Obituaries

Michael Huber Finley

Michael Huber Finley passed away Aug. 22, 2024. He was born Oct. 2, 1952 and adopted by his parents Huber Lee and Melrose Mera (Gunter) Finley. After graduating high school Michael proudly served his country in the National Guard.

Paul DeWayne Bachoffer

Paul Dewayne Bachhofer passed away Aug. 15, 2024. Paul was born on September 21, 1950, in Shawnee, to L.D. and Bonnie May (Patton) Bachhofer. In 1968, Paul proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in Korea and Germany.Paul is preceded in death by his son, Lonny Bachhofer; his father, L.D.

Shelia G. (Sheppard) Lott

Shelia G. (Sheppard) Lott passed away on Aug. 22, 2024. She was born September 11, 1947 in Shawnee, OK. to Thomas “Pete” and Eula “Trixie” (Macklin) Sheppard. She graduated from Harjo High School in 1965 and married Don Lott on November 11, 1966, who entered the Air Force.

Diana Faye Turner

Diana Faye Turner passed away Aug. 22, 2024. She was born December 28, 1946 in Memphis, TN to William Sylvester and Mary (Johnson) Thomas. Diana graduated high school in 1965 from Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, PA and later earned an associate in science degree from Seminole Junior College.

Roberta Jo Haney

Roberta Jo Haney passed away on Aug. 20, 2024. She was born on Sept. 30, 1962 to Robert Lee Haney and Jo Kay (Underwood) Berryman.Roberta is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kelly Lee Haney and niece, Dacia Skye.

Joseph Donald Barrick

Joseph Donald Barrick passed away Aug. 25, 2024. Joe was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, to Foster Dewey Barrick and Mary Alice (Lill) Barrick. He married Kay Paula Knouse on November 26, 1959, at St. Francis Church in Oklahoma City. Kay passed in 2018.

Areonte‘ Talton Jr.

Areonte’ Marque Talton Jr., age 5 Months, passed away on Aug. 18, 2024. He was born March 18, 2024 in Shawnee, Ok to Areonte’ Talton Sr. and Elizabeth Carter.Areonte’ liked to watch Baby Shark, Transformers, and a little Paw Patrol.Survivors include his parents, Areonte’ Talton Sr.
Carl Allen Coffman

Carl Allen Coffman

Carl Allen Coffman

Our beloved dad, Carl Coffman, entered heavens gates on Aug. 21, 2024 at the age of 83 after an extended illness.Carl was blessed with current wife, Darla, for the past 14 years, along with her family. They relocated from Bethel to Shawnee.

Patricia Lee (Harris) Hawkins

Patricia Lee (Harris) Hawkins and her unborn daughter, Savannah Marie Klink passed away July 22, 2024. Patricia was born Aug. 1, 1985 to Ronnie and Maureen (Riggin) Harris in Shawnee, OK. She attended Tecumseh Public Schools.She was preceded in death by her mother, Maureen Harris.

Noah Dubler

Noah J. “Jack” Dubler passed away Aug. 16, 2024. He was born August 24, 1941 in Shawnee, OK to Homer Dubler and Blanche Wilson. Jack graduated in 1960 from Shawnee High School. He proudly served in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.