Obituaries

Cecil “Ed” Sharp

Cecil “Ed” Edward Sharp passed away June 9, 2026. Ed was born June 24, 1950, in Amarillo, TX, to Cecil and Mary (Shelton) Sharp. On Aug. 10, 1973, Ed married tDeborah “Debbie” Candy.

Elaine Kieffer

Elaine Kieffer, 80, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on Jan. 6, 1946, in Holdenville, OK to R.D. and Alma Watson. Elaine graduated from Shawnee High School in 1964. She married Joe Kieffer on Dec. 29,1964.

Diane Canavan

Diane Dernoncourt Canavan passed away June 9, 2026. Diane was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Willard and Nora Dernoncourt.

Charles David Scovel

Charles David Scovel passed away June 15, 2026. He was born March 3, 1953, in Shawnee, OK to Charles Edward and Betty Belle (Harman) Scovel. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1971.David married Joanie Sue Gokey on August 19, 1977, in Tecumseh, OK.

Paul Storey

Paul Wayne Storey passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2026.Paul was born on June 22, 1958, at Tinker Air Force Base to Betty and Paul Storey. He graduated from Midwest City High School in 1976. In 1982, he married Robyn Young.

Anthony J. Whiteshirt

Anthony James Whiteshirt passed away on June 14, 2026. Anthony was born on April 25, 1988. He spent most of his life in Shawnee, OK. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and built many lifelong friendships through the years.

Patricia Gail McQuerry-Coker

Patricia McQuerry-Coker passed away June 7, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Seminole , OK to Orvan and Lorene Bowlan on Feb. 25, 1938. She attended Earlsboro High School where she was once crowned Basketball Queen.She married JD McQuerry on March 3, 1955 at Fairview Baptist Church.
Edna Montgomery

Edna Montgomery

Edna Montgomery

Edna May (Mitchell) Montgomery passed away June 7, 2026. Edna was born on Aug. 14, 1947, in Ardmore, OK., to Lewis R. “Doc” Mitchell and Martha Ann (Strebeck) Mitchell.She met Bobby Montgomery, following his service in the United States Navy. They were married on July 9, 1966, in Dallas, TX.

Evelyn L. Clark

Evelyn L. Clark passed on her 91st birthday, June 4, 2026. Evelyn was known for her devotion to family and friends, love for animals and nature, and OU football. Evelyn spent her life raising children and being a housewife.

Joshua Rayburn Messamore

Joshua Rayburn Messamore passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2026, at the age of 42. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be remembered for his big heart and loving nature.Josh faced life’s challenges with determination and courage.