Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Janice Kay Stotts

Janice Kay Stotts

Jan 22, 2023

Janice Kay (Cooper) Stotts, of McLoud, OK, passed away peacefully at her home on January 22, 2023. She was born to Paul and Marjorie (See) Cooper in Neosho, MO, on September 3, 1953, the youngest of their five children. In difficult farming times, when Janice was 10 months old, the family moved to Ames, OK, where they were welcomed by...

Bette Rowlett

Bette Rowlett

Jan 21, 2023

Bette (Speers) Rowlett, born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away peacefully with family in Puyallup, Washington on January 21, 2023. She was 91 years old. Bette attended St. Benedicts Catholic School and graduated Class of 1949.  Stories of her days growing up on the Junk Family farm and riding a horse to school are favorites among her 30 grand, great,...

Sheila Jo Thomas

Sheila Jo Thomas

Jan 21, 2023

Sheila Jo Thomas passed away January 21, 2023. She was born March 20, 1950 to Robert Lee & Gladys Marie (Jackson) Farrand. After graduating from Shawnee High School in 1968, she worked and made friends at various administrative and bookkeeping jobs in the Shawnee area. She was famous for her delicious sugar cookies and decorated cakes. Sheila had a lovely...

Billy Jack Weir

Billy Jack Weir

Jan 18, 2023

Bill J. Weir Billy Jack Weir, age 94 of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully January 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born May 1, 1928 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Jeff and Grace Weir. He grew up in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1946. It was there he met the love of...

Annette Louise Haney

Annette Louise Haney

Jan 16, 2023

Annette Louise Haney, 63, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in Okemah, Oklahoma. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Horseshoe Bend. Burial will follow at Wakolee Cemetery. A meal will be provided at Horseshoe Bend following the burial. Annette was born September 3, 1959 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Warren Gene Haney Sr. and Flora Linda (Davis)...

Tommy Ray Daniel, Sr.

Tommy Ray Daniel, Sr.

Jan 12, 2023

Tommy Ray Daniel, Sr., resident of Shawnee, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was 66 years old. Tommy was born on December 28, 1956 to his parents, Floyd Daniel and Carol Ann Thompson in Bakersfield, California. He worked most of his life as a truck driver. Tommy loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed smoking meat...

Jackie Ann Simpson Madden

Jackie Ann Simpson Madden

Jan 11, 2023

Ft. Worth resident Jackie Ann Simpson Madden died January 11, 2023 at her home. Born October 13, 1932 in Shawnee to Jack and Thaida (Turner) Simpson. Jackie was married to James "Jimmy" Allen Madden for 54 years until his death in 2005. Jackie and Jimmy lived in several states as Jimmy worked for General Dynamics/Lockheed and Jackie worked fro Southwestern...

Michael Wayne Berry

Michael Wayne Berry

Jan 10, 2023

Michael Wayne Berry, 63, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on January 10, 2023, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Michael was born on August 6, 1959, to Geraldine Knapp and George Berry in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He attended Rose State College from 1981 to 1983 then attended Photography School in 1991 and graduated in 1992. He worked as an Independent Contractor for various...

David Gene Bibb, Jr.

David Gene Bibb, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

David Gene Bibb, Jr., resident of Shawnee, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was 49 years old. David was born on November 13, 1973 in Oklahoma City to his parents, David Gene Bibb, Sr. and Llewellyn Virginia Bibb. On October 16, 1992, David married Joni Janell Bibb and they were married for 30 years.

David’s passion was working...

Johnnie Murel Walker

Johnnie Murel Walker

Jan 8, 2023

Johnnie Murel Walker age 96 of McLoud, Oklahoma died Sunday January 8, 2023 in a local hospital. Graveside Services have been scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in the Dora Cemetery, North of Konawa, Oklahoma. Zack Northrip will officiate. Johnnie was born May 23, 1926 in Hazel, Oklahoma to Rex and Johnnie (Dollar) Walker. He attended Dora...

