Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Nancy Ellen Carlton

Nancy Ellen Carlton

Sep 6, 2024

Nancy Ellen Carlton passed away at her home in Shawnee at the age of 90 on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born to Wiley and Ollie Fields on June 6, 1934 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Nancy graduated from Holdenville High School in 1952 and the OKC Vocational School of Practical Nursing in 1975. She worked until retirement as an LPN...

Carl Lee Roberts

Carl Lee Roberts

Sep 1, 2024

Carl Lee Roberts went to his heavenly home September 1, 2024. He was born December 23, 1945 in Ada, Oklahoma to Hobert Lee Francis and Dorothy Wilma (Magar) Roberts.

He married Donna Sue Gunter on May 21, 1994 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

After 37 years Carl retired from Tinker AFB on March 29, 2002. He enjoyed his retirement by playing golf.

Survivors include his...

Peggy Jean Ford

Peggy Jean Ford

Aug 28, 2024

Peggy Jean (Bryan) Ford, beloved mother, grandmother, and GiGi, 89, of Shawnee, OK, passed away at home on August 28, 2024, leaving a lasting legacy of devotion to her family and her community.

She was born in Lone Wolf, OK in 1934 to Margaret and Cecil Bryan. Peggy was a pioneer businesswoman, buying her first insurance agency in 1963 and renaming...

Daniel Edward Freeman

Daniel Edward Freeman

Aug 25, 2024

Daniel Edward Freeman, a beloved husband, father, son, uncle, G-pa, and friend passed away on August 25, 2024 at the age of 58. Born on August 6, 1966, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Daniel made his mark on the world through his unwavering love for his family and his dedication to craft as the owner of his own electrician business.

Daniel had an...

Joseph Donald Barrick

Joseph Donald Barrick

Aug 25, 2024

Joseph Donald Barrick passed peacefully early morning of Sunday, August 25, at the age of 89.

 Services will be held at St. Benedict’s church (632 N. Kickapoo, Shawnee) with a funeral service at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 29. Joe will be buried at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee.

 Joe was born on August 26, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri to Foster Dewey Barrick...

William Charles Eck

William Charles Eck

Aug 24, 2024

William Charles Eck, long-time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was 91 years old. Bill was born on November 11, 1932 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to his parents, Manno and Jessie Eck. Bill faithfully served his country as an Airplane Mechanic in the United States Air Force serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bill...

David "Frog" Ferguson

David "Frog" Ferguson

Aug 23, 2024

George David "Frog" Ferguson was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Maude and Bill Ferguson on his Aunt Pearl and Uncle Guy's farm on May 27, 1938. David went to heaven on August 23, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at his home. 

David was raised in Shawnee, graduating from Shawnee High School in 1956, where he was the first chair on the...

Brian Ralph Myers

Brian Ralph Myers

Aug 21, 2024

Brian Myers went to his eternal home on August 21, 2024. He was born in Pasadena, California on April 22, 1966 to Will and Margie Myers. He grew up in Covina California until moving to Oklahoma in 1984.

 For the last 20 years, Brian has worked at Georg Fischer in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

 Brian met his wife, Martha in 2004 and they have...

Carl Allen Coffman

Carl Allen Coffman

Aug 21, 2024

Our beloved dad, Carl Coffman, entered heavens gates on August 21, 2024 at the age of 83 after an extended illness. 

Carl was blessed with current wife, Darla, for the past 14 years, along with her family. They relocated from Bethel to Shawnee. They had some fun adventures traveling and were active at Immanuel Baptist Church. 

Carl was born to B.B. and...

Teresa Lee Birdwell

Teresa Lee Birdwell

Aug 16, 2024

Teresa Lee (Melton) Birdwell passed away at her home on August 16, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Teresa was born on December 6, 1960 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Don and Doris Melton. She attended Seminole Schools and met her husband, Richie, in the fall of 1980 at Sonic. They married on April 25, 1981 and together raised four...

Linda June King

Linda June King

Aug 16, 2024

Our loving wife and mother, Linda, was born on February 4, 1946 to Robert Lee and Betty Marie Rone in Shawnee, OK. She attended Wilson Elementary School until the family moved to Oklahoma City. She attended Hawthorne and then Classen High School, graduating with the class of 1964. It was there that she met and eventually married her husband, John...

Mary Ellen Newgent

Mary Ellen Newgent

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Ellen Newgent, aged 70, passed away on August 8, 2024. She was born on October 1, 1953, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Mary’s gentle soul departed our world, leaving behind cherished memories.

Mary will be fondly remembered for her infectious smile. She had a heart full of compassion and a spirit that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of...

Larry James Davis Jr.

Larry James Davis Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

Larry Davis Jr., 55, of Colton, California passed away on August 06, 2024 at Colton, California .

Larry was born on June 2, 1969 in French Camp, California. He was raised in California before moving to Oklahoma in the mid 1990's. Around 2010, he moved back to California, where he has lived since. Those who knew Larry appreciated his kind and...

Jacee Mariah Victory

Jacee Mariah Victory

Aug 3, 2024

Jacee was born on her great-grandfathers birthday June 13th in Ada, Oklahoma to Joe Victory and Kristy Reynolds-O'Shell.

She lived in Shawnee all 23 years of her life. She graduated from Epic Charter School and helped run the family business. Jacee loved serving up cookies, ice cold Dr. Pepper, smiles and lots of laughs. Jacee went by several nicknames over the...

Carla Sue Birdwell

Carla Sue Birdwell

Aug 3, 2024

Carla Sue Wilbourn Birdwell passed away on August 3, 2024. Carla was born on September 11, 1944. She grew up on a farm, raised by her loving parents, Richard and Delia Wilbourn until she graduated from Maud High School. She met and fell in love with her husband, Roy Birdwell when he went to work for her parents on the...

Donald Ray Morris

Donald Ray Morris

Jul 30, 2024

Donald Ray Morris, 75, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30th. He was born in Tulsa on February 24, 1949, to Ancil and Myrtle Morris. He attended Oklahoma State University where he met and married Carma Norene Guinn on March 20, 1971. He graduated with a degree in Math and later with a degree...

Juanita Verna Davis

Juanita Verna Davis

Jul 28, 2024

“Lived to its fullness” is how Juanita described her life. Born Juanita Verna Hixson on July 18, 1931 at El Reno, Oklahoma to Johnie Monroe Hixson and Lois Verna Kelley Hixson, Juanita passed from this life on July 28 at her home surrounded by family.

 Although the family moved often, Juanita always knew her parents loved her and they taught her...

Helen F Brooks

Helen F Brooks

Jul 28, 2024

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 until 7pm. 

Holly Lee Hamilton

Holly Lee Hamilton

Jul 26, 2024

Holly Lee Hamilton, 61, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in an automobile accident in Chandler, Oklahoma. Holly was born on March 30, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Linda Jean (Hale) and James Olan Hamilton. Holly was a proud Native of the Cherokee, Choctaw and Creek tribes. Holly graduated from Earlsboro High School in 1981, and went on to...

Steve McLaughlin

Steve McLaughlin

Jul 26, 2024

Steve McLaughlin was born May 1, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Chester and Edith McLaughlin. He departed this earthly life at the age of 72 years on July 26, 2024. Steve attended Shawnee Public Schools, graduated from Bethel High School, and attended Seminole State College. He started his law enforcement career for the City of Shawnee in January 1972 in...