Ma’heoneve’Keso Terrill J.B. Medicinebird was born on March 8, 1978 in Lawton, OK to Edwina Medicinebird Whiteman. Terrill passed away on August 12, 2024 in Geary, OK at the age of 46. He grew up in Geary and El Reno and attended college in Sante Fe, NM. Terrill loved to do beadwork and was a master bead worker. He made moccasins for many people in the area and made regalia for many as well. It meant so much to him to do that for his people, family and friends. His greatest passion was to be with his people whether it was going to Pow Wows or sharing his artistic talent. He enjoyed traveling and served in the US Army. He will be missed by all those who loved him.

Survivors Include: his mother, Edwina Whiteman and husband Chester of Geary, OK, his siblings, Patrick Sharp of Geray, OK, Sheena Sharp of Geary, OK, Devin Whiteman of Geary, OK, Regina Youngbear of Watonga, OK, Melanie Youngbear of El Reno, OK, Adam Youngbear of El Reno, OK, OT Overton Sankey of El Reno, OK, and Jeremy Whitebuffalo of Colorado, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Terrill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton Youngbear, Rena Youngbear, Edna and George Sutton, Frank Medicinebird, Sr. and Ethelyn Medicinebird.

Wake: Geary ERC, Thursday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, August 15, 2024, Geary, OK

Services: Geary ERC, Friday, 11:00 AM, August 16, 2024, Geary, OK

Officiating: Rev. Gerald Panana and Rev. Waylan Upchego

Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Geary, OK  

Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Geary, OK.

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