Obituaries

Michael Wayne Berry

Michael Wayne Berry passed away on January 10, 2023. Michael was born on August 6, 1959, to Geraldine Knapp and George Berry in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He attended Rose State College and Photography School. He was last employed by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe as an Assistant Manager/IT Analyst.

David Gene Bibb

David Gene Bibb passed away January 9, 2023. David was born on November 13, 1973 in Oklahoma City to David Gene Bibb, Sr. and Llewellyn Virginia Bibb. On October 16, 1992, David married Joni Janell Bibb. David owned and operated David’s Automotive in Shawnee for over 15 years.

Nancy J. Harris

Nancy J. Harris passed away January 17, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1946 to Marion “Chalmers” and Rachel “Naomi” (Derryberry) Neighbors in Shawnee, OK. Nancy graduated in 1964 from Shawnee High School. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Social Services in May 2006.

Annette Louise Haney

Anne t t e Louise Haney passed away January 16, 2023. Annette was born September 3, 1959 in Pawnee, OK to Warren Gene Haney Sr. and Flora Linda (Davis) Haney. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Florence Haney and Valerie Haney, and a brother: Warren Haney Jr.

Ola Mae Giles

Ola Mae Giles passed away January 4, 2023. She was born to Boyd and Birty (Robinson) Marsh on March 27, 1934 in Texhoma, Oklahoma. She was married to Floyd Edick Giles for 53 years until his passing. Ola was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Giles and only daughter Gale Ann Brock.

Jacklyn Ann Boatman

Jacklyn Ann Boatman passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born April 9, 1974 to Jackie “Jack” and Joyce (Oliver) Boatman in Shawnee, OK. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Boatman.

Earline Ellen (Lairson) Childers

Earline Ellen (Lairson) Childers Earline Ellen (Lairson) Childers passed away January 6, 2023. Earline was born February 12, 1928 in Macomb, OK to William Henry and Mattie Lea (Pierce) Lairson. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1945.

Michael Eddus Culp

Michael Eddus Culp passed away January 4, 2023. Michael was born February 12, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bill and Theressa Culp. After graduating from Capitol Hill High School, he began a career in the grocery field where he became a manager before retiring.
Ruth Joy Hulin

Ruth Joy Hulin

Ruth Joy Hulin

Ruth Joy Hulin passed away January 2, 2023. Ruth was born in Tecumseh December 3, 1930 to Mahlon Sr and Gladys McKellar. Ruth was a proud 1948 graduate of Tecumseh High School.

Kevanna Jade Starr

Kevanna Jade Starr passed away December 30, 2022. Kevanna was born on July 3, 2002 in Shawnee to her parents, Kevin Starr and Thomasine Grass. She graduated with the class of 2020 from Shawnee High School. Kevanna worked as a Slot Tech at the Black Hawk Casino.