All Obituaries

Richard “Rick” Alan Carlson, age 67, of Tecumseh, OK, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Shawnee, OK. He was born August 8, 1954 in Detroit, MI to Charles Austin and Valley Ruth (Bolton) Carlson. Rick grew up in California, moving to Seminole as a Freshman and graduated from Seminole High School. He also attended Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech School. Rick lived most of his life in Shawnee and Tecumseh. He married Patricia “Patti” Jackson on October 25, 1974 at...

James Arthur Gibbons, 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 in Shawnee.  He was born July 15, 1976 to Jack and Debora (Megehee) Gibbons in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  James was raised in the Ada area and graduated from Latta High School in 1995.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  James worked for Wolverine Tubing for many years.  He loved sports and was an avid OU fan and Chicago Cubs fan.  James was a huge music buff and...

Jackie D. McLin, 83, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home.  He was born February 9, 1938 to Dewey and Frances (Holmes) McLin in Barnett, Oklahoma.  Jackie was raised near Macomb in what was known as the Barnette Mission Community.  He attended Macomb Public Schools.  He moved to Oklahoma City where he met his future wife, Sharon Louise Wise.  They were married on February 12, 1966 in Juarez, Mexico on a sightseeing trip. ...

Vickie Diane Beal, 67, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Shawnee.  She was born January 16, 1954 to George and Eula (Harper) Beal in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Vickie was raised in Tecumseh.  She was a 1972 graduate of Tecumseh High School.  She married Arley Shorter in 1971 at the First Assembly of God in Tecumseh.  He preceded her in death in 2004.  She had several jobs around the area and was Manager of Subway in...

W G “Poochie” Wade, 84, Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Shawnee.  He was born August 11, 1937 to Ebert and Opal (Capps) Wade in Wetumka, Oklahoma.  Poochie was raised in Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools.  He lived most of life in the Tecumseh area.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Poochie married Tiny White in 2008 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  He worked in the masonry field as a concrete...

Edward Lee Smith, age 76, of Macomb, OK passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born March 25, 1945 in Shawnee, OK to Edward and Wanda Lee (Reed) Smith Edward grew up in Oklahoma and lived many different places while in the military. He has been a Macomb resident for 34 years. He attended school at Jackson Jr. High and Capitol Hill High School. Edward was married to Cora Smith until her passing on September 3, 2015. He proudly served his country in the United...

Danny Kuhl Smith, 80, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home.  He was born October 4, 1941 to Elmer Neal and Emily Grace (Acklin) Smith in Canton, Mississippi.  Danny attended Bradford High School in Bradford, AR before enlisting in the U.S. Army from 10-15-58 to 02-07-1962, during this time he served in Korea.  In 1959 Danny met the love of his life Carolyn Jean Freeze, they married March 23, 1962.  Danny and Carolyn moved to Little Axe...

Jane Della (Culp) Woolley, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Meeker, Oklahoma.  She was born September 11, 1933 to Harold and Dorotha (Williams) Culp in Champaign, Illinois.  She married E.K. Woolley on September 5, 1953 in Quincy, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on December 1, 1996.  Jane’s most important job was being an Air Force wife, homemaker and mother.  Later she managed the Windsor Bowl in Shawnee and...

Brytni Kay Srader, 25, lifelong resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed from this life Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her home. She was born April 4, 1996 to Bridget Sullivan and Kevin Srader in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Brytni was raised in Shawnee and graduated with the class of 2014 from Bethel High School.  She enjoyed going shopping and attending her brother’s ballgames along with other family and friends.  She was always by her mother’s side and lit up any room she...

Justin Avin Tascier, 33, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born June 14, 1988.  Justin completed his Bachelor’s degree at Rogers State University and worked in the sign field. Justin’s pride was in art and working to support and mentor children. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily activities. His kind and positive personality was contagious to...