Obituaries in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Charlene Johnson

Jan 7, 2024

Charlene Kay Johnson was a twin born on May 15, 1950 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Louis Sylvester Elston and Minerva Lucille Johnson. She spent her early childhood in Pawnee with a loving family. Her family moved to Ark City, KS where she attended high school. In 1968 she had her first child LaDonna Kay Elston, Followed by two more children....

FLETCHER CHRISTAIN BLAINE

Jan 4, 2024

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Fletcher “Flea” Christian Blaine born June 29, 1967 passed at the age of 56 on January 4, 2024 due to ongoing health complications. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family.

Fletcher was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to parents Reynold James Blaine and Virginia Ardina Hughes from whom he inherited the nickname “Flea” and shared his birthday with.

He resided...

Jerry Poe

Dec 26, 2023

Jerry Ray Poe, 68, was called home to Jesus on Tuesday December 26 2023 at home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born September 6 1955 to Steve and JoAnn Poe of Oklahoma City, OK.  Jerry enlisted into the Navy serving until he was honorably discharged. Jerry had the biggest heart in the world and would do anything...

Jean Gordon

Dec 24, 2023

 

 

Jean Gordon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed peacefully at the age of 82 on December 24th, 2023.

 

A native Oklahoman, born July 4th 1941, she is the daughter of Arnold and Jeannie Wyss and the granddaughter of a homesteader family who worked the farm in Pawnee county in the...

Michele Lee and Ryder Noble

Dec 23, 2023

 

 

 

On the morning of December 23, mother, Michele Noble and son, Ryder Noble were tragically killed in a car accident, in Sayre, OK as they were making their way back for Christmas. Services for Michele and Ryder will start early morning on Saturday, December 30, 2023 in Pawnee, OK. Pawnee Nation Housing will begin to feed the...

Charles "Charlie" Wesley Yeats

Dec 23, 2023

 

Charles Wesley Yeats passed December 25, 2023.  He was born June 27, 1956, in Sulpher, Oklahoma to Hugh Yeats and Jan Murphy Johnson.

Charlie married Brenda Wheeler in 2001.

Charlie was a Military Bratt.  He was the oldest of five.  He has three sisters living Daniella Ibson of Texas, Nancy Killackey of Wisconsin, and Misty Yeats of Oklahoma. They moved all over...

Henry Edward Wheeler

Dec 22, 2023

Henry Edward Wheeler was born on August 7, 1935 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Luther "Bud" Wheeler and Nellie (Brown) Wheeler. He passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home in Pawnee having reached the age of 88 years, 4 months and 16 days. He married Norma Jean Robinson, January 23, 1955. Henry and Norma lived in...

Joseph Horsechief

Dec 20, 2023

Joseph Darwin Horsechief was born December 25, 1973 to Lewis Horsechief Jr and Darwina Peters Blanchard. He entered in to his eternal life on December 20, 2023.

Joseph attended Elementary and High School in Pawnee, Shawnee and Tulsa schools to name a few, shortly afterwards he chose a career in welding and put himself through Tulsa Welding School in...

"Rea" Estella Marie Maltsberger

Dec 19, 2023

 

“Rea” Estella Marie Crocker Maltsberger, 85, of Pawnee, Oklahoma, moved on to be with her Lord on December 19th, 2023 after living a joyful life of love and service. 

Rea was born on December 11, 1938, to Jack and Birdie Crocker in Pawnee, OK. After Rea graduated from Pawnee High School in 1957, she went on to study...

Laveta Pinkston

Dec 14, 2023

 

LaVeta JoAnn Doak was born to Arietta Bernice Doak and Perry Hamilton Doak on December 27, 1941, on Wigginhorn Ranch. Throughout her childhood her family moved around allowing her father to work on various ranches. In May of 1961 JoAnn graduated from Max High School in Nebraska. She had four children, Lona, Kenny, Rodger & Ricky Short. JoAnn loved...

Joyce Erlene Bayhylle

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...

Mitchell Leroy Childs

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...

Martha Ray

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...

Carl Hicks

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...

Lola Warren

Nov 23, 2023

Gary Lee Koshiway

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...

Janice Geneva Horse Chief

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...

Hattie Gibson

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...

Larry Yeager

Oct 25, 2023

Betty Lorraine Griesel

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...