Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Oleta Ray McCalip

Oleta Ray McCalip

Aug 26, 2021

Oleta Ray McCalip, life-long resident of Shawnee, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her home. She was 79 years old. "Leta" was born on March 18, 1942 to her parents, Archie and Ola Miles in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Leta retired from Tinker AFB where she met life-long friends. Her love of Christmas was evident throughout the year watching Christmas...

Floyd Raymond Hood

Floyd Raymond Hood

Aug 26, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Floyd Raymond Hood, 67, of Shawnee. He was born to Charles Hood and Janie Hood (Burnes) on February 28, 1954, in Shawnee, OK. After a hard fought battle with cancer, Floyd went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2021, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by...

Velma D. Cosar

Velma D. Cosar

Aug 26, 2021

Velma D. Cosar, resident of Harrah, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Harrah, Oklahoma. She was 81 years old. Velma was born on July 16, 1940 to her parents, Floyd and Minnie Watts in Paden, Oklahoma. Velma was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy and Willie Pearl, her husband, Galvos Cosar, and her daughters, Sandra and Janet....

Gena Lynn Duncan

Gena Lynn Duncan

Aug 26, 2021

Gena Lynn Duncan, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Tulsa. She was 58 years old. She lived in Owasso with her loving boyfriend, Andre Rocha and his two daughters Emily and Ashley.

Gena was born on September 1, 1962 in Pacoima, California to her parents, Harold Duncan and Mary Proznyk.

Gena was a great cook. She especially loved...

Sally Jo Jett

Sally Jo Jett

Aug 24, 2021

Sally Jo Jett passed away on August 24th, 2021 at the age of 77 in Shawnee, Oklahoma with family in her son’s home. Sally was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward and Ann Vallandingham. She graduated from Fremont High School in Iowa in 1962. She attended college in Missouri, Virginia, and Oklahoma; ultimately earning her Master’s...

Carolyn Lou Martin

Carolyn Lou Martin

Aug 20, 2021

Carolyn Lou Martin received her call Home to Glory on Friday, August 20, 2021, after 94 years of life. She was born on the family farm in Seminole County, Oklahoma near Little in 1927. She arrived a month after Charles Lindburgh completed the first solo trans-Atlantic flight. While growing up on the farm she watched the waving wheat and helped...

Ladonna Kay Eddings

Ladonna Kay Eddings

Aug 19, 2021

On August 18, 2021, Ladonna Kay Eddings joined our Father in Heaven. Ladonna was born on January 21, 1961 to her parents, Donnie and Glenda Anderson in Tecumseh, OK. She was a kind hearted person who was quick to be at anyone's side who needed her. Ladonna was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in...

Roy William Pilling

Roy William Pilling

Aug 16, 2021

Roy William Pilling passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was 90 years old. A graveside service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, Oklahoma. Roy was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Frank and Myrtle Pilling on March 30, 1931. After high school graduation, Roy...

Daemon Rian Wood

Daemon Rian Wood

Aug 13, 2021

Oklahoma City resident Daemon Rian Wood, 32, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 in Oklahoma City. Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. He will then be taken to the Ellis Homestead Wednesday evening. Burial will be Thursday morning at McKosato Family Cemetery. He was born June 30, 1989 in Ada, Oklahoma...

John Randolph Prince, Jr.

John Randolph Prince, Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

John Randolph Prince, Jr. passed away in his sleep on the morning of August 12, 2021, on his ninety-second birthday at home in Shawnee. He is survived by his widow, Patricia Adams Prince, and his three sons Rand, Tim and Phil, their wives Elvelina, Kristi, and Olga, thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two sisters Jane Prince and Ray Davis. John...

Walter G. King

Walter G. King

Aug 10, 2021

Shawnee resident Walter G. King, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Fisher officiating. Walter was born September 6, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter L. King and Clarabelle (Smart) King. He graduated from Mackenzie High School (Detroit) in 1955...

Robert F. Lempges

Robert F. Lempges

Aug 8, 2021

Robert F. Lempges, age 91, lifelong McLoud resident passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Robert F. Lempges was born in McLoud, OK March 31, 1930 to Frank Lempges and Billie Terry Lempges. He passed Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Shawnee, OK. He was a lifelong resident of McLoud. Bob graduated from St. Gregory's High School in 1947....

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...