Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Thelma Jackson

Thelma Jackson

Jan 24, 2024

THELMA WINROW JACKSON

On October 17, 1927, God sent an Angel to the parentage of Willie Rivers and Lillian Thompson Rivers.  They named her Thelma; she was blessed by God’s gift of 96 years. 

Experiencing a personal relationship with God, marriage, motherhood, bonus children.

Being a grandparent, great-grandparent, great-great grandparent.

On January 24, 2024, a heart of gold stopped beating, two shinning eyes at...

Nelda Jo Ann Williams

Nelda Jo Ann Williams

Jan 22, 2024

Nelda J. Williams was an exceptional, amazing, free- thinking, stubborn, passionate, dedicated, caring, spiritual woman who touched and impacted hundreds of lives throughout her 30 + years as owner/operator of The Kneaded Body.

Mom took her career and the health and lives of her clients/friends very passionately.  She knew more about the functioning of the human body than most, and if...

Russell Lee Haslam

Russell Lee Haslam

Jan 21, 2024

Russell Lee Haslam passed from this life on Sunday, January 21, 2024 near Hydro, OK. Russell was born February 9, 1970 in Beaver, OK to Joe and Methel (McCortney) Haslam. He graduated from Shawnee High School, and Oklahoma State University where he received his Master’s degree.

Russell was in the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 5 and served with...

Claude L. Jordan

Claude L. Jordan

Jan 21, 2024

Lifelong Shawnee resident, Claude L. Jordan, passed from this life into the presence of his Lord on January 21st, 2024. He was born on November 16th, 1944 to Elza L. Jordan and Willeta Jordan (Harp) in Shawnee. 

He was united in marriage to Susan Streetman on December 27th, 1969, having been married 54 years. 

Claude grew up attending Shawnee Public Schools and...

Joan A. Wiley

Joan A. Wiley

Jan 21, 2024

Joan A. Wiley, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was 69 years old. Joan was born on May 8, 1954 in Dumas, Texas to her parents, Bobby and Neta Judd. She graduated from Strother High School in Seminole, OK. She completed her associate degree at Seminole State and continued her education at OBU, receiving a...

Charles "Chuck" Barber

Charles "Chuck" Barber

Jan 20, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Barber, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was 83 years old.   Devoted son of William “Bill” Barber and Mary Gene (Yeargin) Barber; and for over 62 years the dearly loved husband and best friend of Paula Barber (Greene); beloved father of Michael, Gregory, and Rebecca....

H. Blair Grove

H. Blair Grove

Jan 18, 2024

H. Blair Grove, 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Blair was born January 16, 1936 to Charles A. Grove and Ruth (Paul) Grove of Hesston, Pennsylvania. Blair was united in marriage to Shirley (Hopper) Grove on December 4, 1960.He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Shirley.  Blair is survived by their children, Karen...

Guy Roy Parker

Guy Roy Parker

Jan 13, 2024

Guy Roy Parker passed away surrounded by his family on January 13, 2024. He was a beloved family member, leaving behind cherished memories for all those who knew and loved him.

Guy was born on September 25, 1956 to his parents Roy and Leda Parker in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in a loving household with his siblings Rodney and...

Robert Marlow Jameson

Robert Marlow Jameson

Jan 9, 2024

Robert Marlow Jameson passed from this life on January 9, 2024. Bobby was born on December 20, 1959 in Inglewood, CA to Bill James Jameson Sr. and Gertrude “Trudi” Lucille Root. He received his high school diploma.

Bobby worked as a Furnace Operator since 1984 and was fulfilled in life by going to work every day.

He loved to spend...

Artie M. Sparks Nixon

Artie M. Sparks Nixon

Jan 7, 2024

Artie M. Sparks Nixon passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was 99 years old.

Artie was born on December 31, 1924 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to her parents, Henry and Eunice Maxey. She married Dee Sparks on October 2, 1944. They were married 41 years before his death in 1986. Artie worked for a short time in real estate....

Eileen Miles

Eileen Miles

Jan 5, 2024

Eileen Miles passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2024. Eileen was born March 20, 1932 to Laura and Albert Bugg. She married James Miles in 1951 and was married to him for 36 years when he passed. They raised and loved their son Jim Miles who passed in 2012. She was very much loved by everyone who knew...

Mary Margaret Lawson

Mary Margaret Lawson

Jan 2, 2024

Shawnee resident Mary Margaret Lawson, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home.

 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Prague Church of God Chapel (348402 Hwy 62). Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Monark National Campground or Africa Mission and Beyond or...

Geraldine Dunagin

Geraldine Dunagin

Jan 1, 2024

Geraldine Dunagin (Hasbell) of Shawnee passed from this life on Monday, January 1, 2024. Geraldine was born June 1, 1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Alva and Bertha (Bristow) Hasbell. She graduated from Meeker High School.

Geraldine worked at the Department of Human Services for over 30 years.

She loved her family very much and was the most honest person....

George Clinton Crawford

George Clinton Crawford

Dec 26, 2023

George Clinton Crawford, 78, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Oklahoma City.

Memorial services are pending.

Steven Ross Bauer, Jr.

Steven Ross Bauer, Jr.

Dec 24, 2023

Steven Ross Bauer, Jr. , age 58, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed on December 24, 2023.  

Further information is pending.

Joann Coomer

Joann Coomer

Dec 23, 2023

Joann Coomer of Shawnee passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Joann was born October 31, 1938 in Shawnee, OK to Joel Dixon Jordan and Zuma Pansy Hibbard (Rigdon). She attended Irving Elementary, Shawnee Jr. High, and graduated from Shawnee High School.

Joann worked at Tinker Air Force Base from high school until 1973. On March 2, 1973,...

Carol Joy Flowers

Carol Joy Flowers

Dec 22, 2023

Carol Joy (Hall) Flowers was born December 6, 1928, to Ralph and Bessie (Wilson) Hall in Jacktown. Carol passed from this life on December 22, 2023. She attended school and was a proud 1947 graduate at White Rock near Jacktown, OK. She married R.T. Flowers on May 22nd, 1947 and spent the next 13 years traveling the western United States,...

Thelbert Robert "Bob" Tomlinson

Thelbert Robert "Bob" Tomlinson

Dec 21, 2023

 

Shawnee resident Bob Tomlinson, 87, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Shawnee.

 

Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Walker Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.

 

Bob was born September 23, 1936 in Shawnee, OK, to Jack Samuel Tomlinson and Walsie W. (Jordan) Tomlinson. He grew up in Tecumseh and at...

Dixon Tiger

Dixon Tiger

Dec 20, 2023

Tiger, Dixon, age 61, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away at his home on December 20, 2023.

A graveside ceremony to celebrate his life will be held at 2pm Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at the Concho Cemetery in Concho, Oklahoma.

Dixon was born in Dallas, Texas on November 17, 1962 to Dean and Ruby Tiger.  He was raised in the...

Jimmy R. Bowers

Jimmy R. Bowers

Dec 17, 2023

Jimmy Raymond Bowers, father, grandfather, uncle, and loyal friend to many, passed away on December 17, 2023 in Oklahoma City. Jim was born on November 15, 1938 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to James Frederick Bowers and Lucille Magnolia Crosslin. Jimmy spent his childhood mainly in Shawnee going to Irving Elementary School. He attended Shawnee High school where he met and fell...

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