Kimberly “Kimmy” Denise (Payne) Freeman

Kimberly “Kimmy” Denise (Payne) Freeman passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was a 1981 graduate of Dale High School and graduated from Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in 1983. She then began her career as a Supply Technician at Tinker Air Force Base later that same year.

Cindy Garner

Cynthia Kay “Cindy” Garner passed away July 14, 2023 . Cindy was born on August 9, 1965 in Shawnee, OK to Glen E. Jackson and Lila Marie (Stadt) Jackson. She graduated from Dale High School.

Adam Ali Khan

Adam Ali Khan passed away on July 12, 2023. Adam was born June 28, 2022 to Shayan and Adreea Khan. Adam’s young contagious smile will forever be engraved in our hearts. Adam was only here for a short 12 months, he was always happy and never gave anyone time to help him.

Alma LoRene Seckel Akins

Alma LoRene Seckel Akins passed away on July 9th, 2023, in Denton, TX, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 7, 1937, to Alma Fredericka Laura (Otto) and George Franz Seckel in Tecumseh, OK. She was the youngest of six children.

James D. Rowell

James D. Rowell passed away July 2, 2023. James was born June 16, 1939, in Henderson, TX to the late Mannie D. and Bessie Rowell. James enlisted in the United States Army, where he served three years. He married Joan McCaffiety on Feb. 3, 1963.

Angela Gail Conaway

Angela Gail Conaway passed away July 5, 2023. Angela was born Nov. 1, 1979 in Shawnee, OK, to Richard and Winona (Lane) Tibbs. She attended Bethel Public Schools. Angela worked for many years for different loan companies in the Shawnee area, most recently for Advance America.

Serena Sky Osife

Serena Sky Osife passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 in Portland, OR. She was born on Sep. 20, 1993 in Shawnee, OK to Mercedes Wahpepah and Franklin Osife. She loved listening to music and watching her favorite movies.

Marie K. Mellinger

Marie K. Mellinger (Kathy) passed away, July 8, 2023. She was born to the late Valentine and Emma Mickish, May 7, 1929. Marie graduated from St. Benedict High School. She married the late Ernest Mellinger in 1952, always returning back to Shawnee in between military moves.

Bobby Gene Roselius

Bobby Gene Roselius, Mno mikas (Good Path) passed away on July 6, 2023. He was born Monday, Dec. 13, 1954 in Shawnee, OK, to Jack Orville and Bette Jean (Cooper) Roselius. A member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, he was a descendent of the Vieux family and proud of his heritage.

Peggy Joyce (Bergman) Chesney

Peggy Joyce (Bergman) Chesney passed away July 5, 2023. Peggy was born Jan. 11, 1933 in Levelland, TX to William Bergman and Ora (Howard) Bergman. Peggy graduated from Weatherford, Oklahoma High School in 1951. After graduation, Peggy worked as a Western Union telegrapher, a cashier at C.R.