Obituaries

Deena Kaye Weinacht

Deena Kaye Weinacht passed away on Sept. 23. She was born in Shawnee, OK, Nov. 26, 1969, to the late Peggy Louise Nabors (Steward) and Darrell Richard Nabors.She had the ambition to start her own business and began that journey with a flower shop. But she was never afraid to dream bigger.

Patricia R. Ortega-Rounds

Patricia Haase Ortega-Rounds passed away on Sept. 17, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK, and adopted by Frank and Pauline Haase.Patricia was a dedicated businesswoman and passionate advocate for healthy living.
Cardell Lee Banks

Cardell Lee Banks

Cardell Lee Banks

Cardell Lee Banks, born May 29, 1943, to Cardell and Mary Frances Banks, passed from this life after a life devoted to faith, family, and service.

Janet Smith

Janet Delane Elizabeth Smith passed away on Sept. 17, 2026.Janet met the love of her life, Gary Lavaughn Smith, at a skating rink when she was just 14 years old. What began as a young love grew into a lifetime together.

Jeffrey Lynn Christiansen

Jeffrey Christiansen passed away on Sept. 14, 2026.Jeffrey was born on July 24, 1953, in Cedar Falls, IA, to Leslie Christiansen and Eunice Christiansen. Jeff graduated from New Hartford HS in 1971 and went on to join the Army. He served in Germany from 1976-79.
Larry Stovall

Larry Stovall

Larry Stovall

Larry A. Stovall passed away Sept. 17, 2026. Larry was born on Sept. 20, 1953, to Melvin B. Stovall, Jr. and Wanda June (Collum) Stovall in Shawnee, OK.

Bertha Jane Sanders

Bertha Jane Sanders was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Houston, TX. to Charles and Dorothy Fischer. She passed away Sept. 8, 2026.As a young girl she enjoyed horseback riding. Then later riding dirt bikes.

Paul Franetovich Sr.

Paul Nicholas Franetovich Sr. passed away Sept. 10, 2026. Paul was born Nov. 12, 1941, in North Bergen, NJ. to Nicholas and Gertrude (Langon) Franetovich.

Gordon Richards Jr.

Gordon Smith Richards Jr., D.Ph., 84, passed away on Aug. 29th, 2026. He was born on Sept. 24th, 1941 in Shawnee, OK to Gordon Smith Richards, Sr. and Sylvia Richards (Hanson).Gordon graduated from Shawnee High School in 1959.