Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

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...

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...

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...

Oct 25, 2023

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

Sep 5, 2023

Clarence Earl Trousdale, Jr. (aka C. E. Trousdale) went to play in the "Angel's band" on September

5, 2023 at the age of 94. C.E. was born May 23, 1929 in Shawnee, OK to parents Agnes and Earl

Trousdale, Sr. He lost his father in 1931 and his mother remained single, while raising and supporting C. E. and his younger sister,...

Aug 29, 2023

Jordan Michael Day, age 31, left this world on August 29, 2023. He was born February 18, 1992, in Stillwater, OK, to Jack Day and Lori Rush. Jordan graduated from Morrison High School in 2010.

Jordan met and fell in love with Hailey Vaughan, and together they welcomed their son, Jackson Aaron Day in August 2020.

Jordan was preceded in...

Aug 27, 2023

Anna Mae Denney was born on November 6, 1929, in Morrison, Oklahoma, to Louis Jelinek and Lola Swearingen Jelinek. She passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, having reached the age of 93 years. She married Paul Terence Denney on December 23, 1950, in Morrison, Oklahoma, and celebrated 62 years of marriage. They made their...

Aug 26, 2023

BEVERLY "DEANIE" EATON

1944-2023

Beverly "Deanie" Eaton, 79, of Wichita, KS, passed away on August 26, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1944, in Pawnee, OK, to Rufus and Lena (Davis) Squirrel.

Deanie was of Pawnee and Shawnee heritage, and embraced her cultural roots. She was a passionate participant in stomp dances and was recognized as a celebrated shell shaker. She loved...

Aug 25, 2023

Sarah Sue Carpenter was born on June 16, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She passed from this earth on Friday morning, August 25, 2023. She was 71 years of age.

Sarah attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she studied music. Her instrument was the Oboe, one of the more difficult woodwind instruments to play. She worked for,...

Aug 21, 2023

Sunni Redfawn Goodbear, 38 years on this earth. Sunni was a Proud member of the

Cheyenne & Arapahoe tribe and the Pawnee Nation, Skidi & Chaui Bands. Sunni was a gifted

Singer, Songwriter and Traditional Southern Cloth Dancer. Sunni loved her tribal culture and

was a talented self-taught beadwork artist and participated in the Cheyenne & Arapaho

Sundance. Sunni was...

Aug 20, 2023

Alice Aileen McMahan, age, 90, passed away August 20, 2023.

She was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Jack & Hazel Zoldoske, on November 28, 1932.

Alice acquired her business skills at a technical school. She enjoyed any and all kinds of family activities, and was a member of Southview Baptist Church in Raytown.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Roy L....

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Theadore Rice Jr. was born on April 10, 1981 he passed on August 17, 2023 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Ted or as known by his family as Teddy Bear Loved to laugh, and tease. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Ted will be remembered by his smile and laughter. Ted is survived by his son, Thomas...

Aug 11, 2023

Sarah Anna Lee “Ma” (Hallum) Whitlow Pippenger was born on January 8, 1926 in Hardy, Arkansas and passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on August 11, 2023. She was a kind and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, neighbor and nurse. Most importantly, she was a woman who shared God’s love with everyone she came in...

Aug 11, 2023

Karen Sue Sallee was born October 23, 1942 in Ponca City to Elton and Millie Henderson. Sue graduated from Red Rock High School in 1960. She attended the Ponca City Business School and moved to Pawnee to work for Judge McNeil.

Sue began working with Pawnee National Bank on February 1, 1964, serving several capacities and later becoming Vice President/Director. Sue...

Aug 9, 2023

BONNIE RUTH BENES 1943-2023

Bonnie Ruth Benes passed away peacefully at the Southern Oaks Care Center in Pawnee, OK on August 9, 2023, having reached the age of 80 years and 5 months and 9 days. Her last residence before entering Southern Oaks was her family farm home in rural Morrison, Oklahoma.

Memorial Services will be at the Morrison Christian Church in...