Obituaries

Lavena Kay VanDusen

Lavena Kay VanDusen

Apr 16, 2025

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Becky Lynn Gibson

Becky Lynn Gibson

Apr 16, 2025

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Glen David Whisenhunt

Glen David Whisenhunt

Apr 13, 2025

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Nancy Ellen Whisenhunt

Nancy Ellen Whisenhunt

Apr 12, 2025

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Paul Vernon Mitchell

Paul Vernon Mitchell

Apr 9, 2025

Paul Vernon Mitchell, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, departed this life on April 9, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born in San Jose, California, on October 30, 1958, to Frank Newton Mitchell and Phyllis Gay (Herndon) Mitchell.

Paul was baptized in the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. After high school, he worked in the manufacturing business as a...

Leisa Elois Bishop Lynch

Leisa Elois Bishop Lynch

Apr 7, 2025

Leisa Elois Bishop Lynch, resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away April 7, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on October 30, 1952, to Stanley Bishop and Lois (Mosley) Bishop.

Leisa enjoyed cooking and baking and fixing huge holiday meals for her family and friends. She had a talent for crocheting afghans and blankets. She also enjoyed trips and sightseeing...

Noma Dayle Nixon

Noma Dayle Nixon

Apr 6, 2025

Noma “Dayle” Nixon, 73, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on April 6, 2025. She was born in Shawnee on October 16, 1951, to Garth and Loretta (Brewer) Nixon.

After graduating from high school, Dayle attended OBU before finding a career as a stay-at-home mom. After that, she had a few different careers before retiring from Firelake this past winter.

Dayle married in...

Melvin Leslie Scott

Melvin Leslie Scott

Apr 3, 2025

Melvin Leslie Scott, a longtime resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Centrahoma, Oklahoma, on February 22, 1933, to Leslie Melvin Scott and Effie (Jesse) Scott.

As a concrete contractor, Melvin owned his own business and retired from working at Oklahoma University. He believed in hard work, but he...

Doris Gween Hudson

Doris Gween Hudson

Apr 1, 2025

Doris Gween (Moore) Hudson, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Doris and family were long-time residents of Stroud. She was the daughter of Henry Stephen Moore and Dorothy Marie (Lindermyer) Moore. She was born on May 6, 1942, in Leesville, Louisiana. Doris married her husband of 48 years, Rondle LeRoy Hudson, on October...

Michael Wesley Mitchell

Michael Wesley Mitchell

Mar 31, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Wesley Mitchell, who entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2025, in the comfort of his own home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born in Bakersfield, California, on October 23, 1961, to Carolynn and Martin Luther Mitchell Jr., and was raised with two brothers and a sister,...

Nancy Ilene Wright

Nancy Ilene Wright

Mar 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nancy Ilene Wright….

Nancy Ilene Wright, a cherished member of our community, passed away after complications from surgery on March 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit, Nancy touched the lives of many with her warmth and compassion.

Born on September 13, 1948, Nancy grew up in a loving family,...

Jaynell Diane Morris

Jaynell Diane Morris

Mar 24, 2025

Jaynell Diane Morris, having bravely battled a rare Parkinsonian disease, was taken from this life by the Lord to join her parents, Gloria and Oscar Moyer, as well as her beloved dogs, Princess, Smoky, and Koda, in their heavenly home on March 24, 2025. She was 68 years old and passed peacefully away in her son and daughter-in-law’s home in...

Icie Mae Winters

Icie Mae Winters

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Icie Mae Winters, a cherished soul who graced our lives from the town of Meeker, Oklahoma. Born on February 27, 1942, Icie's journey began in a world that would come to know her love for life, her passion for creativity, and her unwavering spirit.

Icie departed this earthly realm peacefully...

Allen Dale Simpson

Allen Dale Simpson

Mar 19, 2025

Allen Dale Simpson, age 66, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2025. He was in Oklahoma visiting family at the time of death. He was born in Bloomington on September 6, 1958, to John Robert Simpson and Dorothy Mae (Piper) Simpson.

Allen worked as a freelance dry wall installer. He loved bicycling, camping, and shooting pool. He participated in...

Karen Leigh Askins

Karen Leigh Askins

Mar 18, 2025

Karen Leigh Askins, 63, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Karen was born September 9, 1961, to Hubert and Helen Gideon in St. Louis, Missouri. After attending schools in both Illinois and Kentucky, she graduated from Cahokia (Illinois) High School in 1979. In the summer of ’79, Karen moved to Shawnee...

Russell Dale Grubbs

Russell Dale Grubbs

Mar 17, 2025

Russell Dale Grubbs, 55, of Macomb, Oklahoma, passed away on March 17, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 14, 1969, to Royce Dale Grubbs and Betty Doris (Turner) Grubbs.

Russell lived in Pottawatomie County his entire life except during his military service. He served in the United States Army from 1989 through 1993 attaining the rank of...

Aaron Courtney Buchanan

Aaron Courtney Buchanan

Mar 13, 2025

Aaron Courtney Buchanan, age 40, passed away on March 13, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1984, in San Diego, California, to Billy and Judy (Courtney) Buchanan.

Aaron was an English professor and worked at several area colleges. He also worked at Walmart and Domino’s Pizza. He was an avid reader and loved to play video games.

Aaron was preceded in...

David Lee Sweeting, Sr.

David Lee Sweeting, Sr.

Mar 12, 2025

David Lee Sweeting, age 79, passed away on March 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on August 19, 1945, to William Wallace Sweeting and Edith May Getz.

David enjoyed baseball while in school and continued to enjoy it as an adult. He also enjoyed bowling, working on cars, driving for hours, playing bingo, music and...

Ronald Keith McMahan

Ronald Keith McMahan

Mar 12, 2025

Ronald Keith McMahan, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home in Tecumseh, OK, surrounded by his loving sons.

Born October 29, 1953, in Shawnee, OK, Ron was a lifelong Tecumseh resident. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1971 and earned an associates degree from Seminole College in 1973.

Ron married Luanne Porter on June 20, 1980, and they...

Roben C Brown

Roben C Brown

Mar 8, 2025

Roben C. Brown of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on March 8, 2025, after a short stay in the hospital. He was born in Puerto Rico on June 2, 1975, to David R. Brown and Joye E. Cowden.

Roben attended elementary school in Rogers, Arkansas. In 1984 he moved with his mother, Joye, and sisters, Dannon and Cassie, to Shawnee where he...