Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Jimmie Lee Tollison

Jimmie Lee Tollison

Dec 13, 2025

Jim Tollison, 75, went home to be with Jesus on December 13, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pastor, “Brother Jim” will forever be remembered for his genuine smile, love of people, and gift for turning every interaction with someone into a story worth retelling.

Born on September 1, 1950, in Sikeston, Missouri, Jim was the son of Willie...

Jason Leigh Myers

Jason Leigh Myers

Dec 12, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason Leigh Myers, who left us far too soon at the age of 44. Born on October 1, 1981, Jason was a beloved husband to his wife, Hannah Chawngte; a devoted and loving father to his two daughters, Kailani, 19, and Elizabeth, 9; a cherished son of Michelle Mitnik...

Bonetta Kay Easterling

Bonetta Kay Easterling

Dec 12, 2025

Easterling, Bonetta Kay "Bonnie", age 82 of Shawnee passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, in Shawnee. Bonnie was born on March 29, 1943, to Otto and Dee Huskey in Wichita Falls, TX. Bonnie was raised in Pawnee, Oklahoma before marrying James Easterling in the early 1960s and then traveling up and down the eastern seaboard of the United States with...

Ronda Fay Clark

Ronda Fay Clark

Dec 11, 2025

Ronda Cox Clark, 77, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home-affectionately known as Clark Corner-on December 11, 2025.

Ronda was born on March 23, 1948, in Long Beach, California, to Ron and Thelma Cox. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1966 and married the love of her life, Thomas "Tom" Clark, in 1967. Together they built a life...

Carl Wesley Johnson

Carl Wesley Johnson

Dec 8, 2025

Carl Wesley Johnson, a devoted husband and father, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born on June 14, 1948, in Shawnee, OK, to parents Clifton and Jettie. Carl's life was marked by dedication and service to both his family and country.

He was united in marriage to Sheree Tyon McCarley on December 1, 1989, in Shawnee,...

Makiah L. Lind

Makiah L. Lind

Dec 6, 2025

Makiah Lind, 52, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Makiah was born on September 5, 1973, in Oklahoma City to Donita Susan Moreno.

She spent her life embracing the things she loved: family/friend gatherings, great conversation, the comfort of her pets, OU football, and the work she did at Tinker Air Force Base. Makiah had a gift...

Cindy Drummond

Cindy Drummond

Dec 3, 2025

Cynthia Katherine Akerman Drummond, a Federal Aviation Administration Financial Services Manager passed away December 3, 2025 after a valiant fight of metastatic colon cancer. Cindy was born on Sunday September 11, 1966 in Shawnee to James and Judy Akerman. She attended Will Rogers School in Shawnee before the family moved to Prague where she graduated in 1984. She later graduated...

Kayron Elizabeth Devereaux

Kayron Elizabeth Devereaux

Nov 30, 2025

Kayron Elizabeth Devereaux, born on October 30, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She lived a remarkable life, defined by her unwavering love for family, dedication to her community, and a strong faith that guided her through life's challenges.

Kayron began her career as a sale barn clerk and later pursued her passion...

Ray Rose

Ray Rose

Nov 28, 2025

George Raymond "Ray" Rose passed away on Friday, November 28th surrounded by his wife and daughters. Quick with a pun, or his infamous dad jokes, he was full of laughter and led with kindness first. He was a man that combined the farming work ethic with intelligence, kindness, peace, and humor in a way that allowed him to quietly change...

Billy Dale Lawerance

Billy Dale Lawerance

Nov 26, 2025

Billy Dale Lawerance, a beloved member of the Shawnee community, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. Born on August 5, 1950, in Geary, Oklahoma, Billy was a devoted family man, a steadfast friend, and a hardworking individual who left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Billy dedicated 34 years of his life working at Dayton Tires,...

Allen Lee Southard

Allen Lee Southard

Nov 25, 2025

Allen Lee Southard departed this earth on November 25, 2025. He was born in Humansville, Missouri on December 22, 1951, to Murry and Christena Morris Southard. He graduated in 1969 from Coachella Valley High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Southern Nazarene University in 1992. 

Allen was a proud veteran who served twenty-two years in the Army and Air National...

Joann Florence Cheney

Joann Florence Cheney

Nov 21, 2025

Joann Florence Codding Cheney was born in Oklahoma City, OK on March 17, 1936, to Arthur Martin and Anna Elizabeth Codding. She lived in the Capitol Hill area where her father Arthur was a firefighter. She loved to visit him at the firehouse and ride on the trucks. Later, her family moved to Siloam Springs and then Decatur, Arkansas. She...

Robert Howard Jones, Sr.

Robert Howard Jones, Sr.

Nov 20, 2025

Robert H. Jones, Sr. passed from this life on November 20, 2025. He was born to Jake Jones, Sr. and Effie Samara Jones in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 29, 1931. Robert attended Shawnee schools, graduating with the class of 1949, and served as senior class president. He was a member of the high school tennis team, the National Thespian Society,...

Thomas Trent

Thomas Trent

Nov 18, 2025

A funeral ceremony for Thomas will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Walker Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Shirley Mae Arthur Nickell

Shirley Mae Arthur Nickell

Nov 18, 2025

Shirley was born April 7, 1930, in Marsland, Nebraska to Earnest L. Parker and Marie M. Martin Parker. At a young age, the family moved to Wyoming and then ended up in Palisade, Colorado where she grew up on the family peach orchard. She was one of eleven children of Earnest and Marie. She had three siblings pass away at...

William Douglas Benard

William Douglas Benard

Nov 16, 2025

William Douglas "Doug" Benard passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by love and family. Born on March 4, 1964, Doug lived a life marked by loyalty, laughter, and deep devotion to those he held dear.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Flo Benard; sisters Pam Wilmuth and Gayle Woods; and his beloved son, Cameron Benard....

Darren Nathaniel Warren

Darren Nathaniel Warren

Nov 14, 2025

Darren Nathaniel Warren went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Darren was born on January 9, 1969 in Huntsville, Alabama, to Dan and Sue Warren. He spent most of his life in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and often recalled fond childhood memories of summers spent fishing with his dad and playing outside...

Dorothy Jean Tyler

Dorothy Jean Tyler

Nov 12, 2025

Long time Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, Dorothy Jean (Bolton) Tyler, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was 96 years old.

Dorothy was born April 1, 1929, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Evert Thomas Bolton and Lucy (Carver) Bolton. She lived in Pawnee, Oklahoma with her parents until the stock market crash of 1929, followed by the great...

George Fred Tyner, Sr

George Fred Tyner, Sr

Nov 4, 2025

George Fred Tyner, Sr., a cherished member of his community and a dedicated family man, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Born on December 4, 1938, in Rotan, Texas, George lived a life marked by steadfast devotion to both his family and his country.

George's educational journey began at Putnam City High School, where he and his beloved...

Mary Elaine Holder

Mary Elaine Holder

Nov 4, 2025

Mary "Elaine" (Brooks) Holder, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Enid, Oklahoma. Elaine was born December 4th, 1939, in Maud, Oklahoma to Elmer and Edith (Odom) Brooks. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1957. On August 1, 1959, she married Kenneth Wayne Holder in Shawnee. Along with her husband, Kenneth, they owned and operated Holder T.V. and Appliance...