Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County
Daniel Lloyd Putman
May 29, 2025
Daniel Lloyd Putman, born on February 8, 1974, in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Daniel graduated from high school in Moore, Oklahoma, and pursued further education at OKC Platt College, focusing on criminal justice training for security work. Yet, it was in woodworking that he found his true passion. With a heart as...
Nathaniel Coleman
May 25, 2025
Nathaniel Coleman was born on November 21, 1946, in Proctor, Arkansas, to Lonnie Cannon.
Nathaniel graduated from West Memphis High School in 1965. He was a running back for the football team. He went on to play semi-pro baseball, and he worked maintenance on 18-wheeler tractor trailers.
Nathaniel enjoyed fishing and watching old western movies. He always loved a good barbecue and...
Steven Don Ward
May 25, 2025
The much-loved son of Patricia L. (Wood) Ward and Marc Ward, Steven Don Ward, age 45, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at Integris Baptist Hosital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Steven was born on January 11, 1980 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up and continued to live in the family home north of town.
Steven went to...
Welton Hearst Copeland
May 21, 2025
Welton Hearst Copeland, 87, of Bethel Acres fell asleep in Christ Wednesday, May 21.
He was born August 8, 1937, in Altus, Oklahoma, to William Hearst and Lillian Mattie Copeland. Welton attended Harmony, Olustee, and Centralvue schools, graduating from Centralvue in 1955. He was an accomplished baseball player, lettering all four years in H.S. and played American Legion ball. After graduation,...
Sandra E. Callaway
May 16, 2025
Sandra Elaine Callaway, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of May 16, 2025, just one day shy of her 76th birthday. She was surrounded by all her “girls,” wrapped in love and comfort after fighting a short but courageous battle with a very difficult illness.
Sandra was a deeply devoted mom, grandma, great-grandma, and loyal friend....
Nickalas Lynn Smitha
May 14, 2025
Nickalas Lynn Smitha, a precious child of love and light, was born on May 14, 2025. With a soul too pure for world, he touched the lives of all who anticipated the joy of knowing him.
Before his much-anticipated arrival, Nickalas gently departed this realm, leaving behind family and friends not yet met.
Nickalas is survived by a loving community of family...
Becky Sue Garlow
May 14, 2025
Becky Sue Vickrey Garlow, (70), passed away peacefully at home in Shawnee, OK, on May 14, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family. Becky, affectionately known to her family as "Grammy", was born to Norma and Eugene Vickrey on May 20, 1954, in Chickasha, OK.
Becky grew up in the farming community of Minco, OK, with wonderful parents and brothers, and...
Jennie Lou Mays
May 9, 2025
Jennie Louise (Hughes) Mays, affectionately known as "Jennie Lou," passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 24, 1929, in Roswell, New Mexico, Jennie Lou led a remarkable life characterized by warmth, love, and unwavering support for her family.
Her professional journey began at the age of 45, where she dedicated over 20 years of...
Donald W. Casteel
May 4, 2025
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Billie Lora Hickey
May 2, 2025
Billie Lora Hickey, born on July 15, 1939, in Watonga, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 85.
An alumna of the University of Oklahoma, Billie earned her degree in art education and taught for before dedicating herself full-time to raising her family. On January 23, 1965, she married the love of her life, Arlie Monroe...
Tim Edward Taron
May 1, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Edward Taron was born on November 22, 1950 to Pierre and Lelia Taron in Shawnee OK, where he spent the entirety of his time on this earth. He went to his true home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025.
As the youngest of 13 children, Tim was an uncle to 10 the day he was born....
Cora LaVonne Vail
Apr 29, 2025
Shawnee resident Cora Lavonne Vail, a child of God, left her earthly residence and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the age of 97 years. Lavonne was born on December 7, 1927 to Robert Boyd and Alpha Friend in Okemah, Oklahoma. Lavonne attended schools in Shawnee, Oklahoma and Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Her career was...
Barbara Kay Carter
Apr 29, 2025
Barbara Kay Carter was born on March 31, 1960, in Buffalo, MN in the backseat of a car on the way to the hospital. She was born to Henry and Hester (Kuiper) Smith. Barbara grew up on a farm in rural Maple Lake, MN where she lived most of her life.
As a child, she attended school in Annandale, Minnesota. She...
JoAnn P. Ring
Apr 28, 2025
JoAnn P. Ring, age 83, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, while surrounded by her beloved family at her home in Shawnee.
JoAnn was born on January 24, 1942, in Wolf, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joe and Leva (Burgess) Pierce. She was raised in the Seminole, Wolf, and Bowlegs area, graduating from Pleasant Grove High School in...
Weldon Ray Pendergrass
Apr 24, 2025
Weldon Ray Pendergrass, 78, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on April 24, 2025. Ray was born to Jim and Mary Pendergrass in Nashville, Tennessee in 1947. He graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1965 and went on to attend Lipscomb University. Ray was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971.
Ray...
Randy G. Flowers
Apr 21, 2025
Randy Gene Flowers, age 72, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his home on April 21, 2025.
Randy was born on October 3, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Meeker High School in 1970, where he was a talented student, athlete, and musician. During his school years, Randy played six instruments in the band—depending on the year—and was a...
Stephen Ernest Cash
Apr 19, 2025
Stephen Ernest Cash, born on August 27, 1954, departed this life on April 19, 2025. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Air Force as a Technical Sergeant in Medical Services, dedicating 20 years of his life to protecting and caring for others.
After his military retirement, Stephen made a significant impact as a surgical tech, where his skills...
Darline Elizabeth Chastain
Apr 18, 2025
Darline E. Chastain, age 92, of Porum, Oklahoma, formerly of Shawnee, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Darline was born April 5, 1933 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the youngest of six children to Bert Augustus and Lucy Rodman. She married the love of her life, Melburn Chastain on October 07, 1955 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. They celebrated 43 years...
Jackie E. Ramsey
Apr 15, 2025
Jackie "Jack" Ernest Ramsey, 86, was called Home Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Jack was born on October 28, 1938 in Alfalfa, Oklahoma to Fred and Velma Ramsey. He was one of four children and their only son. He graduated from Macomb High School in 1956, where he was the first baseman on the state champion baseball team....
Jacque Lou Long
Apr 15, 2025
Jacque Lou (Ashley) Long passed from this life on April 15, at the age of 90 in McLoud, Oklahoma.
She was known to her family as Lou, grandkids as Nina, and Jackie to friends. She was a woman with incredible love and kindness. Her family was everything to her and she has left an imprint that will be carried forward for...
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