obituaries

Jan 22, 2026

Shirley Ann Nance passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of ninety-four years.

Shirley is the daughter of Audie & Opal (Pogue) Shipley, born on September 9, 1931, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and served on many service committees.

Jan 16, 2026

Joee Lee Grizzle, infant son of Colby L Grizzle and Eddie Thomas Powers, entered into Jesus's arms on January 16, 2026.

Joee's loving family members include his sisters, Andee-Sue Grizzle and Jaycee Grizzle; maternal grandparents Clifford & Kim Grizzle, and great-grandmothers Raemarie Grizzle and Mary Hyvonen; maternal aunts Chelsea Grizzle and family, and Emily Verbanac and family;...

Jan 12, 2026

Aaron Daniel 'Moon' Leader was born on September 4, 1980, in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Brigita Leader and Michael Deer.  He passed away from this life on January 12, 2026, in Seminole, OK, at the age of 45.

Aaron loved sports and was a very competitive opponent. He was outstanding football player at Allen High School, excelled...

Jan 11, 2026

Roberta Ilona Shed, age 85, of Holdenville, passed away on January 11, 2026.

She was born on June 29, 1940, in Holdenville, to Oscar and Inez Thetford Smith.

Roberta is survived by her son, Jimmy Shed and wife Teresa; daughter, Kimberly Shed McNaughton; grandchildren, Ashley and Scott Shed, Taylor McNaughton, and Brent and Chelsey Brinson;...

Jan 9, 2026

Walcie Jane Keeney passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 85 years.

Jane is the daughter of Miles David Black & Evie Olivia (Robinson) Black, born on December 13, 1940, in Ragtown, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Holdenville, and graduated Holdenville High School with the Class...

Jan 6, 2026

Louis Harjo Jr. was born April 14, 1962 in Talihina, OK to Ella and Louis Harjo Sr.

Louis graduated from Sasakwa High School in May of 1981, after which he attended cosmetology school in Ada, OK. Louis went on to receive his CDL and began driving the school bus for Summers Chapel Head Start in Konawa. Shortly...

Dec 24, 2025

Fred Wendell Leewright passed away at his home in Seminole on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 75 years.

Fred is the son of Fred Ozel Leewright & Irene House, born on January 28, 1950, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools. He graduated Holdenville High School with the Class of...

Dec 23, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Piatt Howell, born December 10, 1949, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025. Known for her quick wit, warm humor, and the unmistakable twinkle in her eye, Pam had a gift for making people smile. If heaven wasn't lively enough already, it surely is now — a little louder, and a whole lot...

Dec 21, 2025

Donna Faye McGhee passed peacefully away in Holdenville, Oklahoma, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the age of 69.

Donna was born on April 8, 1956, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Douglas "Buck" McGhee and Alma (Dooley) McGhee. She grew up in the Oklahoma City area and attended Crooked Oak High School. In 1985, Donna met Ricky Worsham,...

Dec 20, 2025

Bobby Dean Beck passed away in Oklahoma City on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of fifty-nine years.

Bobby is the son of Harlton Ray Beck & Virginia (Boyd) Beck, born on September 23, 1966 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Calvin, graduating Calvin High School with the Class of 1984....

Dec 20, 2025

Janice Jean Helt passed away in Weatherford, Oklahoma on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 76 years.

Janice was born on January 17, 1949 in Lamar, Oklahoma to Jess & Neoma Skipworth. She attended Lamar and Moss schools. She and her first husband, William 'Boots' Martin, raised three sons in Lamar: Mike, Randy, and Keith....

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Lyle Gunville-Quach of Earlsboro, Oklahoma passed away in a tragic accident on a construction site in Oklahoma City on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 34 years.

Joshua is the son of Tuan Mahn Quach & Carol Ann Gunville, born on February 18, 1991, in Oklahoma City, where he was brought up and attended...

Dec 17, 2025

Wanda Lee 'Dodie' Frederick passed away at her home in Atwood, Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, one day after her 88th birthday.

Dodie is the daughter of M. H. Lively & Sarah L. (Collis) Lively, born on December 16, 1937 in Atwood, Oklahoma, where she lived her entire life. She attended Atwood schools. She was married...

Dec 12, 2025

James Edward 'Sonny' Williams passed away in OKC on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

Sonny is the son of Jess & Pauline (Harjo) Wiliams, born on November 16, 1955, in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Seminole, graduating Seminole High School with the Class of 1973 with a...

Dec 8, 2025

Leamon James Jr. 'Peanut' Lowe passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 64 years.

Peanut is the son of Leamon Lowe Sr & Dorothy Allene (Hudlow) Lowe, born on September 6, 1961, in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He was brought up in his younger years in LeFlore, Oklahoma and attended LeFlore schools....

Nov 26, 2025

Dennis Ray Runnels was called home on November 26, 2025, in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 71.

Dennis was born on February 22, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma He lived there most of his life, graduating from Douglas High School in 1972. He later married Eloise Butler and to this marriage was born one son, Dennis...

Nov 14, 2025

Ronnie Gene Tucker passed away at his home in Holdenville on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 65 years.

Ronnie is the son of Jerry & Joyce (Anderson) Tucker, born on March 18, 1960 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was brought up in the Shawnee/Meeker area. He married April Whitlock on June 19, 1981, in Wewoka....

Nov 13, 2025

Jerry Victor King passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 83 years.

Jerry is the son of George & Bessie (Cooley) King, born on November 25, 1941 in Osage, Oklahoma. He was a "Railroad Brat" and grew up in various parts of the Midwest following his father's railroad occupation. The...

Nov 8, 2025

Irvin Elliott passed away at his home in Braggs, Oklahoma on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 74 years.

Irvin is the son of Rev. Tom Elliott and Bea (Dilbeck) Elliott, the tenth of their ten children.  He was born on September 4, 1951, in Calvin, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended school,...

Oct 12, 2025

Hershel Dale Letka passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 74 years.

Dale is the son of Porter & Ora (King) Letka, born on November 28, 1950, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up in the Holdenville area and attended Moss Schools, graduating Moss High School with the Class of...