Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County
Ken Kirby
May 27, 2026
Kenneth Paul (Ken) Kirby, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at his home in Bethel Acres surrounded by family. Ken was born on January 6, 1940, in Caddo, Oklahoma, to Monnie Marie (Tucker) Kirby and Silas Irrie Kirby, the fourth of six children. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1958. Ken married Maelena Saar in March...
Daniel Adrien Taron
Jun 4, 2026
Daniel Adrien Taron, 42, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, entered his eternal home with the Lord on June 4, 2026.
Daniel was born on October 2, 1983, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Tim and Carolyn Taron. He attended Bethel Elementary School and later Family of Faith, where he graduated in 2002.
Daniel devoted his life to serving and mentoring young people. His career began...
Nina Ellen Towers
Jun 5, 2026
Nina Ellen Towers, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Sulphur, and in 1956, met and fell in love with Myron Towers, a young airman from Iowa. They were married 54 years until his death in 2010. Nina dedicated many years to Sulphur High School,...
Joshua Rayburn Messamore
May 29, 2026
Joshua Rayburn Messamore passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 42. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be remembered for his big heart and loving nature.
Josh faced life's challenges with determination and courage. He worked hard to build a better future and was proud of the progress he...
Kerry Allen Lachman
Jun 3, 2026
Kerry Allen Lachman, resident of Wellston, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was 37 years old. Kerry was born on December 11, 1988 in Dallas, Texas to Jerry Lachman and Melissa Kingsbury.
Kerry had a heart of gold and loved fiercely. He was the kind of soul who would not hesitate to give you the shirt off his back....
Jerry Lee Martin
Jun 2, 2026
Jerry Lee Martin, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2026, at his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Born on October 17, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Clifford P. and Ada L. (Deal) Martin, Jerry lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a commitment to those he loved.
Jerry’s early years were rooted in Oklahoma City, where he attended Capitol Hill...
Peggy Ann Mariano
May 28, 2026
Peggy Ann Mariano, 95, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026 in Drumright, Oklahoma. She was born on July 23, 1930, in Muskogee to William and Martha Henry. Peggy made her home in Shawnee from 1950 until 2023, where she built a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and service to others.
Peggy met and married the love of her life,...
Joe Wayne Flowers
May 26, 2026
Joe Wayne Flowers, 87, of Meeker, Oklahoma, left behind a life well lived and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26th, 2026. Born on July 11, 1938, in Meeker, Oklahoma, Joe was the son of William Henry “Willie” Flowers and Murle Elizabeth Flowers.
A lifelong resident of Meeker, Joe graduated from Meeker High School in 1957...
Joyce Ann Wolf
May 25, 2026
Joyce Ann Wolf, cherished mother and beloved “Granny Mama,” was peacefully called into the presence of Jesus on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 75.
Joyce was born on August 14, 1950, at Pawnee Indian Hospital in Oklahoma to Cecil and Della Carter Lassley. As a young girl, she attended Meeker Schools and later Mulvane Schools in Kansas. Following...
Leslie James Bishop
May 24, 2026
Leslie James "Les" Bishop, a dedicated and hardworking man whose life was marked by commitment, skill, and deep family ties, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on August 27, 1958, in Harrah, Oklahoma, Les's journey from his early days demonstrated a tenacious spirit and a love for craftsmanship that defined his personal and professional life.
Les’s...
Melvin Richard Aloway
May 22, 2026
Melvin “Mel” Richard Aloway, 90, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1935, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Charlie and Vida Aloway.
Mel graduated from Shawnee High School in 1953 and, following graduation, proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. Throughout his life, he built a respected career in construction, teaching,...
Darrell Wayne Barnes
May 19, 2026
Darrell Wayne Barnes, of Shawnee, passed away May 19, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born October 31, 1940 in Seminole, OK. He was the 11th of 12 children.
Darrell attended and graduated from Shawnee High School, class of 1958. He served in the US Army Reserves as a young man with several of his brothers and cousins. He...
James "Jim" Kenneth Carter
May 16, 2026
James K. Carter (79) went Home to Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on May 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and a rare strain of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his Dad, Kenneth Carter, and his Mom, Agnes Marie Benton Carter.
Jim left behind a loving and grateful family: wife Beverly, stepdaughter Kimberlee Jones, and grandchildren...
Keith Ward
May 11, 2026
Keith Ward, 69, passed away Monday, May 11th, 2026 at his home, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, faith, and memories that will forever be treasured by his family and friends. Known to everyone simply as Keith, he was a man whose greatest joy in life came from the people he loved and from his faith in Jesus Christ.
For...
J. Thomas Terry
May 11, 2026
John Thomas (Tom) Terry, Oklahoma Baptist University vice president for business affairs emeritus and long-time Shawnee community volunteer, died recently in Shawnee.
Terry was a native of Canton, Texas. After graduating from Canton High School, he attended Baylor University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He later worked toward a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Texas in...
Celia F. Heath
May 9, 2026
Celia F. Heath passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born on November 18, 1950, in Konawa, Oklahoma to Louada and Ira Henson.
A woman of remarkable grace, Celia earned her BS in Accounting, a foundation that led to a respected career as a Certified Public Accountant. Though her professional achievements were many, she wore them...
Robert "Bob" Finis Buzzard
May 9, 2026
Robert Finis Buzzard came into this world full of possibility on October 15, 1933, securely wedged into a family as the third of four children. He was the son of Eugene John Buzzard and Alma Margaret Richard Buzzard. His birth took place in the family home built by his grandfather.
As a child, Bob spent his days working alongside his family...
Barbara Lynn Pollock
Apr 29, 2026
Barbara Lynn Pollock passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on the morning of April 29th, 2026, at the age of 74. Barbara was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 29, 1951, to Marion Kenneth Holeman & Shirley Lee Holeman.
Barbara is survived by her husband Kelley Pollock; her children, Christa Newberry & husband Don, Lori Russell & husband Kyle, Don...
Clifton L. Barger, Sr.
Apr 28, 2026
Master Sergeant (Retired) Clifton L. Barger, Sr., (Cliff) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Born on July 30, 1940, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Fred L. and Nellie G. (Brown) Barger, Cliff's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his country and his family.
Cliff answered the call to serve his nation when he joined the...
Johnny Lee Bass
Apr 26, 2026
Johnny Lee Bass was born March 6, 1956, in Oklahoma City, OK and passed into his eternal life on April 26, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 70.
John was born to James Marvin Bass and Aurelia Maxine Jacobs. As the youngest of four children, he brought lots of excitement to their family dynamics. John attended Oklahoma City Public...
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