Obituaries

Roy “Eddy” Edward Lucas, Sr.

Roy “Eddy” Edward Lucas, Sr. was born on Oct. 23, 1929, in Shawnee, OK to Joseph and Vernia Lucas. Growing up as the child of landscapers, Roy developed an early appreciation for nature.

Neil Craig

Neil Dudley Craig passed away June 17, 2026. Neil was born on Oct.17, 1948, in Guymon, OK, to Virgil Victor Craig and Barbara Joan Craig. At Guymon High School, he excelled in the classroom, in student government, and in athletics.

Martha Ann (Burton) Stout

Martha Ann (Burton) Stout passed away June 22, 2026. Martha was born on April 5th, 1943, to Hobart and Ann Burton in Mineral Wells, TX. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1961. She married her lifelong partner Royce Gene Stout on Aug. 4th, 1961.

Harry Hunter

Harry Hansen Hunter Sr. passed away June 8, 2026. He was born on Nov. 5, 1950, in Valdosta, GA, to William Hunter and Thelma (King) Hunter.

Cecil “Ed” Sharp

Cecil “Ed” Edward Sharp passed away June 9, 2026. Ed was born June 24, 1950, in Amarillo, TX, to Cecil and Mary (Shelton) Sharp. On Aug. 10, 1973, Ed married tDeborah “Debbie” Candy.

Elaine Kieffer

Elaine Kieffer, 80, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on Jan. 6, 1946, in Holdenville, OK to R.D. and Alma Watson. Elaine graduated from Shawnee High School in 1964. She married Joe Kieffer on Dec. 29,1964.

Diane Canavan

Diane Dernoncourt Canavan passed away June 9, 2026. Diane was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Willard and Nora Dernoncourt.

Charles David Scovel

Charles David Scovel passed away June 15, 2026. He was born March 3, 1953, in Shawnee, OK to Charles Edward and Betty Belle (Harman) Scovel. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971.David married Joanie Sue Gokey on August 19, 1977, in Tecumseh, OK.

Paul Storey

Paul Wayne Storey passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026.Paul was born on June 22, 1958, at Tinker Air Force Base to Betty and Paul Storey. He graduated from Midwest City High School in 1976. In 1982, he married Robyn Young.

Anthony J. Whiteshirt

Anthony James Whiteshirt passed away on June 14, 2026. Anthony was born on April 25, 1988. He spent most of his life in Shawnee, OK. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and built many lifelong friendships through the years.