All Obituaries

Paul Wayne Williams, 67, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. 

Jeffrey Niehaus, 65, passed away on June 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and dedication to his family. Born on April 29, 1960, Jeffrey grew up in Ohio, where he developed the strong work ethic that would define his life. He later moved to Florida, where he met and married the love of his life, Leda Niehaus. Together they built a loving family and a life centered around faith, perseverance, and one another. Jeffrey was a proud father to Jeffrey, Shawn, Gerid , Hayley. ...

In Loving Memory of Thomas Edward Hembree Thomas Edward Hembree, 82, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on July 7th, 2026. Born on September 2, 1943, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Tom spent most of his life in Tecumseh, where he became known for his humor, connection to people he loved, and his iconic, perfect hair. Tom was the youngest of six children born to Walker Wiley Hembree and Verna May (Higgins) Hembree. On December 1, 1973, he married the love of his ...

Ruby Mae Vandever, 89, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on July 3, 2026, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by the love of her family. Ruby and her twin sister, Rose, were born on April 2, 1937, in Concho, Oklahoma, to Albert and Marie (Wakole) Stephens. They made history as the first set of twins born at Concho Hospital. Ruby was proud of her Native heritage and was a devoted member of the Sac and Fox Nation throughout her life. A faithful Christian, Ruby lived ...

JoElla Thomas, age 74, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on June 30, 2026, surrounded by those she loved. JoElla was born on October 28, 1951, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Delmar and Avis (Smith) Maranell. She spent much of her early life growing up in the Seattle area before returning to Oklahoma in 1973, where she made her home in Tecumseh, Shawnee, and later Edmond. After graduating high school, JoElla attended Seminole Junior College. She built a career as a talented seamstress, ...

Barbara Ann Evans, 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. Barbara was born on October 1, 1944, in Lancaster, California, to Paul H. Hopkins and Geneva Bell (Plaster) Hopkins. She spent her formative years in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, where she grew up and graduated from Bethel High School with the Class of 1962. On June 14, 1963, Barbara married the love of her life, Bill, at New Hope Baptist Church. Together, ...

James “Jim” Edward Wesley Jr., age 84, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026. Jim was born on August 12, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to James Earl and Gertrude (Pendarvis) Wesley. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he would spend the remainder of his life building a legacy rooted in hard work, service, and devotion to family. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, stationed in Amarillo, Texas. ...

Gary Brewster, 76, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Shawnee Oklahoma after heart problems. He was born on February 8, 1950, in Elk City, Oklahoma, and was the child of Ed and Bea Brewster. Gary was raised on the family farm north of Canute, Oklahoma. Gary graduated from Canute High School.  He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Central State College. Gary met his future wife, Sandra Plemons at church.  They were married on July 31, 1971, at Eastside Baptist Church in Elk ...

Frances Washburn, 89 of Shawnee, Oklahoma entered the gates of Heaven on June 20, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1937, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Eugene Carlton Sr. and Emma lean (London) Carleton. Frances was a 1955 graduate of Shawnee High school. She started her career as a nurse at Mission Hill Hospital in Shawnee, then helped her husband run the family service station for over 40 years. She also helped on the family farm. She was dearly loved by many. She was preceded in death by ...

Jesse Lee Johnson Sunrise: July 22, 1986 Sunset: June 19, 2026 "He was a warrior in uniform, a cowboy at heart, a car lover by passion, and a father above all else." Jesse Lee Johnson, age 39, of Earlsboro, Oklahoma, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1986, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Pamela Gaye Johnson (Masquas) and James Russell Johnson. Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army from 2008 to 2012. He attained the rank of Specialist (SPC), ...