Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Nathan Sterling Walker

Nathan Sterling Walker

Aug 8, 2021

Nathan Sterling Walker, 44, of Shawnee OK, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Nathan was born April 16, 1977 in Muskogee, OK to Brenda Joyce (Walker) Tiger. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1998. Nathan had worked for South Central Industries, as a delivery assistant, and volunteered for meals and wheels. Nathan loved spending time with...

Laura Virginia Whitmore

Laura Virginia Whitmore

Aug 6, 2021

Laura Virginia Whitmore (03/06/1960–08/06/2021) On Friday, August 6, 2021, the world was shaken by the loss of Laura Virginia Whitmore, who died in her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 61.

Laura was born on March 6, 1960 to Joe and Tommie Douthitt in Garland, Texas and grew up in Wylie, Texas, where she graduated high school...

Sharon Beth Ford

Sharon Beth Ford

Aug 6, 2021

Sharon Beth Ford, resident of Seminole, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was 74 years old. Sharon was born on May 7, 1947 to her parents, Roy P. and Ivy Alice Ford. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers, cooking, and her little dog, Jangles. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Brice, her parents, sister,...

Jack King

Jack King

Aug 5, 2021

Meeker resident Jack King, 84, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Dale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jack King Great-Grandchildren Scholarship Fund at Bison Federal Credit Union Jack was born November 14, 1936 in Shawnee, OK to Dock King...

Betty Jean Burke

Betty Jean Burke

Aug 5, 2021

Betty Jean Anderson Burke, 93, of Norman OK, passed away Thursday, August 5, at her home. Betty was born September 23, 1927 in Shawnee, OK to Jubal and Myrtle Anderson. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1945. She married Lloyd Rex Burke on November 17, 1945 upon his return from World War II in the Pacific. Betty worked for...

Robin Landry

Robin Landry

Aug 4, 2021

Robin Landry went to his heavenly home peacefully on Wednesday, August 4th in Shawnee. A private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 9, 2021 at Holdenville Cemetery. Robin was born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Vergie M. Landry and Creighton E. Landry. Robin served in the Navy from 1966 until 1979. Although Robin had several assignments,...

Nita Dawn Green

Nita Dawn Green

Aug 2, 2021

Nita Green, life-long resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was 60 years old. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. 

Jeffery Allen Fry

Jeffery Allen Fry

Jul 28, 2021

  Jeffery Allen Fry, resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was 54 years old. A memorial ceremony for Jeff will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 1315 N. McKinley in Shawnee, on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm.    Jeff was born on June 12, 1967 in Danville, Illinois to Stephen and Hazel...

Thelma Louise Divine

Thelma Louise Divine

Jul 25, 2021

Thelma Louise Divine, 96, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Shawnee. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Tecumseh Cemetery. She was born February 1, 1925 to Woodford and Mary Dossey in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. She married Lester Divine on November 10, 1966. Her favorite hobbies were reading, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling. Thelma was member...

Shahn David Corter

Shahn David Corter

Jul 24, 2021

Shahn David Corter, age 58 of Sherman, Texas died July 24, 2021 in Denison, Texas. Services will be Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the Walker Funeral Service Chapel in Shawnee with Tommy Smith officiating. He was born March 31, 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Paul and Armanda Corter of McLoud, Oklahoma and led an impactful life...

Terina Jean Tooman

Terina Jean Tooman

Jul 22, 2021

Terina Jean Tooman, 38, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her home. Memorial services are pending.

Dane Arthur Ross

Dane Arthur Ross

Jul 22, 2021

Dane Arthur Ross, 77, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home. Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Dane Arthur Ross was born on February 4, 1944 to Eula (Coleman) and George L. Ross in McLoud, Oklahoma. He was a McLoud High School graduate, and...

Alean Moore

Alean Moore

Jul 22, 2021

Alean Moore, age 91 of Shawnee, OK passed away from this life and entered into rest with Jesus Christ at McLoud Nursing Home Thursday evening, July 22, 2021. She was born February 12, 1930 to Willie and Annis Edrie Moore of Centrahoma, OK. She graduated from Centrahoma High School in 1948. She went on to attend Modeling School and Cosmetology...

Janice Calvert

Janice Calvert

Jul 21, 2021

Janice Carolyn Calvert, 76, of Flower Mound, Texas passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 23, 1944 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Andrew and Juanita (Owens) Smith. She was raised in McAlester until she met and then married the love of...

Robert Wayne Newton

Robert Wayne Newton

Jul 20, 2021

Robert Wayne Newton, age 81, of Shawnee died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in an Oklahoma City hospital. Services have been set for Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Walker Funeral Service Chapel with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer, prostate cancer and skin cancer several years ago but always remained...

Diana Lee Teel

Diana Lee Teel

Jul 20, 2021

Diana Lee Teel lost her battle with cancer on 20 July, 2021. She was 63. Diana was born 7 Jan, 1958, and lived in the McLoud area most of her life. She graduated from McLoud High School in 1976 and began her nursing career soon after. She married her husband Robert Teel in January 1978 and raised two children. Diana...

Forrest Neil Walker

Forrest Neil Walker

Jul 18, 2021

Forrest Neil "Kesko" Walker, 70, of Shawnee, Ok, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at O.U. Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Wake services will be Tuesday Evening, July 20, 2021 at the Walker Home Place in McLoud. Burial will be Wednesday Morning, July 21, 2021 at Walker Family Cemetery. He was born November 16, 1950 in Shawnee to Willard...

Alisha LaVonne Reynolds

Alisha LaVonne Reynolds

Jul 18, 2021

Alisha LaVonne Reynolds passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was 39 years old. Alisha was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1981 in Ada, Oklahoma. She lived in Shawnee where she graduated from high school and Gordon Cooper. She also attended Seminole Junior College.

On January 6, 2001, Alisha gave birth to the new love of her life,...

Betholena Kennedy

Betholena Kennedy

Jul 18, 2021

Betholena Kennedy, 103, died peacefully at her daughter's home in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born to Willie and Cornelius Douglas on April 5, 1918 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She moved to Shawnee during infancy, grew up and attended school there and has remained in the community. She professed a hope in Christ at an early...

Betty Ruth Weeks

Betty Ruth Weeks

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Ruth Weeks, 92 of Tecumseh passed away on July 9, 2021. Betty was born June 8, 1929 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Alvie and Virginia Mae (McCutcheon) Bledsoe. Her childhood was spent in rural areas near Norman, Oklahoma. She married Raymond Franklin Weeks October 4, 1947. A daughter, Beverly Ingmire was born in 1952. A son, Bradley Raymond Weeks was...

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