Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Glenda R. Moon

Glenda R. Moon

Jul 4, 2016

Glenda R. Moon, 88, of Shawnee, OK, died Monday, July 4, 2016 in a local hospital. Memorial services are pending.

Helen E. Vallandingham

Helen E. Vallandingham

Jun 29, 2016

Helen E. Williams Vallandingham was born to Earnest J. and Ollie L. Williams, March 8, 1917, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was the great-granddaughter of James Harvey Grove, Founder of Grove Elementary School. She died June 29, 2016 at the age of 99. After graduating from high school, Helen attended Cheatham’s Business College where she was a member of Phi Rho...

Bobby Gene Cook

Bobby Gene Cook

Jun 28, 2016

Bobby Gene Cook, 86, of Oklahoma City, passed away on June 28, 2016. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma to James Noah and Lillian Cook on August 28, 1929. Bob was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed OU Football, Thunder Basketball, and especially his golfing days. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He...

Jennifer Diane Cosby

Jennifer Diane Cosby

Jun 27, 2016

Jennifer Diane Cosby, 37, of Shawnee, OK passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 5, at Fairview Cemetery. Jennifer Diane Cosby was born July 21, 1978 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Cecil and Delores Stewart. She worked much of her life as a homemaker but also had worked for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She...

Beulah Lois Harvey

Beulah Lois Harvey

Jun 23, 2016

Beulah Lois Harvey, 81, of Meeker, OK, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 in a Meeker nursing home. Services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Asher First Baptist, with Pastor Marion Reimers officiating, assisted by Scott Dobbs. Burial will follow in Vista Cemetery. Beulah was born February 3, 1935 in Stilwell, OK to Lark & Mirt (O’Neal)...

Sheryl Ann McClellan

Sheryl Ann McClellan

Jun 19, 2016

Sheryl Ann McClellan was born July 16, 1960 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Vernon & Irene McClellan, and passed from this life June 19, 2016 at her home in Shawnee. Wake services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at First Indian Baptist Church, and funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the church, with Emerson Falls officiating. Burial...

Dennis Wayne King

Dennis Wayne King

Jun 18, 2016

Dennis Wayne King, 63, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Dale Cemetery. Dennis Wayne King was born May 27, 1953 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Benny and Mary Lou King. He graduated from Shawnee High School. He owned and operated a Glass Company...

Marvin Joe Bohrer

Marvin Joe Bohrer

Jun 18, 2016

Marvin Joe Bohrer, 64, of Meeker, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 in a local hospital. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 24, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Lewis Walters officiating. Burial will be noon Saturday, June 25, 2016 Quinton, Oklahoma. Marvin Joe Bohrer was born October 22, 1951 in Wichita, KS to James and Maxine...

Mark Duane Barnes

Mark Duane Barnes

Jun 17, 2016

Mark Duane Barnes, 55, of Shawnee, OK, passed away June 17, 2016 at a local hospital. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at Sharon Baptist Church with Clint Dawkins officiating. Mark Duane Barnes was born June 6, 1961 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Jack and Beth Barnes. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1979. He worked as...

James "Jim" Howard Hawk

James "Jim" Howard Hawk

Jun 6, 2016

Services for Jim Hawk, 70, of Shawnee, are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Walker Funeral Service in Shawnee with Ken Mendenhall officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Hawk died Monday June 6, 2016 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital. He was born September 17, 1945 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Howard and Loyce (Pitman) Hawk. He attended North Rock Creek School in...

James Ray Guffey

James Ray Guffey

Jun 6, 2016

James Ray Guffey, 77, of Shawnee, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in Shawnee. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery. James Ray Guffey was born June 27, 1938 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Ray Vernon Guffey and Cameal (Collins) Guffey. He attended El Reno schools. He served in the United States Navy as an aircraft...

April Michele Guinn

April Michele Guinn

Jun 6, 2016

April Michele Guinn, 29, of Meeker, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 13, 2106 at Dale Cemetery. To sign the book or share memories on line, visit www.walkerfuneral.com April Michele (Alexander) Guinn was born April 10, 1987 in Ada, Oklahoma to Charles Alexander and Jodie (Miles) Alexander. She graduated...

Tracy Johnson

Tracy Johnson

Jun 5, 2016

Tracy Johnson, 42, of Shawnee, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at O.U. Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Kickapoo Friends Center in McLoud with Brad Wood and Billy Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Kaskuske Family Cemetery. Family visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm at Walker Funeral Service....

Darla Jean Wood

Darla Jean Wood

May 31, 2016

Darla Jean Wood, 80, passed away May 31, 2016 in her home in Oklahoma City. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016 at Walker Funeral Chapel with Willie Points officiating. Burial will follow in Tecumseh Cemetery. Viewing will begin 8:00 a.m. Monday and continue thru service time. She was born January 11, 1936 in Chickasha, OK to Olivia...

William Thomas Winfrey

William Thomas Winfrey

May 30, 2016

William Thomas Winfrey, 82, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Walker Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ken Kerbo officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Park Cemetery – Chandler, OK. William Thomas Winfrey was born August 23, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK to Plen Elmer & Elizabeth...

Alice Rose Haley Beeson

Alice Rose Haley Beeson

May 29, 2016

The ever-smiling effervescent Alice Rose Haley Beeson was born in Lincoln County north of McLoud December 20, 1923 to Clarence and Jessie (Bird) Haley. She lived her life in and around her hometown. During her teen years she worked at McLoud Telephone Company and a local eatery known as Si’s Café. She was a proud 1943 graduate of McLoud High...

Joyce Vernell McElroy Smith

Joyce Vernell McElroy Smith

May 26, 2016

Joyce Vernell Smith age 78 of Newalla, Oklahoma died Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Oklahoma City. Services are set for Wednesday, June 1st at 2:00 P.M. in Walker Funeral Service Chapel in Shawnee. Rev Larry Sparks officiating. Burial to follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Joyce was born June 6, 1937 in Hollis, Oklahoma to William Vernon and Goldie May (Mefford)...

June Dutton Tate

June Dutton Tate

May 26, 2016

June Dutton-Tate passed away on May 26th 2016 due to complications from a surgical procedure. She is survived by her life partner Bill Combs of the home. Three daughters - Susan Smith of Paden, Oklahoma; Terrie Dixson of Tribbey, Oklahoma; Buffy Tate of Houston, Texas. Three Grandchildren - Micah Kosemund of San Diego, California, Keevin Dixson of Byars, Oklahoma; Emily...

John "Bill" W. McGowan

John "Bill" W. McGowan

May 22, 2016

John W. “Bill” McGowan, 68, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 in an Oklahoma City hospital. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Walker Funeral Chapel. The family will be at the funeral home Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. to visit with friends and family. Honorary pallbearers will be the Tecumseh High School graduating...

Irma Lee Bridgewater

Irma Lee Bridgewater

May 19, 2016

Irma Lee Bridgewater Irma was born November 30, 1924 in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended Oklahoma City secondary schools. During WWII, she worked transporting workers to the McDonald Douglas plant in Tulsa. After WWII, she worked at OG&E until she married Robert Earl Bridgewater in September 1950. She and Bob started their married life in Midland, TX. They moved to...

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