Obituaries

Clifton L. Barger, Sr.

Master Sergeant (Retired) Clifton L. Barger, Sr., (Cli) passed away April 28, 2026Cli was born on July 30, 1940, in Claremore, OK to Fred L. and Nellie G. (Brown) Barger.Cli answered the call to serve his nation when he joined the U.S. Army on Dec. 12, 1966.

Robert Finis Buzzard

Robert Finis Buzzard, 92, passed away May 9, 2026. He was born on Oct, 15, 1933 to Eugene John Buzzard and Alma Margaret Richard Buzzard. He attended McLoud schools and even experienced having his mother as his fifth-grade teacher.

Joan (Smith) Reeves

Joan (Smith) Reeves, 93, was born Oct. 14, 1932, in Shawnee, OK., to Wayne and Lillian (Moore) Smith. She passed from this life into eternal life with her Heavenly Father on May 1, 2026, in Shawnee.Joan graduated from Tecumseh Public Schools in 1950.
Janelle Morgan Rominger

Janelle Morgan Rominger

Janelle Morgan Rominger

Janelle Morgan Rominger, 82, passed away at her home in Tecumseh, OK on April 9, 2026. Janelle was born on Feb. 5, 1944, the only daughter after three sons to Vergil and Etta Morgan, a farm and ranch family in rural Rawlins County, KS.Janelle began piano lessons at age seven.

Gregory Armstrong

Gregory Lee Armstrong passed away May 3, 2026.Visitation will be held from noon to 5 pm, May 7, 2026 and from 9 am to 8 pm May 8, 2026 at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh, OK with family gathering to greet friends and loved ones from 5 pm to 7pm.

Winifred L. Robertson

Winifred L. Robertson passed away May 1, 2026. Winifred was born April 22,1947 in Shawnee, OK to William Bill and Nora Squire-Littlehead. She spent most of her life in the Shawnee area.

Danny Ray Mason

Danny Ray Mason passed away April 29, 2026, after a short stay in the hospital battling a number of illnesses. Danny was born on Aug.15, 1949, to Jack Mason and Ruby White in Shawnee, OK.After high school, Danny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served proudly.

Alisha Lamae Mullins-Hermes

Alisha Lamae Mullins-Hermes passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on Sept. 26, 1972, in Shawnee, OK, to Benny Mullins and Tenia Long.Alisha will be remembered for her kindness and dedication to God.

Debra “Debbie” Pataki

Debra “Debbie” Pataki passed away April 27, 2026. Debbie was born on Oct. 6, 1956. Debbie loved God deeply, and her faith was a guiding light throughout her life.

Mary Fisher

Mary Lou Fisher passed away April 24, 2026, at the age of 95.Mary Lou was born in Tecumseh, OK, on Mar. 3, 1931, to Mary and Loniel Rader. She proudly graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1949. For many years, she dedicated her career to serving as a civilian employee at Tinker Air Force Base.