Obituaries

Anita “Louise” Tate

Anita “Louise” Tate, 82, died Feb. 2, 2022. She was born Sept. 27, 1939, in Ada, OK. She worked as a hospital representative for insurance, Medicare and welfare at Shawnee Medical Center Hospital in Shawnee, OK, for over thirty years before retiring.

Daniel W. Annanders

Daniel W. Annanders, 50, of Asher, OK, died Feb. 2, 2022, in Shawnee, OK. He was born March 22, 1971, to Carl R. and Kay (Fisk) Annanders in Oklahoma City, OK. He was a truck driver for Energy Transfer Company for the last 13 years. Daniel married Lisa Kay Gore on April 15, 2000, in Tecumseh, OK.

Jay Scott Brown

Jay Scott Brown, 69, died unexpectedly on Jan. 29, 2022 in Shawnee, OK. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sept. 8, 1952, Jay was the son of Henry and Rebecca Brown. A memorial service was held at Walker Funeral Home, Feb. 2, 2022, by Rabbi Vered L. Harris.

Michael Christopher Stone

Michael “Christopher” Stone, 21, died Jan. 26, 2022. He was born, April 29, 2000, in Shawnee, OK. A funeral ceremony for Christopher will be held at Earlsboro Public School Auditorium Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

Carlis Arthur Riddle

Carlis Arthur Riddle, resident of Shawnee, died Jan. 31, 2022. He was 86 years old. Carlis was born on September 7, 1935 in Wynnewood, OK. to his parents, Walker C. and Flossie Riddle. A graveside ceremony will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:00 am at Dolberg Cemetery in Roff, Oklahoma.

Brandon James Kaseca

Brandon James Kaseca Sr., 35, of Shawnee, OK, died Jan. 30, 2022, in Shawnee, OK. Brandon was born on March 23, 1986, in Shawnee, OK, to Angela Tsotaddle and Harold Kaseca.

Bobby Leon Wilbourn

Bobby Leon Wilbourn, 78, died Feb. 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 29, 1943, in Okemah, OK, to Marvin and Commazelle Marie Wilbourn. Services were held at Walker Funeral Home, Feb. 8, 2022, with Pastor Guy Cagle officiating.

James David Bonner

James David “Dave” Bonner, 80, resident of Shawnee, OK, died Feb. 1, 2022. Dave was born in Goodwill, LA, on Nov. 27, 1941 to his parents, James Wilbur Bonner and Julia Elnora Deer. He joined the Air Force in 1961.
Ralph C. Jones

Ralph C. Jones

Ralph C. Jones

​Ralph C. Jones, 95, of Shawnee, OK, died Jan. 27, 2022, in Shawnee. He was born Dec. 3, 1926, in Clyde, NC, to James and Jessie (Fullbright) Jones. Ralph was born and raised in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. He attended school, and graduated from Crabtree School.

Gary Wayne Gilley

Gary Wayne Gilley died Jan. 27, 2022. He was born March 15, 1948 in Pauls Valley. Gary grew up in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1966 and he attended St. Gregory’s College and Rose State College. He met his wife Jo Ann in high school and they were married in 1967.