Tecumseh,OK Class of 1970

07/18/2025

I am posting the 1966, 1968, 1969 yearbook pages that has Carolyn Collins Vaughs picture in them.

Tecumseh High School 1969 Yearbook

07/18/2025

Tecumseh High School 1969 Yearbook

07/18/2025

Tecumseh High School 1966 Yearbook

07/18/2025

Some have asked for pictures of Carolyn Collins Vaughn. I am in the process of moving back to Shawnee. I had to wait to go to my new home in Shawnee to find my yearbooks that I had already moved. I am still living in Midwest city, until I can get fully moved into my new home. I was born and raised most of my life in Shawnee and I guess the end of my life will be in Shawnee, unless the Lord has other plans for me. I was able to find the yearbooks with Carolyn Collins Vaughn. I am thinking that Carolyn dropped out of school her senior year and that may be why her pictures not in our senior pictures. Does anyone remember if that's what happened?

07/06/2025

Carolyn Collins

February 12, 1952 - June 21, 2022
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
CAROLYN VAUGHAN Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for CAROLYN (COLLINS) VAUGHAN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

(Wish we had a picture.)
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07/06/2025

Sadlly, we lost our classmate, Bob Kingham, June 26, 2025.
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01/21/2025

Michael Hoefler Obituary I found while looking for another obituary.

Michael Stephen Hoefler, known to his loved ones as Mike/ Big Mike, Dad, or Papaw, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2023, at the age of 72 in El Reno, Oklahoma. He was born on August 15, 1951, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Mike will be deeply missed by his daughter, Stephenie Baker and husband Brad, and his son, Michael Hoefler. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Hoefler and wife Lisa as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mike cherished his role as a grandfather to Keller Baker, Bradleigh Baker, Tara Reuter, Dupri Hoefler, and Dominic Hoefler. He also had a special friend and caregiver, Lewis Grantham, who provided him with exceptional care and support.
Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carlene Hoefler, his mother, Carol Hoefler, his father, Henry Hoefler, his sister, Theresa Hurst, and his grandson, Karson Baker.
Mike attended Tecumseh High School and always cherished the memories he made during his time there. Mike moved to El Reno and married Carlene Jones in 1971, they were married 45 years until she went to heaven ahead of him. Mike was a co-owner of Hoefler Brothers Construction and dedicated much of his life to his successful career. He loved to travel, loved sports, and loved his family.
Mike was a member of First Christian Church El Reno.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at First Christian Church El Reno. Family and friends are invited to come together to honor and celebrate Mike's life.
Mike Hoefler will be remembered for his hard work, dedication, and love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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01/19/2025

Ruby Jene Draper
Ruby Jene Draper, age 73, passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on January 2, 1952, to Bobby Lewis and Roberta “Shorty” (Harwell) Lewis.

Ruby was raised in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. After graduating from Tecumseh High School in 1971, she attended East Central University receiving her bachelor’s degree in education and later returned to earn her master’s degree in education. On November 12, 1982, Ruby married Mike Draper of Shawnee.

Ruby was a teacher at Maud Elementary and in Shawnee Public Schools at Will Rogers Elementary for a total of 37 years. After retirement she worked part time at Paul’s Place Steak House as a hostess. She loved going to her son’s baseball games, going to karaoke, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Ruby was a great friend to many and always there for anyone who needed something. She is missed by many former coworkers, friends, classmates, and family.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Roberta Lewis.

Ruby is survived by her husband, Mike, of the home; son, Breck Draper and wife Lauren of Tuttle, OK; son, Riley Draper of Prague, OK; Katelyn Draper of Prague, OK; stepson, Scott Draper and his wife Leslie of California; stepdaughter, Tracy Akins and her husband John of Shawnee, OK; grandchildren: Ripken, Teague, Oakley, Rhettley, Brixley, Huntley, Tatum, Avery, and Piper (Draper), and Brittany, Brooklyn, Bethany, and Bryce (Akins); five great grandchildren and many extended family members.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 12:00 – 7:00 P. M., at AE Funeral Services Chapel, 603 W. Independence St., Shawnee, Oklahoma, 74804. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 2:30 P.M., at AE Funeral Services Chapel with Brother Mike Craig of Temple Baptist Church officiating.

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09/18/2024

Lunch today with classmates at Farmers Daughter Market. The lucky 13.

12/24/2023

Cooper Funeral Home
School 19
Official Obituary of
Henryetta (Blanchard) Ellis
October 14, 1952 ~ December 22, 2023
71 Years Old
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Henryetta Ellis Obituary
Henryetta Ellis, 71, of Tecumseh, OK passed away on December 22, 2023 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Henryetta was born on October 14, 1952 to Henry and Helen Marie Blanchard in Little Axe, Oklahoma. She married Leroy Ellis on August 27, 1970, in Shawnee, OK.

Henryetta was raised in Little Axe and in Oklahoma City. She moved back to little Axe with her aunt and uncle and met Leroy in the Summer of 1968 and began dating in the summer of 1969. They married on August 27, 1970 at Calvary Baptist Church in Shawnee. They began their life together in Shawnee and then in 1979 moved to Tecumseh to live.

She graduated in Tecumseh in the class of 1970 and earned her Bachelor’s degree of Social work from the University of Oklahoma with an Associates degree in early Childhood Development from OCCC.

Henryetta worked as an Early Childhood Educator with the Head Start Program, serving as a director for multiple locations and a Teacher at the St. Benedict’s location.

She was a Tecumseh High School Alumni member, and enjoyed traditional Tribal Ceremonies, creating Traditional clothing, and doing beadwork.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Harry Blanchard.

She is survived by her husband, Leroy Ellis of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Mandy Ellis of Tecumseh;4 grandchildren, Christian, Ariel, Andee and Austin Ellis; 8 brothers, Joe Blanchard, Alex and Lisa Blanchard, Terrance Blanchard, Russell Blanchard, Charles and Mary Robinson, Jack and Cora Robinson, Jr, Florentina Ramirez, Jr, and Antonia and Jeannine Ramirez; 4 sisters, Manuela “Sissy” Ramirez, Elaina and Jonas Jacobs, Lila Lindsay, and Audrey Dodds.

Tribal Rites will be Saturday evening December 23, 2023 at Brendle Corner Norman, Oklahoma. The burial will be Sunday morning, December 24, 2023 at the Gibson Family Cemetery in Norman, Oklahoma, with George Blanchard officiating, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

11/02/2023

11/02/2023

Brenda Teafatiller Drake passed away yesterday

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