Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Oct 4, 2024

Joy left her earthly life to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father on October 4, 2024. She was born Aug. 2, 1936 at Okemah, OK, the oldest of 7 children, to Ray and Janie (Cheatham) Massey. She graduated from Bearden High School Southwest of Okemah in 1953 as Salutatorian of her class. She married her classmate and the love of...

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Gibson was born on November 13, 1939 in the Bluff Community near Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to George Walter “Ted” Gibson and Iva Jewell Gibson (Rogers). He died on Wednesday October 2, 2024 in Shawnee. 

Mr. Gibson was a retired federal and state law enforcement officer as well as a US Air Force Veteran. He held a BA from Upper Iowa University....

Oct 2, 2024

Donald Ray Qualls was reunited with his love and met Jesus on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by family.

Don was born on October 24, 1934 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Millard and Ethel Qualls. He was the oldest of 3 boys. He attended Idabel schools for 12 years, while being a member of the Idabel Baseball Team and National Honor Society....

Sep 30, 2024

Shawnee resident Del Kinslow, 71, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 in Shawnee, OK.

 Memorial Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2024 at Walker Funeral Chapel.

 Del was born April 9, 1953 in Taft, CA to Kenneth Kinslow Sr. and Peggy (Teeter) Kinslow. He graduated from Paul’s Valley High School and joined the United States Air Force. He served in...

Sep 29, 2024

Reva Jean Derk, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, graced this world with her presence from April 28, 1948, until her departure on September 29, 2024. Born in Orange, Texas to James Claude and Lora Marie Lagrone, she carried with her a warm and kind-hearted spirit, one that touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Sep 26, 2024

Janice Sue (Schimmel) Degraffenreid, 77, passed away September 26, 2024 at her home.

A memorial service with Rocky Barrett officiating, will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Walker Funeral Chapel with CPN Chairman Rocky Barrett officiating.  Burial of cremains to follow at Johnson Cemetery.

Janice was born October 17, 1946, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Vernon Doc Schimmel and Mildred...

Sep 18, 2024

Wilburn Dwyane Dennis went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Dwyane was born July 26, 1937 in Abilene, Texas, to parents Wilburn and Beulah (Dearing) Dennis. Dwyane was raised in Texas and Oklahoma and found his calling in life as a minister at a very young age. Dwyane delivered his first sermon at just 13 years old....

Sep 13, 2024

Sara Marie (Nordstrom) Frye, beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on September 13, 2024, leaving behind a radiant legacy of love and laughter. Born on April 26, 1995, Sara brought an undeniable energy into the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was embodiment kindness and friendliness, never meeting a stranger and always ready to...

Sep 13, 2024

Leona Faye (Nicely) Smith was born September 2, 1937 in Payson, Oklahoma to William and Beulah (Moffitt) Nicely. She attended Meeker, OK public schools for 12 years before graduating high school as Co-Valedictorian in 1955. Later that year she married her high school sweetheart Gerald Smith on October 22, 1955 and was in a loving union for 55 years at...

Sep 6, 2024

Nancy Ellen Carlton passed away at her home in Shawnee at the age of 90 on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born to Wiley and Ollie Fields on June 6, 1934 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Nancy graduated from Holdenville High School in 1952 and the OKC Vocational School of Practical Nursing in 1975. She worked until retirement as an LPN...

Sep 1, 2024

Carl Lee Roberts went to his heavenly home September 1, 2024. He was born December 23, 1945 in Ada, Oklahoma to Hobert Lee Francis and Dorothy Wilma (Magar) Roberts.

He married Donna Sue Gunter on May 21, 1994 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

After 37 years Carl retired from Tinker AFB on March 29, 2002. He enjoyed his retirement by playing golf.

Survivors include his...

Aug 28, 2024

Peggy Jean (Bryan) Ford, beloved mother, grandmother, and GiGi, 89, of Shawnee, OK, passed away at home on August 28, 2024, leaving a lasting legacy of devotion to her family and her community.

She was born in Lone Wolf, OK in 1934 to Margaret and Cecil Bryan. Peggy was a pioneer businesswoman, buying her first insurance agency in 1963 and renaming...

Aug 25, 2024

Daniel Edward Freeman, a beloved husband, father, son, uncle, G-pa, and friend passed away on August 25, 2024 at the age of 58. Born on August 6, 1966, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Daniel made his mark on the world through his unwavering love for his family and his dedication to craft as the owner of his own electrician business.

Daniel had an...

Aug 25, 2024

Joseph Donald Barrick passed peacefully early morning of Sunday, August 25, at the age of 89.

 Services will be held at St. Benedict’s church (632 N. Kickapoo, Shawnee) with a funeral service at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 29. Joe will be buried at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee.

 Joe was born on August 26, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri to Foster Dewey Barrick...

Aug 24, 2024

William Charles Eck, long-time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was 91 years old. Bill was born on November 11, 1932 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to his parents, Manno and Jessie Eck. Bill faithfully served his country as an Airplane Mechanic in the United States Air Force serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bill...

Aug 23, 2024

George David "Frog" Ferguson was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Maude and Bill Ferguson on his Aunt Pearl and Uncle Guy's farm on May 27, 1938. David went to heaven on August 23, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at his home. 

David was raised in Shawnee, graduating from Shawnee High School in 1956, where he was the first chair on the...

Aug 21, 2024

Brian Myers went to his eternal home on August 21, 2024. He was born in Pasadena, California on April 22, 1966 to Will and Margie Myers. He grew up in Covina California until moving to Oklahoma in 1984.

 For the last 20 years, Brian has worked at Georg Fischer in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

 Brian met his wife, Martha in 2004 and they have...

Aug 21, 2024

Our beloved dad, Carl Coffman, entered heavens gates on August 21, 2024 at the age of 83 after an extended illness. 

Carl was blessed with current wife, Darla, for the past 14 years, along with her family. They relocated from Bethel to Shawnee. They had some fun adventures traveling and were active at Immanuel Baptist Church. 

Carl was born to B.B. and...

Aug 16, 2024

Teresa Lee (Melton) Birdwell passed away at her home on August 16, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Teresa was born on December 6, 1960 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Don and Doris Melton. She attended Seminole Schools and met her husband, Richie, in the fall of 1980 at Sonic. They married on April 25, 1981 and together raised four...