Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Apr 5, 2019

Mar 30, 2019

Matthew L. Jones, 70, Lincoln, passed away March 30, 2019. Born July 30, 1948 in Wichita, KS to Frank W. and Norine P. (Atkins) Jones. U. S. Army veteran. Ret. Professor of Multicultural Studies at University of Nebraska Lincoln. Matthew was a member of the V.F.W. #7722, DAV, AM Vets Post #4, MOC Pup Tent 4, and Honor Guard Post...

Mar 21, 2019

Kathrine Joe “Kitty” Stewart, 70, passed from this life March 21, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born August 4, 1948, Kitty was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Joe Cephus and Ruth Ella (Calloway) Johnson. She grew up in Pawnee. Upon completion of her GED, Kitty became a Nurse Aide and began working at Pawnee Nursing Home. Later, Kitty worked at Rosewood...

Mar 20, 2019

Mar 12, 2019

Sharon Thurman, 65, passed from this life March 12, 2019 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Sharon was born July 23, 1953 in Hugo, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Truman and Louise (Wilson) Byrne. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Wayne Thurman. Sharon was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Idabel, Oklahoma. Sharon served her...

Mar 11, 2019

Richard Lee Cartmell, Sr., was born on May 27, 1933, to Eldon and Gladys Johnson Cartmell in Pawnee, Ok. He passed away on March 11, 2019 at the age of 85. Richard was raised in Pawnee and graduated from Pawnee High School with the class of 1951. He was a 3-year starter for the Pawnee Black Bear football team. He...

Mar 10, 2019

Daniel Franklin Turner, Jr., age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Tulsa, OK. He was born on February 15, 1958 in Perry, OK. Daniel who was called “Junior” was a longtime resident of Pawnee, OK. Survivors include his brothers; James Turner of Okemah, Joe Turner and his wife Melissa of Okemah, uncle Daniel Capstick of Fayetteville, AR,...

Mar 5, 2019

Cynthia Ann Hixson, age 67, passed away on March 5, 2019 in her home in Ralston, OK. She was born in Pawnee, OK on November 12, 1951 to Bill Grote and Sally Brown. Cindy was a lover of the outdoors. She loved gardening, going to the beach, discovering rocks and driftwood at the river, and pretty much anything else that...

Mar 2, 2019

Feb 26, 2019

Harold Lloyd Cox June 22, 1938 – February 26, 2019 Harold Lloyd Cox, 80, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 26, 2019. He was born to Charley Nelson Cox, Jr and Theodora Frances (Lowrance) Cox in Douglas, AZ. After school, Harold served in the Navy for 3 ½ years. He eventually went to work...

Feb 20, 2019

Rosamunde Smart passed away February 20, 2019 in Vian, Oklahoma at the age of 90. Rosamunde was born June 17, 1928 in Germany to Mr. and Mrs. Berner in Hohentan, Germany, she was raised and schooled in Hohentan, Germany. Rosamunde met and married Mr. Smart in Germany, the family then moved to Kentucky, then Lawton, Oklahoma, then upon Mr. Smart’s...

Feb 20, 2019

Robert (Bob) Douglas Tipton was born in Brooksfield, Florida, on June 11, 1947, to Harold and Helen Tipton, who preceded him in death. Bob was a devoted son who catered to his mother until the end. After graduating from Dunedin High School, class of '66 in Dunedin, Florida, Bob enlisted in the Marine Corps and became an infantryman. Bob served...

Feb 20, 2019

Geoffrey Clare Roughface, 29, was born on July 25, 1989 in Stillwater, OK to Damon and Francie Roughface and passed from this life on February 20, 2019 in Norman, Oklahoma. A graduate from Pawnee High School in 2007 with high honors, Geoffrey attended the University of Oklahoma and was a proud graduate of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass...

Feb 10, 2019

Kevin Lamarr Johnson of Montrose, CO passed away in Guthrie, OK on 2/10/18 at the age of 62 Kevin is survived by his son Jason Johnson, Daughter-In-Law Candace Johnson and Grandson Connor Lamarr Johnson of Guthrie, OK; Siblings--Tommy Morgan of Kansas, Teresa Kang of Kansas, April Johnson of California, and Sherry Johnson of California; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Feb 7, 2019

Addie Ellen (Eaves) Latimer was born on November 21, 1934 to William Taft Eaves and Rachel (Crow Chief) Eaves. Addie went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 7, 2019 at the age of 84 with her family by her side. Addie was born a full blood Pawnee Tribal member and was a devout member of the First...

Feb 6, 2019

Opha Jewel “Dee Dee” (Wilson) Smith celebrated 102 years of a very full life.  She was born January 2, 1917 in Pawnee County in the vicinity of Maramec, Oklahoma to Harvey and Martha (Jackson ) Wilson. She started school at Quay, then Bethel and Pawnee graduating from Quay.  She married her loving and talented husband Olen Smith at the age...

Feb 5, 2019

Ruby Jean Woodward was born April 7, 1929 in Prague, Oklahoma to Earl and Jane Burgess. Ruby left this earthly life to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 5, 2019 at the age of 89. Ruby grew up in Stillwell and graduated from Stillwell High School. She then met and married Arl (Woody) Woodward, and they...

Feb 2, 2019

Wynona Aniwake Hawkins went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Wynona was born April 20, 1924 in Ralston, Oklahoma to Homer Dewey and Beuna Mae Crisp, she was the second of five children. Wynona graduated from Blackburn High School and later from the Draughon's Business College in...

Jan 31, 2019

Wilbur Marlin (Philly) Johnson was born on March 13, 1942 to Mildred B. Howell and Wilbur Marlin (Flea) Johnson. Wilbur went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on January 31, 2019 at the age of 77 with his family by his side. Wilbur was a member of the Pawnee First Baptist Church where he taught Senior Adult Sunday School....

Jan 29, 2019

Chealsea Renee Zindell passed from this life January 28, 2019 at the age of 27. Chealsea was born September 9, 1991 to Resa Bayhylle and Paul C. Zindell in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Chealsea graduated from Enid High School in 2010. Chealsea is survived by her Mother and Father, her son Aidyn, her daughter Gabriella, her brother Paul Ameday, her maternal grandmother...