Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Roy William Pilling

Roy William Pilling

Aug 16, 2021

Roy William Pilling passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was 90 years old. A graveside service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, Oklahoma. Roy was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Frank and Myrtle Pilling on March 30, 1931. After high school graduation, Roy...

Daemon Rian Wood

Daemon Rian Wood

Aug 13, 2021

Oklahoma City resident Daemon Rian Wood, 32, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in Oklahoma City. Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. He will then be taken to the Ellis Homestead Wednesday evening. Burial will be Thursday morning at McKosato Family Cemetery. He was born June 30, 1989 in Ada, Oklahoma...

John Randolph Prince, Jr.

John Randolph Prince, Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

John Randolph Prince, Jr. passed away in his sleep on the morning of August 12, 2021, on his ninety-second birthday at home in Shawnee. He is survived by his widow, Patricia Adams Prince, and his three sons Rand, Tim and Phil, their wives Elvelina, Kristi, and Olga, thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two sisters Jane Prince and Ray Davis. John...

Walter G. King

Walter G. King

Aug 10, 2021

Shawnee resident Walter G. King, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Fisher officiating. Walter was born September 6, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter L. King and Clarabelle (Smart) King. He graduated from Mackenzie High School (Detroit) in 1955...

Robert F. Lempges

Robert F. Lempges

Aug 8, 2021

Robert F. Lempges, age 91, lifelong McLoud resident passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Robert F. Lempges was born in McLoud, OK March 31, 1930 to Frank Lempges and Billie Terry Lempges. He passed Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Shawnee, OK. He was a lifelong resident of McLoud. Bob graduated from St. Gregory's High School in 1947....

Nathan Sterling Walker

Nathan Sterling Walker

Aug 8, 2021

Nathan Sterling Walker, 44, of Shawnee OK, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Nathan was born April 16, 1977 in Muskogee, OK to Brenda Joyce (Walker) Tiger. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1998. Nathan had worked for South Central Industries, as a delivery assistant, and volunteered for meals and wheels. Nathan loved spending time with...

Laura Virginia Whitmore

Laura Virginia Whitmore

Aug 6, 2021

Laura Virginia Whitmore (03/06/1960–08/06/2021) On Friday, August 6, 2021, the world was shaken by the loss of Laura Virginia Whitmore, who died in her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 61.

Laura was born on March 6, 1960 to Joe and Tommie Douthitt in Garland, Texas and grew up in Wylie, Texas, where she graduated high school...

Sharon Beth Ford

Sharon Beth Ford

Aug 6, 2021

Sharon Beth Ford, resident of Seminole, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was 74 years old. Sharon was born on May 7, 1947 to her parents, Roy P. and Ivy Alice Ford. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, cooking, and her little dog, Jangles. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Brice, her parents, sister,...

Jack King

Jack King

Aug 5, 2021

Meeker resident Jack King, 84, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Dale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jack King Great-Grandchildren Scholarship Fund at Bison Federal Credit Union Jack was born November 14, 1936 in Shawnee, OK to Dock King...

Betty Jean Burke

Betty Jean Burke

Aug 5, 2021

Betty Jean Anderson Burke, 93, of Norman OK, passed away Thursday, August 5, at her home. Betty was born September 23, 1927 in Shawnee, OK to Jubal and Myrtle Anderson. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1945. She married Lloyd Rex Burke on November 17, 1945 upon his return from World War II in the Pacific. Betty worked for...

Robin Landry

Robin Landry

Aug 4, 2021

Robin Landry went to his heavenly home peacefully on Wednesday, August 4th in Shawnee. A private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 9, 2021 at Holdenville Cemetery. Robin was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Vergie M. Landry and Creighton E. Landry. Robin served in the Navy from 1966 until 1979. Although Robin had several assignments,...

Nita Dawn Green

Nita Dawn Green

Aug 2, 2021

Nita Green, life-long resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was 60 years old. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. 

Jeffery Allen Fry

Jeffery Allen Fry

Jul 28, 2021

  Jeffery Allen Fry, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was 54 years old. A memorial ceremony for Jeff will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 1315 N. McKinley in Shawnee, on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm.    Jeff was born on June 12, 1967 in Danville, Illinois to Stephen and Hazel...

Thelma Louise Divine

Thelma Louise Divine

Jul 25, 2021

Thelma Louise Divine, 96, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Shawnee. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Tecumseh Cemetery. She was born February 1, 1925 to Woodford and Mary Dossey in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. She married Lester Divine on November 10, 1966. Her favorite hobbies were reading, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling. Thelma was member...

Shahn David Corter

Shahn David Corter

Jul 24, 2021

Shahn David Corter, age 58 of Sherman, Texas died July 24, 2021 in Denison, Texas. Services will be Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the Walker Funeral Service Chapel in Shawnee with Tommy Smith officiating. He was born March 31, 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Paul and Armanda Corter of McLoud, Oklahoma and led an impactful life...

Alean Moore

Alean Moore

Jul 22, 2021

Alean Moore, age 91 of Shawnee, OK passed away from this life and entered into rest with Jesus Christ at McLoud Nursing Home Thursday evening, July 22, 2021. She was born February 12, 1930 to Willie and Annis Edrie Moore of Centrahoma, OK. She graduated from Centrahoma High School in 1948. She went on to attend Modeling School and Cosmetology...

Dane Arthur Ross

Dane Arthur Ross

Jul 22, 2021

Dane Arthur Ross, 77, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home. Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Dane Arthur Ross was born on February 4, 1944 to Eula (Coleman) and George L. Ross in McLoud, Oklahoma. He was a McLoud High School graduate, and...

Terina Jean Tooman

Terina Jean Tooman

Jul 22, 2021

Terina Jean Tooman, 38, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her home. Memorial services are pending.

Janice Calvert

Janice Calvert

Jul 21, 2021

Janice Carolyn Calvert, 76, of Flower Mound, Texas passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 23, 1944 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Andrew and Juanita (Owens) Smith. She was raised in McAlester until she met and then married the love of...

Diana Lee Teel

Diana Lee Teel

Jul 20, 2021

Diana Lee Teel lost her battle with cancer on 20 July, 2021. She was 63. Diana was born 7 Jan, 1958, and lived in the McLoud area most of her life. She graduated from McLoud High School in 1976 and began her nursing career soon after. She married her husband Robert Teel in January 1978 and raised two children. Diana...