Cedric Rosser McDonald

Cedric Rosser McDonald, 89, of Shawnee, Ok, passed away on Mar. 3, 2026, from complications due to multiple myeloma cancer. Rosser, as he was known to all, was born on Nov. 5, 1936, to Chester and Nellyne McDonald.

Carl E. Packwood

Carl Edmond Packwood passed away on Mar. 2, 2026 after a battle with cancer where he fought with incredible courage and strength. Carl was born in Shawnee, OK, on Jan. 7, 1965, to Fred and Allecia Packwood. Carl graduated from Shawnee High School, Seminole Junior College and East Central University.

Bernis Sturgill

Bernis “Duane” Sturgill passed away on Mar. 1, 2026. He was born on Mar. 3, 1956, in Long Beach, CA, to Bernis and Mary Lou Sturgill.Duane built a career in water and environmental well drilling, where his determination, ingenuity, and dedication helped him succeed in his field.

Jack Barton

Jack Barton passed away Mar. 6, 2026. Jack was born on May 23, 1942, in Shawnee, OK to Paul Andrew and Florence (Collins) Barton. He has been a lifetime resident of Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School. Jack began his military career with the United States Army at Fort Polk, LA.

Janice Hinesley

Janice “Jan” Jean Wood Hinesley passed away Mar. 5. Jan was born Aug. 29, 1946, to George and Geneva Wood. She married Dickie Leroy Hinesley on Nov. 14, 1962 and from there, they travelled and lived all over the US, residing at over 50 addresses.

Betty Stephens

Betty Lee (Duggan) Nipper Stephens passed away unexpectedly on Mar. 4, 2026. She was born Jan.3, 1938, in Wilburton, OK, to Raymond and Maggie Duggan.Betty graduated from Shawnee High School in 1956; then graduated from Neff Business School and went to work at the Sylvania Plant.

Jim Walling

Jim Walling passed away on Feb. 21, 2026. He was 95 years old. Jim was born on Jan. 10, 1931 in Oklahoma City, to James Burl Walling and Azell Elliston.

Virginia Upton

Virginia Ann “Gigi” Upton passed away on Feb. 26, 2026. Virginia was born July 29, 1939, to Howard Vern Tippin and Gertrude Anna (Smith) Tippin in Wetumka. She graduated from Wetumka High School.

Wanda Mae Voss

Wanda Mae Voss passed away Feb. 24, 2026.She was born Dec. 31, 1938, in Terrell, OK to Henry Louis and Omie Bell (Brashears) Locke. She was raised in Loop, Texas. She married Jackie “Don” Voss on Jan. 18, 1957, in Wichita Falls, TX at Shepard Air Force Base.

Chad Mitchell Thompson

Chad Mitchell Thompson passed away on Feb. 25, 2026. Chad was born on Mar. 24, 1986, in Altus, OK.Chad graduated from Shawnee High School before pursuing further studies at Seminole State College for a year.