Velma Lee (Ray) McDaniel passed away May 19, 2026. She was born April 15, 1941, in Shawnee, OK to Samuel G. Ray and Doll Gennie (Harwell) Ray.Velma graduated in 1959 from McLoud High School and then attended Hills Business College in Oklahoma City.
Melvin “Mel” Richard Aloway, 90, passed away May 22, 2026. He was born on Nov. 30, 1935, in Shawnee, OK, to Charlie and Vida Aloway.Mel graduated from Shawnee High School in 1953 and, following graduation, proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years.
Johnny Gehrome McCarley was born on July 29, 1935 to Henry and Carrie McCarley and passed away on May 13, 2026 at the age of 90.Johnny was the youngest of nine children.
Mrs. Jonell (Hairston) Clark, aged 90, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Hondo, TX, to Amos and Nettie (Runnels) Hairston.
Joseph Edward Grella passed away on May 17, 2026. Joseph was born on July 28, 1960, in Cheyenne, WY to Edward and Jayme (Pickrel) Grella.In recent years, Joe discovered a new passion for woodworking and cabinetry.
Frances Elaine Shatto passed away on May 7, 2026.Elaine was born and raised in the Durant area. During her senior year in high school she met Bobby Shatto and married him on Friday the 13th of Feb. 1981.
Gloria Gillenwater Trotter, 81, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away May 18, 2026.A native of Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, Gloria was born Sept. 3, 1944, to Wilfred Kelso Gillenwater Sr. and Minnie Lou (Davis) Gillenwater.Gloria began her journalism career while still in high school, working for the...