Joann (Skaggs) Pickett
Aug 22, 2025
Joann (Skaggs) Pickett
November 4, 1934 – August 22, 2025
Joann went home peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Family
She is survived by her three daughters: Betty Makintubee and her husband Steve of Chandler, OK, Cherri Brown and her husband Ronnie of Carney, OK, and Janet Hall and her husband Lance of Tryon, OK; her grandchildren: Michele Hood...
Nelda Ann Simon
Aug 16, 2025
Nelda Ann (Bradshaw) Simon of Prague, Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest on August 16, 2025, in Prague, at the age of 81.
She was born on May 20, 1944, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Homer Gale Bradshaw and Opal Ola (Haun) Bradshaw. Nelda grew up in Meeker and Prague, attending Meeker High School. On November 10, 1961, she married the...
Donna Kay Smith
Aug 16, 2025
Donna K. Smith, 66, a longtime resident of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on August 16, 2025. Donna was born and raised in Prague and spent most of her life there before moving to Shawnee to be closer to her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones, especially her great-grandchildren. Her granddaughter Kylee shared a special bond with...
Robert "Bob" William Keating
Aug 14, 2025
Robert William Keating, or Bob as he was known to his many friends and admirers was born on June 7, 1957, and passed away suddenly on August 14, 2025. Born the middle of seven children to Edward Jack and Marion Arlene Keating in Oklahoma City, Bob lived a life full of love, laughter, learning and adventure and he will be...
Jennifer Megan Massey
Aug 6, 2025
Jennifer Megan Massey of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on August 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 49.
Jennifer was born on February 3, 1976, in Winfield, Kansas, to Stanley Edward and Mara Elaine (Niimi) Kerr. She spent her early years in Sudan, Kansas, and Bartlesville, Oklahoma, before relocating to Hawaii, where she graduated from high school. Her adventurous...
David Marion Alsip
Aug 2, 2025
David Marion Alsip, 79, a lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
David was born on May 10, 1946, in Chandler to Jesse Marion and Zelda (Saulsberry) Alsip. He attended school in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1964.
In 1963, while still in high school, David began serving in...
Samuel William Matthews
Jul 28, 2025
Dr. Samuel William Matthews of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his family and upheld by the faith that defined his life. Born on February 7, 1949, in Cushing, Oklahoma, Sam was the son of Jack and Imogene “Jean” (Brixey) Matthews. He grew up in Cushing and graduated from Cushing High School with the Class of...
Florence "Clarene" Spaid
Jul 27, 2025
Florence Clarene Spaid, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, July 27, 2025, with her family by her side.
Clarene was born on December 30, 1938, in Stroud, Oklahoma, to Charley Clarence “CC” and Veda Louise (Conallis) Hodge. She attended school in Stroud and graduated from Stroud High School in 1957. After high school, she enrolled in nursing school at St....
Joseph "Joe" Henry Stasyszen
Jul 25, 2025
Joe Stasyszen, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 71. He was born Joseph Henry Stasyszen on December 26, 1953, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to William Edward Stasyszen and Gloria Elizabeth (Junk) Stasyszen. He was a 1972 graduate of Tecumseh High School and attended college at...
LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney
Jul 25, 2025
LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney, 68, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
LaDonna was born on October 14, 1956, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Donnie “Don” Odell and Alice Irene (Danker) Patterson. She grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1974. During high school, LaDonna volunteered as a “Candy Striper” at the local nursing home,...
Gene Ray Howell
Jul 22, 2025
Gene Ray Howell, lovingly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. He was born on February 16, 1943, in Temple, Oklahoma, to Eugene Thomas Howell. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Lois, and stepfather, Red Fowler.
Ray spent his early years in Temple before moving to Atoka, Oklahoma, where...
Lawrence Jerome "Jerry" Ring
Jul 20, 2025
Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Jerry was born to Bert and Opal (King) Ring on Monday, November 9, 1931 in Okmulgee, OK. Jerry graduated from Hominy High School in May,1950 and then married his high school sweetheart, Betty Jean Corbell, on his birthday, November 9, 1950. Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from June...
Frances Louise Hixon
Jul 19, 2025
Frances Teters was born southwest of Stroud on March 18, 1939, to LeRoy and Merle (Brown) Teters. She attended Oak Grove Schools and later transferred to Stroud Schools. In 1956 Frances became one of the first patients to receive a Corneal Transplant from the Dean McGee Eye Institute. This type of surgery was groundbreaking for its day, and she always...
Maxine Laverne Henshaw
Jul 17, 2025
Maxine Laverne Henshaw passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Maxine was born on Wednesday, July 4, 1934 in Davenport, Oklahoma to Carl and Stella (Carter) Doughty. She attended Davenport Schools. Maxine married Calvin Henshaw in Davenport on July 12, 1952. They were married 54 years until his passing in 2007. Maxine enjoyed her time at home taking care of their...
Patricia Ann Brown
Jul 17, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown, lovingly known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born on January 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, to the late Robert O. Jones and Lillie Irene Jones.
Pat is survived by her devoted husband, William Z. Brown Jr.; her children: Larry Williams and his wife Katie, Elizabeth Bryant and her husband...
James Noel Worthy
Jul 15, 2025
James Noel Worthy, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma.
James was born on January 9, 1943, in Brady, Texas, to Noel Lee and Willie Dean (Kelsey) Worthy. He spent his early years across various parts of Texas, primarily in the Midland and Dallas areas, before his family made their home in the Oklahoma City...
Sherry Green
Jul 14, 2025
Sherry Green, 67, of Meeker, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Sherry was born on January 17, 1958, in Shawnee, to Richard and Susie (Gentry) Green. She was reared and educated in Meeker. She worked as a secretary for Oklahoma National Guard for 35 years in Oklahoma City, retiring in 2011.
Survivors include...
Shari Lynn Gilman
Jul 13, 2025
Shari Lynn Gilman passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Shari was born on Saturday, December 1, 1962 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Charles and Bessie Mae (Powers) Cross. She graduated from Stroud High School in 1981. Shari worked at Stroud Sonic and was general manager for 25 years. When she retired from there in 2009 she worked part time for Dan’s...
Harold Leslie "Brub" Wyatt
Jul 13, 2025
Harold Leslie “Brub” Wyatt, 86, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Harold was born on February 26, 1939, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Leslie and Daisy (Lacquement) Wyatt. He was raised in Prague and graduated from Prague High School. Following graduation, Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army and continued his service in the...
Letha Louise (Watkins) Coomer
Jul 13, 2025
Letha Louise (Watkins) Coomer of Prague, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 92. It is a tender coincidence that nine years earlier, on this very date, her brother James Watkins also passed away.
Louise was born on August 21, 1932, in Paden, Oklahoma, to Lee Roy Watkins and...
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