Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Dennis Larone Duvall

Dennis Larone Duvall

Jul 27, 2022

Dennis L. Duvall, resident of Shawnee, OK passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Oklahoma City. He was 82 years old. A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Liberty Baptist Church. Dennis was born on September 10, 1939 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Roy L. and Fern P. (Shivers) Duvall. He married...

Edward David "Ed" Hendershot

Edward David "Ed" Hendershot

Jul 22, 2022

Edward David "Ed" Hendershot age 86 of Shawnee died Friday July 22, 2022 in a Meeker Nursing Home.

Services have been set for Monday, July 25, 2022 at Hazel Dell Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Lee Witt officiating.  Burial will follow in the Dale Cemetery. More information will be announced. Viewing will be Saturday from 8:00 am...

JoAnn (Topel) Boatman

JoAnn (Topel) Boatman

Jul 19, 2022

Shawnee resident JoAnn (Topel) Boatman, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her home. Viewing will begin at noon on Thursday. Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, July 22, 2022 at Walker Funeral Chapel. JoAnn was born March 30, 1949 in Elkhorn, WI to Edward and Olive (Jensen) Topel. She graduated from high school in East Troy, WI. She...

Lillie Mae Franklin

Lillie Mae Franklin

Jul 19, 2022

Franklin, Lillie Mae, age 81, Shawnee resident passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home. Private services are planned. Lillie was born on August 28, 1940 in Ada, Oklahoma to Elijah and Viola (Carpitcher) Walker. She grew up around Shawnee and attended school at the Chilocco school near Newkirk, Oklahoma. At Chilocco is where she met her husband Gaylon...

Jerry Don Reese

Jerry Don Reese

Jul 14, 2022

Jerry Don Reese departed this world on July 14, 2022 at the age of 80. Jerry was born October 13, 1941 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Jake and Lahoma Reese. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He leaves behind his loving wife of forty years, Anita Reese, two sons Ricky Don and Tommy Dean, one brother...

Kelley Kevin Reed

Kelley Kevin Reed

Jul 14, 2022

On Earth March 18, 1963 - In Heaven July 14, 2022 Kelley Kevin Reed went to be with his Lord and many loved ones on July 14, 2022. Kevin was born on March 18, 1963 to Edgar Bryant Reed and Dixie Mae (Kelley) Reed in Amarillo, Texas. Kevin had a heart as big as the state he was born in...

Ramona Carole Scrutchins

Ramona Carole Scrutchins

Jul 13, 2022

Ramona McGuffee Scrutchins passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family members on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022. Ramona was born on December 17th 1952 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Mickey and Carole Lipe. She graduated from Shawnee High School and attended University at both Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory’s College. She completed her undergraduate degree later in life...

Jeanne J. Dye

Jeanne J. Dye

Jul 12, 2022

Shawnee resident Jeanne J. (Jennings) Dye, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Shawnee, OK. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Jeanne was born January 13, 1929 in Williston, South Carolina to William J. Jennings and Mary Magdalene (Debose) Jennings. She married Dr. (Retired Col.) William B. Dye Sr. on April 15, 1947. Being a military...

Thelma "Maxine" New

Thelma "Maxine" New

Jul 12, 2022

Thelma "Maxine" (Smith) New was born on August 29, 1925 to William Henry and Velda Irene (Calk) Smith in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Brother William Ned and sister Joyce completed the family and they lived in various locations in Oklahoma and California. She met and married Carlton B. New in 1945 and they were soon blessed with daughter Linda J. and then...

Daniel Ross Finefrock

Daniel Ross Finefrock

Jul 12, 2022

Finefrock, Daniel R., age 32, Dale resident, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Shawnee. Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at the funeral home from 9am-6pm on Monday, July 18. A ceremony to gratefully celebrate Daniel's life will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in the chapel at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. Following the...

Billy Ray Barnes

Billy Ray Barnes

Jul 11, 2022

Billy Ray Barnes, 92, resident of McLoud, Oklahoma, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 11, 2022. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service on Thursday, July 14th from 1:00 to 6:00 pm and on Friday, July 15th from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm with family present to greet...

Bobby Dean McCoy

Bobby Dean McCoy

Jul 11, 2022

Shawnee resident Bobby Dean McCoy, 50, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Clint Dawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery. Bobby was born May 8, 1972 in Wewoka Oklahoma to Howard Eugene McCoy and Eva Fay (DeSheilds) McCoy. He loved...

Shawn Michael Slavens

Shawn Michael Slavens

Jul 11, 2022

Shawn Michael Slavens, 46, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2022 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Shawn was born July 26, 1975 in Fort Riley, Kansas. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Rebecca (Murphy) and Earl Jones. Shawn attended school in California and came to...

Sherry Lee Wright

Sherry Lee Wright

Jul 4, 2022

Sherry Lee Wright, resident of Shawnee, OK passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. She was 74 years old.

Sherry was born in Moore, Oklahoma to her parents, Ludie Smith and Margaret Foster. After graduating from high school, Sherry worked at Western Electric in Oklahoma City. It was there that she met a farm boy named Rick Wright who would...

William "Bill" Blochowiak

William "Bill" Blochowiak

Jul 4, 2022

William Michael Blochowiak, resident of Meeker, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at the age of 79. A funeral ceremony for Bill will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Walker Funeral Chapel with Reverend Boodali Damian Lawrence officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force.

Bill was born on...

Sue Antoinette Kershner

Sue Antoinette Kershner

Jul 2, 2022

Susan Antoinette Kershner, 64, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Sue was born on July 6, 1957, in Twentynine Palms, California to Robert and Frieda Wenkheimer. She was married for forever on June 28, 1980, to John Kershner. Sue and John have considered Shawnee, Oklahoma their home for the...

Randy Leon Sanders

Randy Leon Sanders

Jun 30, 2022

Randy Leon Sanders, 77, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on June 30, 2022. 

He is a retired Army veteran with 36 years of service. His many tours of duty included: Ft. Huachuca, AZ; the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA; Ft. Carson, CO; Munich, Germany; 82nd Air Borne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC; Wiesbaden, Germany; and many tours in Washington DC area....

Pearl Ilene Newport

Pearl Ilene Newport

Jun 28, 2022

Pearl Ilene Newport passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born on October 15, 1945, in Santa Monica, California to Robert and Pearl Wendlandt. She attended Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, California where she was raised and spent most of her life. She worked for Pacific Bell in Los Angeles for over 30 years...

Beverly Gail Wahpepah-Shankle

Beverly Gail Wahpepah-Shankle

Jun 28, 2022

Beverly Gail Wahpepah-Shankle, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Beverly was born on November 8, 1945, and is a loving daughter of Cecilia Jennings-Makaseah and Fred Sr. Wahpepah.  Beverly resided in Shawnee, Oklahoma for most of her time here on earth. Beverly graduated High School from Bell Gardens High School in Bell Gardens, California. Beverly gave...

Barbara Anne O'Connor

Barbara Anne O'Connor

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Anne O’Connor, 75, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Barbara was born September 24, 1946 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Roy and Lucille Edgin. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1964. Barbara was a registered nurse for approximately thirty years. Barbara enjoyed gardening, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who affectionately called her...