Bobby Ray Simmons

Bobby Ray Simmons, age 90, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Bobby was born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Elmore City, OK, to Lee Bob Simmons and Alice Simmons. He graduated from Elmore City High School in 1954, beginning a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to family.

Lois Tipton

Lois Mildred Tipton, age 97, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026.She was born on Feb. 9, 1928, in Macomb, OK, to Willis Patten and Edith (Alkire) Patten.Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James C. Tipton and great grandson, Hunter Tipton.

Susan Ricco

Susan Yvonne (Lehman) Ricco passed away on Feb. 7, 2026. Susan was born on Oct. 19, 1964, in Pauls Valley, OK, to Joseph Edward Lehman and Beverly Kay (Heath) Lehman. She grew up in Tribbey, OK, and attended school in Pauls Valley, Wanette, Tecumseh, and Macomb.

Charles Cowan

Charles Calvan Cowan, 90, passed away Feb. 4, 2026. Born on Aug. 20, 1935, in Earlsboro, Charles was a true son of Oklahoma, who remained rooted in the community he loved throughout his life.

Elzie Himes

Elzie Hanley Himes passed away Feb. 4, 2026. Elzie was born on Feb. 15, 1973, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Earl Lee, Sr. and Carol Louise (Cole) Himes.He attended Wanette schools.

Delores Walter

Delores Pauline Walter passed away Jan. 30, 2026. Delores was born on Feb. 23, 1942 in Shawnee, OK. She was the daughter of L.C. and Inez Rackley. She graduated from Shawnee High School. After High School she married Charles Boland. On June 23, 2001, Delores married James Walter.

Janice Duff Cummins

Janice Ann Duff Cummins passed away Jan. 20, 2026. She was born Oct. 31, 1947. Jan began her working career while still in high school in the DECA club. She worked parttime as a proofreader for the Shawnee News-Star before graduating from Shawnee High School in 1965.

Charles Brian Walker

Charles Brian Walker passed away Jan. 23, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1957.He was a Professional Trucker for almost 35 years, and had an undying love of trains, multi-generational classic rock music, and old cars.

Bonnie Jones

Bonnie Jeanne Dowd was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Asher, OK, to Virgil and Stella “Jeanne” Coffey. She passed away on Feb. 1, 2026.

Bruce Erdman

Bruce Otto Erdman passed away Jan. 28, 2026. Bruce was born on Sept. 19, 1963, in Midwest City, OK, to Cecil Erdman and Doris (Hart) Erdman.He graduated from Bethel High School in 1981, and went on to attend Seminole State University on a band scholarship until 1983. On Feb.