Bernice Gambill

Bernice Gambill, age 102, passed away April 17, 2023. Bernice was born December 9, 1920, in Chester, Montana to Teman and Bertha Tatum. She graduated from Tuttle High School in the class of 1938. Bernice was married to Wendell Gambill on October 24, 1937, in Tuttle, Oklahoma.

Mary Louise Shirk

Mary Louise Shirk passed away April 12, 2023 at the age of 93 years young. Lt. Commander Mary L. Shirk was born December 19, 1929 in Cherokee County Alabama. She proudly served her country for 21 years in the United States Navy.

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson passed away April 12, 2023. He was born at home on May 1, 1932 to Henry and Zelma (Deere) Johnson in Norman, Oklahoma. Walter was raised in Norman. He lived in Tecumseh for 25 years before moving to Midwest City where he has resided for the last 12 years.

Edward Leon Fruits

Edward Leon Fruits passed away April 10, 2023. Edward was born June 4, 1938 in Howell, IN to Ira B. and Ruby V. (Reeder) Fruits. Edward married Patricia Lilley on October 7, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL. Edward was in the US Air Force and then served time in the US Navy.

Carl Victor Harris

Carl Victor Harris passed away April 13, 2023. He was born November 8, 1943, to Thomas and Lydia (Green) Harris in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Carl graduated from Meeker High School and from O.B.U. earning his Master’s degree. He taught school before being drafted into the Army.

Cleta LaDawn Hollis

Cleta LaDawn Hollis passed away on April 16, 2023 in Shawnee, OK.. She was born on June 27, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was dopted by Cleda Dorceal (Hamilton) Mize and Warren Kelley Mize. She attended East Central University in Ada, OK. She married Charles Hollis on June 18, 1982.

John H. “Jack” Tesmer II

John H. “Jack” Tesmer II passed away April 8 ,2023. Jack was born on July 7, 1938 to Dorothy Bernice Keyes Tesmer. He worked for Bliss Auto Wreckers in NY and owned Indian Jacks Southern Parts. He also worked for Rath’s Auto Salvage in Tecumseh, OK, until fully retired.

Kyle Morgan McCullough

Kyle Morgan Mc-Cullough passed away on March 28, 2023. Kyle Morgan Mc-Cullough was born in Andrews, TX, on March 26, 1996 to Jerry Lynn McCullough and Kathy Sue (Kennedy) Welch. He began working at Arc Data and a chemical Pump Tech, and later began working as a tow truck driver.

Arthur James Duggan

Arthur James Duggan passed away March 29, 2023. Arthur was born July 28, 1936, in Watonga, OK to Calvin and Lizzie Duggan. On Jan. 24, 1958, he married Peggy Lou Gilman. He graduated from Watonga High School in 1958 and served in the Army Reserves 1959-1964.

Ryan Norris Gann

Ryan Norris Gann passed away March 29, 2023. He was born March 24, 1989 in Elk City, OK to William “Sam” and Teresa Lynn (Brittain) Gann. Ryan graduated from Shawnee High School with the Class in 2007. Ryan married Jamie Love on December 12, 2020 in Tecumseh.