Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Charles Wesley Cox

Charles Wesley Cox

Mar 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Wesley Cox, affectionately known as "Charlie," who left us on March 12, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 13, 1932, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Marvin Wesley Cox and Ina Gene Edwards. Charlie graced this world with his gentle spirit and unwavering kindness. His journey...

Joseph Darren "Jody" Stafford

Joseph Darren "Jody" Stafford

Mar 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph “Jody” Darren Stafford, 61, announce his passing from a brief illness on March 10, 2025 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family.

Jody was born May 20, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ira “Clay” Stafford and Marjorie Darling (Brown) Stafford. He married his high school sweetheart Rhonda Sue Stafford on...

Marquita Lee Baird

Marquita Lee Baird

Mar 8, 2025

Marquita Lee "Marky" (Windel) Baird, age 62, lifelong Shawnee resident, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home in Shawnee.

Marky was born July 16, 1962 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of Frank and Nancy Yvonne (Cox) Windel. She was raised in Shawnee and graduated with the Bethel Acres class of 1980. After high school, Marky attended college for a...

Monty Eli Tasier

Monty Eli Tasier

Mar 7, 2025

Tasier, Monty Eli, age 67 of Oklahoma City, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2025 in Oklahoma City.

Monty was born May 27, 1957 In Oklahoma City to Leonard and Lahoma (Masquat) Walker. He was later adopted by Ellis Tasier He was raised in Shawnee, graduating from high school there. Later, Monty worked in downtown Oklahoma City in construction for years and...

Alta Harmon

Alta Harmon

Mar 5, 2025

Alta Harmon was born on December 3, 1937, to Cecil and Leta Brock in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. She had two siblings, John and Linda. Alta attended and graduated from Macomb School. In 1957, Alta married Sid Harmon. Together, they raised two children, daughter Jan and son Tony.

Alta cherished her children and made it a priority to be supportive of their activities....

Michael Warren Green

Michael Warren Green

Mar 4, 2025

Michael Warren Green, born on February 22, 1958, in Ridgecrest, California, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City. 

Michael spent many years as a mechanic at George Fischer Central Plastics and retired after 30 years. His technical skills were matched only by his kind heart and selfless demeanor. He was a friend to many, defined not only by his...

Richard Doyle Blemmel

Richard Doyle Blemmel

Mar 2, 2025

Richard Blemmel was born in Seminole, OK on March 4, 1943 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025. Richard spent many days in his early childhood on the family farm in Davenport, OK; a land obtained the day after the 1889 Land Run in a trade for a one-eyed mule. He later lived in Oklahoma...

Fred Dewayne Jenkins

Fred Dewayne Jenkins

Feb 26, 2025

Fred Dewayne Jenkins, born on May 10, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS to Frank and Vivian Jenkins as the youngest of eight brothers and sisters. He hung his spurs up on February 26, 2025 at the age of 86.

Fred graduated from Central High School in May of 1956. The next day he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, and was very...

John Dewayne Adamson

John Dewayne Adamson

Feb 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Adamson

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of John Adamson, a man whose kindness, love, and warmth touched all who knew him. For over eight beautiful years, he was not just a stepfather, but a true father, friend, and constant source of love and strength in our lives. John had a heart of gold, always...

Darlene A. Rogers

Darlene A. Rogers

Feb 19, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother made her final journey on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 passing peacefully listening to her childhood stories. She was never one to make anything about herself. In true character, she waited for a winter storm to meet her Lord. Her family was always her greatest treasure.

Darlene was born on May 23, 1938 to Lawrence LaMonte and...

Christian Tre Thomas

Christian Tre Thomas

Feb 18, 2025

Christian Tre Thomas, age 31, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City.

Christian was born October 09, 1993 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, a son of Robert and Valerie Lynn (Harjo) Thomas. Christian grew up in Shawnee, attending school there. When he wanted to have a good time, Christian would listen to music and ride his BMX....

Robert Douglas Williams

Robert Douglas Williams

Feb 16, 2025

Robert Douglas Williams, age 56, passed away at home on February 16, 2025. He arrived in this world on September 12, 1968 to Robert E. and Barbara J. Williams in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

“Doug” was a man that got to live a life full of rich experiences. He shared many memories as a child of working in the kitchen at Van’s Pig...

Margie Fowler

Margie Fowler

Feb 14, 2025

Margie (Newnam) Fowler was born on the family homestead near Chandler, Oklahoma, to Tom and Ola Mae Newnam on June 24, 1935 and was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Savior on February 14, 2025 at the age of 89. 

A long time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, Margie graduated from Meeker High School in 1953. On May 23, 1953 Margie...

Jeremy Dean Coleman

Jeremy Dean Coleman

Feb 10, 2025

Jeremy Dean Coleman, born on January 15, 1978, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of those around him with his kind-hearted, and easygoing nature. Jeremy's journey came to an end on February 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever echo in the hearts of...

Vicki Diana Bly

Vicki Diana Bly

Feb 9, 2025

Vicki Diana Bly (Dunn), age 73, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in McLoud, Oklahoma. She was born to Pat and Oleen Dunn on March 13, 1951, in Hobart, Oklahoma. She graduated in 1969 and was a proud Hobart Bearcat. 

She was a longtime resident of the Dale, Little Axe, and Shawnee areas,...

Mary Dora Kaskuske

Mary Dora Kaskuske

Feb 8, 2025

With deep sadness and abiding love, we announce that Mary Dora (Walker) Kaskuske, affectionately known as “Blondie,” made her journey home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She passed peacefully in Saucier, Mississippi, where she had made her home for several years. Mary was a proud enrolled tribal member of the Sac and Fox Nation of...

Mary Louise Factor

Mary Louise Factor

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Louise Factor, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was 90 years old. Mary was born in Wewoka, OK to her parents, Reed Frank Lena and Molly Lou Gray. She attended Indian boarding school most of her life. She graduated from Chillocco Indian Agricultural School in 1953. She was the vice president of 4-H Club...

Jack Roger Lane

Jack Roger Lane

Feb 7, 2025

Jack Roger Lane, 69, a Shawnee resident, passed away in Shawnee. Jack was born in Shawnee to Jackie and Ernestine Lane.

Jack began working in high school at Humpty, and was promoted to Assistant Store Manager by the time he was 18. He met the love of his life, Paula Jo Bricker, at Seminole College in 1973. While she turned him...

Krystal Mae Smith

Krystal Mae Smith

Feb 6, 2025

Krystal Mae Smith, 52, of Shawnee, OK and wife of Gary, mother to Walker, Addison and Embrie, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by family.

Krystal was born on October 14, 1972 in Shawnee, OK to her parents, Robert and Myra Newton. Known for her beautiful smile, sweet demeanor and quick wit, Krystal...

Patricia Lynn Valderrama

Patricia Lynn Valderrama

Feb 4, 2025

Patricia Lynn Valderrama, born on August 1, 1955, in San Francisco, California, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by her fierce spirit, unwavering loyalty, and commitment to her family and friends.

Pat graduated from Classen High School as part of the Class of 1973. She was an extroverted person...