Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Rebecca Sue Pecore

Rebecca Sue Pecore

Apr 15, 2026

Rebecca Sue Pecore, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in her hometown of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Born on April 23, 1952 to Sylvester and Gloria D. (Ketchum) Scullawl, Becky's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and spirited charm, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and community.

Becky's early years were spent attending...

Billy A. Armstrong

Billy A. Armstrong

Apr 13, 2026

Billy A. Armstrong, a cherished soul known for his selflessness and a heartwarming sense of humor, passed away on April 13, 2026, in his hometown of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Billy was born on October 4, 1934 to Royal Thurman Armstrong and Flora (Harper) Armstrong.

Billy's life was marked by dedicated service and a generous spirit. He proudly retired from the United States...

Jimmie Carol Tiger

Jimmie Carol Tiger

Apr 9, 2026

Jimmie Carol Tiger, a kind and loving woman known for her dedication to family, community, and tradition, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on March 18, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Jimmie lived a life rich with purpose and service.

Jimmie was a proud member of the Sac and Fox Nation, and she also honored her Seminole...

Robert Lee Jones

Robert Lee Jones

Apr 5, 2026

Robert Lee Jones, born April 19, 1951, in Bridgeville, Delaware, passed away on April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, after a very long battle with COPD. He died peacefully in his own home, surrounded by those he loved the most.

From a young age, Bob demonstrated the qualities of resilience and commitment that defined much of his life. After...

Towana Anita Johnson

Towana Anita Johnson

Apr 5, 2026

Towana Anita Johnson, 86, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 26, 1940 in Wanette, Oklahoma.

Towana was a woman whose life was rooted in faith, family, and service to others. She found great joy in cooking and baking, often expressing her love through the meals she prepared and the warmth...

Billy Neal Hoerning

Billy Neal Hoerning

Apr 4, 2026

Hoerning, Billy Neal "Bill", age 85, of Dewey, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on July 8, 1940, in Borger, Texas, and was raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He completed his early education in the area, graduating from College High School as part of the class of 1958.

In 1962, Bill...

Bobby Keith Mabry Jr.

Bobby Keith Mabry Jr.

Apr 1, 2026

Bobby Keith Mabry Jr, 62, of Macomb, Oklahoma, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Keith and Doris Mabry. He attended Dale Public Schools. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 25 years of civil service.

When he was young, he loved hanging out with his friends, riding motorcycles, and...

Edwin Russel Reese

Edwin Russel Reese

Mar 30, 2026

Reese, Edwin Russel, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City after a courageous three and a half year battle with cancer. Edwin was born April 16, 1947 in Rochester, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Luthera Reese.

He was raised in the Rochester area, graduating from high school in Manaca,...

Wanda June Anderson

Wanda June Anderson

Mar 30, 2026

Wanda June Anderson, 89, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on March 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 30, 1936, in McLoud, Oklahoma, to Gus and Irene Hodde.

Wanda devoted her life to her family. As a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker, she found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. She...

Ryker Allen Heath

Ryker Allen Heath

Mar 27, 2026

In loving memory of our sweet little boy.

With broken hearts, we share the passing of our precious son. Ryker Allen Heath was born October 20, 2023, to Mindy Cody and Ron Heath, both of Oklahoma City, OK. Ryker Allen Heath joined Jesus in Heaven on March 27, 2026, where we find comfort in knowing he is now running freely in...

Marland Lee McDaniel

Marland Lee McDaniel

Mar 26, 2026

Marland Lee McDaniel, 89, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Shawnee Hospital. Viewing will be Sunday, March 29th from 1:00-5:00 PM, and family will receive visitors on Monday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00PM at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service in Shawnee, OK. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00PM at The McLoud...

Brenda Gail Ponkilla

Brenda Gail Ponkilla

Mar 25, 2026

Brenda Gail Ponkilla, a cherished homemaker and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. Born on November 18, 1960, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, Brenda lived a life marked by unwavering strength, boundless love, and a deep commitment to her family and community.

After attending high school, Brenda chose the path of creating a warm and nurturing home where her loved...

Trevor Jon Young

Trevor Jon Young

Mar 25, 2026

Trevor Jon Young was born on May 6, 1969, en route to the hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Roger and Diann Young. It was one of the few times he ever arrived early.

Trevor fought a long and hard cancer battle with grace and dignity. He gave it all he had. He passed away in the early morning hours on...

Teresa Louise Smith

Teresa Louise Smith

Mar 24, 2026

Teresa Louise Smith, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was 68 years old. Teresa was born on January 6, 1958, in National City, California to Nellie Louise (Garcia) Akers and Irl James Meade.

Teresa always prided herself in being a hard worker and had a varied career history. Over the years she worked at TDK, Mission...

Diana Otho Davenport

Diana Otho Davenport

Mar 19, 2026

Diana Otho Davenport, 75, of Shawnee, passed away on March 19, 2026.

Born on July 15, 1950 in Pueblo, Colorado. Diana was the beloved daughter of Wanda Rose.

She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Lopez; sons Jimmy Davenport and John Davenport and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and her brother, Gary Rose.

Diana was known for...

Lynn Jackman Baucom

Lynn Jackman Baucom

Mar 17, 2026

Obituary for Lynn J. Baucom

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynn J. Baucom, a loving mother and a loyal and faithful wife. Lynn's courageous battle with heart disease came to an end on March 17, 2026. She was 80 years old.

Lynn was born in Monet, Missouri in 1945 and spent the first few years of...

Sue Sanchez

Sue Sanchez

Mar 14, 2026

Sue Brown Sanchez, a full-blooded Sac and Fox woman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and matriarch, walked on from this world at the age of 78. She leaves behind a powerful legacy of strength, resilience, and unwavering love for her family, her people, and the life she built through determination and courage.

Sue was born on July 9, 1947, during a...

Carl Emond Packwood

Carl Emond Packwood

Mar 2, 2026

Shawnee lost a great man this week. He loved big, and we are all better because he was part of our lives. Carl Edmond Packwood was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 7, 1965 to parents Fred and Allecia Packwood. He gained his wings on March 2, 2026 after a battle with cancer where he fought with incredible courage and...

Chad Mitchell Thompson

Chad Mitchell Thompson

Feb 25, 2026

Chad Mitchell Thompson, a loving son, devoted brother, and cherished friend, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 39. Born on March 24, 1986, in Altus, Oklahoma, Chad made a lasting impact on the lives of many with his caring nature and adventurous spirit.

Chad's educational journey began at Shawnee High School, from which he...

Gloria Duncan

Gloria Duncan

Feb 21, 2026

Gloria Jean Duncan, 72, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria cherished time spent with family and friends, especially gatherings at the lake that created many treasured memories. She dedicated many years of faithful service to the State of Oklahoma as a Tax Auditor, where she was known...