Michael Eddus Culp

Michael Eddus Culp

Jan 4, 2023

Shawnee resident Michael Eddus Culp, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 7, 2023, Newalla Church of Christ. Michael was born February 12, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bill and Theressa Culp. He began working as a teenager at various grocery stores in OKC. After graduating from...

Ola Mae Giles

Ola Mae Giles

Jan 4, 2023

Ola Mae Giles, Shawnee resident, passed away January 4, 2023 at her home. She was born to Boyd and Birty (Robinson) Marsh on March 27, 1934 in Texhoma, Oklahoma. She was married to Floyd Edick Giles for 53 years until his passing. Ola Mae enjoyed her church and worship singing night, her grandchildren, great-children, going to Lake Texhoma with family...

Hailey Hunter Self

Hailey Hunter Self

Jan 4, 2023

Hailey Hunter Self, 27, was born on April 6, 1995 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She began her next journey on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Hailey lived in Seminole, OK with her husband Zachary Self and their daughters, Hazel and Ezrah. 

Hailey was a cherished blessing to her mother, April Harjo and father, Virgil Harjo. From the beginning, it was clear that...

Judith Anne Simmons

Judith Anne Simmons

Jan 2, 2023

Judith Anne "Judy" Simmons, age 71, a long-time resident of McLoud Nursing Center, McLoud, Oklahoma fortified by the Last Rites of the Catholic Church passed away on January 2, 2023, at the center.

Friends and loved ones may pay their respects to Judy at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service from 5-7pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023. A Mass of Christian...

Rod Eric Schwerdtfeger

Rod Eric Schwerdtfeger

Jan 2, 2023

Shawnee resident Rod Eric Schwerdtfeger, 53, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home. Memorial services are scheduled for 1pm Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Capron United Methodist Church in Capron, Oklahoma. Rod was born October 13, 1969 in Alva, Oklahoma to Terry and Karen Schwerdtfeger. He graduated from Alva High School where he played football. While in...

Robin Sue Scarberry

Robin Sue Scarberry

Jan 1, 2023

Robin Sue Evans Scarberry, of McLoud, OK departed this life, Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her home. But like any great story, Robin’s story began, January 12, 1954 in Tulsa, OK with her parents, Robert Franklin and Norma Sue (Francis) Evans.

She graduated from Richfield High School in Waco, TX and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Music...

Teddy "Ted" Vern Robertson

Teddy "Ted" Vern Robertson

Dec 31, 2022

Teddy “Ted” Vern Robertson, 94, passed on December 31, 2022 He resided in Shawnee, OK for 71 years. Ted was born July 28, 1928 in Tulsa, Ok, and graduated from Jay High School. He then joined the U.S. Army and served in Japan before his honorable discharge. He returned to Oklahoma and met his future wife, Wynnell, and they were...

Kevanna Jade Starr

Kevanna Jade Starr

Dec 30, 2022

Kevanna Jade Starr, resident of Shawnee, OK passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was 20 years old. Kevanna was born on July 3, 2002 in Shawnee to her parents, Kevin Starr and Thomasine Grass. She graduated with the class of 2020 from Shawnee High School. Kevanna worked as a Slot Tech at the Black Hawk Casino. She loved...

Charles Vernon Thurman

Charles Vernon Thurman

Dec 27, 2022

Charles Vernon Thurman, resident of Norman, OK, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was 71 years old. Charles was born on June 25, 1951 in Okemah, OK. He worked as a lineman with OG&E for 31 years before retiring.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Thurman of Sand Springs, daughter, Amanda Dyan Thurman Paine of Oklahoma City,...

Mary Helen White Lale

Mary Helen White Lale

Dec 26, 2022

Mary Helen White Lale departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend to many.

Mary was born on January 24, 1934, in Allen, Oklahoma to Amp and Ester Davis. She was one of 10 children in a large and loving family. In 1948 she married Gerald...

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