Gary Dale Cozart Sr.

Gary Dale Cozart Sr. passed away on September 7, 2022. Gary Dale Cozart Sr. was born on January 27, 1960, in Oklahoma City to Francis Loren Cozart and Beverly Heartsill. Gary graduated from Meeker High School in 1977.

Patricia Lueze Carrington

Patricia Lueze Carrington passed away August 31, 2022. Patricia was born in Konawa, OK to Hubert and Lucille Grove on July 2, 1944. She graduated from Maud Public Schools, married Tommy Carrington and made their home in Maud.

Oliver Proctor Benton

Oliver Proctor Benton passed away September 2nd, 2022. He was born in Shawnee, OK to Robert Proctor and Irma Jeanne (Abbott) Benton on September 1, 1943. He graduated from St. Gregory’s High School in Shawnee, OK in 1961. He retired from a 30– year career at Tinker Air Force Base in 1995.

Patricia Shadix

Patricia Shadix passed away September 1, 2022. She was born June 16, 1933 to George and Alma (Fesser) Bell in Great Bend, Kansas. Pat waitressed for many years at Bea Brittan’s, Arts Cafe and Curtis Watson’s Restaurants. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Shadix, Sr.

Myrtle Laurita “Rita” Pound

Myrtle Laurita “Rita” Pound passed away August 31, 2022. She was born October 17, 1932 in Shawnee, OK to John and Ruby (Elms) Hall. Rita graduated with the class of 1951 from Shawnee High School. She married Everett LeRoy Pound on June 18, 1951.

James Kevin Carter

James Kevin Carter passed away August 27, 2022. James was born on September 30, 1967. He was the son of Jim and Vivian Carter. He married Tiffany Fitzsimmons on November 4, 2006. James was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Vivian Carter.

Christine “Christy” Sams

Christine “Christy” Sams passed away September 5, 2022. She was born February 21, 1965 to Russell Bruce and Aileen (Little Axe) Ellis in Shawnee, OK. Christy graduated in 1983 from Shawnee High School. She lived most of her adult life in Tecumseh.

Amanda Michelle Hollingshead

Amanda Michelle Hollingshead passed away on September 5, 2022 in Arkansas. She was born March 29, 1982 in Shawnee, OK to David and Joanie (Gokey) Scovel. Amanda graduated from Tecumseh High School in 2000.

John L. Wilson

John L. Wi l s o n passed away on August 30, 2022. John was born on September 15, 1949 in Poteau, OK. He was a 1967 graduate of Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas. He graduated from OBU in 1971 and earned his master’s degree from UCO in 1977.

Barbara Ellen Davis

Barbara Ellen Davis passed away on August 26, 2022. Barbara was born November 21, 1946 to Ralph and Lavon Davis. She earned a degree in Music Education from Oklahoma Baptist University.