Micheal Anthony Ruiz

Micheal Anthony Ruiz passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2025. Mike was born on July 31, 1989, in Smithfield, NC, to Everardo and Millie Ruiz. On March 27, 2017, Micheal and Katie Lynn were married. In 2015, Mike obtained his CDL licensure.

Kimberly Ann Johnson

Kimberly Ann Downs-Johnson passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, after a courageous, long-draining battle with pain and depression.Kimberly was born in San Pedro, CA, on Feb. 1, 1968, to Cynthia Elaine Downs and Paris R. Winkleman. With four children to raise, she remained a stay-at-home mom.

Teresa Potts

Teresa Ann Potts passed away Sept. 12, 2025. Teresa was born in Oklahoma City, OK on Mar. 31, 1956, to George and Barbara (Baughman) Rother.Teresa managed the candy shop at Frontier City, where she mastered her candy making skills. She later managed several fuel stations.

Mary McGee

Mary Ann (Balentine) McGee passed away Sept. 12, 2025. Mary was born on Feb. 4, 1940 in Okemah, OK to Arvil Balentine and Alpha (Stroud) Balentine.Mary graduated from Okemah High School then married Robert Lee McGee in Okemah, OK. She remained happily married until Robert’s death on Dec. 19, 2003.

Charlotte (Kieffer) Forrester

Charlotte (Kieffer) Forrester passed away Sept. 9, 2025. Charlotte was born on Nov. 7, 1944 in Skagg City, southeast of Tecumseh, OK, to Lester Boone Kieffer and Ruth Elizabeth (James) Kieffer. Charlotte graduated from Tecumseh Public Schools in 1962.

Melissa Roxanne Wiens

Melissa Roxanne Wiens passed away on Sept. 5, 2025. She was born on Feb. 28, 1984, in Oklahoma City, OK, to John William Adams, Sr. and Cynthia Driggers.Although Melissa was raised in Hugo, OK, she made her home in the Tecumseh area for the last 10 years.

Darla Endress

Darla Jean Endress passed away Sept. 8, 2025. She was born Jan. 3, 1965. She enjoyed watching her favorite reality shows like The Bachelor and 90 Day Fiancé, and those closest to her knew she loved relaxing with her cigarettes, her favorite music, and good conversation.

Jimmie Clark-Young

Jimmie Maye Clark-Young, 90, passed away Sept. 6, 2025. Jimmie was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Haskell County TX to Ted and Faye Jetton. Jimmie was a hairdresser and enjoyed her many conversations with her customers. She loved to paint and to make art with stained glass pieces.

Robert McCuistion

Robert A. Mccuistion passed away on Sept. 1, 2025. Robert was born on Dec. 21, 1938, to Don and Rosie McCuistion in Seminole, OK. He was raised in Macomb, Ok with his seven sisters. He went on to enlist in the United States Navy on Sept. 1, 1956, and was honorably discharged in May of 1959.

Russell Leroy Walker

Russell Leroy Walker passed away on Sept. 1, 2025. Russell was born on Oct. 3, 1942, to Marvin and Evelyne Walker.