Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Oleta Fay Stone

Oleta Fay Stone

Apr 12, 2024

Oleta Fay (Parker) Stone passed peacefully from this world on April 12, 2024, at the age of 89.

Oleta was born July 18, 1934, a twin and 7th of nine children to Clarence and Emily (Modena) Parker on rural farm in Wellston, OK

She graduated from Chandler High School in 1952. Oleta married Glen Stone on March 29th, 1952. They were married...

Billy Wayne Walker

Billy Wayne Walker

Apr 9, 2024

Billy Wayne Walker, a devoted man known for his unwavering commitment to both his country and community, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Meeker, Oklahoma. Born on October 21, 1966, in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, Billy's life was marked by service and dedication.Billy grew up in Meeker, Oklahoma and attended Meeker Jr. High and Meeker High School before furthering...

Jack Ray Garner

Jack Ray Garner

Apr 8, 2024

Jackie "Jack" Ray Garner, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born on September 8, 1956, in Pryor, Oklahoma to James and Barbara Garner. Jack led a rich and fulfilling life characterized by dedication and hard work. He graduated from Pryor High School and served his country with honor as a member of the United States...

Jaylen Reyanne Johnson

Jaylen Reyanne Johnson

Apr 7, 2024

Shawnee resident Jaylen Rayanne Johnson, 27, passed away April 7, 2024 in Oklahoma City.Wake services will be Wednesday evening April 10, 2024 at the Sac and Fox Community Building in Stroud.  Burial will be Thursday morning April 11, 2024 at Wakolee Cemetery.Jaylen was born November 19, 1996 in Shawnee to Robert Anthony Johnson Jr and Ann (Parish) Johnson. She attended...

Hazel Henry Searcy

Hazel Henry Searcy

Apr 6, 2024

Hazel Tobler Henry Searcy, our beautiful mom, was born on July 26, 1925, in Spiro, Oklahoma, the daughter of Bertha and Ennie Tobler. She died on April 6, 2024 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 98.

Hazel grew up with 7 siblings, and her love of family was the cornerstone of her life. She was very proud of her brothers...

Hannah Grace Baughman

Hannah Grace Baughman

Apr 3, 2024

Hannah Grace Baughman, 23, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was welcomed into her Heavenly Father’s arms on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Hannah was born on September 15, 2000, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lewis Robert and Jenae (Clark) Baughman. She was homeschooled by her loving mother in her early school years and graduated from Shawnee High School in 2019.Hannah was baptized on...

Howard L. Fowler

Howard L. Fowler

Apr 3, 2024

Howard Lester Fowler, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was 85 years old. Howard was born on November 18, 1938 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to his parents, Sebern L. Fowler and Louise (Mitchel) Fowler. The life of Howard Lester Fowler inspired many, and his genuine love for people will be remembered for generations. Responsibility to family was...

Joel Thomas Ely

Joel Thomas Ely

Mar 31, 2024

Joel Thomas Ely was born to Thomas William Ely and Reba Gladys Risenhoover Ely on July 4, 1933, a Yankee doodle dandy. Enjoying an idyllic childhood with his family, Joel grew up with active involvement in First Baptist Church of Shawnee, Boy Scouts and other activities including serving as spirit leader on the Shawnee High School "Lobos". Bo bo skedeeton...

James Robert Hurst

James Robert Hurst

Mar 24, 2024

James Robert Hurst was born to Robert and Fayrene (Lovelady) Hurst in St. Louis, Ok., on October 19, 1930 and left this life on March 24, 2023, at the age of 93. For the past sixty plus years, he has been a resident of Tecumseh, Ok.James attended St. Louis public schools, and after graduating, he served two years active duty...

Debra Gail Fielding-Jackson

Debra Gail Fielding-Jackson

Mar 20, 2024

Debra Gail Fielding-Jackson, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was 70 years old. Debra was born on March 1, 1954 in Indio, California to her parents, George Olin Blue and Gladys Louise (Prater) Blue. She graduated from Shawnee High School as part of the Class of 1972. After completing cosmetology school, Debra worked as a...

