Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

William "Bob" Raybourn

William "Bob" Raybourn

Feb 4, 2019

William “Bob” Raybourn, 90, of Shawnee, died on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home. Bob, the son of Harry and Rosa (Stevener) Raybourn, was born on July 26, 1928 in Appleton City, Missouri. He graduated from Appleton City High School. On January 23, 1950 he married Georgia Mae Childress in Albuquerque New Mexico, they enjoyed almost 48 years of...

Kathryne O'Bryan Timberlake

Kathryne O'Bryan Timberlake

Jan 21, 2019

Kathryne O’Bryan Timberlake, Professor Emeritus at Oklahoma Baptist University, dies at 95 Kathryne Timberlake, known for her tireless encouragement of her students and friends and her energetic intelligence, died on January 21st at her home in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Timberlake retired as Professor Emeritus at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) in 1993 after teaching piano and music theory for 40 years....

Doyle Loveland

Doyle Loveland

Jan 21, 2019

Doyle Loveland passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 21 at the age of 82.  He was born November 28,1936 in Seminole County to Wintford L. and Cora (Leonard) Loveland.

Doyle attended OBU, and was a minister for 60 years.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Highland Church of Christ in Tecumseh with...

Geraldine Federighi

Geraldine Federighi

Jan 20, 2019

Shawnee resident, Geraldine Federghi, 69, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 25 at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service. Rosary will be Thursday, January 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Service.

Geraldine was...

Cecil Lee Sadler

Cecil Lee Sadler

Jan 17, 2019

Surrounded by his family, Cecil Lee Sadler, 80, of Oklahoma City passed from this life to begin his eternal life with Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Baptist Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at University Baptist Church in Shawnee with Pastor Jimmy Jackson, of Heritage Baptist Church, OKC, officiating. Burial will follow...

Vincent Paul McCauley, Jr.

Vincent Paul McCauley, Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

Vincent Paul McCauley, Jr, 70 of Shawnee died Thursday, January 17, 2019 in a local hospital.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel.  Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial in Norman.

Vincent was born in Columbus, GA on June 24, 1948 to Vincent Paul, Sr. & Paula (Brown) McCauley.  He attended...

Kim Raylene Whitlock

Kim Raylene Whitlock

Jan 16, 2019

Kim Raylene Whitlock, 63 years old, died Wednesday January 16, 2019. Born in Winfield, KS.Kim was a free spirit, very loving, sweet, kind mother, and friend.She was looking forward to being a first time grandma come May this year.Kim was super creative, loved traveling, and antique hunting.She had a passion for her artistry of Hair Styling. Master Barber of 30+...

Gene Collins

Gene Collins

Jan 14, 2019

Gene Collins, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home, at the age of 89.  Gene, the son of William Desmond “WD” and Edna Marie (Van Horn) Collins, was born April 11, 1929, in Okfuskee County. He attended school at Centerview.  On October 2, 1948, Gene married Edna Lynch in Prague, OK.  Gene proudly served in the US Army....

Charlotte "Shelia" Irene Wise

Charlotte "Shelia" Irene Wise

Jan 14, 2019

Charlotte “Shelia” Irene Wise, 64, of Shawnee died January 14, 2019 at her home. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church. Sheila was born December 22, 1954 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Charles & Esther Taber. She graduated from Dale High School in 1973. On July 21, 1973 she married Paul Strother Wise...

Vera F Donahoo

Vera F Donahoo

Jan 13, 2019

Vera F. Donahoo, 89, of Shawnee will be missed by her family and friends, as she went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 18 at Liberty Baptist Church with Phil Thompson officiating. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

She was born February 19, 1929 in...

Wendy Michelle Miller

Wendy Michelle Miller

Jan 9, 2019

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of, Wendy Michelle Miller.  She was tragically taken from us on January, 9, 2019, at the age of 46.  She was born in Tacoma, Washington on November 20, 1972 to Wayne Miller and Becky Nachtigall.  She was raised on a small farm near Wakita, Oklahoma.  Wendy graduated from Wakita High...

Camille Baldo

Camille Baldo

Jan 6, 2019

Shawnee resident Camille Baldo, 72, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at a local hospital.

Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 11, 2019 at St. Benedict Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Schwarz officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Camille was born July 9, 1946 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Frank...

Lela May Vass

Lela May Vass

Jan 5, 2019

Lela May Vass, passed away Saturday, January 05, 2019 in Seminole at the age of 100. Lela, the daughter of Charles and Leora (Risenhoover) Woods, was born on November 7, 1918 in Seminole. Lela worked as a beautician before going to work at Tinker Field, where was a jet engine mechanic. She married Thurman Vass on March 30, 1935. Lela...

Rhonda Lynette Baptiste

Rhonda Lynette Baptiste

Jan 3, 2019

Rhonda Lynette Baptiste, 63 of Shawnee, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 in a local hospital.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Walker Funeral Chapel.

Rhonda was born May 17, 1955 in Oklahoma City to Cecil Hamilton and Norma Blair. She was a 1973 graduate of Broken Arrow High School. On August 2, 2002 she...

Larry Clancy Drew

Larry Clancy Drew

Jan 2, 2019

Larry Clancy Drew, 76, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at an Oklahoma City hospital.  

Larry, the son of William and Ethel (Clancy) Drew, was born on April 8, 1942 in Carrollton, Missouri. He graduated from Norborne High School with the class of 1960. Larry proudly served in the US Army. Larry was a driver for the...

DeAnn Brown

DeAnn Brown

Dec 27, 2018

DeAnn (Burk) Brown, of Shawnee, OK, left this life December 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 71. She was born in Shawnee, OK on January 12, 1947 to Harry and Delores (Stout) Burk. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965. In April 1973 she married Bill Brown, Sr. at Stubblefield Chapel....

David Wayne Dickens

David Wayne Dickens

Dec 26, 2018

David Wayne Dickens, 61, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in a local hospital. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Fisher officiating. Visit www.ibcshawneee.org for livestreaming of the service. David was born June 13, 1957 in Watonga, Oklahoma to Lawrence & Daisy (Rainey) Dickens. He attended Moore Schools,...

Sandra Gail VanZant

Sandra Gail VanZant

Dec 23, 2018

Sandra Gail VanZant passed .away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in the comfort of her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 69. Sandra was loved immensely by many and proud to call herself a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mentor and friend. Sandra was born on April 15, 1949 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She grew up in Poteau with her...

Marcella Delores Hinesley

Marcella Delores Hinesley

Dec 23, 2018

Marcella Delores Hinesley, 94, of Shawnee, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29 at Cross Connection Church. Burial will follow in Tecumseh Cemetery. The Family will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 27 to visit with friends and family. Marcella was born August 16, 1924...

Frank Michael Pfaff

Frank Michael Pfaff

Dec 18, 2018

Frank Michael Pfaff August 11,1947 to December 18, 2018 Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions. It was Frank's sublimity, success, furtherance, and perseverance that helped transform a two year college into a...