Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Michael Kolbe Roper

Michael Kolbe Roper

Feb 22, 2020

On February 22, 2020, Michael Kolbe Roper went to Heaven and is now with his loving mother, Melissa Ann Smith, who preceded him in death.

Kolbe attended Edmond Memorial High School where he excelled in his studies. After high school Kolbe attended the University of Oklahoma graduating with an art degree. Kolbe’s work “The Cowboy” is on display at...

Leo J Fairchild

Leo J Fairchild

Feb 19, 2020

Leo J Fairchild was born December 13th, 1935 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Elmer Eugene and May Arilla Fairchild.

He passed from this life on February 19, 2020 at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his three siblings, Marie, Charles and John.

He was a graduate of St. Benedict High School...

Loydell "LD" Cummins

Loydell "LD" Cummins

Feb 18, 2020

Loydell “LD” Cummins, 77, of Shawnee, passed away Tuesday, February 18 in a local hospital.

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22 in the chapel of Walker Funeral Service with Kevin Nagle officiating.

LD was born May 27, 1942 in Shawnee, OK to Lester & Marjorie (Killian) Rushing. She married Ronald Cummins, and worked as an...

Michael Cain McLaughlin

Michael Cain McLaughlin

Feb 18, 2020

Tecumseh resident Michael Cain McLaughlin, 28, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Michael, the son of Michael McLaughlin and Florence Tidwell, was born October 24, 1991 in Shawnee. He graduated from Shawnee High School with the class of 2010. Michael then went to the University of Oklahoma, where he received a bachelor’s degree. On June 1, 2013, he married...

Peggy Ann Harp

Peggy Ann Harp

Feb 16, 2020

Lifelong resident Peggy Ann (Tennyson) Harp, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

She was born April 15, 1929 to Ward James and Beulah Mae (Duncan) Tennyson in El Reno, Oklahoma. A 1947 Shawnee High School graduate she married Claud C. Harp on September, 1, 1951 at Immanuel Baptist Church. They were married for 59 years before...

Koleta Karen Tucker

Koleta Karen Tucker

Feb 12, 2020

Bethel Acres resident Koleta Karen Tucker, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Larry Townsend officiating. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery.

Koleta was born February 21, 1947 in McLoud, Oklahoma to Roy Baldwin and Koleta Joyce (Keener)...

Wesley "Wes" Earl Potts

Wesley "Wes" Earl Potts

Feb 11, 2020

Wesley ‘Wes’ Earl Potts, died on February 11th at his home at the age of 77.

Wes was born on November 16, 1942 in Shawnee to Roy Thomas and Willie Mae (Cole) Potts. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1960 and attended various colleges. Wes retired from ONG as manager of the Chandler area in 2002 after 37...

Joshua D. Deatherage

Joshua D. Deatherage

Feb 10, 2020

Joshua D. Deatherage, 29, of Seminole, died Monday, February 10 at his home.

Tribal rites will be Thursday evening at First Indian Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 14 at First Indian Baptist Church with Victor Cope and Spencer Davis officiating.

Joshua was born November 19, 1990 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Curtis & Janice...

Effie Lou Willis

Effie Lou Willis

Feb 8, 2020

Meeker resident Effie Louise Buoy Walker Willis, 88, died Saturday, February 8 in Shawnee. Effie was born November 13, 1931, in Meeker to Rome Edward and Iva Mae (Beatty) Buoy. She graduated from Meeker High School with the class of 1949. On July 18, 1949, she married Earl Eugene Walker in Sparks. Gene and Effie enjoyed 64 years of marriage...

Marjorie Darling Stafford

Marjorie Darling Stafford

Feb 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Darling Stafford, 79, announce her passing from a brief illness on Thursday February 6, 2020, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 11, 1940, in Lebanon, Oregon, to Elmer Douglas Brown and Margaret Lillian (Byerley) Brown. She fell in love with and married Ira...

Elmer D. Vincent

Elmer D. Vincent

Feb 4, 2020

Elmer Duewaine Vincent, 91, left this world Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

The family will be at Walker Funeral Service on Thursday from 6pm to 7pm to receive friends. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday, February 7, 2020 at New Life Church (10th & Draper) with Charles Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery.

Elmer was born September...

Bobby Dunn

Bobby Dunn

Feb 4, 2020

Shawnee resident, Bobby Dunn, 72, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Oklahoma City.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 7 at the Cornerstone First Assembly of God in Shawnee with David Peters officiating.

Bobby was born March 25, 1947 in Henryetta, OK to Robert & Gladys Dunn. He served in the United States Army, and worked...

Sue Evans

Sue Evans

Jan 26, 2020

Shawnee resident Norma Sue Evans, 95, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her home.

Sue was born December 30, 1924, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Thomas Lafayette Francis and Grace Lee (Cumpton) Francis. She graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, OK, and received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Tulsa University. While at the university, she was...

Jean Flynn

Jean Flynn

Jan 26, 2020

Norma Jean Garrett Flynn was born August 9, 1937, in Dill City, Oklahoma, to A.H. and Gertrude (Short) Garrett.

The family moved to Arkansas when Jean was three months old. Jean attended school at Old Dixie and Houston, Arkansas, where learning was a passion. She graduated in May, 1955, at Bigelow, Arkansas, with the honor of class Valedictorian. For...

Don Weir

Don Weir

Jan 26, 2020

Shawnee resident, Don Weir, 85, died Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Father Tom Dahlman officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Don was born February 10, 1934 in Shawnee, OK to Jeff & Grace Weir. He was a...

Ronald Wilson Littlehead

Ronald Wilson Littlehead

Jan 25, 2020

Ronald Wilson Littlehead departed this life on January 25, 2020 in Shawnee, OK. He was 53 and a lifelong resident of Shawnee, OK.

He was born to Edward Littlehead Sr, and Cecelian (Butler) Littlehead on July 8, 1966, at the Mission Hill Hospital in Shawnee, OK. He was an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma....

Buddy R Allen

Buddy R Allen

Jan 24, 2020

Shawnee resident Buddy R. Allen, 85, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Walker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2020 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Tiffany A. Nagel Monroe officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial...

Johnie A. Brown

Johnie A. Brown

Jan 22, 2020

Johnie Alfred Brown, 77, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

He was born, April 30, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Joe and Ruby (Bristow) Brown. He was raised in Shawnee and attended Shawnee schools. He married Glenda Ann Brown on November 20, 1964 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Johnie was a diesel mechanic and...

Rex Hilburn

Rex Hilburn

Jan 20, 2020

Shawnee resident Rex Hilburn, 80, died Monday, January 20 in an Enid hospital.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Rex was born April 27, 1939 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Earl Woodrow Hilburn and Lucille Hilburn. He graduated from Hobart High School. He married Linda Carol...

Bevlyn June Taron

Bevlyn June Taron

Jan 18, 2020

Bevlyn, loving wife and mother, passed on to be with our Lord on her 76th birthday, Saturday, January 18. She was born in Tulsa, OK to Jack and June Bradfield on January 18, 1944. Her family moved to Shreveport, LA when she was about 5 years old, and then to Shawnee when she was in the 5th grade. She attended...