Obituaries

Sandra Jo (Kinsey) Rolland

Sandra Jo (Kinsey) Rolland passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. She was born on Mar. 9, 1943, in Norman, OK to Harland and Vinita (Holstein) Kinsey. Sandra graduated from Macomb High School. On Jan. 10, 1969, she married Jearl Ernest Rolland, in Shawnee, OK.

Sylvia Elizabeth Sisco

Sylvia Elizabeth Sisco passed away on Oct. 31, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1948, in Alhambra, CA to Victor and Mary Frost.Sylvia grew up surrounded by love and laughter alongside her siblings Bill, Vicki, and Larry, all of whom preceded her in passing.

Jerry Ashley

Jerry Luther Ashley passed away Oct. 29, 2025. Jerry was born on Feb. 2, 1939 in Seminole, OK to Luther and Doris (Critchfield) Ashley. He graduated from Stratford High School in 1957. He married Georgia Gail Gandy on April 19, 1958, celebrating 51 years before her passing in 2009.

Roy David Hood

Roy David Hood, born on October 20, 1952, in Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on Oct. 28, 2025.Roy dedicated a significant part of his life to his career as a bricklayer, where his talents shone brightly.

Edna Norine Ellen

Edna Norine Ellen passed away on Oct. 23, 2025. She was born on Oct. 25, 1949, in Denison, TX to Norville (Biggen) James Spradlin and Faye Ruth (Finley) Spradlin.

Vivian Corene Page

Vivian Corene Page, “Doo-gee,” as she was affectionately known to those closest to her, on Nov. 2, 2025. Born on Mar. 26, 1942, in Watson, OK, Corene was one of nine siblings and fourteen step-siblings. Corene had a passion for gardening, which brought her much joy.
Ember Marie McPherson

Ember Marie McPherson

Ember Marie McPherson

Ember Marie McPherson passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 1, 2025, at the young and tender age of twelve. Ember was born on Mar. 1, 2013, in Shawnee, OK.Ember was, and will always be, known for her sweet and loving spirit.

Mona Mae Ray

Mona Mae Ray passed away on Oct. 23, 2025. She was born in Prague, OK, on July 23, 1941, to Montague Akins and Ollie Mae (Brown) Akins.Mona married John Ray in TX in 1988. She worked as a secretary at Southwestern Bell and AT&T for 30 years.

Pyper Michelle Gorman

Pyper Michelle Gorman, precious daughter of Brittney and Mikey Gorman, was born and passed away on Oct. 20, 2025.Pyper was preceded in death by her big brother, Lux.

Emma Jane McAdams

Emma Jane McAdams, age 98, passed away Oct. 20, 2025. Emma was born July 23, 1927, in McLoud, OK to William and Viola (Knabe) Mankin. Emma was raised in the Shawnee and McLoud area. After high school, she married the father of her children Wesley N. Little.