Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Jun 2, 2025

God Had a Plan

Joy Kathryn White was born to Stephen and Vera Gover on January 12, 1941 in Pawnee, OK. She lived with her parents and siblings; Stephen Carroll, Aileen, Ada and Marshall in Southwest Oklahoma. Where she served with her family on the mission field at multiple Indian missions and attended the very first Indian Falls Creek. She graduated...

May 24, 2025

We are sad to announce that on May 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Zella Faye (Cartwright) Weston of Louisiana.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert James Cartwright and Fannie Elizabeth Smith Cartwright; and her siblings, Lawrence Cartwright, Louie Cartwright, Edward Cartwright, Raymond Cartwright, Leslie Cartwright, Josie Arlene Day, Evelyn Verlene Abernathy, Mabel Lorene McGuire and Ethyl Beatrice...

May 23, 2025

It is fitting and symbolic that Larry Ross Ferguson, 87, will be laid to rest in the same Oklahoma soil that shaped his life. Born in Pawnee, raised, educated and married in the heart of Pawnee County, devoted to its people every step of the way, he built a life grounded in service, commitment, and community. From carrying on the...

May 22, 2025

Les Dallas, 67, of Pawnee, OK, passed away at Asension St John’s Medical Center on Thursday May, 22nd 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.

Les was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 24th, 1957 to Wilbur and Joella Dallas. Les met LuAnn Meyer, the love of his life in May of 2000 at Cleveland Hospital during physical rehabilitation. They...

May 19, 2025

Joseph James Hawkins Sr. was born in Enid, Oklahoma, October 28, 1954 to Darlene Carson. He was a member of the Pawnee Nation. He left us on his spiritual journey Monday, May 19, 2025. He met his first true love, Rebecca Littlesun his Senior year in Pawnee, Oklahoma. They married December 4, 1975 and began their journey in the month...

May 14, 2025

Sandra Bernadette ‘LeClair’ Howell passed away Wednesday. May 14, 2025, at 1:38 p.m. at Stillwater Medical Center, she was 76 years old.

Sandy was born February 23, 1949, in the Pawnee Indian Hospital to Pete (Edward) LeClair and Ada Rose ‘Grant’ LeClair. Sandy was raised in White Eagle, OK, graduating from Chilocco Indian School in 1967.

She was an enrolled member of...

Apr 30, 2025

Morris B. Wade Sr was born on February 13, 1932 to Byington and Marzell Wade of Allen, Oklahoma. Morris was an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Morris was drafted into the Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in the fall of 1957 having served in the 23rd Armored Division Company C Pvt. 1st Class.

Morris married Alba...

Apr 24, 2025

Lisa Gay Norman

Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister entered her eternal resting place on April 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Lisa was born on December 3, 1960, in Pawnee, OK, to Francis “Jack” Norman and Madelyn Horse Chief Eagle Norman.

Lisa attended Chilocco and Sequoyah Indian Schools; after graduating from school, Lisa started her family and made her...

Apr 18, 2025

MARK CARL FUSS

December 30th, 1944 - April 18th 2025

Mark Carl Fuss entered into God’s rest April 18th, 2025, at his home in Lone Chimney, Oklahoma in Pawnee County. His family was with him. Mark was born in Pawnee on December 30th, 1944, to Carl Franklyn and Carmelita (Davis) Fuss. He was a lifetime resident of rural Pawnee County, except for...

Apr 15, 2025

Brett Mathew Ivers was born on October 8th, 1956 in Pawnee, OK to Darwin "Don" Peters and Rosanna Norman Peters of Pawnee, OK. Brett was originally named John D. Peters at birth. Brett was adopted in 1957 by Paul and Mary Ivers of Ponca City, OK where he lived his entire life. Brett grew up with a passion to ride...

Apr 12, 2025

“Duncan” Primeaux, was born January 29th, 1951 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Burgess and Virginia (Waubaunsee) Primeaux. Duncan was a direct descendant of Chief Big Elk and Standing Buffalo (Ponca Tribe). He was the grandson of the late Lamont and Rozanna Delodge Primeaux and William Waubaunsee and Rose Kirk Pipestem. From his Osage lineage he is the great grandson of the...

Apr 10, 2025

With Heavy Hearts we say a final farewell to Michael J. Allen 68 of Yale (Quay) Oklahoma. Mike passed peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Mike was a catholic, a retired Pipeliner, he loved fishing, hunting, going to Pow-Wows with his wife Michelle and playing with his grandson Reid. He was a proud Native American...

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Sue (Jestes) Myers passed away on March 20, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 86.

Sue was born on May 14, 1938, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She graduated proudly from Pawnee High School as part of the Class of 1956. Throughout her life, she pursued a variety of careers, demonstrating adaptability and dedication in every role she undertook. She worked...

Mar 13, 2025

Kenneth Ward McCray, known to family as Kenny, was born on September 17, 1952 in Fullerton, California. He is the son of Alva Alexander McCray and Fayra Dean Harshbarger. He married Judy Bloom August 29, 1978 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kenny passed from this world to Heaven on March 13, 2025 at the age of 72. Kenny attended Skedee schools through...

Mar 12, 2025

Willard Louis Pratt, Sr. made his journey home, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his family home in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Willard Louis Pratt, Sr was born May 23, 1938 to Nora Pratt and Harry Pratt. He was a full blood Pawnee, member of the Skidi Band and Pumpkin Vine Clan. Willard was born and raised in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Willard grew up...

Mar 11, 2025

Our beloved daughter, niece, cousin and friend, Tobi Lynn Cramer was born at St. John’s Hospital, Tulsa, OK on January 6, 1981. Her Papa was so excited he called Billy Parker at KVOO Radio Station and had him announce it on air. Tobi grew up in Sand Springs, attending Angus Valley Elementary School, then Pawnee Junior High and Pawnee High...

Feb 24, 2025

Mark David Smith was born on Oct 3, 1965 at Pawnee, OK. His parents were George and Connie Simnett Smith of rural Pawnee. Mark attended Pawnee public schools and Indian Meridian Votech. He studied culinary arts and always love to cook. He later worked at the Pawnee Hospital as a phlebotomist. At one point in time he and his friend...

Feb 23, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Jeffery Douglas Adams passed away from this life on February 21, 2025 at his home in Cleveland, Oklahoma

Jeff was born on October 7, 1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Simond “SD” and Virginia “Tunie” Adams. Jeff grew up and attended school in Cleveland, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1964, receiving several awards and honors throughout his school years. Jeff played high school...