Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Annette Darlene Johnson

Annette Darlene Johnson

Jan 30, 2025

Annette "Darlene" Johnson, age 87, of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born in Clarita, Oklahoma on October 18, 1937 on a farm where her grandmother, Ida Olive Lee (Mama) and her grandfather, Marion Lee (Papa) lived. She was the daughter of Clara Belle (Lee) Cloninger. She was raised...

Laurie Ann Dunham

Laurie Ann Dunham

Jan 28, 2025

Laurie Ann Dunham was born on February 24, 1961, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and passed away on January 28, 2025. She was a dedicated professional, having served as a UPS truck dispatcher and later working at GF Central Plastics. Laurie's educational journey culminated in her graduating from Haltom High School and obtaining an associate’s degree in medical billing, milestones that...

Jacquelyn L. Coolley

Jacquelyn L. Coolley

Jan 28, 2025

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Louise Coolley passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 69. Jackie was born on February 2, 1955, in Oklahoma City to her parents, Melvin and Mary Murrow. 

Jackie was celebrated not only for her accomplishments in education but also for her warm heart and unwavering faith. She was a source of comfort...

Billie Dean Copeland

Billie Dean Copeland

Jan 27, 2025

Billie Dean (Smith) Copeland

Billie Copeland, 93, of Bethel Acres fell asleep in Christ Monday, January 27 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 22, 1931, in Searcy, Arkansas to Walter Lee and Mable L. Smith. As a child, her family moved to Savanna, Oklahoma where she graduated with the class of 1950. In high school she played...

Gregory A. Feh

Gregory A. Feh

Jan 26, 2025

We celebrate the life of a Hero, Teacher, husband, and wonderful grandfather, Ba FEH GREGORY ADOLF popularly known in different spheres as Mr Feh, Ba teacher, Honorable etc.

On the 10th of August 2009, he wrote a poem titled “A POEM OF VICTORY AND SUCCESS”, where he started by quoting Julius Caesar: “ The Valiant never taste of death but once,...

Tracie Jo Osborne

Tracie Jo Osborne

Jan 25, 2025

Tracie Jo Mahealani Osborne, born on July 27, 1954, in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Growing up in a military family, Tracie lived in different areas of the country before returning to Oklahoma...

Barbara "Ma" Goodnight

Barbara "Ma" Goodnight

Jan 21, 2025

Barbara Ann Goodnight, resident of Shawnee, was Promoted to Glory on January 21, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on August 17, 1941, to Cecil and Mary Truby. She graduated from Shawnee High School and married William (Bill) Arthur Goodnight on August 18, 1959.

Ma worked at River Rest Turkey Farm for 10 years....

Teresa Lorraine Coursey

Teresa Lorraine Coursey

Jan 16, 2025

Teresa Lorraine Stover Coursey, 66, of Shawnee, OK, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025, in Prague, OK, surrounded by family, after a long battle with serious health issues. She was born on June 22, 1958, in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Teresa was a dedicated wife to her husband, Terry, of 47 years, selflessly caring for him throughout their...

Robert Frederick Allison

Robert Frederick Allison

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Frederick Allison was born June 27, 1936 to Frances and Myrtle Allison. His first six years were in Northeast Oklahoma City and the family moved to Enid in 1942. He gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ at First Baptist Church Enid, recommitted his life at Falls Creek Baptist Assembly, and considered both institutions to be spiritually formative....

Kelli Lynn Schock

Kelli Lynn Schock

Jan 15, 2025

Kelli Lynn Schock, 54, of Shawnee Oklahoma, passed away in the early morning hours of January 15, 2025 surrounded in love.

Born on August 14, 1970, Kelli was a loving mother, wife, daughter and friend and her presence brought joy and light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Kelli was most proud of her three beautiful children and...

Marie Taylor Sands

Marie Taylor Sands

Jan 14, 2025

Marie Taylor Sands, life-long resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was 31 years old. Marie was born in Shawnee on September 11, 1993 and graduated from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Marie entered this world with a hole in her diaphragm causing her abdominal organs to develop in her chest cavity. As an...

Thomas Shaun Bettis

Thomas Shaun Bettis

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas Shaun Bettis passed away unexpectedly in St. Louis, Missouri on January 10, 2025, at the age of 48.

Shaun is survived by his son, Anthony Palacio of Shawnee, Oklahoma, daughter-in-law, Brandi Palacio, grandson, Sammy Palacio, sister, Sara Wilson of Denver, Colorado, nephew, Aiden of Denver, Colorado, nieces, Lily and Ella of Denver, Colorado, aunt, Robin Garrison of Shawnee, Oklahoma, uncle,...

Dennis L. Trout

Dennis L. Trout

Jan 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis L. Trout, who departed this life on January 7, 2025, at the age of 76, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Dennis was born on January 11, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to A.J. and Donna Trout. From humble beginnings, Dennis grew into a man defined by his selflessness, work ethic, and deep...

Dana Earl Levisay

Dana Earl Levisay

Jan 1, 2025

Dana Levisay was born on October 25, 1948, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Walter Levisay and Billie (Rackley) Levisay. He passed on January 1, 2025.

Dana attended school in Payson, OK, through the sixth grade. After his family moved to Shawnee in 1960, he attended school in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School with the class of 1966.

He graduated from...

Charles L. "Chuck" Adams

Charles L. "Chuck" Adams

Jan 1, 2025

Charles Leslie "Chuck" Adams, age 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home. He had fought a difficult battle with Parkinsons disease and Lewy body dementia but never gave up.

Chuck was born December 25, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, the oldest of three children raised by Charles "Mose" and Freda (Haney) Adams. He grew up in...

Terri Lynn Price

Terri Lynn Price

Dec 27, 2024

Terri Lynn Price, resident of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was 58 years old.

Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Liberty Baptist Church with Phil Thompson officiating.

Terry was born on December 6, 1966 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Johnny and Linda (Columbus) Price. Terri attended Shawnee Schools, Calvary Baptist Church where she was...

Liam Ace Sadler

Liam Ace Sadler

Dec 26, 2024

Liam Ace Sadler, age 3, was born on May 4, 2021. Liam resided at Bethany Children's Center in Bethany Oklahoma. Liam passed from this life at OU Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City into the loving arms of family members who have gone on before him to be with our Lord Jesus. 

Liam is survived by a loving family that will miss...

Sharon Jeanne Gheen

Sharon Jeanne Gheen

Dec 24, 2024

Sharon Jeanne Gheen was born in October 1939 in Shawnee. Sharon claimed her middle name was pronounced with a heavy French accent, as in “Jaaahhn”. But we all knew better. She’s from Oklahoma and, therefore, it was pronounced “Jean”.

If you spent more than about 6 minutes with Sharon you realized she probably possessed the sunniest disposition of anyone you’ve ever...

Edgar Ralph Wilson

Edgar Ralph Wilson

Dec 22, 2024

Edgar Ralph Wilson, 92, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Midwest City.  Memorial services will be held later in the spring. 

Edgar enjoyed playing dominoes, pea knuckle and fishing. Some of his fondest memories included spending time as a young boy in Okemah where his stepmom had a farm and orchard. He also loved spending time helping his...

Darlene L. Quinnett

Darlene L. Quinnett

Dec 20, 2024

Darlene L. Quinnett, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was 76 years old. Darlene was born on August 22, 1948, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Harold and Louella (Scheidt) Quinnett. She worked as an Inventory Manager Specialist at Tinker Air Force Base for 36 years, retiring in 2004. In 1996 Darlene was awarded the 72nd Air...