Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Michele Lee and Ryder Noble

Dec 23, 2023

 

 

 

On the morning of December 23, mother, Michele Noble and son, Ryder Noble were tragically killed in a car accident, in Sayre, OK as they were making their way back for Christmas. Services for Michele and Ryder will start early morning on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Pawnee, OK. Pawnee Nation Housing will begin to feed the...

Charles "Charlie" Wesley Yeats

Dec 23, 2023

 

Charles Wesley Yeats passed December 25, 2023.  He was born June 27, 1956, in Sulpher, Oklahoma to Hugh Yeats and Jan Murphy Johnson.

Charlie married Brenda Wheeler in 2001.

Charlie was a Military Bratt.  He was the oldest of five.  He has three sisters living Daniella Ibson of Texas, Nancy Killackey of Wisconsin, and Misty Yeats of Oklahoma. They moved all over...

Henry Edward Wheeler

Dec 22, 2023

Henry Edward Wheeler was born on August 7, 1935 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Luther "Bud" Wheeler and Nellie (Brown) Wheeler. He passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home in Pawnee having reached the age of 88 years, 4 months and 16 days. He married Norma Jean Robinson, January 23, 1955. Henry and Norma lived in...

Joseph Horsechief

Dec 20, 2023

Joseph Darwin Horsechief was born December 25, 1973 to Lewis Horsechief Jr and Darwina Peters Blanchard. He entered in to his eternal life on December 20, 2023.

Joseph attended Elementary and High School in Pawnee, Shawnee and Tulsa schools to name a few, shortly afterwards he chose a career in welding and put himself through Tulsa Welding School in...

"Rea" Estella Marie Maltsberger

Dec 19, 2023

 

“Rea” Estella Marie Crocker Maltsberger, 85, of Pawnee, Oklahoma, moved on to be with her Lord on December 19th, 2023 after living a joyful life of love and service. 

Rea was born on December 11, 1938, to Jack and Birdie Crocker in Pawnee, OK. After Rea graduated from Pawnee High School in 1957, she went on to study...

Laveta Pinkston

Dec 14, 2023

 

LaVeta JoAnn Doak was born to Arietta Bernice Doak and Perry Hamilton Doak on December 27, 1941, on Wigginhorn Ranch. Throughout her childhood her family moved around allowing her father to work on various ranches. In May of 1961 JoAnn graduated from Max High School in Nebraska. She had four children, Lona, Kenny, Rodger & Ricky Short. JoAnn loved...

Joyce Erlene Bayhylle

Dec 14, 2023

 

Long time resident of Perkins, OK, Joyce Erlene (Turner) Bayhylle passed from this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home. Joyce was 79 years old, born in Vancouver, Washington on January 14th  1944 as the first child of Glenn and Dortha Turner. The Turner family bounced around throughout Joyce’s childhood, living in Washington, Kansas, Texas and eventually...

Mitchell Leroy Childs

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mitchell “Mitch” LeRoy Childs was born August 11, 1950 to John J. and Rachel Daily Childs.  He entered his eternal life on December 3, 2023 with his loving wife (of 27 years) Mary Ballesteros Childs by his side. He was a proud member of the Eagle Clan of the Otoe Missouria Tribe.  Xra Sage (Old Eagle) was the name...

Martha Ray

Nov 27, 2023

Martha Anne Ray entered into the presence of her Savior on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. She was born June 3, 1947 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Bert and Bonnie (Van Arsdell) Wilson. She graduated from Pawnee High School in 1965 and continued her education at Central State University. She met her husband of 56 years, Chan, while attending CSU. They lived...

Carl Hicks

Nov 24, 2023

Carl Clayton Hicks entered rest on November 24, 2023.  Born on Blue Mountain, Arkansas to Frank & Gladys (Stone) Hicks on October 23, 1932. Carl was a U.S. Army Veteran, farmer, square dancer, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend.  He will be remembered for his generosity & quick wit.  Carl grew up out in the “Bend” and graduated high school from...

Lola Warren

Nov 23, 2023

Gary Lee Koshiway

Nov 13, 2023

Gary died of natural causes, Monday 13th, 2023. Gary spent many years traveling all over the country dancing at Pow Wows, where he had many friends, and made many relationships with good people. Gary helped many friends and family learn the traditional ways of his tribe. The Otoe[1]Missouria Tribe. Come celebrate the life of Gary Service arrangements are scheduled...

Janice Geneva Horse Chief

Nov 1, 2023

A Strong, Full-Blood Pawnee Indian Woman began her journey through the stars on November 1, 2023. Upon her arrival she will be met by family and friends who have been patiently awaiting her. A trip to the Rainbow Bridge is also scheduled. Janice Geneva Horse Chief was born on December 23, 1940 to Hugh Horse Chief Sr. and Sophie (Good...

Hattie Gibson

Oct 28, 2023

Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson also known as Judy, age 80, of Cherokee, NC, passed away on October 28, at Tsali Care Center. She is survived by her Children, Lisa Renee Toineeta (the late Sam Thompson), Tawny Mahsetky and James Marvin Suneagle. 10 Grandchildren and 28 Great-Grandchildren. Brother, Ronald Charles Goodeagle, Sr. and Sister, Linda Sue Goodeagle-Reed. Three Special Grandchildren that...

Larry Yeager

Oct 25, 2023

Betty Lorraine Griesel

Oct 11, 2023

Betty Lorraine "Gentry” Griesel was born in Lela, Oklahoma on March 9, 1929 to Herschel Harley and Nancy Jane "Morris" Gentry. With her father working for the railroad, Betty attended numerous schools throughout her childhood. She graduated from Pawnee High School in 1947.

Betty met the love of her life and the most ornery man ever, Melvin Griesel. From their first...

Roy Lee Robbins

Sep 20, 2023

Roy Lee Robbins was born December 25, 1939 at home in Masham, Oklahoma to Ernest Rodney Robbins and Dora Fern (Willard) Robbins. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20th 2023 in Ponca City, Oklahoma from complications of kidney failure.

He graduated from Pawnee High School in 1957 and then attended Oklahoma State University in 1961 graduating with a...

Mary Andra Price

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Andra, born on August 20, 1950, in Pawnee, OK to John and Ethel (Bowling) Hodges, passed from this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Southern Oaks Care Center in Pawnee, OK, at the age of 73.

She completed her eighth-grade education at Lone Jack School in 1964 and proudly earned her high school diploma from Pawnee in 1968....

Shirley V. Dale

Sep 13, 2023

Shirley Dale of Mannford, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 13, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Chan Neil Ray

Sep 11, 2023

Chan Neil Ray

was born on May 28th, 1947 in Medford, Oregon to Chan Warren Ray and Betty Sue Ray. He graduated from Healdton High School and attended Central State University where he met Martha Wilson. They were married on January 21 1967. Chan’s main love was for God and because of his love of God he faithfully loved his...