oklahoma A&M), obtaining his Bachelor's degree in geology. Marvin entered the US Army upon graduating and served his country in Germany as a helicopter pilot. After achieving the ...

Marvin H Fletcher a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away in Shawnee on Monday, January 26, 2026 surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on June 13, 1931 In Oklahoma City, OK to Vern E. ...

Duane Powders Choctaw

Duane Charles Powders, a resident of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed from this life on January 24, 2026 at his home in Choctaw at the age of 65. Duane was born in Oklahoma City on 12/24/1960 to Sandra Powders Shreeves, and Alva "Bud" Powders. Duane was a quality engineer. He worked the final 12 years of his life for Global Production Solutions in Shawnee. He graduated from Southwestern OK State University and was a scholarship recipient on the Rodeo team where he competed as a steer ...

Duane Charles Powders, a resident of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed from this life on January 24, 2026 at his home in Choctaw at the age of 65. Duane was born in Oklahoma City on 12/24/1960 to Sandra ...

Jeanie Niles Shawnee

Wilma Jean (Jeanie) Massey Niles, age 81 of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1944, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Wilma Lydia Reed Massey and Cecil Demoy Massey. Jeanie was a longtime resident of West Helena, Arkansas, working at Merchant & Farmers Bank for more than twenty-five years. Survivors include her loving husband, Reynolds W Niles; Children: Gina Renee Devers of Redfield AR (Jeff) and Micheal Wade Bloesch of Bellaire TX (Shannon); ...

Wilma Jean (Jeanie) Massey Niles, age 81 of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1944, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Wilma Lydia Reed Massey and ...

John Davis Prague

John Arthur Davis, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at his home in Prague on Saturday, January 17, 2026. John was born on May 25, 1952 in Skowhegan, Maine to Robert Waugh and June (Bailey) Waugh. Following high school John joined the US Marines. John served his country faithfully before receiving his honorable discharge. John's primary job was as a truck driver, and he drove thousands of miles during his career. John met his best friend, who shared driving duties with ...

John Arthur Davis, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at his home in Prague on Saturday, January 17, 2026. John was born on May 25, 1952 in Skowhegan, Maine to Robert Waugh and ...

Don Vanzant Tecumseh

Don William Vanzant, 83, entered into Heaven on the evening of January 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Don grew up in the quaint countryside of Wewoka, Oklahoma. When he wasn't at school, he spent time assisting his father, an oil field worker, with "checking the wells" that his father was in charge of, which were located down a dirt road just beside his family home. After graduating from high school, Don studied petroleum engineering, and also served in the U.S. ...

Don William Vanzant, 83, entered into Heaven on the evening of January 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Don grew up in the quaint countryside of Wewoka, Oklahoma. When he wasn't at ...

Karen Furtado Tecumseh

Karen Elizabeth Furtado, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Shawnee at the age of 82. Karen was born on April 23, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland to George Louis Kreafle and Doris Elizabeth (Warns) Kreafle. Karen spent her early family. years in the Baltimore, Maryland area with her family. At age 12, Karen moved to Florida, then several years later to California, and then settled in Oklahoma. Karen worked in numerous capacities during her lifetime. She taught ...

Karen Elizabeth Furtado, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Shawnee at the age of 82. Karen was born on April 23, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland to George Louis ...

Timothy Ajax Newcastle

Timothy Andrew Ajax, a resident of Newcastle, Oklahoma passed away in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 66 on Friday, January 9, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A colleague offered that on Friday, "the primate world lost an extraordinary advocate, teacher, mentor, and cherished friend. Tim Ajax dedicated his life to the ethical care, protection, and lifelong well-being of nonhuman primates, creating a legacy that will resonate for generations. A true force in the sanctuary ...

Timothy Andrew Ajax, a resident of Newcastle, Oklahoma passed away in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 66 on Friday, January 9, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A colleague offered that ...

Julie Lane Shawnee

Arrangements are pending for Julie G Lane, a resident of Shawnee, who passed away on January 8, 2026 in Shawnee at the age of 63. A full obituary and service details will be released as soon as the information has been finalized with the funeral home. Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are pending for Julie G Lane, a resident of Shawnee, who passed away on January 8, 2026 in Shawnee at the age of 63. A full obituary and service details will be released as soon as ...

