Obituaries

Joe Spoon

Joe Spoon passed away February 21, 2023. He was born February 7, 1971 to Clyde Edward and Lois Fern (Washington) Spoon in Lawton, Oklahoma. Joe was raised in Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools.

Charles Edward Sales

Charles Edward Sales passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Shawnee. He was born November 2, 1927 to Irving and Susie (Bates) Sales in Wanette, OK. Charles graduated from Asher High School. After high school he attended Oklahoma City University.

P. Claudine Kieferle-Penisten

P. Claudine Kieferle-Penisten passed away on February 24, 2023. Claudine was born September 11, 1953, in Ventura, CA to Eugene Julius Kieferle and Patricia Cornelia (Sesma) Pratt. She graduated from Niceville Senior High School and Ben Eielson High School.

Willliam “Pat” Haggard

William “Pat” Haggard passed away February 12, 2023. Pat was born on Oct. 29, 1952 in Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1970. He worked for various companies over his lifetime, which included building his own business, Haggard’s Technical Services, Inc.

Sammy Dale Williamson

Sammy Dale Williamson passed away February 22, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1934 in Okemah, OK to John and Sarah (Godwin) Williamson. Sammy graduated with the class of 1954 from Okemah High School. He attained his Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State in Criminal Justice.

Alisa Dawn Beal

Alisa Dawn Beal passed away on Feb. 13, 2023. Alisa was born on Dec. 13, 1959, to Jack R. and Carolyn Sue Merritt in Tecumseh, OK. She graduated from Bethel High School and continued her education at Seminole State College, where she earned an associate degree in English. She also attended UCO.

Almeda Lee

Almeda Lee passed away Feb. 15, 2023. She was born August 23, 1949 to Paul and Anna (Airington) Elcyzyn in Oklahoma City, OK. Almeda was raised in Plainview, TX and has recently resided in the Pink community. She obtained her Physical Therapy Assistant Degree at OCCC.

David Lee Fry

David Lee Fry passed away on Feb. 16, 2023, at his home. David was born Nov. 1, 1950, in DeRidder, LA to Lee Fry and Barbara (Brown) Fry. He graduated from Broken Arrow High School and earned a Doctorate from Southwestern University in 1975. David married Paula Ford on July 31, 1976, in OKC.

Sharon Janelle Powell

Sharon Janelle Powell passed away Feb. 14, 2023 in Shawnee. She was born Apr. 24, 1948 to James and Susie Doty in Mill Creek, OK. Sharon attended Mill Creek Schools. She attended East Central University and Rose State College.

Gerald “Jerry” Lisle

Gerald “Jerry” Lisle passed away Feb. 7th, 2023. Jerry was born Gerald L. Lisle on Apr. 20th 1946, to Elvis and Leatha Lisle of Denver, Colorado. Jerry attended school in Denver and enjoyed working on cars, racing cars, and anything automotive.