Obituaries

Billie Francis Horton, loving wife, mother and grandmother left this world Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Shawnee, OK. Billie was born Billie Francis Tabor in Dodson, TX on February 1, 1930, to Raymond and Veona Tabor, one of two children.

Robert Smith Morris was born the 3rd child of John and Helen Morris in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on August 28, 1950. He was born in Shawnee City Hospital.

Billie Francis Horton, loving wife, mother and grandmother left this world Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Shawnee, OK. Billie was born Billie Francis Tabor in Dodson, TX on February 1, 1930, to Raymond and Veona Tabor, one of two children.

John L. Wilson, resident of Oklahoma City, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. John was born on September 15, 1949 in Poteau, OK. He was a 1967 graduate of Great Bend High School in Great Bend, Kansas. He graduated from OBU in 1971 and earned his master’s degree from UCO in

Shawn Agee Lackey, 57, of Shawnee, OK passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, lovingly surrounded by his immediate family. Shawn’s wishes were to be cremated and have a Celebration of Life and party in lieu of a funeral. The Celebration of Life and party will be held in the near future once the pain lessens. It will be open to everyone that knew Shawn. Shawn was born on July 31, 1965, in Fairfax, VA to William Herbert Lackey and Mary Ellen (Sweeney) Lackey. He lived in Virginia and Maryland and at age 6, the family moved to Little Rock, AR. He grew up attending Catholic schools and after graduation attended the University of Central Arkansas. Following the tragic death of his father, Shawn left college and moved back to Little Rock to help with the family business. This led him to move to Shawnee where he would start his lifelong career in the Oil & Gas industry. Shawn learned the family business from the ground up. He operated and managed oil and gas properties through Lackey Oil & Gas, started a drilling company, and eventually became a well-site drilling consultant. He traveled from Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Indiana and Oklahoma working for various companies on their drilling programs. While drilling a well for American Energy Woodford, Shawn and the entire drilling team set a world record run for the fastest drilling footage lateral section in a 24-hour period and they also drilled the fastest Mississippi well in 6.38 days spud to release. Shawn loved and thrived in his job and was always up for the challenge. Shawn grew up spending most of his summers boating, water skiing, and scuba diving on lake Quachita in Arkansas. He loved the lake and he and his wife, Pam, recreated this lake experience on lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma which holds many memories for their family and friends. Shawn’s greatest accomplishments in life was being an amazing Husband, Father, Pops, Brother and friend. Shawn attacked life to the fullest whether in business or fun. Shawn was p

Colleen Stover left this earth for her heavenly home on August 31st, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born January 20th, 1936 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to Lester Boone and Ruth Elizabeth Kieffer, the second born of seven children. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1953. In 1955 she met, and married, Kieth Stover and together they raised three children. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart and lived her life with unwavering faith. She was a member of Tecumseh First Church of God, where she served many rolls; as pastor’s wife, Sunday School teacher and church pianist. She was known by those that loved her for her quiet, gentle spirit and the kindness she showed to everyone. She was always more concerned about the needs of others than herself. She loved her family fiercely. She loved her children unconditionally. She was the happiest when all the family was around the dinner table. No one ever left her house hungry. She was always wanting to feed everyone who came to the door. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Colleen was preceeded in death by her husband of 55 years, Allan Kieth Stover; parents, Lester and Ruth Kieffer; brothers, James, Floyd and Gary Kieffer; sister, Irene Latham; grandson, Daniel Keith Prickett; and son-in-law, James Prickett II. Colleen is survived by three children; Clayton Stover and wife Rena of Prague, Elaine Prickett of Colorado Springs, CO and Lois Lee and husband Gene of Meeker; three grandchildren, James Prickett, Tiffany Dowell and Miranda McElroy; six greatgrandchildren, Lily, Trent, Logan, Conley, Jensen and Bennie; sisters, Charlotte Harrison and Patsy and Otho Montgomery; and many other family and friends. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022. Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Cooper Funeral Home with Reverend Todd Tiffin officiating. Burial will follow at Wanette Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. To share memories, or t