Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Weldon Ray Pendergrass

Weldon Ray Pendergrass

Apr 24, 2025

Weldon Ray Pendergrass, 78, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on April 24, 2025. Ray was born to Jim and Mary Pendergrass in Nashville, Tennessee in 1947. He graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1965 and went on to attend Lipscomb University. Ray was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971.

Ray...

Randy G. Flowers

Randy G. Flowers

Apr 21, 2025

Randy Gene Flowers, age 72, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his home on April 21, 2025.

Randy was born on October 3, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Meeker High School in 1970, where he was a talented student, athlete, and musician. During his school years, Randy played six instruments in the band—depending on the year—and was a...

Stephen Ernest Cash

Stephen Ernest Cash

Apr 19, 2025

Stephen Ernest Cash, born on August 27, 1954, departed this life on April 19, 2025. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Air Force as a Technical Sergeant in Medical Services, dedicating 20 years of his life to protecting and caring for others.

After his military retirement, Stephen made a significant impact as a surgical tech, where his skills...

Darline E. Chastain

Darline E. Chastain

Apr 18, 2025

Darline E. Chastain, age 92, of Porum, Oklahoma, formerly of Shawnee, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Darline was born April 5, 1933 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the youngest of six children to Bert Augustus and Lucy Rodman. She married the love of her life, Melburn Chastain on October 7, 1955 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. They celebrated 43 years...

Jackie E. Ramsey

Jackie E. Ramsey

Apr 15, 2025

Jackie "Jack" Ernest Ramsey, 86, was called Home Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Jack was born on October 28, 1938 in Alfalfa, Oklahoma to Fred and Velma Ramsey. He was one of four children and their only son. He graduated from Macomb High School in 1956, where he was the first baseman on the state champion baseball team....

Jacque Lou Long

Jacque Lou Long

Apr 15, 2025

Jacque Lou (Ashley) Long passed from this life on April 15, at the age of 90 in McLoud, Oklahoma.

She was known to her family as Lou, grandkids as Nina, and Jackie to friends. She was a woman with incredible love and kindness. Her family was everything to her and she has left an imprint that will be carried forward for...

Trevor Donovan (Holahta) Larney

Trevor Donovan (Holahta) Larney

Apr 11, 2025

Trevor Donovan (Holahta) Larney, born on February 3, 1994, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Throughout his life, Trevor was known for his outgoing personality, unwavering enthusiasm, and an extraordinary capacity to love, especially for his children, his family, and his Aunt Darnell.

Trevor earned his GED and proudly obtained his welding license. He put...

Juanita Souix Smith

Juanita Souix Smith

Apr 9, 2025

Juanita Souix Smith, aged 64, passed away on April 9th, 2025. Juanita was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and compassion.

Juanita was born in Phoenix, AZ, and lived in the Shawnee, OK area for most of her life. She always had a strong...

Betty Jewel Hight

Betty Jewel Hight

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jewel Wyatt Hight was born on November 19, 1928, in Newport, Arkansas to James Wyatt and Addie Dell Woody Wyatt. She entered her eternal home on April 2, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was a kind and caring woman of faith and an encouraging and supportive presence in the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing...

Rosela Marie Wilson

Rosela Marie Wilson

Apr 1, 2025

Rosela was born February 6, 1960 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of Bill Foreman and Patty (Botone) Kaubin. She was raised in the Shawnee area attending Bethel and Shawnee schools. The love of her life, Aaron F. Wilson became her husband on May 1, 1977 in Shawnee. Their marriage was blessed with four children. After high school, Rosela attended Gordon...

Christine Elaine Grider

Christine Elaine Grider

Mar 27, 2025

Christine Elaine Grider, resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Goldie Little and her siblings.

Chris is survived by her husband, Wayne of the home; her children, Vicki Grider (Jay Peterson), Clifton Wayne Grider (Marla), and Greg Grider (Meri Jo); and her grandchildren, Shannon Madole (Rick Harper),...

Georgia Faye Nullake

Georgia Faye Nullake

Mar 26, 2025

Georgia Faye Nullake, age 74, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Georgia was born August 25, 1950 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of George and Ruth Anne (Morris) Nullake. Georgia was raised in the Aydelotte community. She attended Meeker schools, graduating in 1969. After High School, she attended Central State College in Edmond. As...

Kent Kellogg

Kent Kellogg

Mar 24, 2025

Lyndal Kent Kellogg was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1938, in Bristow, OK and passed into eternity on March 24, 2025, in Shawnee, OK. The number of his days were 86 years, 8 months and 20 days.

Kent was born to Eugene Woodward and Oleeta Muriel (Taylor) Kellogg, the second son of a second son and the third of four...

Cecelia Lois Washington

Cecelia Lois Washington

Mar 23, 2025

Cecelia "Lois" Washington, age 95, of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Cecelia worked most of her life as a home health aide for Med Core of Seminole, OK. She was a proud member of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrry E. Wakolee and Lillian M. Wakolee, two...

Jeff Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins

Mar 20, 2025

A standard song is typically made up of the following: an introduction, multiple verses, chorus, bridge, and outro. And though the life of Jeffrey (Jeff) Clark Hawkins has been far from typical, his story echoes that of a song. It weaves through the verses of life with a continued chorus molded by his love of music.

The world heard his introduction...

Hugh Alan Crow

Hugh Alan Crow

Mar 19, 2025

A full obituary will be placed once finalized. 

William Richard Mitchell

William Richard Mitchell

Mar 15, 2025

William Richard "Bill" Mitchell, age 94, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Shawnee.

Bill was born December 3, 1930 on a share-cropper's farm in Midlothian, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, a son of Thomas and Nancy "Elizabeth" (Gregg) Mitchell. He was raised in the area, attending school at White Rock before graduating from Chandler High School. Following high school,...

Mary Beth Wilson

Mary Beth Wilson

Mar 15, 2025

Mary Beth Clasby Wilson, age 87, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at Regency Nursing Home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Cushing, Oklahoma on August 10, 1937, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late William and Irma Clasby. She married her high school sweetheart, Emmet Lee Wilson on February...

James David Farthing

James David Farthing

Mar 13, 2025

James "Jim" Farthing, 82, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was born on June 17, 1942, to Thelbert and Theresa Farthing. He passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Farthing; his sister, Iris Harp; his son, David Farthing; daughter-in-law Sheila and his cherished grandchildren, Jacob (23) and twins Katherine (21) and Madison...

Boyd Owen Cheney

Boyd Owen Cheney

Mar 13, 2025

Boyd Owen Cheney went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025. He was born February 4, 1935, in Bennett, Nebraska to Ralph and Lena Cheney. He rode a horse to school and worked with his older brother Dwight and mother and father on their farm. When he was eight years old, his family moved to Decatur, Arkansas....