Obituaries

Marilyn S. Clark

Marilyn S. Clark passed away January 25, 2023. Marilyn was born on September 13, 1940 in Harrah, Oklahoma to Ray and Jessie (Navarre) Moore. She graduated from Harrah High School and married Don in 1958 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Vaden Robert Smith

Vaden Robert Smith passed away January 29, 2023. Vaden was born in Morris, Oklahoma on March 19, 1939 to Vernon and Willine Smith. After graduating from Dale High School in 1957, Vaden worked for Gentry Farming in Shawnee and in the oilfields in New Mexico.

David R. Harjo

David R. Harjo passed away on January 25, 2023. David was born on May 7, 1961 in Shawnee to his parents, Homer and Julia (Curley) Harjo. David was preceded in death by his father, Homer Harjo, mother, Julia Corn, and brothers, Larry Harjo and Mark L. Harjo. Survivors include his children, Randi R.

Loveler Grimes Williams

Loveler Grimes Williams passed away January 20, 2023. She was born April 1, 1934 in Eatonton, GA to Lee Jordan Grimes and Julia Lewis Grimes. Loveler was married to Isaiah Williams. She worked in housekeeping at OBU, Tecumseh Girls Town, retiring from COJAC.
Marsha Ann Rowley

Marsha Ann Rowley

Marsha Ann Rowley

Marsha Ann Rowley passed away January 14, 2023. She was born in Shawnee on January 8, 1955 to John and Helen Morris and graduated from Shawnee High in 1973. Marsha retired from Southwestern Bell after 29 years.

Vernon Lee Crownover

Vernon Lee Crownover passed away January 20, 2023. Vernon was born September 21, 1942 to Troy and Juanita (Maxwell) Crownover in Richmond, California. He was raised in Tecumseh, Oklahoma and graduated with the class of 1960 from Tecumseh High School. After graduation he joined the U.S.

James “Jim” Gilbert Allen, Jr.

James “Jim” Gilbert Allen, Jr. passed away January 15, 2023. Jim was born on July 7, 1936, to James Gilbert Allen and Bonnie Virginia Allen, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Jim attended school in Tecumseh. Jim also served in the Oklahoma National Guard.

Deborah Kay McClendon

Deborah Kay McCl endon p a s s ed away January 18th, 2023. Deborah was born on November 29, 1951, to J.R. and Freda Peters of Shawnee, Ok. Deborah graduated from Shawnee High School in 1970, and from Oklahoma Baptist University as a registered nurse and BSN in 1975.

Tommy Ray Daniel, Sr.

Tommy Ray Daniel, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Tommy was born on December 28, 1956 to his parents, Floyd Daniel and Carol Ann Thompson in Bakersfield, California. He worked most of his life as a truck driver. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donny Scrogham.