Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County
Reginald Ashley
Oct 11, 2025
Reginald Ashley, affectionately known as "Rick," passed away on October 11, 2025, in his hometown of Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. Born on May 18, 1949, Rick dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country and embracing the joys of family.
Rick began his career as an over-the-road trucker, continuing this path for 30 years following...
Gary Dale Walter
Oct 9, 2025
Gary Dale Walter, age 80, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on October 9, 2025.
Gary was born on November 1, 1944 to Bobbie J. Hill and Howard F. Walter in Malden, Missouri.
Gary was single at the time of his passing. Gary’s first wife, Bronwyn Sparks of Christchurch, New Zealand preceded him in death. Gary’s second wife, Nancy Betts, also preceded him...
Beverley Ann Henderson
Oct 8, 2025
Beverley was born on October 31, 1946, in Shawnee to Lyle and Freda Tinker and died on October 8, 2025, in Shawnee.
Beverley was a homemaker and enjoyed small DIY projects, cross-stitching, and traveling. Having met the love of her life, Beverley married James Henderson in Wayne County, Michigan, on June 14, 1984. They shared 26 years before James' death in...
LaRita Geraldine Batt
Oct 8, 2025
LaRita Geraldine Batt, affectionately known as Gerry, passed away on October 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on April 2, 1932, Shawnee, Oklahoma, Gerry lived a life defined by her bold spirit and kindhearted nature.
Gerry dedicated many years to a successful career in retail, where her warm personality and genuine support made her...
Janet L. Hammons
Oct 6, 2025
Janet Louise Hammons, 79, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away on October 6, 2025. She was born July 2, 1946, in Exeter, California, to Stella and Dow Lee Carpenter.
She worked for over 20 years in accounting for Walmart and enjoyed traveling, camping, and seeing the fall foliage in Talihina.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dolores Powell and Rita...
Mattox Aron Cole
Oct 3, 2025
Mattox Aron Cole was born on June 2, 2022. He was a bright light in our lives, teaching us more about courage, joy, and unconditional love than words could ever fully express. He faced each day with resilience, grace, and a smile that could light up the darkest room. Despite the obstacles life presented, Mattox found joy in the little...
Matthew Lee Schock
Oct 2, 2025
On October 2, 2025, the world lost a devoted son, brother, stepfather, and grandfather when Matthew Lee Schock, 55, passed away in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Matthew was born in Elgin, Illinois, to Martin and Donna Schock. From the start, he had a competitive spirit, and a big heart that made him impossible not to love. He built a career as a successful...
Paul William Simpson
Sep 22, 2025
Paul William Simpson passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Meeker, Oklahoma, at the age of 70. Paul was born on December 26, 1954, in Shawnee, to his parents, Bill and Dorothy Simpson.
Paul graduated from Shawnee High School in 1973. On January 14, 1978, Paul married Ruth Ann Fowler at the First Christian Church in Meeker. He served as...
Laura Jean Pennock
Sep 16, 2025
Laura Jean Pennock, a beloved member of her community and cherished family matriarch, passed away on September 16, 2025, just shy of her 68th birthday. Born on October 7, 1957, in Pawnee, Oklahoma to William and Genevive (Meeks) Pennock. Laura was named in honor of her great aunt, Laura (Manatowa) Carter. She was a member of the Sac and Fox...
Michael Beau Lawson
Sep 16, 2025
Mike was born in Shawnee, OK, January 22, 1944, to Robert Ezra Lawson and Theresa Vashti Goodson Lawson.
Much of his early childhood was spent in small towns in northeastern and western Oklahoma where his parents taught school.
In 1956 Mike and his mother returned to Shawnee where he completed his primary and secondary education. Mike graduated from Shawnee High School in...
Jewel Dean Jones
Sep 10, 2025
Jewel Jones was born to Leora Green Webber and William Webber on July 5, 1931, in Hotulka, Oklahoma.
She grew up in Hotulka, Oklahoma, and attended school there and in Shawnee, Oklahoma at Dunbar High School.
She married Calvin Jones III in Shawnee on Oct 27, 1947. From this union four children were born: Calvin Jones IV, Loretta Jones Maxie, Bobby Ray...
Miyoko Strong
Sep 7, 2025
Miyoko Strong, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was 92 years old. Miyoko was born on April 6, 1933 in Gauji, Japan. She married Robert Lee Strong in Tokyo, Japan on November 4, 1952.
Miyoko was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved caring for children and volunteered much of her time at the...
Ann Nicely
Sep 3, 2025
Elva “Ann” Nicely, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She was 92 years old. Ann was born on May 25, 1933 in Sweet Water, Oklahoma to her parents, Tommy and Maggie Cole.
Ann married Merel E. "Buddy" Nicely on April 23, 1953 in Van Buren, Arkansas. The couple lived in Shawnee before moving to Ark City, Kansas...
Josephine Leister
Sep 3, 2025
Josephine Bryce Leister passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth, strength, and quiet grace touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, Lavell and Carrie Pinkston; all twelve of her siblings; her first husband, Dorice Bryce; her second husband, Bill Leister;...
Martha Jewel Gallaher
Sep 1, 2025
Martha Jewel Gallaher, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Texas, at the age of 100. Born on August 8, 1925, in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of Wiley Monroe Hester and Letha Moore Austin. Martha lived a life filled with kindness, warmth, and a deep love for her family.
A...
John Ralph Smiley Irelan
Aug 30, 2025
John Ralph Smiley Irelan, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Castle Rock, Colorado, cared for by his loving family. He lived a full life to 89 years old.
He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 8, 1935, the son of Ralph and Ruby Irelan. He grew up in Amarillo, Texas.
In his youth, Smiley was curious and active...
Lela Evelyn Rutledge-Clark
Aug 21, 2025
Lela Evelyn Rutledge-Clark passed away peacefully in her home August 21, 2025. Lela, also known as "Lee" or "Chubby", was a strong woman to the end as she battled lung cancer for a year and a half.
Lela was born on November 20, 1938, to Johnie William Estep and Izetta Caldonia Butler Estep. She was born at the Carter Grisso Camp...
Mavis Jean Lupton
Aug 19, 2025
Mavis Jean Lupton (Campbell) went to her heavenly reward on August 19, 2025. Mavis was born in Shawnee on November 6, 1928 to Marvin Royce and Myrtle Inez Campbell. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1947 and that same year married the love of her life, George "Allen" Lupton. They raised four children.
In her youth, she was the track...
Meghan Kathleen Jackson
Aug 18, 2025
Meghan Kathleen McCormick Jackson, age 44, of Norman, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1981 in Shawnee to Michael and Patricia (Gray) McCormick. She was raised in Shawnee, graduating from high school in 1999.
After high school, Meghan, following in her father's footsteps, pursued her passion for journalism at St. Gregory's College.
She...
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