Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County
Alta Leann Gleason
Aug 12, 2025
Alta Gleason peacefully passed away on August 12, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of faith and devotion to family.
Born on April 4, 1945, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Alta was the youngest daughter of Andrew and Eldora Ruark. She spent the majority of her adult life in Oklahoma City, where she dedicated herself to nurturing young minds as...
James "Jimmy" David Stephens
Aug 10, 2025
James David (Jimmy) Stephens, a resident of McAlester, OK died on August 10, 2025 at the age of 61 in Norman, OK after a hard fought health battle. Jimmy was born on March 24, 1964 in Denton at Flow Memorial Hospital. His parents were Joe Stephens and Judy Stephens. He married Kim Dorado on October 22, 2022 in McAlester, OK....
Alden Randall Rhodd Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Alden Randall Rhodd, "Skush", age 66, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home. Alden was born July 7, 1959, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, a son of Alden and Laura Rhodd. He married the love of his life, Tereasa Clark, celebrating nearly 40 years of marriage before his passing.
Survivors include his wife Tereasa Ann of the...
David Leon Koehler
Aug 9, 2025
David Leon Koehler, 70, of Shawnee, peacefully passed away on August 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
David was born on February 6, 1955, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the middle of 3 children to Paul and Jessie Koehler. He obtained a degree in Criminal Justice and worked as the Director of Security at Saint Gregory’s University until his retirement....
Les Godwin
Aug 8, 2025
Leslie “Les” Godwin, 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, entered his Heavenly home on August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in McLoud, Oklahoma, to Albert and Nellie Godwin, Les grew up with a strong work ethic, a generous heart, and a gift for bringing joy to those around him.
Les graduated from McLoud High School and built a...
Calvin Wayne Rowe Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Calvin Wayne Rowe, Jr. entered this worldly stage on December 7, 1991, born to Minnie Rochelle Masquas and Calvin Wayne Rowe, Sr. His final denouement occurred on August 6, 2025. Calvin was raised with traditional Sac and Fox beliefs and customs although he was enrolled with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. His beloved grandma called him Kisko as did many...
Dwyn Kathryn Zaharis
Aug 5, 2025
Dwyn Kathryn Zaharis, 59, of Shawnee, passed away at home with her family on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.
Dwyn was born on December 18th, 1965, in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Dr. John Zaharis and Tula Lenoir Zaharis. She loved taking care of animals and spending time in nature. Dwyn enjoyed finding new trails to explore with her dogs, cherished every...
John Earl Taylor
Aug 1, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of John (Cotton) Earl Taylor, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His life - a testament to dedication, love, and unwavering service - came to a peaceful close on Friday, August 1st.
John’s roots ran deep in the Oklahoma soil. Born September 25, 1930, during the Great Depression and the start of the...
Bobby A. Brown
Jul 26, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of Bobby “Bob” Arnold Brown, who peacefully passed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 83, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Bobby was born to parents George and Macel Brown on April 17, 1942, in the family home on their farm just south of Geary, Oklahoma. He graduated from Geary...
Wilma Lucille Dyer
Jul 25, 2025
Wilma Lucille (McDowell) Dyer was born March 23, 1937, in Wetumka, OK. She departed this life on July 25th, 2025 at the age of 88.
Wilma, the youngest daughter of Thomas Ira and Lucinda Elizabeth (Rogers) McDowell, was a resident of Shawnee, OK, after spending a short time as a resident of Prague, OK, and several decades in Seminole, OK. She...
Randy Clayton Parsons
Jul 20, 2025
Randy Clayton Parsons passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on July 20, 2025. Randy was born on June 14, 1947, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Alfred Merle and Vera Mae Parsons. He started his early education in Stratford before his family moved to Shawnee in 1953. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School, Class...
Butch Higdon
Jul 19, 2025
Butch Higdon, resident of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was 83 years old.
Butch grew up working on the Higdon Dairy Farm. He worked hard much of his life milking cows and tending to the farm and usually ran everywhere he went. Butch was always on the go. He loved bowling, skating, and going to...
Barbara Evelyn Battige
Jul 19, 2025
Barbara Battige, resident of Shawnee, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her love for her family and friends. Barbara was born on August 11, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was one of two girls born to George and Helen Philipp.
Barbara graduated from Rufus King High School. She married James (Jim),...
Nelson Keith McGuire
Jul 15, 2025
Nelson “Nelly” Keith McGuire, age 71, passed away July 15, 2025 at his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 25, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Wayne Lloyd and Bernadean Lucille McGuire.
Nelson attended Shawnee Public Schools throughout his childhood. There he played basketball and remained undefeated most years. Nelson worked for Smith House Moving...
Audrey Allene Walker
Jul 14, 2025
Audrey Allene Walker was born March 2, 1933, to Orville and Audie Deaton in Howe, Oklahoma. She grew up in Howe, graduating from high school in 1951. She later attended Carl Albert State College prior to moving to Oklahoma City and beginning her secretarial career with a local insurance company.
In 1954, she married B.T. Walker, Jr. after his return from...
Rodney Brock Ward
Jul 13, 2025
Rodney Brock Ward of Oklahoma City was born on April 17, 1967 to Cynthia (Austin) and Terry Ward in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Integris Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Rodney attended Moore Public Schools and graduated high school in 1985. He was a student at Oklahoma Community...
Arthur Ted Allen
Jul 9, 2025
Allen, Arthur Ted, age 90, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed away July 9, 2025, at his home. Arthur was born June 8, 1935, to Ted and Louise Allen in McAlester, Oklahoma. Arthur was raised in the McAlester area and graduated from high school there in 1954.. After high school, Arthur spent 1 year at Southeastern College in Wilburton, Oklahoma before joining...
Leo David Drake
Jul 7, 2025
Leo David Drake, age 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma resident passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 in Shawnee. Leo was born May 22, 1937 in Apache, Oklahoma to John and Ruthey (McBride) Drake. The Apache area is where he was raised, graduating from high school there. Following high school, Leo joined the U.S. Air Force, starting a 20 year career with...
Buster Hale
Jul 4, 2025
My life on this earth began April 11, 1930, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Born the son of Roy and Beatrice Hale. For some reason, my parents let my grandparents name me. My mom did not like either name, so she called me Buster, and that is what it has always been. I have always said when someone called for Clarence Hale,...
Karen Joyce Crawford
Jul 3, 2025
Karen "Joyce" Crawford of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on July 3, 2025 at Shawnee surrounded by her loved ones. She was 72 years old.
Joyce met Garry while working at an immunization clinic. They were married on July 2, 1993 in San Antonio at Ft. Sam Houston Chapel.
Joyce was a beautiful vibrant woman who had varied interests in her lifetime. She...
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