Obituaries

Betty Lou Napier

Betty Lou Napier, 90, passed away on October 13, 2023 at home after a short illness. Betty was born December 20, 1932 in Oklahoma City, OK, to John and Georgia Norton Sparks. She married Eldon “Dick” Napier, on December 11, 1953 in Macomb, OK.

James Ray McGuire

James Ray McGuire, age 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. James was born January 14, 1942. A visitation for James will be held Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home, 44909 Highway 3, Shawnee, OK 74801.

Roseanne Diane Garrett

Roseanne Diane Garrett passed away on October 14, 2023. Roseanne was born May 30, 2023 to Darian Garrett and Julieanne Campbell of Earlsboro, Ok. Family Memorial Service will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Dean Weigant Park, 1741 West Rosa Street, Shawnee, OK.

Wendell “Glen” Nix

Wendell “Glen” Nix passed away October 13, 2023. Glen was born May 26, 1935 in Macomb, OK, to Louie and Mae Adams Nix. He graduated from Macomb High School. Glen married Jaqueta (Hunt) Nix on September 10, 1955.

Margaret Jean Hill-Siebring

Margaret Jean Hill-Siebring, age 91, of Tecumseh, OK, passed away October 11, 2023 in Shawnee, OK. Margaret was born July 24, 1932 in Shawnee, OK, to John and Oma Ann Watson Arms. Margaret graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1951. She graduated in 1967 from nursing school in Shawnee as an L.P.

James Grover Armitage

James Grover Armitage passed away on October 12, 2023. James Grover was born on July 22, 1941, in Rossville, OK to Gay “Shorty” and Edith (Nicely) Armitage. He graduated in 1959 from Meeker High School. Following his education, he began working for Davis Hatchery.

Norman Everett Walker

Norman Everett Walker passed away on October 10, 2023. Norman was born in Marysville, CA on August 13, 1948 to Everett Dale and Eva Ella Walker. Norman proudly served in the US Army during Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart as well as many other honors.

Donna Diane West

Diane (Gatlin) West passed away on October 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was born in Oklahoma City on May 13, 1959 to Calvin and Darlene Gatlin. Diane graduated from Meeker High School in 1977 and attended East Central University, graduating with a degree in education.

Fred Vines

Fred Vines, age 97, passed away October 15, 2023. Fred was born May 29, 1926 in Tuskahoma, OK, to William and Hazel (Hunt) Vines. He graduated from Holdenville High School in 1944. Fred was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge.

Charles Edward Matthews

Charles Edward Matthews passed away October 15, 2023. Charles was born on March 3, 1940 to William Edgar Matthews and Bertha Lilian Fullerlove. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1958. He had a diverse career that started at a young age.