Obituaries

Dennis Joseph Williams Jr.

November 17, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Tribal Member, Dennis Joseph Williams Jr. Mr. Williams was born June 3, 1975, and returned to the stars on November 16, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Serenity Funeral Home in Tulsa, OK. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Williams Family, may Ati’as…

Sara Clementine Howell (Gover)

October 27, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Skidi Tribal Member, Sara Clementine Howell (Gover). Pahuhkirikskat Tiwari “Walks in the moonlight” was born May 12, 1949, and returned to the stars on October 26, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Poteet Funeral & Cremation Services in Pawnee, OK 74058.   Services will be as followed at the Pawnee Nation Ceremonial…

Tribal Member Passing– Skidi tribal member Gerald Dean Howell

October 22, 2025

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Eternity SimChayah Alexander

September 6, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Skidi Tribal Member, Eternity SimChayah Alexander. Ms. Alexander was born April 23, 1967, and returned to the stars on September 5, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Major Funeral Home in Arlington, TX. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Chapman-Wood Family, may Ati’as…

Leslie Dean Riding In

September 3, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag will remain lowered for the passing of Pitahawirata Tribal Member, Leslie Dean Riding In. Dr. Riding In was born September 12, 1971, and returned to the stars on August 29, 2025. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Riding In Family, may Ati’as Tirawâhat kistîwata irîrakikat (Father in Heaven watch…

Alice June Chapman-Wood

August 30, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Kitkehahki Tribal Member, Alice June Chapman-Wood. Mrs. Chapman-Wood was born August 9, 1938, and returned to the stars on August 29, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Poteet Funeral & Cremation Services in Pawnee, OK 74058. It is with deep love and sorrow that we…

Andrew Rice

July 31, 2025

On behalf of the family of Andrew Rice, Pawnee descendant, below is the information regarding his services and funeral: Wednesday, July 30th @ 7pm Services at the RoamChief Building 810 Morris Road, Pawnee, Oklahoma Thursday, July 31st @ 7pm Wake services at The RoamChief Buidling Friday, August 1st @ 10am Funeral Services at the the…

Francis William Atkins

July 31, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Tribal Member, Francis William Atkins. Mr. Atkins was born March 31, 1966, and returned to the stars on July 28, 2025. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Atkins Family, may Ati’as Tirawâhat kistîwata irîrakikat (Father in Heaven watch over the ones that mourn/cry).…

Barry Lee Weinstein

June 29, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Kitkehahki Tribal Member, Barry Lee Weinstein. Mr. Weinstein was born February 21, 1963, and returned to the stars on June 10, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary in Scottsdale, AZ. Our condolences and prayers go out to the Weinstein Family, may…

Joy Kathryn Gover White

June 2, 2025

The Pawnee Nation Flag is lowered for the passing of Skidi Tribal Member, Joy Kathryn Gover White. Mrs. Gover White was born January 12, 1941, and returned to the stars on June 2, 2025. Arrangements are being made with Poteet’s Funeral Home in Pawnee, OK.  Our condolences and prayers go out to the Gover & White Family, may…