Obituaries

Paul Lyon

Paul Floyd Lyon passed away on Aug. 31, 2024. Paul was born in Shawnee, OK on November 2, 1946 to Paul Carson Lyon and Christine (Carter) Lyon. Paul attended Bethel High School where he played baseball and basketball before graduating.

Wilda Thomas

Wilda Mae (Whipkey) Thomas passed away Aug. 30, 2024. Wilda was born on Aug. 2, 1937 in rural Lincoln County, OK to Leonard Oscar Whipkey and Doshia (Caudill) Whipkey. Wilda graduated from Cushing High School in1955.

Jerry Laney

Jerry Laney passed away suddenly Aug. 29, 2024.Jerry was born in Hamilton OH on February 24, 1948 to Mary and Frank Laney. Jerry married Mary Sams on Mar. 13, 1976.

Daniel Edward Freeman

Daniel Edward Freeman passed away on Aug. 25, 2024.Born on August 6, 1966, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Daniel made his mark on the world through his unwavering love for his family and his dedication to craft as the owner of his own electrician business.He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Freeman; his...

David “Frog“ Ferguson

George David “Frog“ Ferguson passed away on Aug. 23, 2024. He was born in Wynnewood, OK to Maude and Bill Ferguson on his Aunt Pearl and Uncle Guy’s farm on May 27, 1938. David graduated from Shawnee High School in 1956, where he was the first chair on the trombone in the band.

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.

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.