Choctaw Times

07/31/2025

07/31/2025

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07/30/2025

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07/29/2025

OBITUARY: On Friday morning, July 25, 2025, Barbara Evelyn Walls Shivers, widow, loving mother and grandmother, peacefully went to be with the Lord, at age 92.
Barbara was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 22, 1933. Her parents were Thomas and Sally Walls. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Talladega College, in Alabama, in 1954 and her master’s degree in education from Columbia University, in New York, in 1960. Barbara was a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Mu Omega chapter at Talladega College. After graduating from Columbia University, Barbara began her teaching career at Lincoln High School in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Barbara had a dedication to service and music. Known for her soprano voice, she would sing for weddings and events. She also performed and hosted benefit teas.
Barbara married William J. Shivers, Jr., on August 19, 1960. She was an Air Force wife, who traveled and lived all over the world, including, Turkey, Spain, Greece, North Dakota, Washington D.C., Maine, Iowa, New York, Maryland, and Oklahoma. Barbara and William, (Billy), raised two children, Rodney and Inga.
Barbara also enjoyed needlepointing, crocheting, and knitting.
Barbara taught science all over the world for more than 35 years. In 1980, she was hired at Monroney Junior High, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, where she was the first African American teacher. Barbara received numerous teaching awards and during the 1993-1994 school year, she was awarded “Teacher of the Year” at Monroney.
Toward the end of her teaching career, she followed her passion and started selling real estate. After retiring from teaching in 1995, she sold real estate full-time. In 1997, she earned the Midwest City-Del City Association of Realtors, “Realtor of the Year” award.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Sally Walls, biological mother Martha Rucker Reese, siblings Dorothy Rucker Reid, Marshall Gillespie Rucker, Cassie Howie, James Walls, Oscar (Tut) Walls, Marion Walls, husband Billy Shivers, and son, Dr. Rodney Shivers. Barbara is survived by daughter, Inga Shivers, daughter-in-law, Lathonya Shivers, grandsons, Nicholas and Vincent Shivers, nephews Clayton and Marcus Reid, niece Deborah Reid, and Goddaughter Patricia Walton.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Midwest City, 705 E. Rickenbacker Dr., Midwest City, OK 73110, at 10:00 a.m. The viewings will be Thursday, July 31, noon to 8pm and Friday, August 1, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Barnes-Friederich and Pope, Funeral Home at 1820 S. Douglas Blvd, Midwest City, Oklahoma. A graveside service will occur following the funeral at Sunny Lane Cemetery, in Del City.

07/29/2025

OBITUARY: Terry Lynn Plumley was born to Carl and Arlene Plumley in Rome, NY on February 20th, 1958. Terry left this earth surrounded by love from 13 family members while listening to his classic rock station on July 24th, 2025.
Carl’s contract work with the military moved the Plumley family to Norman, OK in 1964. Terry grew up down the road from Westwood Golf Course which started his lifelong obsession with the sport. He graduated from Norman High in 1976.
Terry married the love of his life, DiAnna Sue Jones, on August 10th, 1979. Terry would have done and did anything and everything for his wife. While he wanted kids immediately, he let DiAnna accomplish her goals then eventually she agreed to let him become a dad. They welcomed 3 girls, Ashley Nicole, Blythe Danielle and Tori Lynne. The girls would describe Terry as the best man and dad ever. The best example of what a dad and husband should be and the ultimate girl dad.
Terry was full of life, annoyingly happy and incredibly stubborn. While he always had multiple projects and hobbies (like golf and keeping his girls out of trouble) after retirement he added many more to his list: tinkering with his tractor and RV, landscaping the property and gardening with DiAnna. Most recently was wood-working and stained-glass art. Terry never met a stranger and would talk to anyone who would listen, his bright crazy shirts and socks were the ultimate conversation starter. But most importantly retirement gave his priority for family, while always #1, the ability to grow a million times more. He beamed with pride having his whole family together, especially when his nephews, nieces and friends were in town.
Terry is welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Carl Plumley and Arlene Brown, and sister Samera “Sam” Venner.
His love and legacy will continue on with wife DiAnna; daughters Ashley, Blythe and husband Andrew, Tori and husband Trey; sisters Lisa and husband Ray, Dawn and husband Ron; along with five grandchildren: Ava Kai, Charlotte, Eloise “Elle,” Wesley and Xavier. Family “Rocks”; Joe Robinson, Summer Radzanowski and husband Rob, Gayle and Richard Hull, his best friends Michael & Jim, plus many more nieces, nephews and friends that would take over two pages.
The family also wants to extend their thanks to the physicians and nursing staff at SSM MWC CCU for their unwavering support and care for Terry and the family during this very difficult time. The viewing will be Wednesday July 30th, 2025, from 5pm to 7pm. Terry’s Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00AM Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at the Asa Smith Funeral Home in Harrah, OK. Graveside service will follow at Harrah Memory Lane Cemetery. The family requests that everyone wears bright colors and/or fun socks for Terry and if you have a story or memory please share! Arrangements are under the care of Asa Smith Funeral Service of Harrah. Online condolences may be made at www.asasmith.net

07/29/2025

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07/29/2025

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice made a stop in Choctaw today taking time to visit with some city, business and community leaders.

Bice has served as the U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 5th congressional district since 2021.

07/28/2025

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07/28/2025

OBITUARY: James Wilburn Key, 88, of Harrah, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Integris Hospice House of Oklahoma City.
James was born April 8, 1937, in Portland, Tennessee, to Jack and Geraldine (Malory) Key. He was reared and educated in Tennessee and Indiana. He married Barbara on September 13, 1954, in Tennessee. She preceded him in death in 1988. James worked as a milkman for the East Side Jersey Dairy for many years. He moved to Harrah in 2002 when he retired from the dairy.
James liked to work on cars for family and friends, he enjoyed watching Professional Wrestling and NASCAR on TV. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara, sons Jesse James Key and Dennis Ray Key, siblings Franky Taylor and Raymond Taylor.
Survivors include his daughters Bonnie and husband Jackie Mize of Wellston, Debbie Rodriguez of Owasso; sisters Linda Nichols of Missouri, Pat Taylor of Texas; and many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation will take place after private family visitation. Arrangements are under the care of Asa Smith Funeral Services of Harrah. Online condolences may be made at www.asasmith.net

07/28/2025

OBITUARY: Rosey Lee Pettett, 92, of Choctaw, passed from this life Wednesday, July 23. 2025. Rosey was born September 14, 1932, in Ringling, Oklahoma, to Walter Lee Sweeden and Lula Lillian (Morrow) Sweeden. She graduated from Quail Texas High School in 1948 at the age of 16. She married Jack Pettett in 1949. The couple came to the Midwest City area later where she began work as an item manager for Tinker AFB. Rosey was a very good basketball player in high school and later played in women’s league games in Midwest City and Oklahoma City for over 10 years. She was a long-time member of the Harrah Baptist Church and an avid great fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack, in 1990, a daughter Debby Ann Hale, and grandsons Travis and James Hale.
Survivors include her daughter Vicky and husband Tommy Phillips of Choctaw; a sister Recie Frank of Yukon; grandson Devon and wife Paula Tucker; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
Friends may greet the family 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Memory Lane Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Asa Smith Funeral Service of Harrah. Online condolences may be made at www.asasmith.net