Carole Turner

Carole Lynn Turner passed away on Dec. 24, 2023. Carole was born Feb. 15, 1947, in Pomona CA. She spent her childhood with her parents, William and Dorothy Porter, on their family farm. She graduated from Tehachapi High School in 1964 and attended college.

Zoey Lehman

Zoey Realyn Lehman, age 8, passed away Jan. 3, 2024. She was born Mar. 4, 2015 in Shawnee, OK to Bon and Jessica Clarkson. Zoey was a lifelong Shawnee resident. She loved sunshine, bright colors and blowing bubbles. Zoey is preceded in death by her grandfather, Dave Lehman.

Robert Marlow Jameson

Robert Marlow Jameson passed away on Jan. 9, 2024. Bobby was born on Dec. 20, 1959, in Inglewood, CA, to Bill James Jameson Sr. and Gertrude “Trudi” Lucille Root. He received his high school diploma. Bobby worked as a Furnace Operator since 1984.

Willis E (Bud) Patten

Willis E.(Bud) Patten passed away on Jan. 14, 2024. Bud was born Sept 10, 1940, in Macomb, OK., to Willis and Pearl Steen Patten. He graduated from Macomb High School with the Class of 1958. Bud spent most of his life as a Truck Driver.

Errol Howard Murray

Errol H. Murray passed away at his home in Asher, OK on Dec. 23, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 14, 1965.

Guy Roy Parker

Guy Roy Parker passed away on Jan. 13, 2024. Guy was born on Sept. 25, 1956, to Roy and Leda Parker in Shawnee, OK. Guy’s professional career was spent working for OG&E. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother Rodney Parker, and daughter, Sheena Nicole Parker.

George Benson Jones

George Benson Jones, 75, of McLoud, OK passed away on January 6, 2024. George was born September 26, 1948 to Ethel Merrel, soon adopted by Casey and Erma Jones. George graduated from Longview High Hchool in 1968. After graduation, George joined the U.S.

Clara G. Bristow

Clara G. Bristow passed away January 3, 2024. Clara was born February 16, 1942 in her parent’s log cabin in Bergman, Arkansas to Pearl K. and Hazel Whiteside. Clara married Paul F. Bristow in February 21, 1958 in Seminole, OK.

Artie M. Sparks Nixon

Artie M. Sparks Nixon passed away on January 7, 2024. She was 99 years old. Artie was born on December 31, 1924 in Shawnee, OK to Henry and Eunice Maxey. She married Dee Sparks on October 2, 1944. They were married 41 years before his death in 1986. Artie worked for a short time in real estate.

Kurt Shirey

Kurt C. Shirey passed away January 5, 2024. Kurt was born February 4, 1952, in Shawnee, OK, to Barney Leon and Theresa Roberts Shirey. Kurt graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1970. He began his law enforcement career, with the City of Shawnee, on March 21, 1977.