All Obituaries

Shirley Ann (Kennett) Ramey, born June 12, 1935, passed away at 1:50AM, September 18, 2021 at Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK, surrounded by her family.   She was born and raised in Pawhuska, the daughter of Port W. and Mabel F. (Starr) Kennett, who preceded her in death many years ago.  Shirley attended Pawhuska Schools and was a proud member of the Pride of Pawhuska marching band.  She graduated in May of 1953.  She worked several jobs in the area, including...

Marilyn K. McKee Atterberry was born March 24, 1945 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Florian Meigs McKee and Bessie (Alsbury) McKee.  She received her education in Pawhuska, graduating with the Class of 1964.   Marilyn worked for Guy James Inc. working in the sewing factory until its closing, JC Penney and Convent store.  She was involved in the Washington County Cherokee Club, Bartlesville Indian Women, DAR and Pocahontas.   Marilyn married John W. Atterberry July 6, 1996,...

Barbara Jean (Freeman) Townley, born May 19th, 1932 passed away at her home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma on September 11, 2021. She was born and raised in Pawhuska, the daughter of Herb and Pearl Freeman. She married James Townley on January 16th, 1951 and together they raised 5 children. She was a beautician in her hometown for many years. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Pearl Freeman, her three sisters: Sybil Sumter, Wanda Tinder, and Leatha Hartness, two brothers; Percy...

Charley William O’Dell, Jr., passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Pawhuska, OK.  He was 63 years old.   Charley was born December 2, 1957 in Blackwell, OK the son of Charley William O’Dell, Sr., and Ursula Audene (Teuscher) O’Dell.  Charley enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on the 3rd day of January, 1977.  He was trained and served as an armorer until his discharge on April 29, 1983.  Following his military service,...

Frank Frederick Redcorn was born on September 5, 1962 in Pawhuska Oklahoma to the late James Lacy (Jim) Redcorn and Jo Beryl Grace (Joby) Henry Redcorn.  Frank was one of the last to be named into the Tsi-Zho-Wa-Shta-Ge or Gentle Sky clan of the Osages by Wakon Iron.  He carried the name of Wa-Tse-E-Ta all his life.  During his youth Frank resided on his Kiowa grandmother's allotment in Washita, Oklahoma and later residing in the Pawhuska Indian Village on the lot...

Alice Marie Shackleford, 68, passed away August 31, 2021 in the Bartlesville Assisted Living Center, Bartlesville, OK.   Alice was born July 25, 1953 in Barnsdall, OK the daughter of James and Alice (Luster) Eller.  A homemaker, she enjoyed crocheting in her spare time.   Surviving is her daughters Sandra Schapansky, Virginia Porter and Randie Nordyke; grandchildren William “Cody” Schapansky, James Allen Schapansky, Tyler Schapansky, Angel Cook, Annie Fuchs,...

Pawhuska resident Georgia Mae Radford passed away August 30, 2021 in the Pawhuska Hospital.  She was 69 years old.   Georgia was born February 12, 1952 in Pawhuska, the daughter of William Ralph and Rosemary Esther (Richardson) Shafer.  In August of 1970, she married Hershel Radford, Sr., in Bartlesville, OK.  He preceded her in death March 20, 2003.  Georgia worked for years as a Certified Nurse Assistant.   Surviving is her son, Hershel Radford, Jr;...

Sean Lance Valencia, 25, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.   Sean was born September 29, 1995 in Bartlesville, OK the son of Victoriano Valencia, Jr. and Gay Lynn Kendrick.  He was a graduate of Pawhuska High School with the Class of 2014, where he was active in football and wrestling.  In his spare time, he loved to go hunting, fishing, camping, arrowhead hunting and just being in the outdoors.  He also enjoyed...

Tully Clayton Smith, 49, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in the Pawhuska Hospital, Inc.   Tully was born May 1, 1972 in Claremore, OK the son of Robert and Tonnie (Choate) Smith.  A graduate of Pawhuska High School, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and Karate in his spare time.  On April 21, 1995, he married the former Jennifer Gillum in Dallas, TX.  At the time of his death, Tully was working as a casino security guard.   Surviving family include his wife,...

John Thomas “J.T.” Stuckey went to dwell in the house of the Lord on August 10, 2021.  He was born on September 19, 1933 to Mary Patsy (Kennedy) and Willis Stuckey in Wetumka, Oklahoma.  J.T. went to school in Fairview, lettering in baseball and football.  He was baptized in the early 1960’s and was a member of Freewill Baptist Church at Wetumka and Barnsdall.   He married Dolly Newton in 1952 and during their marriage of many years, they had two...