Erica Richardson Tecumseh

Erica LaShae Richardson, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, at the age of 41. Erica was born on December 12, 1984 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Rodney Harris and Valerie (Edwards) Bridgewater. Erica attended school in Shawnee. She worked as a personal care aide for a number of years. Eric attended church at the Emmanual Temple of Praise and Deliverance in Shawnee as well as Tecumseh First Baptist Church. She was also involved PHISH ...

Erica LaShae Richardson, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, at the age of 41. Erica was born on December 12, 1984 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to ...

Retha Lewis Meeker

Retha Faye (Oliver) Lewis passed away at her home in Meeker on December 17, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on June 1, 1940 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Gilmore Oliver and Gertrude Oliver. She was raised on a dairy farm and married her husband, Calvin D. Lewis on November 21, 1961 in El Reno, OK. She worked diligently as a caregiver, homemaker, and rancher. She loved gardening and decorating her home, and left a legacy of hard work and loving her family with all her heart. Most of all, ...

Retha Faye (Oliver) Lewis passed away at her home in Meeker on December 17, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on June 1, 1940 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Gilmore Oliver and Gertrude Oliver. She ...

Carol Miller Shawnee

Carol Ann Miller (Ell) (Chiefelk), a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed from this life on December 15, 2025 at the age of 78, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Carol was born on December 12th,1947 in Browning, Montana. Carol was born to Samuel Ell and Eva Aguire Ell. Carol was a proud member of The Blackfeet Nation of Browning, Montana. She was also from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Dakota Sioux Tribe. Carol grew up with a Catholic upbringing and attended the Little Flower Parish in ...

Carol Ann Miller (Ell) (Chiefelk), a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed from this life on December 15, 2025 at the age of 78, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Carol was born on December ...

Sylvia Wiens Prague

Sylvia Wiens entered peacefully into heaven into heaven on December 14th 2025. Sylvia was born in Oklahoma City on December 19, 1963 to Jimmy Lynn Tanner and Helen Ruth Batt of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Sylvia was raised by her aunt Lily Campbell and Uncle Floyd Campbell. Sylvia is preceded in death by her biological parents: her father, Jimmy Lynn Tanner and mother, Helen Ruth Batt; her adoptive parents, Floyd Campbell and Lily Campbell; her brother, Jimmy Dale Tanner; sister Kay Campbell, ...

Sylvia Wiens entered peacefully into heaven into heaven on December 14th 2025. Sylvia was born in Oklahoma City on December 19, 1963 to Jimmy Lynn Tanner and Helen Ruth Batt of Shawnee, Oklahoma. ...

Laura Vanbuskirk McLoud

Laura Faye (Copeland) Vanbuskirk, passed away in her home on December 14, 2025 at the age of 74. Laura was born on December 7, 1951 in Arlingon, Texas to Grant Copeland and Betty Marie Copeland. Laura was a High School graduate who graduated from North East High School in Oklahoma City. She worked in the communications field as a communications assistant for both Southwestern Bell and AT&T. Laura has been blessed with 5 grandsons, Austin Gunter, Andrew Vanbuskirk, Aaron Vanbuskirk, Ryder ...

Laura Faye (Copeland) Vanbuskirk, passed away in her home on December 14, 2025 at the age of 74. Laura was born on December 7, 1951 in Arlingon, Texas to Grant Copeland and Betty Marie Copeland. ...

Jimmie Wilkerson Shawnee

Jimmie Wayne Wilkerson, a resident of Shawnee, passed peacefully from this life on December 13. 2025 with his family by his side. Jimmie was born on May 15, 1943 in Seminole, OK to Hershel Woodrow Wilkerson and Lois Lee (Summers) Wilkerson. Jimmie grew up in the Seminole area and he graduated from Seminole High School. Following his graduation, he married Wilberta Hamon in Seminole on December 21, 1963. They remained happily married for 62 years. Jimmie worked at Tinker Air Force Base ...

