David Bodine

David Everett Bodine passed away on November 14, 2023. David was born September 14, 1957 to Everett and Lazelle Bourassa Bodine. He was a long-time resident of Wanette, OK, and worked most of his life as a cross country truck driver.

Angela Farris

Angela Marie Farris passed away November 15, 2023. Angela was born May 31, 1974 in Midwest City, OK to Gerald Von and Rebecca Sue (Hartman) Lane. She graduated from Merritt High School in Elk City in 1992. Angela married Wade Farris on September 18, 1993, in Bethel Acres.

Billy Rex Estep

Billy Rex Estep passed away November 13, 2023. Bill was born on February 10, 1937 in Fittstown, OK to Johnie William Estep and Izetta C. (Butler) Estep. Bill grew up in the Prague and Shawnee areas. After high school graduation, Bill joined the United States Air Force.

Rev. Nicholas (Kevin) Ast, O.S.B.

Rev. Nicholas (Kevin) Ast, O.S.B., monk of St. Gregory’s Abbey, died in the Abbey infirmary on Friday, November 17, 2023 from complications following an acute infection leading to open heart surgery.. He had completed 33 years of monastic profession and served for 22 years as a priest. Fr.

Gerald Hillerman

Gerald Donald Hillerman passed away November 18, 2023. Gerald was born November 20, 1939 in Sacred Heart, OK to Leo G. and Beuna M. (Dustman) Hillerman. Gerald graduated from St. Benedict Catholic School. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University, and the Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Carol “Sue” Rooker

Carol “Sue” Rooker passed away on November 16, 2023. Carol was born September 14, 1940, in Shawnee, OK to Herman and Sarah (Canada) Gentry. She graduated from Dale High School in 1958.

Dolores June (Carpenter) Anson

Dolores June (Carpenter) Anson passed away November 6, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was born to Ruth (Thompson) and Cliff Carpenter on June 21, 1937 in Tecumseh, OK. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1955. She was briefly married to Patt Anson.

Bradley Garrett Grubbs

Bradley Garrett Grubbs, 20, of Macomb, Oklahoma passed away November 10, 2023. He was born on November 26, 2002 to Preston and Toni Lynn (Phillips) Grubbs in Shawnee, OK. Bradley graduated in 2021 from Tecumseh High School. He worked at Firelake Express in Tecumseh for the last two years.

Billa Jean Judy

Billa Jean Judy passed away October 31, 2023. Billa was born April 15, 1955 in Shawnee, OK to Bill and Belva Slaughter. She was married to Randy Judy for over 51 years. Billa worked as a waitress at several local restaurants including Sunny Side Up, Boomerang, I-Hop, Benton’s Cafe, and Arrow Cafe.

Brenda Drake

Brenda Drake passed away on November 1, 2023. Brenda was born September 6, 1952, in Shawnee, OK to Leo and Georgia Teafatiller. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1970. Brenda worked for many years at Sunset Estates before working at Shawnee News Star until her retirement in 1998.