Beverley Ann Henderson

Beverley was born on Oct. 31, 1946, in Shawnee to Lyle and Freda Tinker and died on Oct. 8, 2025.Beverley was a homemaker and enjoyed small DIY projects, cross-stitching, and traveling. Having met the love of her life, Beverley married James Henderson in Wayne County, MI, on June 14, 1984.

Mary Zimmerman

Mary Yvonne Zimmerman passed away Oct. 5, 2025. Mary was born Mar. 4, 1947, in Tecumseh, OK to Reverend Henry and Doris Coppinger. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1965. In the following years, she owned and operated Mary’s Beauty Shop.

Lisa Kessinger

Lisa Renee Kessinger passed away Sept. 30, 2025. She was born Feb. 14, 1965 in Lawton, OK to Robert and Lynda (Foraker) Kessinger.Lisa graduated from Tecumseh High School, and attended Rose State College. Lisa worked in the medical field serving in many different roles.

Mary Jane (James) Dodson

Mary Jane (James) Dodson passed away Oct. 1, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1940, to Clois and Irene (Hammond) James in Oklahoma City, OK. Mary received her GED while working at Tinker Air Force Base as an Aircraft Technician for thirty years.

Mattox Aron Cole

Mattox Aron Cole was born on June 2, 2022. Despite the obstacles life presented, Mattox found joy in the little things--cuddles with family and the love of everyone lucky enough to know him. He taught us all to slow down, to notice the beauty in the present, and to love fiercely.

Matthew Lee Schock

Matthew Lee Schock passed away on Oct 2, 2025. Matthew was born in Elgin, IL, to Martin and Donna Schock. He shared many years with his late wife, Kelli Conaway Schock, building a blended family that became his everything.

Sharon Kay Sullivan

Sharon Kay Sullivan passed away Sept. 19, 2025. She was born Sep. 2, 1942 in Shawnee, OK to Raymond and Dorothy Crow.Sharon was a 1960 graduate of Shawnee High School. She began a long career with Federal Express, retiring after 25 years. She also worked in a dress shop for many years.

Christopher “Clayton” Ray

Christopher “Clayton” Ray passed away Sept. 23, 2025. Clayton was born Jan. 21, 1998, in Shawnee, OK, to Chris Ray and Kimberly Lehenbauer. He began his career working alongside his father-in-law, James, dedicating many years to leading crews in underground utility work.

Betty Louise (Steward) Zuker

Betty Louise Newsome was born on Mar. 18, 1932, in Fredrick, OK to Walter and Gladys Newsome. She passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2025 at the age of 93 years. She was orphaned at the age of four and placed in the orphanage in Helena, OK, along with five of her six siblings.

Paul William Simpson

Paul William Simpson passed away Sept. 22, 2025. Paul was born on Dec. 26, 1954, in Shawnee, to Bill and Dorothy Simpson.Paul graduated from Shawnee High School in 1973. On January 14, 1978, Paul married Ruth Ann Fowler at the First Christian Church in Meeker.