Jimmie Wayne Wilkerson, a resident of Shawnee, passed peacefully from this life on December 13. 2025 with his family by his side. Jimmie was born on May 15, 1943 in Seminole, OK to Hershel ...

Lee Johnston Shawnee

LeeRoy Johnston, a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 77. He was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Roy Franklin Johnston and Dorothy (Merriman) Johnston. LeeRoy raduated from Seminole High School in 1968. After high school, LeeRoy entered the US Army in 1969. He served a tour of duty in Viet Nam before his honorable discharge in 1971. His last work position was as a supervisor for Gilt Edge Farms, managing delivered of dairy products. He was preceded ...

LeeRoy Johnston, a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 77. He was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Roy Franklin Johnston and Dorothy (Merriman) Johnston. ...

Gary Dennington Shawnee

Gary Lynn Dennington was born on September 18, 1941 in Seminole, OK and passed away on December 6, 2025 at his home in Shawnee. Gary graduated from Bowlegs High School in Bowlegs, OK in 1959. Shortly after his graduation he married Rachel Waller on May 14,1959. He attended Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee. He sharpened his skillset by studying drafting. After his graduation from Okmulgee Tech, he began working at Texas Instruments for the next 19 years. Finally, he started working at ...

Gary Lynn Dennington was born on September 18, 1941 in Seminole, OK and passed away on December 6, 2025 at his home in Shawnee. Gary graduated from Bowlegs High School in Bowlegs, OK in 1959. ...

Loren Jones Shawnee

Loren Neil Jones, a resident of Shawnee, passed from this life to his eternal reward on December 4, 2025 at the age of 68. Loren was born on December 31,1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Earl Jones and Bonna (Redwine) Jones. Loren attended school in Shawnee and following graduation he went to work first as a warehouseman and later he was employed by Iron Tough Fence Company, Loren loved to fish. He was a loving son and brother, and he will be remembered by his many friends and close ...

James Ward Choctaw

James William Ward, a resident of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 30, 2025, in a Midwest City hospital at the age of 81. James was born in Seattle, Washington, on February 1, 1944, to James William Ward and Rose Adeline (Humble) Ward. James attended Sealth High School in Seattle, Washington. He worked as a Teamster in the beverage industry and retired after a faithful and devoted career. James married the love of his life, Margaret Jeanne (Stevenson) Ward, on August 22, 1964, in ...

James William Ward, a resident of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 30, 2025, in a Midwest City hospital at the age of 81. James was born in Seattle, Washington, on February 1, 1944, to ...

Debra Wise Shawnee

Debra Ann Wise, "Debbie Crownover" age 68, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 30, 2025, to join her loved ones in heaven. Debbie was born on September 22, 1957, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Harold and Pat Crownover. She was reared and educated in Meeker and Shawnee area. Debbie worked as a supervisor for the Oklahoma Tax Commission for 25 years in Oklahoma City, retiring in 1999. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Debbie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, niece, ...

Perry Hennigh Tecumseh

Perry Hennigh, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away at his home in Tecumseh on November 30, 2025 at the age of 69. Perry was born to Marvin Hennigh and Barbara Hennigh in Shawnee, OK on April 16,1956. Perry grew up the Tecumseh and Shawnee area. Perry is survived by his sister, Joy Hennigh Foster of the home; one brother, Troy Hennigh of Shawnee; numerous nieces and nephews; and many good friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Barbara Hennigh; one brother, Casey ...

Perry Hennigh, a resident of Tecumseh, passed away at his home in Tecumseh on November 30, 2025 at the age of 69. Perry was born to Marvin Hennigh and Barbara Hennigh in Shawnee, OK on April ...

Karen Bowden

Arrangements are currently pending.

Kevin Renard Shawnee

Kevin Reese Renard, a resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away in Shawnee on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 63. Kevin was born on November 4, 1962 in Del Rio, Texas to Ross Anthony "Tony" Renard and Sharon June Hendrix. Kevin grew up in Oklahoma and Arkansas. He attended Ketchum Public Schools and graduated from Ketchum High School with the class of 1981. Kevin worked primarily as a groundskeeper for Washington Regional Hospital n Fayetteville, Arkansas. He later worked as a ...

