Obituaries

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.

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

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.