Jerome Jacob Vaught

Jerome Jacob Vaught, 57, resident of Shawnee, OK passed away June 14, 2023 after a long, fouryear battle with several ailments. Although given an automatic pass to the front line as someone born with Jerome’s challenges deserves, his road has not always been paved.

Kevin Staley Kershaw

Kevin Staley Kershaw passed away June 14th, 2023. Kevin was born on June 23, 1961, in Duncan, OK. He attended Faith 7 School. Kevin was employed by Brightway Community Living who provided his 24 hour care.

Eloy “Blue” Benitez

Eloy “Blue” Benitez passed away June 15, 2023. Eloy was born September 4, 1950 to Martin and Francisca (Pacheco) Benitez, Sr. in Pleasanton, TX. Eloy graduated from Snyder High School. He married Donna Valdez. Eloy worked many years for Western Summit Construction.

Benjamin “Ben” Nikowa Keel

Benjamin “ Ben” Nikowa Keel passed away on June 4, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Ben was born September 16, 1978 to Mary Kay Scaggs and Franklin Donald Keel in Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1997.

Francis “Frank” Allen Tiger

Francis “Frank” Allen Tiger passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Frank was born July 8, 1939, to John and Caroline (Hood) Tiger in Pawnee, OK. Frank was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Chilocco Indian School.

Carl E. Holt, Sr

Carl E. Holt, Sr. passed away June 5, 2023. Carl was born January 27, 1935, to J.W. “ Bill” and Lavinia (Danner) Holt in Shawnee, Ok. Carl graduated midterm from Shawnee High School with the class of 1953.

Glenda A. (Barton) Graham

Glenda A. (Barton) Graham passed away June 11, 2023. Glenda was born November 30, 1950 to Herbert and Ola Mae (Richards) Barton in OH. Glenda was raised in Midfield, AL where she attended school. She married Benny Graham in June 2005 in Russellville, AR.

Eldon Geyer

Eldon Geyer passed away June 10, 2023 in Okemah, OK. He was born May 18, 1951 to Billy Joe and Ruby Oleta (Stapp) Geyer in Walters, OK. Eldon was raised in Bethel Acres and attended Bethel Public Schools.

Shirley Jolene King

Shirley Jolene King passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Dementia, on June 10, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1935 in Long Beach, CA where she lived many years before moving to San Pedro, California.

Edith Carolyn Miles

Edith “Carolyn” Miles passed away on June 10, 2023. Carolyn was born on December 16, 1946 in Shawnee OK, graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965, and Oklahoma Baptist University in 1969. She was a long-time Shawnee public school educator.