Kevin Reese Renard, a resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away in Shawnee on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 63. Kevin was born on November 4, 1962 in Del Rio, Texas to Ross Anthony "Tony" ...

Julie Williams Oklahoma City

Julie Joann (Porter) Williams passed away at her home in Oklahoma City on November 10, 2025 at the age of 56. Julie was born on December 8, 1968 in Flint, Michigan to James Earl Porter and Betty (Thompson) Porter. Julie attended school in Oklahoma and graduated from Harrah High School. Following high school, Julie went to work serving veterans who needed living and/or medical assistance following their military service careers. She was very committed to the honorable work of serving ...

Julie Joann (Porter) Williams passed away at her home in Oklahoma City on November 10, 2025 at the age of 56. Julie was born on December 8, 1968 in Flint, Michigan to James Earl Porter and Betty ...

Valentina Schieuer Shawnee

Arrangements are currently pending for Valentina Schieuer, a resident of Shawnee, who passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the age of 59. A full obituary and service information will be released as soon as the information is finalized with the funeral home. McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are currently pending for Valentina Schieuer, a resident of Shawnee, who passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the age of 59. A full obituary and service information will be ...

Beverly Mackey Moore

Beverly Ann (Wright) Mackey, 92, earned her gold tipped angel wings Friday evening, November 7th, 2025, at her home in Moore, Ok, with her youngest daughter at her bedside. The first of two daughters, she was born April 30th,1933, Wesley Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James Harry and Dorthea Louise (Ritter) Wright. Underweight, frail and sickly, a blend of bananas and canned milk was all her tiny stomach could digest in her first nine months of life. 1938 she contracted polio, ...

Beverly Ann (Wright) Mackey, 92, earned her gold tipped angel wings Friday evening, November 7th, 2025, at her home in Moore, Ok, with her youngest daughter at her bedside. The first of two ...

Nancy Baysinger Norman

Nancy June (Blackwell) Baysinger, a resident of Norman, Oklahoma passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her home in Norman. She was 76 years old. Nancy was born in Lenexa, Kansas on November 25, 1948 to William Robert Blackwell and Bonnie June (Temple) Blackwell. Nancy grew up in Kansas and attended high school there, graduating from Olathe, Kansas High School. She later attended Emporia State University where she earned a degree in Biology. Nancy was a ...

Nancy June (Blackwell) Baysinger, a resident of Norman, Oklahoma passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her home in Norman. She was 76 years old. Nancy was born ...

Zachary Elledge Oklahoma City

Zachary "Zac" Neal Elledge, a resident of Oklahoma City, OK passed from this life on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the age of 40. Zac was born on September 22, 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Neal Elledge and Denese Louise ( Stoddard) Elledge. Zac was a bright young man with many talents. Following his High School education Zac attended college where he receive multiple certifications pertaining to electronics. Zac worked for several summers with his Dad in his carpentry and ...

Zachary "Zac" Neal Elledge, a resident of Oklahoma City, OK passed from this life on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the age of 40. Zac was born on September 22, 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James ...

Velma Taylor Meeker

Velma "Charlene" (Smith) Taylor, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home in Meeker. She was 81 years old. Velma was born on January 22, 1944, in Meeker to Tillman Carter Smith and Sarah Opal (Miller) Smith. As a young girl, Charlene learned to play piano. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School. Following high school, Velma attended St. Gregorys College where she studied music. She later attended a school for machinists and received ...

Velma "Charlene" (Smith) Taylor, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home in Meeker. She was 81 years old. Velma was born on January 22, ...

Charlsie Wilson Prague

Charlsie Marie Wilson passed away on October, 14 2025 in Prague, OK. Charlsie was born on December 20, 1939 in Sayre, OK, to parents Juanita Meares Leflet and Charles R.E. Leflet. Charlsie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers - Jack and Joe, her husband - Robert Lee Wilson, Sr., and her son - Robert Lee Wilson, Jr. Charlsie is survived by her brother - Charles, and sisters - Iris and Kathy; her children - Monte, Rhonda, and Mason; 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and ...

