The Shawnee News-Star

John (Jack) Austin Rosenbaum, Senior, 74, of Highland Village, TX, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 22, 2022, in Flower Mound, TX. He had struggled with congestive heart failure following open-heart surgery in September 2021. Jack was born in Shawnee, OK, to Duard and Mary Troxel Rosenbaum on July 20, 1947. He went to school at Shawnee High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and graduated from Central State University in Edmond, OK, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Art. Jack married Linda Ragan on December 1, 1976, in Claremore, OK. Jack worked in the shoe industry for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Air Force....

Dr. Robert John "Bob" Toler, of Tyler, TX, passed away after a life well-lived at the age of 95, on February 2, 2022, in Tyler. Dr. Toler was born on September 17, 1926, in Kirksville, MO, to Dr. Robert Vance Toler and Lucille White Toler. He was raised in Shawnee, OK, attending high school there, lettering in football, track and tennis, where he was a member of the Oklahoma Junior Davis Cup Team. He graduated from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, MO, in 1944, lettering in basketball and football as an all-conference halfback on the 1943 National Championship Junior College team. He attended the University of Tulsa, where he was an Alpha Tau Omega. Just before leaving for WWII, he...

Charlotte Stallings, 78, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Services for Mrs. Stallings will be Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00 am at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dalton Mathis officiating. Burial will follow Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2 pm at Tecumseh Cemetery in Tecumseh, OK. Mrs. Stallings was born January 8, 1943 in Seminole, OK. to Virgil and Agnus (Pixley) Meek. Granny was loved by everybody. She is survived by Two Daughters, Priscilla Ashley of Snyder and Sherry Bristow and husband William Emmert of Tecumseh, OK; Daughter-in-law, Reacie Brashers of Shawnee, OK; Brother, Johnny Meek and wife Ruby of Shawnee, OK; 9 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren, 1...

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Harness, 85, of Carthage, Texas will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park Cemetery in Shawnee, Oklahoma with Rev. Mary Lou Coppin officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage, Texas. Mrs. Martha Ann Foster Harness was born September 26, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK. She passed this life October 30, 2021 peacefully at her Carthage, Texas home. Martha was the oldest of two children born to the marriage of R. "Red" Marcalus and Myrtle Omagene Snodgrass Foster. She was raised in Oklahoma City, later graduating from Shawnee High School...

Billy Vern Lynn, 83, of Summerville, husband of the late Ruth A. Lynn, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summerville Meals on Wheels, 111 Waring St., Summerville, SC 29483. Billy was born on January 8, 1938 in Asher, OK, son of the late Will and Sally Lynn. He retired from the US Air Force after serving 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War . Survivors include: daughter, Diane Becker (Jeffrey) of N. Charleston; two grandchildren: Jamie Nix and Jessica Nix; and family friend, Linda Morris. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at...

Loretta Cooper passed away at her home in Antlers, OK on July 27, 2021 at the age of 72. She was born on June 16, 1949 in Talihina, OK to Sampson and Mary Parish. Loretta was a resident of Antlers for over 24 years and was a member of the Pine Grove Methodist Church. She worked for many years as an LPN, taking care of nursing home patients. When she wasn't watching Stephen Seagal, she enjoyed keeping her hands busy with gardening, yard selling, and beading jewelry. Loretta loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, friends, and family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Sampson and Mary Parish; sisters: Cora Parish, Linda Parish, Diana LaRocque; grandchild: Paige Walker;...

Johnny Fred Harlin (PJ), went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2020. He was 87 years old and passed away peacefully surrounded by his sons. Johnny lived a very full life that could have only been replicated in a movie. He was born on September 6, 1933, to Nancy McDaniel Harlin and Arthur Harlin in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Johnny enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July 1950 and had a very successful military career traveling the world on various deployments. In June 1951, he served in the Korean War and was responsible for moving supplies by train from China to Osan Air Base. Johnny was also stationed at various locations to include; Japan, Spain, Germany, Greenland, and Vietnam. Due to his service...

Barbara Gillaspy (Lott) of Wichita Falls passed away on June 14, 2020. A Celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Quality Inn, 4900 N. Harrison Street, Shawnee, Oklahoma. We welcome all friends and family to join us in celebrating the life of this amazing woman. Barbara was born on September 19, 1961 in Shawnee OK to Barbara Moore and Billy Ray Lott. She was a fierce protector of her family and friends and was always there when they needed her. Barbara truly had a heart of gold, and she will be loved & missed forever. Barbara is preceded in death by daughter Erica Arnold, father Billy Ray Lott, grandmother Nannie Rodgers - Washington and...