Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Jeremy Dean Coleman

Jeremy Dean Coleman

Feb 10, 2025

Jeremy Dean Coleman, born on January 15, 1978, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of those around him with his kind-hearted, and easygoing nature. Jeremy's journey came to an end on February 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever echo in the hearts of...

Vicki Diana Bly

Vicki Diana Bly

Feb 9, 2025

Vicki Diana Bly (Dunn), age 73, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in McLoud, Oklahoma. She was born to Pat and Oleen Dunn on March 13, 1951, in Hobart, Oklahoma. She graduated in 1969 and was a proud Hobart Bearcat. 

She was a longtime resident of the Dale, Little Axe, and Shawnee areas,...

Mary Dora Kaskuske

Mary Dora Kaskuske

Feb 8, 2025

With deep sadness and abiding love, we announce that Mary Dora (Walker) Kaskuske, affectionately known as “Blondie,” made her journey home on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She passed peacefully in Saucier, Mississippi, where she had made her home for several years. Mary was a proud enrolled tribal member of the Sac and Fox Nation of...

Mary Louise Factor

Mary Louise Factor

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Louise Factor, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was 90 years old. Mary was born in Wewoka, OK to her parents, Reed Frank Lena and Molly Lou Gray. She attended Indian boarding school most of her life. She graduated from Chillocco Indian Agricultural School in 1953. She was the vice president of 4-H Club...

Jack Roger Lane

Jack Roger Lane

Feb 7, 2025

Jack Roger Lane, 69, a Shawnee resident, passed away in Shawnee. Jack was born in Shawnee to Jackie and Ernestine Lane.

Jack began working in high school at Humpty, and was promoted to Assistant Store Manager by the time he was 18. He met the love of his life, Paula Jo Bricker, at Seminole College in 1973. While she turned him...

Krystal Mae Smith

Krystal Mae Smith

Feb 6, 2025

Krystal Mae Smith, 52, of Shawnee, OK and wife of Gary, mother to Walker, Addison and Embrie, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by family.

Krystal was born on October 14, 1972 in Shawnee, OK to her parents, Robert and Myra Newton. Known for her beautiful smile, sweet demeanor and quick wit, Krystal...

Patricia Lynn Valderrama

Patricia Lynn Valderrama

Feb 4, 2025

Patricia Lynn Valderrama, born on August 1, 1955, in San Francisco, California, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by her fierce spirit, unwavering loyalty, and commitment to her family and friends.

Pat graduated from Classen High School as part of the Class of 1973. She was an extroverted person...

Annette Darlene Johnson

Annette Darlene Johnson

Jan 30, 2025

Annette "Darlene" Johnson, age 87, of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born in Clarita, Oklahoma on October 18, 1937 on a farm where her grandmother, Ida Olive Lee (Mama) and her grandfather, Marion Lee (Papa) lived. She was the daughter of Clara Belle (Lee) Cloninger. She was raised...

Laurie Ann Dunham

Laurie Ann Dunham

Jan 28, 2025

Laurie Ann Dunham was born on February 24, 1961, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and passed away on January 28, 2025. She was a dedicated professional, having served as a UPS truck dispatcher and later working at GF Central Plastics. Laurie's educational journey culminated in her graduating from Haltom High School and obtaining an associate’s degree in medical billing, milestones that...

Jacquelyn L. Coolley

Jacquelyn L. Coolley

Jan 28, 2025

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Louise Coolley passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 69. Jackie was born on February 2, 1955, in Oklahoma City to her parents, Melvin and Mary Murrow. 

Jackie was celebrated not only for her accomplishments in education but also for her warm heart and unwavering faith. She was a source of comfort...

Billie Dean Copeland

Billie Dean Copeland

Jan 27, 2025

Billie Dean (Smith) Copeland

Billie Copeland, 93, of Bethel Acres fell asleep in Christ Monday, January 27 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 22, 1931, in Searcy, Arkansas to Walter Lee and Mable L. Smith. As a child, her family moved to Savanna, Oklahoma where she graduated with the class of 1950. In high school she played...

Gregory A. Feh

Gregory A. Feh

Jan 26, 2025

We celebrate the life of a Hero, Teacher, husband, and wonderful grandfather, Ba FEH GREGORY ADOLF popularly known in different spheres as Mr Feh, Ba teacher, Honorable etc.

On the 10th of August 2009, he wrote a poem titled “A POEM OF VICTORY AND SUCCESS”, where he started by quoting Julius Caesar: “ The Valiant never taste of death but once,...

Tracie Jo Osborne

Tracie Jo Osborne

Jan 25, 2025

Tracie Jo Mahealani Osborne, born on July 27, 1954, in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Growing up in a military family, Tracie lived in different areas of the country before returning to Oklahoma...

Barbara "Ma" Goodnight

Barbara "Ma" Goodnight

Jan 21, 2025

Barbara Ann Goodnight, resident of Shawnee, was Promoted to Glory on January 21, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on August 17, 1941, to Cecil and Mary Truby. She graduated from Shawnee High School and married William (Bill) Arthur Goodnight on August 18, 1959.

Ma worked at River Rest Turkey Farm for 10 years....

Teresa Lorraine Coursey

Teresa Lorraine Coursey

Jan 16, 2025

Teresa Lorraine Stover Coursey, 66, of Shawnee, OK, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025, in Prague, OK, surrounded by family, after a long battle with serious health issues. She was born on June 22, 1958, in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Teresa was a dedicated wife to her husband, Terry, of 47 years, selflessly caring for him throughout their...

Robert Frederick Allison

Robert Frederick Allison

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Frederick Allison was born June 27, 1936 to Frances and Myrtle Allison. His first six years were in Northeast Oklahoma City and the family moved to Enid in 1942. He gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ at First Baptist Church Enid, recommitted his life at Falls Creek Baptist Assembly, and considered both institutions to be spiritually formative....

Kelli Lynn Schock

Kelli Lynn Schock

Jan 15, 2025

Kelli Lynn Schock, 54, of Shawnee Oklahoma, passed away in the early morning hours of January 15, 2025 surrounded in love.

Born on August 14, 1970, Kelli was a loving mother, wife, daughter and friend and her presence brought joy and light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Kelli was most proud of her three beautiful children and...

Marie Taylor Sands

Marie Taylor Sands

Jan 14, 2025

Marie Taylor Sands, life-long resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was 31 years old. Marie was born in Shawnee on September 11, 1993 and graduated from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Marie entered this world with a hole in her diaphragm causing her abdominal organs to develop in her chest cavity. As an...

Thomas Shaun Bettis

Thomas Shaun Bettis

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas Shaun Bettis passed away unexpectedly in St. Louis, Missouri on January 10, 2025, at the age of 48.

Shaun is survived by his son, Anthony Palacio of Shawnee, Oklahoma, daughter-in-law, Brandi Palacio, grandson, Sammy Palacio, sister, Sara Wilson of Denver, Colorado, nephew, Aiden of Denver, Colorado, nieces, Lily and Ella of Denver, Colorado, aunt, Robin Garrison of Shawnee, Oklahoma, uncle,...

Dennis L. Trout

Dennis L. Trout

Jan 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis L. Trout, who departed this life on January 7, 2025, at the age of 76, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Dennis was born on January 11, 1948, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to A.J. and Donna Trout. From humble beginnings, Dennis grew into a man defined by his selflessness, work ethic, and deep...

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