Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma
Rev. William Arthur Brant
Dec 9, 2021
William Arthur Brant went to be with his lord and savior on Thursday December 9, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Art was born August 20, 1935 on the Mohawk Indian Reservation Hastings County Ontario Canada to Benjamin and Nellie Joyce (Maracle) Brant. Art was a licensed and ordained minister of God with the Assembly of God and pastored in Akwesasne New...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Franks
Dec 6, 2021
Charles Edward Franks Owner/Shop Keeper, Where the Buffalo Roam, Pawnee, Oklahoma Born: August 8, 1951, Mesa, Arizona Died: December 6, 2021, Pawnee, Oklahoma Known as the “Mystery Dad” by many of his children’s high school friends, Charlie actually hailed from a colorful and adventurous family. As the youngest child of parents who also bore that moniker, all four of his...
Marion Johnston
Dec 5, 2021
Marion Johnston was born January 22, 1923 and went to be the Lord on December 5, 2021 after 98 years ,10 months, and 13 days on this earth. He was born and raised in Pawnee, Oklahoma to George Byron and Susie Amy Johnston. He volunteered for the American Red Cross for 31 years and donated 25 gallons of blood to...
Earl Alan Ellis
Nov 30, 2021
Earl Alan Ellis was born August 9, 1954 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to parents Earl L. Ellis and L. Marie Ellis-Robinson. Alan passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, on November 30, 2021 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. His Celebration of Life service will be held at the Lone Chimney Community Center on December 10, 2021 at 2:30 P.M. Alan...
Herbert John Rice
Nov 27, 2021
Herbert John Rice “Ut-Kasis” was born on June 5th, 1941 to Robert Peter Rice and Christine Little Sun Hand Rice, he was a full-blood Pawnee, Skidi Band. Herb was a Painter by trade and his jobs took him traveling all over the United States as a young adult. Later in his life he met Mabel Beard and built a life...
Rosemary Rice
Nov 27, 2021
Rosemary Rice was born on August 29, 1961 in Pawnee, Ok to Lynn Rice Sr and Rena Goodfox Rice. She passed from this life on Sat. November 27, 2021 at the age of 60. Rosemary belonged to the Pitahauerat band of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. She enjoyed watching her favorite westerns, crocheting and sewing blankets, participating in the Native...
Charles Thomas Johnston
Nov 22, 2021
Charles Koshiway Johnston was an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1942 to Charles Johnston (part Delaware) and Thelma Gertrude Koshiway (Otoe/Sac&Fox). Charles was a member of the Eagle and Bear Clans. In 1914, his ancestor, Jonathan Koshiway was one of the early leaders of the Native American Church. Charles’...
Debra L. Waters
Nov 15, 2021
On the 22nd of October in 1952, God blessed the world with a remarkable woman who persevered through life’s adversity with grace and an un-faltering faith. Born to Joe & Deloris Higgins in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Debra Lee Waters (Debbie) was raised in the small town of Blackburn with her two siblings on a family farm where she learned the value...
Mack Smith
Nov 13, 2021
Mack Smith was born August 8, 1926, in Oklahoma City to Reuel Elijah Smith and Lora Fortier (Armitage) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Doc was in the Navy and served in the Philippines during WWII. Corresponding with his grandmother (from whom his future wife was renting a room) he came to know Wanda. They married in 1950 and were married for...
Julia Grace Kihega
Nov 6, 2021
Julia Grace Kihega was born on October 31, 1963 to her late mother Imogene Columbus Kihega and father Ronald Dean Kihega. She graduated from Red Rock High School in 1981. Julia attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS as an accounting major. Later she moved to Greenville, TX where she was employed for a Bottling Company and resided there...
Jody Marie Mcglaslin
Nov 4, 2021
Jodie Marie McGlaslin, 66, was born on August 29, 1955 to Luther Lee McGlaslin and Juanita Mae McGlaslin. She is a member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe. She graduated from SNU with a nursing degree. After her many years as a RN and RN administrator she then went to work for the tribe running her own program teaching children of the...
Carma Jean Wilkerson
Nov 1, 2021
Carma Jean Wilkerson-Jenkins entered into our Lord’s rest in Edmond, OK on November 1, 2021 with her family surrounding her. Carma was born April 24, 1935 in Pawnee to Edna Clara Griesel Dennis and Marshel Lyle Dennis. She graduated from Pawnee High School in 1953 and began her very rewarding career with Conoco in Ponca City, OK and was transferred...
Deborah Ann Coe
Oct 29, 2021
Live streaming services on YouTube Live Deborah Ann Coe, 67, Passed away peacefully October 29, 2021. Debbie was born May 6, 1954 to Kenneth and Burianella Green in Waco Texas. She attended school in Dewey Oklahoma where she was actively involved with the school band. Debbie excelled and won many awards as a twirler. After graduation in 1972 She worked...
Shannon Darlene Horsechief-Gwin
Oct 26, 2021
Shannon Darlene Horsechief-Gwin was born to Algar and Geneva Horsechief in Pawnee, Oklahoma on August 8, 1969. The youngest of five children, she soon established herself as a highly unique individual. She soon developed a deep appreciation for music of all genres, it was this appreciation that led to her discovering Led Zeppelin at the age of 12 thanks to...
George Thomas Echo Hawk Ii
Oct 25, 2021
George Thomas EchoHawk II, 59, of Pawnee made his journey on October 25th, 2021, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He has taken his place amongst the stars with his ancestors and loved ones who have gone before him. A Prayer service will be held in the Chapel of Poteet’s Funeral Home on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will...
Alexie Heline Echo-Hawk
Oct 16, 2021
Alexie Heline Echo-Hawk Alexie Heline Echo-Hawk died on October 16, 2021 at the age of 15. She was enrolled with the Yakama Nation and was of Pawnee descent. Her Yakama name, Tikáynút, came from the Wyam band in Oregon. Her Pawnee name was Pahuks. Alexie grew up both in Pawnee, Oklahoma and Mosca, Colorado. She was a beloved daughter and...
Joseph James Carson
Oct 11, 2021
Joseph James Carson passed away at his home in Tryon, Oklahoma on October 11, 2021. Joseph was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on March 21, 1954 to Frank and Mary (Horseschief) Carson. At the age of 18 enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country for 4 years, as a Lance Corporal in the Vietnam War. After...
Kenny Arthur Franks
Sep 30, 2021
KENNY FRANKS, Ph.D. July 19, 1945--September 30, 2021 Kenny Franks, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 76, following complications from surgery. Born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 19, 1945, he was the son of Arthur and Christine Franks. He married Clyda Reeves on July 16, 1996. Kenny received his Ph.D. in Western American History...
Racine Colclazier
Sep 24, 2021
Racine Colclazier 94 passed away Friday September 24, 2021 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Racine was born October 9, 1926 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to William M. and Mary Elizabeth (Creason) Bruce. She lived in Pawnee all of her life, graduating from Pawnee High School, Racine married Melvin Wayne Colclazier January 10, 1947 in Winfield, Kansas. Racine retired from Southwestern Bell and Oklahoma...
E. Geraldine Mitchell
Sep 19, 2021
E. Geraldine Mitchell Geraldine Mitchell, 84, entered into rest with her Lord, Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born to Robert Wheatley and Brucella Waller Wheatley on July 19, 1937, at Ralston, Oklahoma. She spent her early years with her family in the rural community of Masham, Oklahoma. She attended Victor School, a rural school located at the corner of...