Obituaries

Roger Lee Harris

Roger Lee Harris passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2026. Roger was born on Aug. 15, 1990, in Fort Stewart, GA to Mary and Carl Harris. Known for his love of working on cars, Roger had a passion for all things mechanical, a testament to his skill and dedication.
John Stephen Sartin

John Stephen Sartin

John Stephen Sartin

John Stephen Sartin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and dedicated firefighter, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 78. John was born on May 6, 1948, in Prague, OK, to Alford Buford Sartin and Julia Elizabeth (Landrum) Sartin.

Virgil Mangus

Virgil Lee Mangus passed July 26, 2026. Virgil was born on Sept. 18, 1947, in Shawnee, OK, to Lloyd and Martha (Ketner) Mangus. He graduated from Tecumseh High School with the Class of 1965 and remained a proud member of the THS Alumni Association throughout his life.

Michael LaPach

Michael “Mike” James LaPach, 38, of Earlsboro, OK, passed away peacefully on Wed., July 29, 2026. Mike was born on Dec. 12, 1987, in Shawnee, OK, to Cindy (Drummond) LaPach. Mike married Katherine Love on Aug. 14, 2015, in Davis, OK.

Gladys Tiger

Gladys “Sugar” Tiger, age 68, of Kellyville, OK passed away July 29, 2026. She was born on Sept. 7, 1957, in Pawnee, OK, to Cecil and Geneva Wilson. Gladys graduated from Earlsboro High School in 1975.

Ida Lou Morgan

Ida Lou Morgan, born Nov. 20 1928, to Iva McGlasson and Glenn Lewis in Shawnee, OK, passed away July 28, 2026. Having been blessed with 97 years on this earth, Ida Lou certainly lived a life worth talking about.

Elizabeth Ann Stiles

Elizabeth Ann Stiles passed away July 24, 2026. Elizabeth was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Littlefield, TX, to Edgar Laveta Stiles and Maudie Irene Stiles. She received her education through the sixth grade, which was common for many children growing up during that time.

Ashley Renee’ Greene

Ashley Greene passed away on July 25, 2026. Ashley was born on April 10, 1987, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Darin Greene Sr. and Teresa Ford. Ashley graduated from Dale High School and received her associates degree from Seminole State College.

Jerry Allan O’Flanagan

Jerry Allan O’Flanagan passed away July 22, 2026, after a long battle with lung disease. He was born on Sept. 13, 1965, in San Diego, CA, to Larry and Roberta O’Flanagan but moved to Oklahoma as a young child and was raised in Shawnee.

Michael L. Stacy

Michael L. Stacy passed away July 25, 2026. Michael was born on June 30, 1956, in Wichita, KS, to Viva Stacy. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1975 before attending T & I Vocational School, where he studied welding.