Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Oct 27, 2024

Gertrude B. Pickering passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born on March 1, 1945, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Charlie B. and Lillie (Davis) Spybuck. Gertrude lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and friends.

She graduated from Bethel High School and continued her education at Oklahoma Baptist University....

Oct 21, 2024

Virgil Lee Middleton, born on October 4, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on October 21, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication that will be cherished by all who had the privilege to know him. 

Virgil graduated from Strother High School before embarking on a successful career as a machinist at Central Plastics. He later advanced...

Oct 10, 2024

Sue-Rita (Axtell) Clark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 10, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Sue-Rita was born on February 14, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James and Rosmary Axtell. 

A woman of strong faith, Sue-Rita’s heart was forever devoted to Jesus. Her love for Him was mirrored in her everyday life,...

Oct 10, 2024

Judith Kay Thompson Jones, 75, passed away on Thursday morning October 10, 2024. Judy was born on August 7, 1949 in Cuba, Missouri to her parents, Everett Gene O’Neal and Eva Clark. She attended Rolla High School. Judy began working at the Oklahoma State Department of Corrections in September of 1983 until she retired in 2013. 

Judy married Harvey Thompson in...

Oct 10, 2024

Gerald Wayne France, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on July 26, 1944, in Kentucky, Gerald lived a life characterized by hard work, generosity, and a dedication to his family and friends.

Gerald spent his career as a heavy equipment operator, a role that not only showcased his...

Oct 5, 2024

Former Shawnee resident Carol Ann (Way) Horton, 85, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Oklahoma City.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Walker Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Carol was born February 13, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Grandville Frankie Way and Lura Anna (Coffey) Way. She...

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...