Obituaries

Evelyn Marie (Swanson) Parke

Evelyn Marie (Swanson) Parke daughter of the late Elmer and Lucy Swanson was born on October 31, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Mi. She passed away on July 24, 2023. Evelyn graduated in 1946 from Florence High School in Wi.

Bette Lorene (Harrison) Coughran

Bette Lorene (Harrison) Coughran passed away on July 25, 2023. Bette was born to Raymond and Lorene (Robertson) Harrison on August 29, 1944 in Konawa, OK. In 1958 Bette met Ray at the Midwest City VFW on bingo night. Bette and Ray were married in May of 1962.

Donald Hugh Garretson

Donald Hugh Garretson passed away July 20, 2023. He was born September 11, 1938 in Macomb, OK, to Burleigh and Eunice (Rutledge) Garretson. Don graduated from Tribbey High School in 1957. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960.

Mark Thomas Larch-Miller

Mark Thomas Larch-Miller passed away July 18, 2023. Mark was born July 20, 1951 in Shawnee, OK to Burke and Gertrue Larch-Miller. He graduated from Shawnee High School and worked various jobs locally. He spent over 31 years at Tinker Air Force Base where he retired in 2018.

Gene C. Stroud

Gene C. Stroud passed away July 18, 2023. Gene was born in Macomb, Oklahoma on November 30, 1938. Gene attended both Macomb and Earlsboro schools. Gene proudly joined the Navy on April 3, 1956 and was honorably discharged on April 2, 1962.

Roland Wayne Chaffin

Roland Wayne Chaffin passed away July 21, 2023. Roland was born on September 22, 1960 in Norfolk, VA to Kenneth and Lillie (Scott) Chaffin. He attended school at Atoka High school. He earned his associate degree from OSUOKC.

Melodie Ann Beauchamp

Melodie Ann Beauchamp passed away on July 7, 2023 following a protracted battle with cancer. Melodie was born on January 25, 1956 to Jack and Betty Henderson in Shawnee, OK. She graduated from Shawnee High School.

Crystal Dawn Tiger

Crystal Dawn Tiger passed away on July 13, 2023. Crystal was born January 16, 1977 to Billie Ruth Pennock and Bill Tiger, Sr. Crystal spent her childhood years residing in Prague, OK. Crystal loved working on cars and was a very skilled mechanic.

Paul Eugene Burgess

Paul Eugene Burgess passed away on June 23, 2023. Paul was born in Kansas City, KS, on November 25, 1936. Paul graduated from Bishop Ward High School. He then went to Donnelly Junior College, where he was inspired to continue his education.

Barbara Jean Hinesley

Barbara Jean Hinesley passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was born July 3, 1943 to Burleigh and Eunice Belle (Rutledge) Garretson in Bakersfield, CA. Barbara graduated with the class of 1961 from Bowlegs High School.