Charlsie Marie Wilson passed away on October, 14 2025 in Prague, OK. Charlsie was born on December 20, 1939 in Sayre, OK, to parents Juanita Meares Leflet and Charles R.E. Leflet. Charlsie was ...

David Larson Shawnee

David James Larson, a resident of Shawnee, passed away at home on Monday, October 6, 2025 surrounded by his family. David was born on July 30, 1947 in the Los Angeles, California, area to Ivan Victor Larson and Jean (VanCamp) Larson. He grew up and attended school in California and graduated from Downey High School in Downey, California. He later moved to Oklahoma and attended college at Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating in 1970. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He thoroughly ...

David James Larson, a resident of Shawnee, passed away at home on Monday, October 6, 2025 surrounded by his family. David was born on July 30, 1947 in the Los Angeles, California, area to Ivan ...

Dorothy Spruiell

Dorothy Marie Spruiell, known as Dot, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Harrah, OK, at age 85. The eldest of seven children born to Kenneth and Pauline Stewart, she was a natural born leader who supported her family with strength and grace. Growing up she attended Choctaw and Mid - Del Schools. At the age of 16, she married Buell Lois Spruiell., they moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where Buell was stationed at the Barksdale Air Force Base. They had three ...

Patrick Burdette Chandler

Patrick Allen Burdette, 45, went home to his Heavenly Father on 9/18/25. Patrick was born in Tulsa OK but grew up and graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1999. He received his Associates Degree from Oklahoma City Community College. He went to work at Convergys where he met the love of his life, Faith Alene Wallgren. They married July 19th, 2003 in a wedding chapel in OKC, and currently make their home in Chandler OK. His love of dogs was evident with the three they have ...

Patrick Allen Burdette, 45, went home to his Heavenly Father on 9/18/25. Patrick was born in Tulsa OK but grew up and graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1999. He received his ...

Joshua Standlee Meeker

Joshua "Josh" Wayne Duncan Standlee, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma passed from this life on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 34. Josh was born on January 3, 1991 in Ada, Oklahoma to Lindell Standlee and Suzanna Duncan. Josh grew up in the Meeker, OK area and attended Meeker Public Schools. Josh graduated Meeker High School in 2009. He was a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball at Meeker High. Following his high school education, Josh began working for Black ...

Joshua "Josh" Wayne Duncan Standlee, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma passed from this life on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 34. Josh was born on January 3, 1991 in Ada, ...

Mary McGee Shawnee

Mary Ann (Balentine) McGee, a longtime resident of Shawnee, passed away at home with family at her side on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the age of 85. Mary was born on February 4, 1940 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Arvil Balentine and Alpha (Stroud) Balentine. Mary grew up near Okemah, Oklahoma and graduated from Okemah High School. She met and married the love of her life, Robert Lee McGee in Okemah, Oklahoma. She remained happily married until Robert's death on December 19, 2003. Mary was the ...

Darla Endress

Darla Jean Endress Shawnee, Oklahoma – January 3, 1965 – September 8, 2025 Darla Jean Endress, of Shawnee, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Endress; sisters Linda Block, Ladonna Wendt, and Paula Lako; brothers Rickey Treat and Darrell Treat; and nephews DJ Treat, Rex Treat, and Karter Alderman. She is survived by her children, Rusty Endress and wife Megan, Rachel Hayes and husband Jeremy, Lisa Endress and spouse ...

Darla Jean Endress Shawnee, Oklahoma – January 3, 1965 – September 8, 2025 Darla Jean Endress, of Shawnee, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by ...

Wendell Rotter

Wendell Karl Rotter, age 89, of Pequannock, NJ and Pompey, NY passed away on September 6, 2025. Born in 1935 in Vaux Hall, Union Township, New Jersey, Wendell was the son of Wendel Jr. and Elizabeth (Stolz) Rotter. He graduated from Union High School. A prodigious musical talent, Wendell was an accomplished accordionist who delighted audiences for many years as a member of the Farmer Boys square dance band, bringing joy to local dances throughout the region. His passion for ...

