Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Dec 2, 2024

Martha Adele Webb, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was 96 years old.

Adele was born on February 16, 1928 in Augusta, Georgia to George and Ollie (Agerton) Merritt. On June 12, 1943, Adele married Cye B. Webb in North Augusta, South Carolina. Adele was a homemaker raising her children. She later sold Avon for many...

Nov 29, 2024

Vera Lorene Long, a beloved matriarch, passed away on November 29, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born on January 9, 1928, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to John F. Beasley and Mary Elizabeth Rose. Vera lived a life rich in love, laughter, and resilience.

For 16 years, Vera dedicated herself to her role as a custodian at Tecumseh Public Schools...

Nov 27, 2024

Edith Joy Lowder, 92, of Edmond, OK passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. OK, surrounded by the love of her family. Edith was born on May 23, 1932 in Logan County Oklahoma to Clifford and Roma (Wilson) Hatfield. Edith is survived by her son, James E. and Gina Lowder of Talala, OK and...

Nov 27, 2024

Walter William ‘Bill’ Rickey, 79, of Shawnee passed away on November 27, 2024. 

Bill was born January 8, 1945 in Hobart, OK to Walter and Nadean Rickey. He was the oldest of two boys. He earned degrees from Oklahoma State University, finishing his formal schooling with a Master’s Degree in Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. 

Bill married his high-school sweetheart Mary...

Nov 26, 2024

Dorothy Ann Fleming passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 89 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born on December 9, 1934, in Wanette, Oklahoma to Curtis J. Beets and Anne (Briggs) Beets. 

Throughout her life, Dorothy worked as a banker and a homemaker. She was celebrated as the first female Vice President of the 1st National Bank...

Nov 25, 2024

Nov 24, 2024

J. Diane Gill took her last breath on Sunday, November 24 at SSM Hospital, having succumbed to her battle with emphysema. 

Diane was married to Larry D. Gill, a Financial Advisor and Wealth Manager in Shawnee. They were married in 1967 in Stubblefield Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University, their Alma Mater. Diane, along with her partner Linda (Cearley)...

Nov 22, 2024

Glendon Ed Combs was born in Seminole County, OK on January 8, 1924 to Ed and Bessie Combs. He married Mary Juanita Strickland June 6, 1946 in Norman, OK. They had one son Danny Combs on February 22, 1947.

He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Rockingham and also in the Korean conflict. 

He retired from the...

Nov 18, 2024

Frank Martin Novotny passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Parkland Manor in Prague. He was born on December 15, 1939, in Prague, Oklahoma to Charley and Jewel (Janota) Novotny.

Frank married Doris Goforth on June 3, 1961 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Prague, OK. Frank served as Doris' Godfather when she entered...

Nov 17, 2024

Terri Ann French went to her heavenly home on November 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. 

She was born on October 20, 1949, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Donald Coleman and Helen Crownover Coleman. Terri resided in Shawnee and she graduated from Shawnee High School in 1967. In 1968, she married her high school sweetheart and love of...

Nov 17, 2024

Terrance "Terry" Millington Dawkins passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home.

A private family graveside will be held at a later date.

Other information is pending.

Nov 15, 2024

Billy Eugene Brooks passed away Friday, November 15th at home, with his wife of nearly 67 years by his side. Bill was born west of Shawnee to Lawrence Edward and Freeda Fern (Monroe) Brooks on August 17th, 1936. His parents were farmers, and they lived in a rented house with no electricity until he was about 8 years old. At...

Nov 14, 2024

Shawnee resident Thomas Harry Kinnamon, 80, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his home.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Walker Funeral Service. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday November 20, 2024 at First Assembly of God Church in Tecumseh. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery.

Tom was born...

Nov 12, 2024

It is with great sadness and much love we say goodbye to our beloved Dannie. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He touched the lives of so many, and his absence leaves a deep void in our hearts. 

Dannie was born on January 8, 1967 in Emporia, Kansas. On December 7, 2004, Dannie married Teri Dawn Baker in...

Nov 12, 2024

Linda (Boyle) Pennington passed away November 12, 2024 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Her family surrounded her when she passed. Linda was born in Lyons, Kansas, on November 26, 1950, to Fred “Fritz” Boyle and his wife Ruby. Linda graduated from Texas State University as a non-traditional student in 2015 at age 65. She received high marks in...

Nov 10, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Emory McKimmey, age 87, left this world to be with his Lord Sunday, November 10th, 2024 in Plano, Texas.

Joe was born in Phoenix, Arizona to his parents Ray and Olga on June 11th, 1937. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jettie Mae Chesser. Together, they raised a family and resided in Shawnee for most of the entirety of their...

Nov 10, 2024

Wesley Scott Baumann, age 60 of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Nov. 10, 2024 in Shawnee.

Wesley was born March 5, 1964 in Oklahoma City to William R. nd Neta L. (Ulmer) Baumann.. He graduated from Carl Albert High school and then worked as a professional welder for his career. When he wasn't working, he loved to fish and hunt. Wesley...

Nov 9, 2024

Lorna K. (Lee) Blochowiak passed comfortably on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:50 am at St. Anthony’s Hospital in OKC from kidney failure. She was surrounded by her husband, brother, daughters, their families, and her friends.

Lorna was born in OKC at Capitol Hill General Hospital, to James Hollis Lee and Edwinna (Attebery) (Lee) Wittman. She attended Hayes Elementary School. Later,...

Nov 5, 2024

Don Lynn Loula was born on June 25, 1939 in his grandparent’s house in Lookeba, Oklahoma to parents Carleton “Carle” Loula and Helen Enslow Loula. Don was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

He died of sepsis stemming from an infection on November 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen, father Carle,...

Nov 2, 2024

Ruth Ramona Thomas, a beloved figure known to many as "Big Granny," passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, cherished memories. Born on August 5, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Ruth spent her life nurturing her family and community, becoming a cornerstone in the lives of so many who had the privilege of knowing...