Obituaries

Arthur Floyd Hall, Jr.

Arthur Floyd Hall, Jr., of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Mar. 3, 2026, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Arthur was born on Aug. 23, 1949, to Loretta Marie Hall and Arthur F. Hall, Sr., in Grand Junction, CO.

Edith Rose (Rackley) Johnson

Edith Rose Rackley Johnson passed away Feb. 28, 2026, after suffering several strokes. Edith was born on Oct. 27, 1939 to Leo and Lelvia Rackley in Shawnee, OK. She graduated from Shawnee Public Schools. She married Bill Johnson in 1955.

Kaleb Marshall Parsons

Kaleb Marshall Parsons, age 15, of Meeker, OK, passed away on Feb. 28, 2026, following a tragic accident. Kaleb was born on Sept. 22, 2010, in Midwest City, OK, to Amanda Parsons. Kaleb resided in Meeker with his devoted grandparents, Darrell and Susan Parsons.

Patricia Scroggins

Patricia Marie (Garner) Scroggins, lovingly known as Pat, Trisha, and Granny Patty, passed away Mar. 10, 2026.Patricia was born on Aug. 23, 1953, in Shawnee, OK. She graduated from Shawnee Public Schools in 1971.

Madalyn Jayne Combs

Madalyn “Maddy” Jayne Combs, 16, passed away Mar. 7, 2026. Maddy was born in Oklahoma City on June 9th, 2009. She was a junior at North Rock Creek High school. Maddy was an incredible blessing to everyone who was lucky to meet her. She was bright and creative.

Cedric Rosser McDonald

Cedric Rosser McDonald, 89, of Shawnee, Ok, passed away on Mar. 3, 2026, from complications due to multiple myeloma cancer. Rosser, as he was known to all, was born on Nov. 5, 1936, to Chester and Nellyne McDonald.

Carl E. Packwood

Carl Edmond Packwood passed away on Mar. 2, 2026 after a battle with cancer where he fought with incredible courage and strength. Carl was born in Shawnee, OK, on Jan. 7, 1965, to Fred and Allecia Packwood. Carl graduated from Shawnee High School, Seminole Junior College and East Central University.

Bernis Sturgill

Bernis “Duane” Sturgill passed away on Mar. 1, 2026. He was born on Mar. 3, 1956, in Long Beach, CA, to Bernis and Mary Lou Sturgill.Duane built a career in water and environmental well drilling, where his determination, ingenuity, and dedication helped him succeed in his field.

Jack Barton

Jack Barton passed away Mar. 6, 2026. Jack was born on May 23, 1942, in Shawnee, OK to Paul Andrew and Florence (Collins) Barton. He has been a lifetime resident of Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School. Jack began his military career with the United States Army at Fort Polk, LA.

Janice Hinesley

Janice “Jan” Jean Wood Hinesley passed away Mar. 5. Jan was born Aug. 29, 1946, to George and Geneva Wood. She married Dickie Leroy Hinesley on Nov. 14, 1962 and from there, they travelled and lived all over the US, residing at over 50 addresses.