Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Delbert Lee Rhodes

Delbert Lee Rhodes

Jun 19, 2025

A full obituary will be placed once finalized. 

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service on Sunday, June 29th from 1-5pm and on Monday, June 30th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm with family present to greet friends from 4-6 pm. A funeral ceremony for Delbert will be held at Blackburn Chapel Baptist...

Ottis Dale Rice

Ottis Dale Rice

Jun 17, 2025

Dale passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Yukon, OK on June 17, 2025, at the age of 92. 

Dale is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Martha, three loving children, Shannon (Michael) Cavaretta of Las Vegas NV, Sean Rice of Yukon, OK, and Scott Rice (Steven Lane) of Renton, WA, 9 doting grandchildren, and 10...

Addie Faith Pruitt

Addie Faith Pruitt

Jun 16, 2025

It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet baby girl, Addie Faith Pruitt, on June 16, 2025. Born on April 3, 2025, at just 5 pounds, 15 ounces, Addie brought so much joy into the lives of those around her.

Addie loved to be swaddled by her mom and rocked to sleep. She had the...

Lonnie George Dunkin, Sr.

Lonnie George Dunkin, Sr.

Jun 13, 2025

Lonnie George Dunkin, resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was 94 years old. He was born on October 2, 1930 in Oklahoma City to Violet Marie (Melott) and George William Dunkin.

Lonnie attended public school in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1948. He attended Oklahoma State University on a track...

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey

Jun 12, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey, age 89, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma peacefully passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Shawnee, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born October 5, 1935 in Vine Grove, Kentucky, the daughter of Barna B. and Francis Marion Hager, she was the youngest of 10 children. Barbara was raised in Kentucky and attended an all-girls Catholic school. Barbara...

Farrell Annette Walden

Farrell Annette Walden

Jun 11, 2025

Farrell Annette Walden, a lifelong resident of Prague, Oklahoma passed away at the age of 86 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1938, to Troy "Biggon" & Jewell (Bland) Terrell, in Garden Grove. Farrell was the fourth of sixth children. She graduated from Centerview High School in 1956 and was a member of...

Billie Jean Hood

Billie Jean Hood

Jun 5, 2025

Billie Jean Hood, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved community figure, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 19, 1956, to Carl Gene Hacker Sr. and Delores Marie Baysinger. Billie was known for her loving spirit, warm heart, and a laugh that could light up any room.

Throughout her life,...

Daniel Lloyd Putman

Daniel Lloyd Putman

May 29, 2025

Daniel Lloyd Putman, born on February 8, 1974, in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Daniel graduated from high school in Moore, Oklahoma, and pursued further education at OKC Platt College, focusing on criminal justice training for security work. Yet, it was in woodworking that he found his true passion. With a heart as...

Nathaniel Coleman

Nathaniel Coleman

May 25, 2025

Nathaniel Coleman was born on November 21, 1946, in Proctor, Arkansas, to Lonnie Cannon.

Nathaniel graduated from West Memphis High School in 1965. He was a running back for the football team. He went on to play semi-pro baseball, and he worked maintenance on 18-wheeler tractor trailers.

Nathaniel enjoyed fishing and watching old western movies. He always loved a good barbecue and...

Steven Don Ward

Steven Don Ward

May 25, 2025

The much-loved son of Patricia L. (Wood) Ward and Marc Ward, Steven Don Ward, age 45, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at Integris Baptist Hosital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Steven was born on January 11, 1980 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up and continued to live in the family home north of town. 

Steven went to...

Welton Hearst Copeland

Welton Hearst Copeland

May 21, 2025

Welton Hearst Copeland, 87, of Bethel Acres fell asleep in Christ Wednesday, May 21.

He was born August 8, 1937, in Altus, Oklahoma, to William Hearst and Lillian Mattie Copeland. Welton attended Harmony, Olustee, and Centralvue schools, graduating from Centralvue in 1955. He was an accomplished baseball player, lettering all four years in H.S. and played American Legion ball. After graduation,...

Sandra E. Callaway

Sandra E. Callaway

May 16, 2025

Sandra Elaine Callaway, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of May 16, 2025, just one day shy of her 76th birthday. She was surrounded by all her “girls,” wrapped in love and comfort after fighting a short but courageous battle with a very difficult illness.

Sandra was a deeply devoted mom, grandma, great-grandma, and loyal friend....

Nickalas Lynn Smitha

Nickalas Lynn Smitha

May 14, 2025

Nickalas Lynn Smitha, a precious child of love and light, was born on May 14, 2025. With a soul too pure for world, he touched the lives of all who anticipated the joy of knowing him.

Before his much-anticipated arrival, Nickalas gently departed this realm, leaving behind family and friends not yet met.

Nickalas is survived by a loving community of family...

Becky Sue Garlow

Becky Sue Garlow

May 14, 2025

Becky Sue Vickrey Garlow, (70), passed away peacefully at home in Shawnee, OK, on May 14, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family. Becky, affectionately known to her family as "Grammy", was born to Norma and Eugene Vickrey on May 20, 1954, in Chickasha, OK.

Becky grew up in the farming community of Minco, OK, with wonderful parents and brothers, and...

Jennie Lou Mays

Jennie Lou Mays

May 9, 2025

Jennie Louise (Hughes) Mays, affectionately known as "Jennie Lou," passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 24, 1929, in Roswell, New Mexico, Jennie Lou led a remarkable life characterized by warmth, love, and unwavering support for her family.

Her professional journey began at the age of 45, where she dedicated over 20 years of...

Donald W. Casteel

Donald W. Casteel

May 4, 2025

A full obituary is not available at this time.  Mr. Casteel has requested no services or viewing.

Billie Lora Hickey

Billie Lora Hickey

May 2, 2025

Billie Lora Hickey, born on July 15, 1939, in Watonga, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 85.

An alumna of the University of Oklahoma, Billie earned her degree in art education and taught for before dedicating herself full-time to raising her family. On January 23, 1965, she married the love of her life, Arlie Monroe...

Tim Edward Taron

Tim Edward Taron

May 1, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Edward Taron was born on November 22, 1950 to Pierre and Lelia Taron in Shawnee OK, where he spent the entirety of his time on this earth. He went to his true home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025.

As the youngest of 13 children, Tim was an uncle to 10 the day he was born....

Cora LaVonne Vail

Cora LaVonne Vail

Apr 29, 2025

Shawnee resident Cora Lavonne Vail, a child of God, left her earthly residence and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the age of 97 years. Lavonne was born on December 7, 1927 to Robert Boyd and Alpha Friend in Okemah, Oklahoma. Lavonne attended schools in Shawnee, Oklahoma and Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Her career was...

Barbara Kay Carter

Barbara Kay Carter

Apr 29, 2025

Barbara Kay Carter was born on March 31, 1960, in Buffalo, MN in the backseat of a car on the way to the hospital. She was born to Henry and Hester (Kuiper) Smith. Barbara grew up on a farm in rural Maple Lake, MN where she lived most of her life.

As a child, she attended school in Annandale, Minnesota. She...