Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Dec 14, 2023

 

Long time resident of Perkins, OK, Joyce Erlene (Turner) Bayhylle passed from this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home. Joyce was 79 years old, born in Vancouver, Washington on January 14th  1944 as the first child of Glenn and Dortha Turner. The Turner family bounced around throughout Joyce’s childhood, living in Washington, Kansas, Texas and eventually...

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mitchell “Mitch” LeRoy Childs was born August 11, 1950 to John J. and Rachel Daily Childs.  He entered his eternal life on December 3, 2023 with his loving wife (of 27 years) Mary Ballesteros Childs by his side. He was a proud member of the Eagle Clan of the Otoe Missouria Tribe.  Xra Sage (Old Eagle) was the name...

Nov 27, 2023

Martha Anne Ray entered into the presence of her Savior on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. She was born June 3, 1947 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Bert and Bonnie (Van Arsdell) Wilson. She graduated from Pawnee High School in 1965 and continued her education at Central State University. She met her husband of 56 years, Chan, while attending CSU. They lived...

Nov 24, 2023

Carl Clayton Hicks entered rest on November 24, 2023.  Born on Blue Mountain, Arkansas to Frank & Gladys (Stone) Hicks on October 23, 1932. Carl was a U.S. Army Veteran, farmer, square dancer, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend.  He will be remembered for his generosity & quick wit.  Carl grew up out in the “Bend” and graduated high school from...

Nov 23, 2023

Nov 13, 2023

Gary died of natural causes, Monday 13th, 2023. Gary spent many years traveling all over the country dancing at Pow Wows, where he had many friends, and made many relationships with good people. Gary helped many friends and family learn the traditional ways of his tribe. The Otoe[1]Missouria Tribe. Come celebrate the life of Gary Service arrangements are scheduled...

Nov 1, 2023

A Strong, Full-Blood Pawnee Indian Woman began her journey through the stars on November 1, 2023. Upon her arrival she will be met by family and friends who have been patiently awaiting her. A trip to the Rainbow Bridge is also scheduled. Janice Geneva Horse Chief was born on December 23, 1940 to Hugh Horse Chief Sr. and Sophie (Good...

Oct 28, 2023

Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson also known as Judy, age 80, of Cherokee, NC, passed away on October 28, at Tsali Care Center. She is survived by her Children, Lisa Renee Toineeta (the late Sam Thompson), Tawny Mahsetky and James Marvin Suneagle. 10 Grandchildren and 28 Great-Grandchildren. Brother, Ronald Charles Goodeagle, Sr. and Sister, Linda Sue Goodeagle-Reed. Three Special Grandchildren that...

Oct 25, 2023

Oct 11, 2023

Betty Lorraine "Gentry” Griesel was born in Lela, Oklahoma on March 9, 1929 to Herschel Harley and Nancy Jane "Morris" Gentry. With her father working for the railroad, Betty attended numerous schools throughout her childhood. She graduated from Pawnee High School in 1947.

Betty met the love of her life and the most ornery man ever, Melvin Griesel. From their first...

Sep 20, 2023

Roy Lee Robbins was born December 25, 1939 at home in Masham, Oklahoma to Ernest Rodney Robbins and Dora Fern (Willard) Robbins. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20th 2023 in Ponca City, Oklahoma from complications of kidney failure.

He graduated from Pawnee High School in 1957 and then attended Oklahoma State University in 1961 graduating with a...

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Andra, born on August 20, 1950, in Pawnee, OK to John and Ethel (Bowling) Hodges, passed from this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Southern Oaks Care Center in Pawnee, OK, at the age of 73.

She completed her eighth-grade education at Lone Jack School in 1964 and proudly earned her high school diploma from Pawnee in 1968....

Sep 13, 2023

Shirley Dale of Mannford, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 13, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 11, 2023

Chan Neil Ray

was born on May 28th, 1947 in Medford, Oregon to Chan Warren Ray and Betty Sue Ray. He graduated from Healdton High School and attended Central State University where he met Martha Wilson. They were married on January 21 1967. Chan’s main love was for God and because of his love of God he faithfully loved his...

Sep 5, 2023

Clarence Earl Trousdale, Jr. (aka C. E. Trousdale) went to play in the "Angel's band" on September

5, 2023 at the age of 94. C.E. was born May 23, 1929 in Shawnee, OK to parents Agnes and Earl

Trousdale, Sr. He lost his father in 1931 and his mother remained single, while raising and supporting C. E. and his younger sister,...

Aug 29, 2023

Jordan Michael Day, age 31, left this world on August 29, 2023. He was born February 18, 1992, in Stillwater, OK, to Jack Day and Lori Rush. Jordan graduated from Morrison High School in 2010.

Jordan met and fell in love with Hailey Vaughan, and together they welcomed their son, Jackson Aaron Day in August 2020.

Jordan was preceded in...

Aug 27, 2023

Anna Mae Denney was born on November 6, 1929, in Morrison, Oklahoma, to Louis Jelinek and Lola Swearingen Jelinek. She passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, having reached the age of 93 years. She married Paul Terence Denney on December 23, 1950, in Morrison, Oklahoma, and celebrated 62 years of marriage. They made their...

Aug 26, 2023

BEVERLY "DEANIE" EATON

1944-2023

Beverly "Deanie" Eaton, 79, of Wichita, KS, passed away on August 26, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1944, in Pawnee, OK, to Rufus and Lena (Davis) Squirrel.

Deanie was of Pawnee and Shawnee heritage, and embraced her cultural roots. She was a passionate participant in stomp dances and was recognized as a celebrated shell shaker. She loved...

Aug 25, 2023

Sarah Sue Carpenter was born on June 16, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She passed from this earth on Friday morning, August 25, 2023. She was 71 years of age.

Sarah attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she studied music. Her instrument was the Oboe, one of the more difficult woodwind instruments to play. She worked for,...

Aug 21, 2023

Sunni Redfawn Goodbear, 38 years on this earth. Sunni was a Proud member of the

Cheyenne & Arapahoe tribe and the Pawnee Nation, Skidi & Chaui Bands. Sunni was a gifted

Singer, Songwriter and Traditional Southern Cloth Dancer. Sunni loved her tribal culture and

was a talented self-taught beadwork artist and participated in the Cheyenne & Arapaho

Sundance. Sunni was...