Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County
Brian Paul Brown
Feb 20, 2024
Brian Paul Brown of Shawnee, Oklahoma went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1980, at the Mission Hill Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Sherman and Patricia Brown. He was 43 years old. He was the second son born of three children.
He attended Shawnee High School and...
Darcee Dee (Baptiste) Yancey
Feb 20, 2024
Shawnee resident Darcee Yancey, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Viewing and visitation will be Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Walker Funeral and Cremation Service. A memorial ceremony will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Darcee was born December 6,...
Richdean Elouise McElhaney
Feb 18, 2024
Richdean Kennedy McElhaney, lovingly known as Deanie, passed away peacefully at her Shawnee, Oklahoma home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Opal Kennedy, sister June Elliott, cherished sons Billie McElhaney and Larry McElhaney, firstborn grand nephew Matthew Heinen, and her beloved husband of 67 years, Bill McElhaney.
She leaves behind nieces Janet...
Charlotte Jean Zierke
Feb 18, 2024
Zierke, Charlotte J. (Hightower), age 44, Tecumseh resident, passed away tragically on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, in rural Pottawatomie County.
Charlotte was born on March 22, 1979, in Shawnee. She was raised in Shawnee, graduating from Shawnee High School in 1997. Charlotte worked at Braum's for many years and enjoyed working with the public. Being outside and spending time with others...
Joan Melva Zemke
Feb 15, 2024
Joan M. Zemke, age 93, of Norman, OK, formerly of Shawnee, OK passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her home with her beloved daughter by her side.
A memorial ceremony to celebrate Joan's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Shawnee with Reverend Matthew Tassey officiating.
Joan was born August 8,...
Wilburn Hubbard
Feb 15, 2024
Wilburn Hubbard, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed from this life at the age of 88 on Thursday, February 15th, 2024.
He was born to Milton and Verna (Stewart) Hubbard on August 23, 1935 North of Seminole, OK. He married Laverne (Markwell) on October 7, 1956 in Shawnee. They were married 67 years. To this union three children were born:...
Fred "Jim" Lynn
Feb 11, 2024
Former Shawnee resident Fred "Jim " Lynn, Jr., 89, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Jim was born January 31, 1935 in Tecumseh, OK to Fred James Lynn, Sr. and Dorothy (Newell) Lynn. Shortly after his birth his mother died and he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Ebbin and Mary Jane (Henderson) Lynn and his aunt Emily...
Jimmy Wayne Gregory
Feb 8, 2024
Jimmy Wayne Gregory of Shawnee, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born on November 5, 1951 to Betty Jean Gregory and James David Gregory. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and retired as a Tech Sergeant with numerous military awards. He loved riding and working...
Arvil Andrew Balentine Jr
Feb 2, 2024
Arvil Andrew Balentine Jr., beloved Son, Brother, Father and Grandfather, age 66, of Oklahoma City, OK, lost his battle with COPD on February 2, 2024. He was born in Okemah on April 10, 1957 to Arvil Andrew Balentine, Sr. and Alpha Lela Balentine.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Kay Balentine, two sisters, and two brothers. Survivors include...
Lesley R. Drinkwater
Feb 1, 2024
Lesley R. Drinkwater, resident of Arizona, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Denton, Texas.
Lesley was born in Shawnee, OK on August 13, 1938 to Robert Leslie Roesch and Mary Mae (Musson) Roesch. She grew up in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School as part of the Class of 1956. She attended Oklahoma State University before moving to...
Karen Jean Small
Jan 31, 2024
Karen Jean Small, resident of Meeker, passed away on January 31st, 2024. She was 73 years old. Karen was born on September 23rd, 1951 to Elmer and Betty Ballard in Prague, OK.
During her childhood, she attended various schools due to her father’s occupation in construction. In 1984, she married the love of her life, Jim Small. They settled in Oklahoma...
Herman Hodde, Jr.
Jan 26, 2024
Herman Hodde, Jr. went to his heavenly home on January 26, 2024. Herman was born January 24, 1936 in the area of Wellston, Oklahoma. During his early school years, he attended a one-room schoolhouse. He talked about taking a shortcut to school and making a mad dash through a fenced-in area containing a big fast bull. His parents then moved...
Thelma Jackson
Jan 24, 2024
THELMA WINROW JACKSON
On October 17, 1927, God sent an Angel to the parentage of Willie Rivers and Lillian Thompson Rivers. They named her Thelma; she was blessed by God’s gift of 96 years.
Experiencing a personal relationship with God, marriage, motherhood, bonus children.
Being a grandparent, great-grandparent, great-great grandparent.
On January 24, 2024, a heart of gold stopped beating, two shinning eyes at...
Nelda Jo Ann Williams
Jan 22, 2024
Nelda J. Williams was an exceptional, amazing, free- thinking, stubborn, passionate, dedicated, caring, spiritual woman who touched and impacted hundreds of lives throughout her 30 + years as owner/operator of The Kneaded Body.
Mom took her career and the health and lives of her clients/friends very passionately. She knew more about the functioning of the human body than most, and if...
Russell Lee Haslam
Jan 21, 2024
Russell Lee Haslam passed from this life on Sunday, January 21, 2024 near Hydro, OK. Russell was born February 9, 1970 in Beaver, OK to Joe and Methel (McCortney) Haslam. He graduated from Shawnee High School, and Oklahoma State University where he received his Master’s degree.
Russell was in the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 and served with...
Claude L. Jordan
Jan 21, 2024
Lifelong Shawnee resident, Claude L. Jordan, passed from this life into the presence of his Lord on January 21st, 2024. He was born on November 16th, 1944 to Elza L. Jordan and Willeta Jordan (Harp) in Shawnee.
He was united in marriage to Susan Streetman on December 27th, 1969, having been married 54 years.
Claude grew up attending Shawnee Public Schools and...
Joan A. Wiley
Jan 21, 2024
Joan A. Wiley, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was 69 years old. Joan was born on May 8, 1954 in Dumas, Texas to her parents, Bobby and Neta Judd. She graduated from Strother High School in Seminole, OK. She completed her associate degree at Seminole State and continued her education at OBU, receiving a...
Charles "Chuck" Barber
Jan 20, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Barber, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was 83 years old. Devoted son of William “Bill” Barber and Mary Gene (Yeargin) Barber; and for over 62 years the dearly loved husband and best friend of Paula Barber (Greene); beloved father of Michael, Gregory, and Rebecca....
H. Blair Grove
Jan 18, 2024
H. Blair Grove, 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Blair was born January 16, 1936 to Charles A. Grove and Ruth (Paul) Grove of Hesston, Pennsylvania. Blair was united in marriage to Shirley (Hopper) Grove on December 4, 1960.He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Shirley. Blair is survived by their children, Karen...
Guy Roy Parker
Jan 13, 2024
Guy Roy Parker passed away surrounded by his family on January 13, 2024. He was a beloved family member, leaving behind cherished memories for all those who knew and loved him.
Guy was born on September 25, 1956 to his parents Roy and Leda Parker in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in a loving household with his siblings Rodney and...
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