Obituaries

David Leroy White

David Leroy White passed away Oct. 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with heart failure. David was born on Octo. 25, 1960, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Leroy and Delores White. In Mar.of 1978, during his senior year, David met the love of his life, Debbie Lynn Hill.

Frankie Doris Bynum

Frankie Doris Bynum passed away Oct. 8, 2025. Frankie was born on July 20, 1945, in Canehill, AR to Edwin and Doris Dobbs. On June 6, 1964 she married Wesley Bynum.

Beverley Ann Henderson

Beverley was born on Oct. 31, 1946, in Shawnee to Lyle and Freda Tinker and died on Oct. 8, 2025.Beverley was a homemaker and enjoyed small DIY projects, cross-stitching, and traveling. Having met the love of her life, Beverley married James Henderson in Wayne County, MI, on June 14, 1984.
Mary Zimmerman

Mary Zimmerman

Mary Zimmerman

Mary Yvonne Zimmerman passed away Oct. 5, 2025. Mary was born Mar. 4, 1947, in Tecumseh, OK to Reverend Henry and Doris Coppinger. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1965. In the following years, she owned and operated Mary’s Beauty Shop.

Lisa Kessinger

Lisa Renee Kessinger passed away Sept. 30, 2025. She was born Feb. 14, 1965 in Lawton, OK to Robert and Lynda (Foraker) Kessinger.Lisa graduated from Tecumseh High School, and attended Rose State College.

Mary Jane (James) Dodson

Mary Jane (James) Dodson passed away Oct. 1, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1940, to Clois and Irene (Hammond) James in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mattox Aron Cole

Mattox Aron Cole was born on June 2, 2022. Despite the obstacles life presented, Mattox found joy in the little things--cuddles with family and the love of everyone lucky enough to know him. He taught us all to slow down, to notice the beauty in the present, and to love fiercely.

Matthew Lee Schock

Matthew Lee Schock passed away on Oct 2, 2025. Matthew was born in Elgin, IL, to Martin and Donna Schock. He shared many years with his late wife, Kelli Conaway Schock, building a blended family that became his everything.

Sharon Kay Sullivan

Sharon Kay Sullivan passed away Sept. 19, 2025. She was born Sep. 2, 1942 in Shawnee, OK to Raymond and Dorothy Crow.Sharon was a 1960 graduate of Shawnee High School. She began a long career with Federal Express, retiring after 25 years.