Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma
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...
C.E. Trousdale
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,...
Jordan Michael Day
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...
Anna Mae Denney
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...
Beverly Haroldean "Deanie" Eaton
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...
Sarah Sue Carpenter
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,...
Sunni Redfawn Goodbear
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...
Alice Aileen Mcmahan
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....
Thomas Theadore "Ted" Rice Jr.
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...
Sarah Anna Lee "Ma" (Hallum) Whitlow Pippenger
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...
Karen Sue Sallee
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...
Bonnie Ruth Benes
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...
Ladonna Kay Elston
Aug 8, 2023
LaDonna Kay Elston was born on February 23,1968 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Charlene (Elston) Johnson and Jimmy Atkinson. LaDonna lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma, then moved to Arkansas City, Kansas for high school. She graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1986 and then attended Langston University for college. She returned home, beginning her career at Winfield State Hospital...
Eddie Leroy Heisler
Jul 25, 2023
Eddie Heisler was born 28th of December 1948 to Warren and Geraldine “Bennett” Heisler in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He attended Pawnee schools graduating with the class of 1967. During high school, he was an active member in FFA. After graduating, he operated a custom combine harvest business from Texas to South Dakota. The combine crew would spend their nights sleeping under...
Carolyn Sue Green
Jul 11, 2023
Carolyn Sue Green, who loved to be called “Momma” by her kids and “Auntie” by her nieces and nephews, departed her loving family suddenly on July 11, 2023. Carolyn was born in Durant, Ok on July 1, 1977 to Doris Stinson and Gene Grounds. Carolyn was mother to Angelique Edwards, Alexander Stinson, Maddie Franklin “Nataya Mircle Marie”, Darcie Green, Roxie...
Minnie Ruth Rice
Jul 10, 2023
Minnie Ruth (HorseChief) Rice, 67, of Pawnee, traveled to the stars at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, July 10th, 2023. She was born on October 21st, 1955 at the old Pawnee Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Elizabeth and Vance HorseChief Sr. HorseChief had 7 siblings and she was the youngest. Minnie was married to the late Pitahahwirata Chief, Ronald Rice Sr. on...
Jacklyn Marie Young
Jun 29, 2023
Jacklyn Marie Rogers Young was born in Pawnee, OK on November 6, 1962, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 29, 2023. A Black Bear to the core, Jackie spent all her childhood attending Pawnee Public Schools and graduated in 1981. Upon graduating, she obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Hannibal LeGrange...
William "Bill" Hugh Howell
Jun 28, 2023
William “Bill” Hugh Howell was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on February 21, 1946, and died on June 28, 2023 at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 7 days. His full life was built on commitment and service to his family, the Pawnee Nation, his country, his hometown, and his friends. Bill was a writer, a printer, an organizer,...