Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Christine Elaine Grider

Christine Elaine Grider

Mar 27, 2025

Christine Elaine Grider, resident of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Goldie Little and her siblings.

Chris is survived by her husband, Wayne of the home; her children, Vicki Grider (Jay Peterson), Clifton Wayne Grider (Marla), and Greg Grider (Meri Jo); and her grandchildren, Shannon Madole (Rick Harper),...

Georgia Faye Nullake

Georgia Faye Nullake

Mar 26, 2025

Georgia Faye Nullake, age 74, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Georgia was born August 25, 1950 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of George and Ruth Anne (Morris) Nullake. Georgia was raised in the Aydelotte community. She attended Meeker schools, graduating in 1969. After High School, she attended Central State College in Edmond. As...

Kent Kellogg

Kent Kellogg

Mar 24, 2025

Lyndal Kent Kellogg was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1938, in Bristow, OK and passed into eternity on March 24, 2025, in Shawnee, OK. The number of his days were 86 years, 8 months and 20 days.

Kent was born to Eugene Woodward and Oleeta Muriel (Taylor) Kellogg, the second son of a second son and the third of four...

Cecelia Lois Washington

Cecelia Lois Washington

Mar 23, 2025

Cecelia "Lois" Washington, age 95, of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Cecelia worked most of her life as a home health aide for Med Core of Seminole, OK. She was a proud member of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrry E. Wakolee and Lillian M. Wakolee, two...

Jeff Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins

Mar 20, 2025

A standard song is typically made up of the following: an introduction, multiple verses, chorus, bridge, and outro. And though the life of Jeffrey (Jeff) Clark Hawkins has been far from typical, his story echoes that of a song. It weaves through the verses of life with a continued chorus molded by his love of music.

The world heard his introduction...

Hugh Alan Crow

Hugh Alan Crow

Mar 19, 2025

A full obituary will be placed once finalized. 

William Richard Mitchell

William Richard Mitchell

Mar 15, 2025

William Richard "Bill" Mitchell, age 94, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Shawnee.

Bill was born December 3, 1930 on a share-cropper's farm in Midlothian, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, a son of Thomas and Nancy "Elizabeth" (Gregg) Mitchell. He was raised in the area, attending school at White Rock before graduating from Chandler High School. Following high school,...

Mary Beth Wilson

Mary Beth Wilson

Mar 15, 2025

Mary Beth Clasby Wilson, age 87, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at Regency Nursing Home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Cushing, Oklahoma on August 10, 1937, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late William and Irma Clasby. She married her high school sweetheart, Emmet Lee Wilson on February...

James David Farthing

James David Farthing

Mar 13, 2025

James "Jim" Farthing, 82, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was born on June 17, 1942, to Thelbert and Theresa Farthing. He passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Farthing; his sister, Iris Harp; his son, David Farthing; daughter-in-law Sheila and his cherished grandchildren, Jacob (23) and twins Katherine (21) and Madison...

Boyd Owen Cheney

Boyd Owen Cheney

Mar 13, 2025

Boyd Owen Cheney went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025. He was born February 4, 1935, in Bennett, Nebraska to Ralph and Lena Cheney. He rode a horse to school and worked with his older brother Dwight and mother and father on their farm. When he was eight years old, his family moved to Decatur, Arkansas....

Charles Wesley Cox

Charles Wesley Cox

Mar 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Wesley Cox, affectionately known as "Charlie," who left us on March 12, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 13, 1932, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Marvin Wesley Cox and Ina Gene Edwards. Charlie graced this world with his gentle spirit and unwavering kindness. His journey...

Joseph Darren "Jody" Stafford

Joseph Darren "Jody" Stafford

Mar 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph “Jody” Darren Stafford, 61, announce his passing from a brief illness on March 10, 2025 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family.

Jody was born May 20, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ira “Clay” Stafford and Marjorie Darling (Brown) Stafford. He married his high school sweetheart Rhonda Sue Stafford on...

Marquita Lee Baird

Marquita Lee Baird

Mar 8, 2025

Marquita Lee "Marky" (Windel) Baird, age 62, lifelong Shawnee resident, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home in Shawnee.

Marky was born July 16, 1962 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of Frank and Nancy Yvonne (Cox) Windel. She was raised in Shawnee and graduated with the Bethel Acres class of 1980. After high school, Marky attended college for a...

Monty Eli Tasier

Monty Eli Tasier

Mar 7, 2025

Tasier, Monty Eli, age 67 of Oklahoma City, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2025 in Oklahoma City.

Monty was born May 27, 1957 In Oklahoma City to Leonard and Lahoma (Masquat) Walker. He was later adopted by Ellis Tasier He was raised in Shawnee, graduating from high school there. Later, Monty worked in downtown Oklahoma City in construction for years and...

Alta Harmon

Alta Harmon

Mar 5, 2025

Alta Harmon was born on December 3, 1937, to Cecil and Leta Brock in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. She had two siblings, John and Linda. Alta attended and graduated from Macomb School. In 1957, Alta married Sid Harmon. Together, they raised two children, daughter Jan and son Tony.

Alta cherished her children and made it a priority to be supportive of their activities....

Michael Warren Green

Michael Warren Green

Mar 4, 2025

Michael Warren Green, born on February 22, 1958, in Ridgecrest, California, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City. 

Michael spent many years as a mechanic at George Fischer Central Plastics and retired after 30 years. His technical skills were matched only by his kind heart and selfless demeanor. He was a friend to many, defined not only by his...

Richard Doyle Blemmel

Richard Doyle Blemmel

Mar 2, 2025

Richard Blemmel was born in Seminole, OK on March 4, 1943 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025. Richard spent many days in his early childhood on the family farm in Davenport, OK; a land obtained the day after the 1889 Land Run in a trade for a one-eyed mule. He later lived in Oklahoma...

Fred Dewayne Jenkins

Fred Dewayne Jenkins

Feb 26, 2025

Fred Dewayne Jenkins, born on May 10, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS to Frank and Vivian Jenkins as the youngest of eight brothers and sisters. He hung his spurs up on February 26, 2025 at the age of 86.

Fred graduated from Central High School in May of 1956. The next day he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, and was very...

John Dewayne Adamson

John Dewayne Adamson

Feb 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Adamson

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of John Adamson, a man whose kindness, love, and warmth touched all who knew him. For over eight beautiful years, he was not just a stepfather, but a true father, friend, and constant source of love and strength in our lives. John had a heart of gold, always...

Darlene A. Rogers

Darlene A. Rogers

Feb 19, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother made her final journey on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 passing peacefully listening to her childhood stories. She was never one to make anything about herself. In true character, she waited for a winter storm to meet her Lord. Her family was always her greatest treasure.

Darlene was born on May 23, 1938 to Lawrence LaMonte and...

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