Willard Conner

Willard Conner. passed away, at the age of 91, on August 31, 2023. Willard was born on August 16, 1932, in Silver Lake, KS, to Elmont Owen Conner and Susie Ann (Jeffries) Conner. He attended high school in New Lima, OK.

Betty Jean Sikes

Betty Jean Haralson Sikes passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 101 years old. Betty was born on August 27, 1921, to Thomas Albert and Willie Pearl Pryor Haralson in Paden, OK. Betty was the youngest of 15 siblings, all of whom predeceased her along with her parents.

Tom H. Willoughby

Thomas Harvey Willoughby passed away August 22, 2023. Tom was born September 21, 1948, in Lindsay, OK to Jr. & Corine (Hightower) Willoughby. He kept Shawnee, OK and the surrounding area looking good for 55 years by upholding the slogan, “Keep Shawnee Beautiful – Get a Haircut!”

Teddy Hale

Teddy (Ted) Hale passed away on Thursday, Agust 24, 2023. Ted was born on May 3, 1940 in Shawnee, OK to Ira and Lilly Lorean (Hendley) Hale. When Tedy was 16, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Following his time in the service, Ted worked off and on in the oil fields for 25 years.

Howard Gene Wilson

Howard Gene Wilson passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on April 8, 1950 to Cletis and Marcella Juanita (Masquat) Wilson. Howard was raised in the Johnson Community. He graduated with the class of 1968 from Earlsboro, Oklahoma.

Margaret Kathyrn Pope Akin

Margaret Kathyrn Pope Akin passed away August 5, 2023. She was born August 19, 1933 in Shawnee, OK, to Fremont and Sibyl Pope. Margaret, a ’51 Shawnee High graduate.

Martin Andrew “Marty” Morris

Martin Andrew “Marty” Morris passed away on August 6, 2023. Marty was born on October 1, 1961 to Joseph and Betty Jo (Smith) Morris in Enid, OK. Marty graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1979. He joined the US Army through the ROTC program and enlisted in 1979.

William Michael Odom

William Michael Odom passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Mike was born April 21, 1941 in San Angelo, TX to Kitty Jo (Catherine Josephine Buck) and John William Odom. Mike’s career as an insurance underwriter began in Chicago, IL.

Michael William Haney

Michael William Haney passed away on August 3, 2023. Michael was born on May 17, 1958 in Mobile, AL. He graduated from Meeker High School. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Army. Michael was a brilliant mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles.

Audrey Ray Hollingsworth

Audrey passed away on August 1, 2023. She was born to Gracie and Victor Sanders on September 26, 1935, in Hedley TX. She attended Shawnee schools. At 17 she met Charles Freeman, and they started a family at a young age and were married for 32years.