All Obituaries

Willa Jean Ragland, 73, passed away on April 11, 2026, in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, surrounded by family and friends who deeply loved her. Caring for her during her final journey was one of the greatest honors. Willa was born on April 19, 1952, in Hobart, Oklahoma. She attended and graduated from Deer Creek Public Schools in 1970. On April 21, 1973, she married the love of her life, Albert Ragland, in Hialeah, Florida, near Miami. After their marriage, ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Robert Lee Coots, who was born on July 22, 1952, in Shawnee Oklahoma. He passed from this life on March 26, 2026. He was proud of his Potawatomi heritage, a descendant of the Peltier family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment to family, and unwavering faith. Robert Coots was a man who loved deeply and lived a devoted life to his faith. He was a constant presence, a source of ...

Janelle (Morgan) Rominger, 82 of Tecumseh Oklahoma, passed peacefully in her home on April 7, 2026. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 at Cooper Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Vista Cemetery, Asher, Oklahoma under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.  Full obituary pending.    

Billy Woodward Cheek, 65, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on April 2, 2026. He was surrounded by the love of his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Billy was born on March 21, 1961, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Raymond Leon Cheek Sr. and Lela Earnestine (Dearman) Cheek. He spent most of his life in Little Axe, Oklahoma, where he built lasting friendships and a strong sense of community. Billy dedicated 26 years of service to Walmart, where he worked his way up to become ...

Jackie “Jack” Gene Maxwell, age 86, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2026. Jack was a longtime resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and simple joys. He took pride in working with his hands and had a lifelong fascination with trains, tractors, and trucks. He was known for being funny, stubborn in the best of ways, and incredibly generous with both his time and his stories. Jack never met a stranger and always had a story to tell, ...

Jeffrey "Jeff" D. Gregory, 66 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from this life peacefully, April 1, 2026. Per Jeff's wishes, no formal service will be held. Cremation services under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home. 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Charles McElfresh, 76, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Gary was born on September 20, 1949, in Canton, Oklahoma, to Herman and Rose Marie (Bailey) McElfresh. He was raised alongside his siblings, sharing many adventurous childhood memories—including a few mischievous moments that ...

Otho Link Montgomery, age 91, lifelong Tecumseh resident left this earth for his Heavenly home on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Shawnee. Otho was born on October 6, 1934, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma to Norphalet Otho and Violet Olymphia (Houtz) Montgomery the sixth born of ten children.  He grew up in the community of Harjo and attended Harjo Public Schools. He met the love of his life and future wife, Patsy Kieffer while she was working as a soda jerk at Morgan’s Pharmacy in ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Aja Lynn Tainpeah, 37, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Aja was born on December 23, 1988, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Ray and Ramona Tainpeah. She attended Pleasant Grove for her elementary and middle school education and graduated from Shawnee High School in 2008. Aja’s life was marked by many accomplishments and honors. She proudly served as a member of SWAT (Students Working Against ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ivan Hatler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ivan passed away on March 23rd, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. Born on April 14th, 1941, in Konawa, Oklahoma, to Ivan Loyce Hatler and Alice Marie (Duffield) Hatler, Ivan's journey began. He attended Anderson School for his primary education and later graduated from Macomb High School. A proud veteran, Ivan served his ...