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Billy Kinsey
Shawnee resident Billy Kinsey died Saturday, June 9, at a local hospital at the age of 79.
He was born March 24, 1928, in Sallisaw, Okla., to Bob Kinsey and Dessie (Miller)Kinsey.
He graduated from Central High in Sallisaw, Northern Oklahoma Junior College in Tonkawa, Northeastern University in Tahlequah and earned his masters degree from the University of Arkansas.
Billy was a retired Elementary Principle at Wilson Grade School, was Superintendent of Central High School in Sallisaw, and was pastor of Baptist churches for more than 30 years.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson, Jon D. Kinsey; one sister, Robbie Childers; five brothers, Boyce Kinsey, Donald Kinsey, Hoyt Kinsey, Bud Kinsey and Kenneth Kinsey.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda Fern Kinsey of the home; two sons, Bill Kinsey Jr. of Oklahoma City and James Kinsey and wife, Barbara, of Edmond; five grandchildren, Blair Kinsey of Oklahoma City, David Kinsey and wife, Heather, of Van Buren, Ark., Danny Kinsey of Oklahoma City, Keli Kinsey of McLoud and Kacey Kinsey of Minco; two great-grandchildren, Molly Kinsey and Bali Kinsey; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Service will be 10 a.m. today at New Beginnings Church with the Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, Sallisaw, Okla.
Vicki Lynn Walker-Cano
McLoud resident Vicki Lynn "Doll" Walker-Cano died Monday, June 11, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 53.
Traditional Tribal Rites will be held Wednesday evening. Burial will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Walker Family Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service of Shawnee.
Dock W. Perry
Asher resident Dock W. Perry died Thursday, June 7, in Asher at the age of 47.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Asher with Brother Dewayne Johnson officiating.
Kathryn Mitchell
Shawnee resident since 1963 Kathryn Mitchell, 86, died Monday June 11, in Edmond.
She was born March 10, 1921, in Slaton, Texas, to Alfred and Vallie Whitehead .
She graduated from Slaton High School in 1938 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University in 1946. After college she taught English in a Spanish speaking school in Sonora, Texas.
In 1950, while working in Lubbock, Texas, she met and married Joseph Mitchell. They were married 43 years until his death in 1993.
An accomplished artist and an avid reader, Kathryn was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Virginia Griffin; and a grandson, Jared Maupin.
She is survived by sons, Fred Mitchell and wife, Kristen, of San Diego, Calif., and Robert Mitchell and, wife Rachel, of Edmond; grandchildren, Lynn Mitchell-Parrish and husband, John Michael, James Mitchell and wife, Andrea, Nicolette Bailey and husband, Brendan, John Paul, Katie, Lauren and Stephanie Mitchell; great grandchildren, Angel, Alexander, and Justin Mitchell and Ryan Bailey, and many other close family members.
Her sharp wit and warmhearted sense of humor will be greatly missed by all.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Slaton, Texas, at Englewood Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Englund Funeral Service in Slaton.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shawnee Public Library.
Lillie Mae (Batt) Rafalko
Shawnee resident Lillie Mae (Batt) Rafalko, 70, passed away Sunday, June 10, in Oklahoma City.
She was born March 2, 1937, in Decatur, Texas, to Grover Cleveland and Nadine (Williams) Cazzell.
She attended Jackson Junior High School.
She was reared in Oklahoma City. Following marriage, she moved to Shawnee, where she has resided since.
She worked as a custodian for Shawnee Public Schools and had also managed hotels.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Walter Lee Batt and Grover Amus Batt.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Rena Batt of Tecumseh and Bill and Mary Batt of Shawnee; six grandchildren, Lydia Mitchell, Gary Lee Batt, Michelle Batt, Jennifer Batt, Maria Batt and Bill Batt, Jr.; nine great-grandchildren, Brittany Batt, Billy Batt III, Gary Batt, Justin Batt, Ronny Harvey, Brooklyn Rose, Christy Adams, Nichole Batt, and Eddie Adams Jr.; sisters, Faye Duke and Nora Coleman
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Ticer officiating. Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery.