Connie Jo Byrd

Connie Jo Byrd

Mar 17, 2024

Connie Jo (Allemann) Byrd passed from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Connie was born December 31, 1942 in Miami, Oklahoma to John and Nellie (Lynch) Allemann. She graduated from Miami High School and Seminole State.

Connie’s proudest moment was receiving her Associates degree. She worked for many years as a daycare worker and being a stay at home mom.

Connie...

Jason Patrick James

Jason Patrick James

Mar 17, 2024

Jason Patrick James was born August 8, 1972, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He went home to be with the LORD on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2024. Because his dad was serving overseas in the military, his mom was transported to the hospital by her neighbor to give birth to Jason. On the way, the neighbor encountered a roadblock and...

Claude Wayne Henderson

Claude Wayne Henderson

Mar 11, 2024

Claude Wayne Henderson, 78, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, died Monday March 11, 2024 after long suffering Alzheimers Dementia. Claude passed from this life embraced by the loving care of daughters, Shelly Fazio of Okahoma City, Oklahoma and Trisha Routen of Pink, Oklahoma, granddaughter, Cortney Bales of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and grandson, Cody Skye of West Haven, Utah.  Claude was born in...

Jim P. Curtis

Jim P. Curtis

Mar 10, 2024

Shawnee resident Jim P. Curtis, 73, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home.

Jim was born May 26, 1950 in Ada, Oklahoma to E.T. Curtis and Jacquelea (Shelton) Curtis. He graduated from Shawnee High School and later earned a Master’s Degree from Southeastern. Jim served in the United States Air Force from 72’ to 77’. On August 5, 1994,...

Carol Jean Vogt

Carol Jean Vogt

Mar 8, 2024

With full hearts we honor Carol Jean Vogt of Shawnee Oklahoma. Carol was born to William Lane and Mary Marie Dougherty in Sapulpa Oklahoma. Upon loss of her parents, Carol was adopted by her Aunt and Uncle, Byrnina and Russel Koontz to be welcomed by sisters, Anna Jane Venozdel and Helen Touchfarber. Carol graduated from Healdton High School in 1949...

Peggy Joyce Askins

Peggy Joyce Askins

Mar 7, 2024

Peggy Joyce Corley Askins, passed away of natural causes, in her home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Peggy was born August 1, 1935, in Fame, Oklahoma to Evadew Bruce Corley and Carlon C. Corley. After graduating from Stidham High School her family moved to Shawnee, Oklahoma so she could attend Oklahoma Baptist University. She graduated OBU in June 1957 and...

Ferrell Eugene Fletcher

Ferrell Eugene Fletcher

Mar 4, 2024

Shawnee resident Ferrell Fletcher passed on March 4th at home with his loving wife of 58 years and other family and friends. He was born February 27, 1942 at the family farm in Berlin, Oklahoma to Virgil E. and Anna Mae (Jobe) Fletcher. Ferrell grew up on the family farm and attended school at Berlin through the 10th grade. The...

Barbara Allen Harris

Barbara Allen Harris

Mar 2, 2024

Barbara Allen Harris, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was 82 years old. Barbara was born on September 17, 1941, in Denison, Texas to her parents, Cecil and Amy Jackson. She worked as a cashier and a warehouse worker at Western Electric. She enjoyed doing puzzles and painting. Barbara loved to go shopping, travel, and...

Brad Roy Scroggins, Jr.

Brad Roy Scroggins, Jr.

Feb 29, 2024

Brad Roy Scroggins, Jr., resident of Shawnee, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was 71 years old. Brad was born on November 12, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to his parents, Brad Roy Scroggins, Sr. and Jewell (King) Scroggins. He graduated from Shawnee High School as part of the Class of 1971. Following high school, Brad joined the United States...

Gail T. Hocker

Gail T. Hocker

Feb 28, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother (“GiGi”) and friend Gail Thomas Hocker passed away on February 28, 2024 in Shawnee. 

Gail was born July 20, 1941 in Boonville, Missouri. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Shawnee, where she met and fell in love with Phillip Hocker at Shawnee High. The two were married in 1962. They remained devoted and inseparable...

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