Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Faye Renegar

Faye Renegar

Apr 19, 2016

Mattie Faye Renegar, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her home. Faye was born October 28, 1932 to James Thomas and Sarah Ethel (Gwin) Denney near Earlsboro, OK. She married R.L. Renegar on November 20th, 1954. They had been married for more than 29 years at the time of his death in 1984. Faye owned and...

Descygne Shubert

Descygne Shubert

Apr 19, 2016

Former Shawnee Teacher, Descygne Shubert, 103, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Porter, Oklahoma. Services are 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in Tecumseh Cemetery. Descygne was born September 22, 1912 in Tribbey, Oklahoma to John & Donna Forster. She was a graduate of Tribbey High School,...

Bobby Don Chapman

Bobby Don Chapman

Apr 17, 2016

After a valiant battle with cancer Bobby Don Chapman, aged 68, died April 17, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Bobby was born In Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 10, 1948 to Henry Vernon and Mattie LaVerne (Hartsell) Chapman, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and attended the University of...

Dorothy Autrey Hopkins

Dorothy Autrey Hopkins

Apr 14, 2016

Dorothy Autrey Hopkins, 92, of Shawnee, OK, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee with Doyle Loveland officiating. Memorials may be made in Dorothy's name to Rock Creek Baptist Church. Dorothy was born January 24, 1924 in Hamilton, Arkansas to Walter...

Salome "Sally" Whiteshirt Matanane

Salome "Sally" Whiteshirt Matanane

Apr 14, 2016

Salome "Sally" Whiteshirt Matanane, 81, of McLoud, Oklahoma, returned to her Heavenly home on April 14, 2016. She is of the Arapaho Tribe, her Indian name is Saheihii. She went to Concho Indian Boarding school, graduated from El Reno High School, and went to Chilocco Indian Vo-Tech in Oklahoma. Salome enjoyed being around her family & friends, camping and fishing,...

George Isaiah Thorpe, IV

George Isaiah Thorpe, IV

Apr 13, 2016

George Isaiah Thorpe IV was born February 1, 1986 in Ada, Oklahoma and passed away on April 13, 2016. He was a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, his Lord. Isaiah was a graduate of Bethel High School and participated as part of the varsity team in football, basketball and football....

L. "Keith" Jones

L. "Keith" Jones

Apr 9, 2016

L. "Keith" Jones, 85, of Shawnee, OK died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Shawnee, Ok. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum. L. “Keith” Jones was born July 6, 1930 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to C.C. “Jelly” Jones and Lucy Lee (Wyant) Jones. He attended Shawnee schools. On...

James "Ed" Eldridge Rose

James "Ed" Eldridge Rose

Apr 7, 2016

James Ed Rose, 91, formerly of Norman/Oklahoma City/Shawnee/Ardmore, went into the arms of the Lord on April 7, surrounded by his loving family and the prayers and love of countless friends. Ed was born Dec 26, 1924, in Lexington, Oklahoma to Carl W. Rose and Alpha Martha (Stovall) Rose. He graduated from Norman High in May 1943 and Oklahoma University...

Donna Marie Geis

Donna Marie Geis

Apr 5, 2016

Donna Marie Geis, 68 of Shawnee, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 a Tulsa hospital Services will be: Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Bruce Ingram and Minister Karma Honeycutt Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Walker Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. To sign the book or share memories on line, visit...

Jayden, Rowan, Tyies Warrior

Jayden, Rowan, Tyies Warrior

Mar 31, 2016

Jayden Christopher, Rowan Liam and Tyies Evertt-Lee Warrior Jr., triplets of Roxanne Rowe and Tyies Warrior, passed through this life on March 31, 2016 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Johnson Cemetery with Keith Hardwick officiating. They were preceded in death by their Great-Grandfather, Terry Wilson. They are survived by their Mother...

Phillip Douglas Tomlinson

Phillip Douglas Tomlinson

Mar 29, 2016

Phillip Douglas Tomlinson was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma, on August 19, 1938, to Jim and Olga Tomlinson. He grew up in Anadarko and Perkins. In high school he played football and basketball and as a member of FFA raised lambs and won a national championship in livestock judging. Phillip met Carol Huggins at Oklahoma State University, and they married in...

Gregory Paul Walker

Gregory Paul Walker

Mar 26, 2016

Gregory Paul Walker, 63, of Yukon, Oklahoma died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Sac and Fox Community Service Building at 215 N. Harrison. Native American Church Services will be Tuesday evening, March 29, 2016 at the Walker Family Home in McLoud. Burial will be Wednesday morning...

Rex Allan Helsel

Rex Allan Helsel

Mar 26, 2016

Rex Allan Helsel was born March 10, 1994 in Edmond, OK to Kevin Essary and Teresa Helsel and passed from this world March 26, 2016 in Shawnee, OK at the age of 22 years. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016 in the chapel of Walker Funeral Service. Rex graduated from Meeker High School in 2013. He worked...

Ronald Joe Paxson

Ronald Joe Paxson

Mar 25, 2016

Former Shawnee resident, Ronald Joe Paxson, 68, died Friday, March 25, 2016 in Oklahoma City, OK. Services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Mike Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Ronald Joe Paxson was born October 28, 1947 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Joe Harold Paxson and Avis (Ross) Paxson. He...

Dave Perkins

Dave Perkins

Mar 24, 2016

Sidney David “Dave” Perkins III, 66, of Choctaw walked through the gates of Heaven after a courageous fight with Pancreatic cancer on March 24, 2016 at home with his family by his side. We will celebrate his life at Walker Funeral Service Chapel in Shawnee on March 28, 2016 at 1:00pm with Reverend Dick Temple leading the service. Interment will...

Kristen Kay Best

Kristen Kay Best

Mar 21, 2016

Kristen Kay Best, 18, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 25, 2016 at Calvary Cemetery. Kristen Kay Best was born May 31, 1997 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Sean and Regina (Ward) Best. She graduated from Shawnee High School and attended Seminole State. She enjoyed arts...

Joe Paul Gouker

Joe Paul Gouker

Mar 21, 2016

Joe Paul Gouker, 76, of Shawnee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 25, 2016 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker. Joe was born March 18, 1940 in Meeker, Oklahoma...

J. C. Carr, Jr.

J. C. Carr, Jr.

Mar 20, 2016

J.C. Carr, Jr., was born September 12, 1943 to Leola and J.C. Carr, Sr. He was one of eight children. He attended Earlsboro public schools and later obtained an Associate’s Degree in Electronics from Langston University. He accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. In 1963, he was united in...

Edna Lee Flowers

Edna Lee Flowers

Mar 13, 2016

Edna Lee Flowers, 95, of Shawnee, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Johnny Cullison and Larry Walker. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker. Edna Lee Flowers was born April 7, 1920 in Meeker, Oklahoma to Everett...

Arlene Ruth Wolf

Arlene Ruth Wolf

Mar 9, 2016

Arlene Ruth Wolf, 98, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Shawnee. Memorial services will be held Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. the the chapel of Walker Funeral Service with Rev. Kris Tate officiating. Arlene Ruth Wolf was born April 6, 1917 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Harvey Gottschall and Anna (Kocher) Gottschall. She graduated from John Harris High...

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