Patsy Deatherage
Seminole resident Patsy Deatherage, 71, died Monday, June 11, at Seminole Medical Center.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Creek officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Richard Allen Jackson Sr.
Former Seminole County resident Richard Allen Jackson Sr., 69, died Wednesday, June 13, at his home in Miami, Okla.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Strothers Chapel located in Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole with military honors.
Further information is pending with Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.
Betty Jo Jordan
Longtime Shawnee resident Betty Jo Jordan, 78, departed this life Thursday, June 14, in Meeker.
She was born July 31, 1928, in Cisco, Texas, to Roy and Ollie Mae (Spoon) Hall.
On Dec. 24, 1946, she married Walter W. Jordan.
Betty worked as a teacher's aide at Grove School in Shawnee for many years and was a member of the Hill Top Baptist Church and Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, two brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Danny Jordan of Meeker; one sister, Margie Cahill of Arkansas; three grandchildren, Tracy and husband, Travis, Loveland of Shawnee, Brian and wife, Samantha, Neal of El Reno and Scott Burks of Shawnee; six great-grandchildren, Kody, Kory, Kayci Loveland of Shawnee, Ashley Neal of Shawnee, Jessie and Dusti Neal of El Reno; other relatives and many friends.
Viewing will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Chandler and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Meeker.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Tecumseh Cemetery with the Rev. Gene McNutt officiating.
Ray Earhart
Tecumseh resident Ray Earhart, 60, passed away Wednesday, June 13, in Oklahoma City.
He was born Oct. 17, 1946, to Johnny and Margie Jean (Piguet) Ferguson in Tulsa.
Born and raised in Tulsa, he graduated from McLain High School.
He joined the U.S. Air Force and served four years during Viet Nam.
He married Pamela Gale Wright Feb. 21, 1980, at Lavern's Marriage Parlor in Miami, Okla.
He was a Jack-of-all-trades, Carpenter and Salesman. He was a very loyal husband, family man, Papa, car buff and friend to all.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Keli Young and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Earhart of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Bobby Garrett of Sand Springs; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Tim and Timothia Earhart of Tulsa, Aaron and Shayntel Earhart of Tecumseh, Adam Earhart of Chickasha, Anthony Earhart of Tecumseh; five grandchildren, Tami Krater, Bailey Garrett, Rachel Earhart, Austin Garrett, Cash Earhart; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Martha and Chester Sliger of Tecumseh; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in Ray's name at Tinker Federal Credit Union.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jason Lee of True Vine Ministries officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery.
Bob Meyers
Bob Meyers of Maud and also of Macomb, passed away Wednesday, June 13, after a long illness. He was 60.
He was born Sept. 2, 1946, in Modesto, Calif., to Don L. and Ellen Goatz Meyers.
He had several careers including being a mechanic and owning his own station and garage in Modesto, logging in Oregon and police work in Albuquerque, N.M. He was a past member of Phi Beta Kappa and a lifetime NRA member. After becoming disabled, he developed skills in woodworking, pottery, art, photography and vintage tool collecting and is mentioned on several Plomb tool websites.
His parents and their families were from the Maud area and he had pleasant childhood memories of the area, prompting him to move here in the mid 1990's upon retirement/disability.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
He is survived by long term partner, Debra Fox and her children, Ben Fox and Chloe Fox all of the home; sons, Billy of Sonora, Calif., Tim of Oklahoma City and Stephen and Robert of Virginia; daughters, Samantha Williams of Modesto Calif., and Amanda Meyers of Roanoke, Va.; four brothers, William D. Vernon, Jim and Dennis, all of California; four grandchildren, including Stephanie Meyers of Oklahoma City.
The family would like to thanks Faith Hospice, especially Brenda Provence for her excellent care and compassion these last few months.
Pursuant to his wishes, there will be a viewing at Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home, 110 N. Broadway, Maud, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today with cremation following.