Wendell Karl Rotter, age 89, of Pequannock, NJ and Pompey, NY passed away on September 6, 2025. Born in 1935 in Vaux Hall, Union Township, New Jersey, Wendell was the son of Wendel Jr. and ...

Frances Burton Shawnee

Frances E Burton, a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on September 1, 2025 at her home in Shawnee with family at her side. She was 84 years old. Frances was born on November 2, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to John N Appelhans and Mary F (Maynard) Appelhans. Frances grew up in Colorado and graduated from high school in Denver. Shortly after graduation Frances engaged in college business courses. Frances spent most of her adult life working as an office field clerk for the Oklahoma ...

Frances E Burton, a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on September 1, 2025 at her home in Shawnee with family at her side. She was 84 years old. Frances was born on November 2, 1940 in ...

Kathleen Ninman El Reno

Kathleen Theresa Ninman, a resident of El Reno, Oklahoma, passed away on August 30, 2025 in El Reno at the age of 67. She was born on April 13, 1958 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Ivan Ninman and Theresa (Hanneman) Ninman. Kathleen attended school in El Reno and later attended school to complete her Licensed Practical Nurse training. Kathleen was a member of Catholic Daughters organization. She loved working with her diamond art and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Most of ...

Robert Winchell Shawnee

Arrangements are currently pending for Robert "Bob" Winchell who passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 92. Additional information will be released as soon as it is finalized with the funeral home. McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are currently pending for Robert "Bob" Winchell who passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 92. Additional information will be ...

Jimmye Pollard Jr Shawnee

Jimmye Leroy Pollard, Junior was born on Wednesday, February 23, 1949 at 7:38 a.m. in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Jimmye Leroy Pollard Senior and Ora Alyce Moses Pollard. He was the oldest of ten. J.P. transitioned on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 8:05 a.m. at his residence. Jimmye (J.P.) received his education in the Oklahoma School System from the first grade through the twelfth grade. J.P. was employed by Midwest Dairy, Ponca City Sanitation Department, Lambert Landscape, and Horchow. J.P. ...

Jimmye Leroy Pollard, Junior was born on Wednesday, February 23, 1949 at 7:38 a.m. in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Jimmye Leroy Pollard Senior and Ora Alyce Moses Pollard. He was the oldest of ten. ...

Bret Hughes Tulsa

Arrangements are currently pending for Tulsa resident Brent Hughes, who passed away in Tulsa on 08/14/2025. A full obituary and service information will be released as soon as the information has been finalized with the funeral home. McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are currently pending for Tulsa resident Brent Hughes, who passed away in Tulsa on 08/14/2025. A full obituary and service information will be released as soon as the information has ...

Donald James Shawnee

Attention: This place of this funeral service has changed. The Service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 302 East Independence Street in Shawnee at 10:00am. Donald Lee James, a resident of Shawnee, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the age of 81. Donald was born on December 29, 1943 in Prague, Oklahoma to Elmer Lee James and Marie (Wallis) James. Don grew up in Lincoln County and ...

Attention: This place of this funeral service has changed. The Service will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 302 East Independence Street in Shawnee at ...

Linda Smith Prague

On Monday, August 11, 2025, Linda Nell (Eeds) Smith lost her life to a long battle with cancer. Linda was a long-time member of the Prague Community. For 59 years she was known to many as a hair magician. She was a friend, a wife, a mother, but mostly she was Grammy. Linda was born February 7, 1950, to William J. Eeds and Lorene (Turner) Eeds in Seminole, Oklahoma. In 1968 Linda enjoyed dancing at a nearby club with her friends and that’s where she met a slick looking man from Prague ...

On Monday, August 11, 2025, Linda Nell (Eeds) Smith lost her life to a long battle with cancer. Linda was a long-time member of the Prague Community. For 59 years she was known to many as a hair ...

Dexter Grimmett Meeker

Arrangements are currently pending for Dexter Marvin Grimmett, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma who passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 90. A full obituary and service information will be released after the details are finalized. McElyea & Owens Funeral Group is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are currently pending for Dexter Marvin Grimmett, a resident of Meeker, Oklahoma who passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 90. A full obituary and service information ...

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