Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Nelson Keith McGuire

Nelson Keith McGuire

Jul 15, 2025

Nelson “Nelly” Keith McGuire, age 71, passed away July 15, 2025 at his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 25, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Wayne Lloyd and Bernadean Lucille McGuire.

Nelson attended Shawnee Public Schools throughout his childhood. There he played basketball and remained undefeated most years. Nelson worked for Smith House Moving...

Audrey Allene Walker

Audrey Allene Walker

Jul 14, 2025

Audrey Allene Walker was born March 2, 1933, to Orville and Audie Deaton in Howe, Oklahoma. She grew up in Howe, graduating from high school in 1951. She later attended Carl Albert State College prior to moving to Oklahoma City and beginning her secretarial career with a local insurance company.

In 1954, she married B.T. Walker, Jr. after his return from...

Rodney Brock Ward

Rodney Brock Ward

Jul 13, 2025

Rodney Brock Ward of Oklahoma City was born on April 17, 1967 to Cynthia (Austin) and Terry Ward in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Integris Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness. 

Rodney attended Moore Public Schools and graduated high school in 1985. He was a student at Oklahoma Community...

Arthur Ted Allen

Arthur Ted Allen

Jul 9, 2025

Allen, Arthur Ted, age 90, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed away July 9, 2025, at his home. Arthur was born June 8, 1935, to Ted and Louise Allen in McAlester, Oklahoma. Arthur was raised in the McAlester area and graduated from high school there in 1954.. After high school, Arthur spent 1 year at Southeastern College in Wilburton, Oklahoma before joining...

Leo David Drake

Leo David Drake

Jul 7, 2025

Leo David Drake, age 88, of Shawnee, Oklahoma resident passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 in Shawnee. Leo was born May 22, 1937 in Apache, Oklahoma to John and Ruthey (McBride) Drake. The Apache area is where he was raised, graduating from high school there. Following high school, Leo joined the U.S. Air Force, starting a 20 year career with...

Buster Hale

Buster Hale

Jul 4, 2025

My life on this earth began April 11, 1930, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Born the son of Roy and Beatrice Hale. For some reason, my parents let my grandparents name me. My mom did not like either name, so she called me Buster, and that is what it has always been. I have always said when someone called for Clarence Hale,...

Karen Joyce Crawford

Karen Joyce Crawford

Jul 3, 2025

Karen "Joyce" Crawford of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on July 3, 2025 at Shawnee surrounded by her loved ones. She was 72 years old.

Joyce met Garry while working at an immunization clinic. They were married on July 2, 1993 in San Antonio at Ft. Sam Houston Chapel. 

Joyce was a beautiful vibrant woman who had varied interests in her lifetime. She...

Joseph "Joe" John Zawisza

Joseph "Joe" John Zawisza

Jul 3, 2025

Joseph John Zawisza, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, He was born on the family farm June 28,1930 to Joe Zawisza and Genevieve Zawisza (Babiak). He attended Harrah High School where he was active in basketball and especially FFA. He has been a lifelong supporter of the Harrah FFA program.

After graduation in 1948, he began farming. After...

Franklyn Tracy Green

Franklyn Tracy Green

Jul 2, 2025

Franklyn Tracy Green, affectionately known as Tracy, entered eternal rest on July 2, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 14, 1956, in Sumter, South Carolina, Tracy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by a deep commitment to his family and a passion for helping others.

He began his life journey in South...

Roger Jennings Humphrey

Roger Jennings Humphrey

Jul 1, 2025

Roger Jennings Humphrey, 74, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2025.

Born on August 16, 1950, in Shawnee, Roger spent the majority of his life in the community he loved. He retired from Eaton Corporation after a long and dedicated career as a machinist. In addition to his skilled trade work, Roger brought joy and energy...

Steven Frank Armstrong

Steven Frank Armstrong

Jun 26, 2025

Steven Frank Armstrong was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on April 19, 1954 to Oscar Frank Armstrong, Jr. and Carmelita Armstrong. Steve died June 26, 2025 at the age of 71. He grew up in Shawnee, except for a couple of years when his father’s job took the family to Tulsa and then Lake Charles, Louisiana. He and his sister, Laura,...

Delbert Lee Rhodes

Delbert Lee Rhodes

Jun 19, 2025

Delbert Lee Rhodes born April 16, 1933 in Verden, OK to Elmer Charles and Ruby D (Craddock) Rhodes. He went to school at Rocky Point and graduated from Alex High School, where he played football and was a member of the FFA. After graduation, he farmed and cared for a head of cattle of his own. 

In April 1954, he was...

Ottis Dale Rice

Ottis Dale Rice

Jun 17, 2025

Dale passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Yukon, OK on June 17, 2025, at the age of 92. 

Dale is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Martha, three loving children, Shannon (Michael) Cavaretta of Las Vegas NV, Sean Rice of Yukon, OK, and Scott Rice (Steven Lane) of Renton, WA, 9 doting grandchildren, and 10...

Cullen Scott Walker

Cullen Scott Walker

Jun 16, 2025

Cullen Scott Walker, 30, passed away in Tempe, Arizona, on June 16, 2025.

Born on September 8, 1994, Cullen is the beloved son of Mark and Lisa Walker. He is known for his sensitive, empathetic heart, quirky sense of humor, quick laugh, love for those with special needs, and fierce loyalty. God gifted him with intelligence and the ability to find...

Addie Faith Pruitt

Addie Faith Pruitt

Jun 16, 2025

It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet baby girl, Addie Faith Pruitt, on June 16, 2025. Born on April 3, 2025, at just 5 pounds, 15 ounces, Addie brought so much joy into the lives of those around her.

Addie loved to be swaddled by her mom and rocked to sleep. She had the...

Lonnie George Dunkin, Sr.

Lonnie George Dunkin, Sr.

Jun 13, 2025

Lonnie George Dunkin, resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was 94 years old. He was born on October 2, 1930 in Oklahoma City to Violet Marie (Melott) and George William Dunkin.

Lonnie attended public school in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1948. He attended Oklahoma State University on a track...

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey

Jun 12, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey, age 89, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma peacefully passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Shawnee, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born October 5, 1935 in Vine Grove, Kentucky, the daughter of Barna B. and Francis Marion Hager, she was the youngest of 10 children. Barbara was raised in Kentucky and attended an all-girls Catholic school. Barbara...

Farrell Annette Walden

Farrell Annette Walden

Jun 11, 2025

Farrell Annette Walden, a lifelong resident of Prague, Oklahoma passed away at the age of 86 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1938, to Troy "Biggon" & Jewell (Bland) Terrell, in Garden Grove. Farrell was the fourth of sixth children. She graduated from Centerview High School in 1956 and was a member of...

Billie Jean Hood

Billie Jean Hood

Jun 5, 2025

Billie Jean Hood, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved community figure, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 19, 1956, to Carl Gene Hacker Sr. and Delores Marie Baysinger. Billie was known for her loving spirit, warm heart, and a laugh that could light up any room.

Throughout her life,...

Daniel Lloyd Putman

Daniel Lloyd Putman

May 29, 2025

Daniel Lloyd Putman, born on February 8, 1974, in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Daniel graduated from high school in Moore, Oklahoma, and pursued further education at OKC Platt College, focusing on criminal justice training for security work. Yet, it was in woodworking that he found his true passion. With a heart as...