Patricia “Pat” Fern Gill

Patricia “Pat” Fern Gill passed away June 20, 2023. Pat was born Feb. 18, 1940 to Troy and Constance (Boucher) Joslin in Ardmore, OK. Pat grew up in Oklahoma City, attending Taft and Classen Schools. She worked as a secretary at Baptist Hospital and for Dr. Morrison for many years.

Olivia Marie (Reynolds) Green

Olivia Marie (Reynolds) Green passed away June 20, 2023. Marie was born Dec. 15, 1942 in McAlester, OK to Clifford and Gertrude (Williams) Reynolds. She graduated in 1960 from McAlester High School. Marie married Robert (Bob) Green on Dec. 30, 1960.

Marty Fay Pettyjohn

Marty Pettyjohn passed away on June 20, 2023. Marty was born in Shawnee, OK, on October 9, 1944, to Lonnie Vearl and Emeline Smith. Marty graduated from Norman High School. She attended Oklahoma Christian University. Marty married Robert Pettyjohn on Feb. 7, 1964.

Blakely Faye Padgett

Blakely Faye Padgett, infant daughter, of Anthony Padgett and Madison Roberson, Shawnee, Oklahoma was born in Oklahoma City on Sunday, June 11, 2023, and was carried on the wings of angels to Heaven’s Gate and into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Donald Jack Sanders

Donald Jack Sanders passed away, Friday, June 16, 2023. Donald was born December 28, 1941, in Richmond, CA to Jack Coy Sanders and Doris Loudell (Atteberry) Sanders. Donald married Glynna (Jones) on August 11, 1962, in Atoka, OK.

Jerome Jacob Vaught

Jerome Jacob Vaught, 57, resident of Shawnee, OK passed away June 14, 2023 after a long, fouryear battle with several ailments. Although given an automatic pass to the front line as someone born with Jerome’s challenges deserves, his road has not always been paved.

Kevin Staley Kershaw

Kevin Staley Kershaw passed away June 14th, 2023. Kevin was born on June 23, 1961, in Duncan, OK. He attended Faith 7 School. Kevin was employed by Brightway Community Living who provided his 24 hour care.

Eloy “Blue” Benitez

Eloy “Blue” Benitez passed away June 15, 2023. Eloy was born September 4, 1950 to Martin and Francisca (Pacheco) Benitez, Sr. in Pleasanton, TX. Eloy graduated from Snyder High School. He married Donna Valdez. Eloy worked many years for Western Summit Construction.

Benjamin “Ben” Nikowa Keel

Benjamin “ Ben” Nikowa Keel passed away on June 4, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Ben was born September 16, 1978 to Mary Kay Scaggs and Franklin Donald Keel in Shawnee, OK. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1997.

Francis “Frank” Allen Tiger

Francis “Frank” Allen Tiger passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Frank was born July 8, 1939, to John and Caroline (Hood) Tiger in Pawnee, OK. Frank was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Chilocco Indian School.