Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County
Thelma Lerner
Jun 8, 2026
Thelma Winnona Lerner, age 99, beloved mom, grandma, great & great-great grandma to many, passed away peacefully in her home in Oklahoma City on Monday, June 8, 2026, with family by her side.
She was born Thelma Winnona Eddy on January 21, 1927 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Clifton Benjamin & Velda Marie (Hartwell) Eddy.
She was placed in a children's home...
Robert Wesley Rushing
Jun 26, 2026
Robert Wesley Rushing, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was 63 years old. Robert was born on January 2, 1963, in Oklahoma City to Thomas Wesley Rushing and Thelma Joan Reynolds Rushing. Robert attended Faith 7 School and later went to Faith 7 Sheltered Workshop from 1969 to August 2002. He then went to South...
Glen Edward Pence
Jun 25, 2026
Glen Pence was born in Sterling, Oklahoma, on September 30, 1933, to Thelma and Medaris "Doc" Pence. He grew up in Fletcher, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school in 1951. As a senior, he felt called to the ministry and began preaching in abandoned schoolhouses. He went to Oklahoma Baptist University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in...
Darrell Lee Hatfield
Jun 22, 2026
Lt. Darrell Lee Hatfield, OCPD, Retired, was born December 1, 1949 and passed away on June 22, 2026. He was born to Jimmy Lee Hatfield and Betty Lou Hatfield in Oklahoma City. He attended Capitol Hill High School, graduating in 1967. In January 1967, he met the woman who would become his wife and lifelong companion, Brenda Lou Coots.
Darrell joined...
Roy "Eddy" Edward Lucas, Sr.
Jun 21, 2026
Roy "Eddy" Edward Lucas, Sr. was born on October 23, 1929, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Joseph and Vernia Lucas. Roy's long and fulfilling life spanned nearly a century, during which he touched the hearts of many with his dedication, kindness, and steadfast commitment to both family and community.
Growing up as the child of landscapers, Roy developed an early appreciation for...
Charles Allen Johnson-Ponkilla
Jun 21, 2026
Charles Allen Johnson Ponkilla passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 28. He was born on March 2, 1998, to Brenda Gail Ponkilla and Stanley Johnson in Ada, Oklahoma.
Charles was a lifelong family-centered person whose greatest joy came from spending time with those he loved. He attended high school and worked as a cook. He was known...
John David Aldridge
Jun 20, 2026
John David Aldridge was born on Sept. 26, 1941, and left this world on June 20, 2026.
Born in Kansas to mother Valentine Pearl Bolton and John Henry Aldridge. Then moved to Oklahoma with his mother and J.C. Rose at the age of 5 for the remainder of his life.
He graduated from Bethel High School and went straight into the Marines....
Anthony J. Whiteshirt
Jun 14, 2026
Anthony James Whiteshirt passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 14, 2026, at the age of 38.
Anthony was born on April 25, 1988. He spent most of his life in Shawnee, Oklahoma and was proud to call the community home before later relocating to Midwest City. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and built many lifelong friendships...
JoAnn Dickson
Jun 10, 2026
JoAnn Dickson passed from this world on June 10, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by family and friends. JoAnn was born in Oklahoma City on June 7, 1945, to Doyle and Donna Wilson. She was raised in Payson, OK, just North of Meeker where she attended school until graduating 8th grade, then continued her studies at Meeker High School....
Diane Canavan
Jun 9, 2026
Diane Dernoncourt Canavan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. Diane was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Willard and Nora Dernoncourt. She was raised in Oklahoma City, where she excelled academically at an early age. In 1973, she graduated from Putnam City High School as valedictorian of her graduating class of 972...
Patricia Gail McQuerry Coker
Jun 7, 2026
Long-time Shawnee resident, Patricia McQuerry-Coker died June 7, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Seminole to Orvan and Lorene Bowlan on February 25, 1938. She attended Earlsboro High School where she was once crowned Basketball Queen.
She married JD McQuerry, her husband of 43 years, on March 3, 1955 at Fairview Baptist Church between Shawnee and Seminole....
Taliah Martine Switch
Jun 6, 2026
Taliah Switch, born July 17, 2002, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, left this world on June 6, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy bursting with light, warmth, and unwavering love. At just 23 years old, Taliah was a radiant spirit whose presence could fill any room with joy and laughter.
A graduate of Norman High School’s Class of 2020, Taliah...
Terry Wayne West
Jun 6, 2026
Terry Wayne West passed from this earth on June 6, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family, after a years long battle with cancer.
Terry was born in Ada, Ok on July 3, 1938 to Carl and Marie West. The family lived and Terry was raised in Francis, Ok, just North of Ada. He graduated from Francis High School in 1956...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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