Obituaries

Juliann Fellows

Julie Selfridge Fellows passed away Dec. 18, 2024. Juliann was born on April 10, 1937, in Shawnee, OK to Forest Lemuel and Opal Anson Selfridge. Julie married Bernie Fellows of Tecumseh, OK, on Aug. 23, 1958.

Lynda Poe

Lynda Kay Poe passed away Dec. 17, 2024. She was born July 16, 1944 in Gatesville, TX to James Henry and Thelma (Rainey) Foraker. Lynda graduated from St. Benedict’s High School. She married Freddy Lynn Poe on July 30, 1967 in Kingfisher, OK.Lynda worked as the Nutrition Director for the C.P.N.

Larry Joe Whisenhunt

Larry Joe “Tow Bar” Whisenhunt passed away Dec. 17, 2024.Larry was born Dec. 1, 1944 in Idabel, OK to Richard Leroy and Zela (Capps) Whisenhunt. He graduated from Wright City High School. Larry married Linda Adams on Aug. 23, 1969 at the home of Clois and Lavern Deloach in Shawnee, OK.

Patricia Frances (Geyer) Lemons

Patricia Frances (Geyer) Lemons passed away on Dec. 11, 2024. Patricia was born on Nov. 10, 1948 in Shawnee, OK to Francis and Walsa (Giboney) Geyer. She was a graduate of Tecumseh High School. She and John Lemons wed on Feb. 14, 2006 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Jefry Nixon

Jefry Harold Nixon passed away on Dec. 10, 2024. Jefry was born on December 9, 1983 in Oklahoma City, OK to Weston Dale Nixon and Pamela Helen (Cooper) Mitchell. Jefry attended Oklahoma City Public Schools. He worked for several years as a painter before moving to Shawnee.

Amanda Donn Boyer

Amanda Donn (Kilby) Boyer passed away Dec. 7, 2024. Amanda was born on April 29, 1977 in Oklahoma City to Donald and Judy (Wright) Kilby. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and attended OBU, graduated from St.

Cana Hall

Cana Ruth Hall passed away Dec. 11, 2024. Cana carried in her arms their precious expected baby and was met by her dad, wrapped in his arms. Cana was born in Shawnee on Sept. 27, 1996 to Loran and Dana (Smith) Greenlee.

Russell Eugene Saunders, Sr.

Russell Eugene Saunders Sr. (Kepanikwe) passed away on Dec. 13, 2024. Russell was born Aug. 12, 1966 in Shawnee, OK to Wesley Elray and Rena Darlene Mack Saunders. In his younger years, he enjoyed pow wow dancing as a fancy dancer.

James Everell Smith

James Smith passed away Dec. 6, 2024. James was born to Everell and Mary Smith in 1954. He was married to Jody (Josephine) Larkin and was a proud father to three children: Stacey Pyeatt (Kevin), Heidi Linn (Peter), and Eric Smith (Callie) and they in turn blessed him with 11 grandchildren.

Freda Hinkle

Freda Taylor Hinkle passed away Dec. 6, 2024. Freda was born on June 8, 1942, in Watford, England, the tenth of eleven siblings to Henry and Margaret Mary Taylor.In 1963, Freda embarked on a new chapter, moving to America, and pursuing a career as a hair stylist after attending cosmetology school.