Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Billy Joe Mitchell

Billy Joe Mitchell

Nov 14, 2016

Billy Joe Mitchell,  85, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The family will be at Walker Funeral Service on Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30 to receive friends.   Funeral Services will be 10:00am Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Walker Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Billy Joe Mitchell was born February 18, 1931 in Atwood, Oklahoma...

Matthew S. Kibbie

Matthew S. Kibbie

Nov 12, 2016

Matthew S. Kibbie, 39, of Shawnee, died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his home in Prague.Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist Church.

William "Bill" Yardy, Jr.

William "Bill" Yardy, Jr.

Nov 10, 2016

William Yardy, Jr., 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home in Shawnee. “Brother Bill”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on  November 16, 1921 to William Yardy, Sr. and Katie (Marsey) Yardy.  Bill spent his childhood in Okmulgee, and was later sent to Chilocco Indian Boarding...

Bennie L. Langley

Bennie L. Langley

Nov 10, 2016

Bennie L. Langley, 78, of Newalla, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home.Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Pecan Valley Baptist Church in Newalla with Pastor Ed Moore officiating.  Burial will follow in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.Mr. Langley was born February 14, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to Loren Bennie and Jeanette (Jolly) Langley. He graduated from Garland High School in...

Lawrence David Swedberg

Lawrence David Swedberg

Nov 8, 2016

Lawrence David Swedberg,  74, of Shawnee, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in an Oklahoma City hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at  University Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Dominy officiating.  Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation with family will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, November 11 at Walker Funeral Service.   The family has designated Habitat for Humanity, 2215 SW 74th...

Robert "Bob" E Seikel

Robert "Bob" E Seikel

Nov 7, 2016

Robert E. “Bob” Seikel, 83, of Shawnee, OK, died Monday, November 07, 2016 in a local hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Central Church of Christ with Dwyane Dennis and Jimmie Hyde officiating.  Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. to visit...

Delmar L. Gheen, Jr. M.D.

Delmar L. Gheen, Jr. M.D.

Nov 7, 2016

Del was born on Sept 18, 1934 in Canton, OH to Delmar and Laura Mae Gheen.  He did his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and acquired his BA from Kent State University in 1956.  Del received his Master of Medical Science from Ohio State University.  After finishing his internship and residency in the Ohio area, he moved his family...

David Franklin Little

David Franklin Little

Nov 4, 2016

David Franklin Little passed away Friday November 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, several siblings, a daughter Debra, and a grandson Jarrot.  He is survived by his loving wife Wilma of the home, sons and daughters-in-law Mike and Connie Little, Bryan and Susan Little of Shawnee, grandchildren Matt Little of Dallas, Josh Little of Shawnee, Summer...

Bettye Jo Kennedy

Bettye Jo Kennedy

Nov 3, 2016

Bettye Jo Kennedy, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Shawnee surrounded by her family on Nov. 3, 2016.  Born on Nov. 3, 1924 to Elizabeth Lively and William Fletcher Wallace of Tonkawa, OK, she was next to the youngest of 8 siblings and graduated from Tonkawa High School.  She attended Oklahoma A&M College at Stillwater and during WWII...

Larry Jack Stewart

Larry Jack Stewart

Oct 27, 2016

Larry Jack Stewart,  71, of Shawnee, OK, died October 27, 2016 in Shawnee, OK.Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2017 at Fort Sill National Cemetery. Larry was born November 6, 1944 in Marietta, Georgia to George Lee & Martha Vyoline (Dempsey) Stewart.  He was a Vietnam Vet that served 2 ½ tours, earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.  After being wounded in country,...

William Walker Suttle

William Walker Suttle

Oct 25, 2016

William Walker Suttle passed from his life on October 25, 2016 at the age of 81 at a local hospital ending a long 5 year illness.  Walker was born on January 15, 1935 in Booneville, Arkansas to Jeff Davis Suttle and Nannie Lou Rene Suttle (Turner). Walker graduated from Shawnee High School in 1953.  After graduation he begin his career...

Alfred Vernon Wilkins

Alfred Vernon Wilkins

Oct 24, 2016

Alfred Vernon Wilkins,  96, of Shawnee, OK, died Monday, October 24, 2016 in Meeker, OK. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at  Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur, OK with Rev. Mark Wright officiating.  The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.to visit with friends and family.  Memorials may be made in Alfred’s name to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building...

Elma Newcomb

Elma Newcomb

Oct 22, 2016

Chandler resident, Elma Newcomb, 84, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Meeker Assembly of God with Bill Forman officiating.  Burial will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at Blair Cemetery in Blair, Oklahoma with Gary Usher officiating.  Elma Newcomb was born January 24, 1932 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma to L. Mark Davis and...

Gary Wayne Thomas

Gary Wayne Thomas

Oct 19, 2016

Gary Wayne Thomas, 68, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Oklahoma City. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Randy Moore officiating.  Burial will follow at Rossville Cemetery. The casket will remain open until service time, but not be re-opened after. Gary Wayne Thomas was born February 5, 1948 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Marion and...

Betty Maston

Betty Maston

Oct 16, 2016

Betty Maston, 87, of Shawnee, OK went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, at Walker Funeral Chapel with Mike McCauley officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home Tuesday evening, 5-8 p.m. to receive visitors. ...

Bobbie Sue Wood-Fullbright

Bobbie Sue Wood-Fullbright

Oct 16, 2016

Bobbie Sue Wood-Fullbright, 51, of Shawnee, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Viewing will begin at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Walker Funeral Service.  Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Sallateeska Baptist Church.  Tribal rites will then be held Wednesday evening at the Mokasto residence.  Burial will be Thursday morning at Wakolee Cemetery.  Bobbie Sue Wood-Fullbright...

John Patrick Inda

John Patrick Inda

Oct 12, 2016

John Patrick Michael Inda, 72, of Shawnee passed away suddenly on October 12, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was surrounded by his closest family. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Barton) Inda for 46 years. He was born in Shawnee on March 2, 1944, the son of the late Louis and Theresa (Nickel) Inda.   

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Jean Elizabeth Johnston

Jean Elizabeth Johnston

Oct 12, 2016

Jean Elizabeth Johnston, 70, of Shawnee, OK died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in a Midwest City hospital.Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Blackburn Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Tony Peak officiating.

James Arthur Batt

James Arthur Batt

Oct 12, 2016

Shawnee resident, James Batt,  75, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in a local nursing home.Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at  Walker Funeral Chapel with Jeff Morris, step great-nephew officiating.  Burial will follow in Seminole Nation and Veterans Memorial Cemetery. James was born November 10, 1940 in McLoud, OK, to Rip & Marie (Beatty) Batt.   He graduated from McLoud High School.  Jim served 3 tours in Vietnam,...

Carolyn Harris-Beck

Carolyn Harris-Beck

Oct 12, 2016

Carolyn Harris-Beck passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on  October 12, 2016.  Carolyn was born December 22, 1935 to Della Faye and Vernon Lee Brooking in Carr City, Oklahoma. The oldest of six siblings, Carolyn went to school at Carr City and Pleasant Grove, graduating in 1953. Carolyn’s early work career was in the newspaper business,...