Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Jun 22, 2020

Wanda Lee Dollarhide passed away peacefully Monday, June 22, 2020, at the Southern Oaks Care Center in Pawnee, Ok. She was born in Hennessey, Oklahoma as the first New Year’s baby in 1940. She was the daughter of Vivian Brown and Hubert Ream. Wanda was the oldest of four children. She and her family lived in Fairfax, Ok where she...

Jun 15, 2020

Alex Jordan Downing entered our family on August 5, 1992 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He left us behind so suddenly on June 15, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. Alex lived in Oklahoma for two years before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Machan and Mariposa Elementary school; Kyrene Middle School and graduated from Marcos De Niza High School in 2010. Alex was...

Jun 1, 2020

Jun 1, 2020

Glenda Sue Townsend was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, December 20,1942 to John D. and Georgia Ann (Christie) Tincher. Sue grew up in Tahlequah near Highway 10 where she graduated from Tahlequah High School, then she continued her education at Northeastern State University for three years, then she met and married Jack Townsend on June 8,1963. They moved to Tonalea, Arizona...

May 22, 2020

Chris Cushenberry, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away May 22, 2020. Chris was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 13, 1968, to Charles and Darlene (Staneart) Cushenberry. Growing up he attended Hoover Elementary, Whitney Junior High, and Hale High School in Tulsa, where he enjoyed playing soccer and football. After graduation, Chris attended TCC and later OSU, where...

May 14, 2020

Janel Ruth (Tannahill) Hooper, of Wagoner Oklahoma. Born September 3, 1955 in Pawnee Oklahoma passed from this life May 14, 2020 in Tulsa Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband Tommy Ray Hooper of Wagoner, daughter’s Angie G Williams of Cleveland Oklahoma, and Carrie D Foreman (Robert) of Pryor Oklahoma. Five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three siblings. Beverly Cavett (Richard)...

May 11, 2020

William (Bill) Carl Johnson was born on January 15, 1939 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to Walter Johnson and Lucille McCracken Johnson. Bill passed from this life on May 11, 2020 in Glencoe, Oklahoma having reached the age of 81 years. He married Carol Kosensky on June 17, 1960 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Bill and Carol moved their family to Oklahoma in the...

May 5, 2020

Nancy Kay (Griesel) Burnes of Pawnee, OK was born March 11, 1941 and passed from this life on May 5th, 2020 at Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater, Ok. Nancy attended Pawnee High School and graduated in May of 1958. After graduating, Nancy moved to New Mexico where she attended Eastern New Mexico State University in Portales. This where she met...

May 4, 2020

Dennis Wayne Haga died at his home at 1 p.m. in rural Pawnee County on May 4, 2020, after winning a battle with cancer. He was 64 years and 27 days old. He is now studying with the Great Father of the Universe, understanding the role that Jesus Christ plays in making that transition, while maintaining a peaceful and loving...

May 3, 2020

May 2, 2020

Carmen Phyliss (Johnson) Crocker was born 20 December 1930 Duluth, Minnesota to Ralph and Ellen Johnson Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Central High School 1948, Duluth. She and four friends went to Atlanta, GA to be an Airline Stewardess but she was too tall at time. Went to work for the President of Southern Mill. That was where she met...

Apr 18, 2020

Thomas Charles Cline July 1st, 1944 – April 18th, 2020 CUSHING. Thomas “Tom” Cline of Cushing was born on July 1st, 1944 in Oklahoma City to parents Thomas William “T.W.” Cline and Rhoda G. (Gonzales) Cline. He passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on April 18th, 2020 in Oklahoma City. As a boy Tom was an avid horse...

Apr 18, 2020

Karl Eugene Kent Sr. was born on August ,16, 1953 in Memphis Tennesee at the U.S. Naval Hospital . Karl went on to be with the Lord on April,18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Vernon L. Kent (Otoe-Missouri,Chickasaw) and his grandparents Gail Collier (Jay) Kent (Otoe-Missouri) and Nina Lavers (Chickasaw). Charles C. Lone Chief Hereditary Skidi...

Apr 15, 2020

Vera “Nene” Lyons Thayer was born on May 22, 1968, in Pawnee, OK to Horace Victor Lyons, Sr., and Marcella Lucille Smith Lyons. She passed from this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her home in Pawnee, OK, having reached the age of 51yrs, 10mo, and 24 days. She was a lifelong resident of Pawnee. She met the love...

Apr 11, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Fay Fuller Minney  passed on to heaven 5:30 A.M.,  Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the age of 92 yrs. & 2 months.  She was born February 2, 1928 in Blackburn, Oklahoma to Rudy  Fuller and Mary Alcy (McGhee) Fuller. Betty was married to Arthur Minney January 8, 1945 for 60 yrs. & 9 months.  They  lived most of...

Apr 11, 2020

Rene Lydia Carrera Dominguez, 35, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on April 11, 2020. Rena was born on January 8, 1985 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Felipe Hernandez and Wylarma Dominguez. Rena was a loving and compassionate person who loved making others laugh and loved being silly. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up your soul....

Apr 10, 2020

Apr 8, 2020

James LittleSun Jr., age 75, passed away on April 8th at his home in Plano, Tx. He was a full blood member of the Kitkehaki band of the Pawnee Tribe. He is survived by his third wife Cindy and his 8 children Diane, Matt, Josh, Zack, Jeremiah, Neveah, Jaylah, and Madison. He is preceded in death by his first wife...

Apr 7, 2020

Lillie Mae Walker Ratliff was born November 13, 1931, in Sugar Grove, Arkansas. She was the daughter of William Isaac Walker and Minnie Edna Scott Walker. She Married Walter Ralph Ratliff in Fairfax Oklahoma, on September 8, 1950. Her husband Ralph Ratliff passed away on July 14, 2001. Her eldest son Royce Ratliff passed away on June 19, 2009. She...

Apr 6, 2020

Pawnee- Long time resident, Frances Kay Yates, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6th. Born in Ft. Benning, GA on April 28, 1943, she received a Nursing Degree from Sparks School of Nursing, Ft. Smith, AR in 1964. It was during nursing school she met and married the love of her life, Robert Larry Yates. The two...