Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

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, 2024. 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...

Dana Earl Levisay

Dana Earl Levisay

Jan 1, 2025

Dana Levisay was born on October 25, 1948, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Walter Levisay and Billie (Rackley) Levisay. He passed on January 1, 2025.

Dana attended school in Payson, OK, through the sixth grade. After his family moved to Shawnee in 1960, he attended school in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School with the class of 1966.

He graduated from...

Charles L. "Chuck" Adams

Charles L. "Chuck" Adams

Jan 1, 2025

Charles Leslie "Chuck" Adams, age 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home. He had fought a difficult battle with Parkinsons disease and Lewy body dementia but never gave up.

Chuck was born December 25, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, the oldest of three children raised by Charles "Mose" and Freda (Haney) Adams. He grew up in...

Terri Lynn Price

Terri Lynn Price

Dec 27, 2024

Terri Lynn Price, resident of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was 58 years old.

Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Liberty Baptist Church with Phil Thompson officiating.

Terry was born on December 6, 1966 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Johnny and Linda (Columbus) Price. Terri attended Shawnee Schools, Calvary Baptist Church where she was...

Liam Ace Sadler

Liam Ace Sadler

Dec 26, 2024

Liam Ace Sadler, age 3, was born on May 4, 2021. Liam resided at Bethany Children's Center in Bethany Oklahoma. Liam passed from this life at OU Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City into the loving arms of family members who have gone on before him to be with our Lord Jesus. 

Liam is survived by a loving family that will miss...

Sharon Jeanne Gheen

Sharon Jeanne Gheen

Dec 24, 2024

Sharon Jeanne Gheen was born in October 1939 in Shawnee. Sharon claimed her middle name was pronounced with a heavy French accent, as in “Jaaahhn”. But we all knew better. She’s from Oklahoma and, therefore, it was pronounced “Jean”.

If you spent more than about 6 minutes with Sharon you realized she probably possessed the sunniest disposition of anyone you’ve ever...

Edgar Ralph Wilson

Edgar Ralph Wilson

Dec 22, 2024

Edgar Ralph Wilson, 92, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Midwest City.  Memorial services will be held later in the spring. 

Edgar enjoyed playing dominoes, pea knuckle and fishing. Some of his fondest memories included spending time as a young boy in Okemah where his stepmom had a farm and orchard. He also loved spending time helping his...

Darlene L. Quinnett

Darlene L. Quinnett

Dec 20, 2024

Darlene L. Quinnett, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was 76 years old. Darlene was born on August 22, 1948, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Harold and Louella (Scheidt) Quinnett. She worked as an Inventory Manager Specialist at Tinker Air Force Base for 36 years, retiring in 2004. In 1996 Darlene was awarded the 72nd Air...

Russell Eugene Saunders, Sr.

Russell Eugene Saunders, Sr.

Dec 13, 2024

Russell Eugene Saunders Sr. (Kepanikwe) a Shawnee resident passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 58. Russell was born August 12, 1966 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Wesley Elray and Rena Darlene Mack Saunders. 

He was a father of 7 children, Stevie Saunders of Shawnee, Nickie Saunders of Prague, Russell Saunders Jr. of Oklahoma City,...

Darrel Eugene Manlapig

Darrel Eugene Manlapig

Dec 8, 2024

Darrel Eugene Manlapig, a cherished member of the community and beloved family man, passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on February 27, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Darrel dedicated his life to his family and leaves a lasting impact on his grandchildren.

Darrel's academic journey began at the University of Central State, where he earned...

Amanda Donn Boyer

Amanda Donn Boyer

Dec 7, 2024

Shawnee resident, Amanda Donn (Kilby) Boyer, 47, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home.

 Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, at Faith Community Church of God (43005 E MacArthur, Shawnee, OK).

 Family requests that you consider making donations to the Lupus Foundation of America at lupus.org or Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation at omrf.org in lieu...

Freda Hinkle

Freda Hinkle

Dec 6, 2024

Freda Taylor Hinkle, 82, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on December 6, 2024, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her beloved family and friends.

Born on June 8, 1942, in Watford, England, Freda was the tenth of eleven siblings. Freda was the cherished daughter of Henry and Margaret Mary Taylor.

In 1963, Freda embarked on a new chapter, moving to America, and pursuing...

James Everell Smith

James Everell Smith

Dec 6, 2024

James Smith, loving father, hard working entrepreneur, knowledge seeker, travel lover ended his earthly journey on Dec. 6, 2024. Born to Everell and Mary Smith in 1954, he remained a lifelong Catholic until his death. He was proud of his close knit family and strived to live the principles that he grew up with of tolerance, charity and love for...

Kendall Grant Blakemore

Kendall Grant Blakemore

Dec 2, 2024

Kendall Grant Blakemore, beloved brother, partner, and uncle, departed this world too early on December 2, 2024. A lover of theater and travel, Kendall also doted on his nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. Those left behind miss him dearly and remember his presence in our lives.

Everyone that knew him, whether it was for an hour or a lifetime,...

L. Dennis Mofield

L. Dennis Mofield

Dec 2, 2024

L. Dennis Mofield, 76, of Shawnee, who after a long illness, passed away peacefully into the everlasting arms of Jesus on Monday, December 2, 2024.

 Services for Dennis will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Immanuel Baptist Church under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

 Dennis was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, on October 18, 1948 to parents Virginia (Finch) Mofield...

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