Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

Bessie Mae Coffman

Bessie Mae Coffman

Apr 17, 2017

Bessie Mae Coffman entered this life on February 25, 1922 and went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2017. Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Bessie grew up and made her home there with her husband, Bennie Coffman and their five children. Bessie was a talented seamstress and loved nothing more than sewing, being with her family and volunteering...

Maria McCabe

Maria McCabe

Apr 10, 2017

Maria McCabe, 78, of Shawnee, was born March 3, 1939, to Amelia and Henry Santiago.She was a loving mother and grandmother, a top bingo player, and a lover of music.She worked hospitality at Vans in Shawnee.Survivors include five children and their spouses: Florence & Larry Tidwell, Francis A. Sample, Fred A. & Tammy Martinez, Frank A. & Adriane Martinez, and...

Patricia "Patti" Lee Alexander

Patricia "Patti" Lee Alexander

Apr 7, 2017

Shawnee resident, Patti Alexander, 57, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at her residence. A memorial service and pot-luck dinner will be at the Dale High School Auditorium (bring a side dish) at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017, where friends and family can share memories.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Patti was born September...

James Clinton Cravens

James Clinton Cravens

Apr 7, 2017

James Clinton Cravens of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed from this life on April 7th, 2017 at 6:45 P.M. at the age of 78.   James was born November 27, 1938, in McAlester, Oklahoma the son of Ezra Volney and Sarah Lucindy (Martin) Cravens. James graduated from Spalding High School in 1959. On December 24, 1959 he married Josie Morris in Holdenville,...

Jeff Witcher

Jeff Witcher

Apr 3, 2017

Jeff Witcher of Dunwoody, Georgia, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 49.  He was born January 10, 1968 to Travis and JoAnn Witcher.  Jeff graduated from Shawnee High School in 1986.  He played football at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and then completed his undergraduate work at Oklahoma Baptist University.  He also received a degree from Southwestern Baptist...

John Edward Worlund

John Edward Worlund

Apr 3, 2017

John Edward Worlund,  52, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home in Shawnee. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.    John Edward Worlund was born February 18, 1965 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Robert L. Worlund and Susan (Maxwell) Worlund.  He attended high school in Amarillo, Texas. He...

Nellie Lovenia Lee

Nellie Lovenia Lee

Apr 3, 2017

Nellie Lovenia Lee, 84, of Shawnee passed from this life Monday, April 3, 2017. She was born to Edward Joshua Smith and Daisy Jewel (Chandler) Smith February 2, 1933, in Seminole. She married Calvin Young Lee December 6, 1958, in Stillwater. Nellie was baptized May 18th, 2003 at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee. Throughout her life she worked as...

Frank Alan Loman

Frank Alan Loman

Apr 3, 2017

Frank Alan Loman,  59, of Shawnee, OK, died Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home.Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at  Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.  Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Frank was born June 4, 1957 in Shawnee, OK to Roy Kay Loman, Sr. & Mary Lou Loman. He graduated from Shawnee High School.   On April 24, 1976 he married Linda (Warren) Loman.  From...

Molly Cagle

Molly Cagle

Mar 29, 2017

Molly Jean (Burnett) Cagle was born on February 18, 1936. After a seven year battle with cancer she went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2017. Molly was preceded in death by her loving husband Delvin Dean Cagle, her precious daughter Toni Doreen (Cagle) Scheidt, and her parents Tony John Burnett and Mamie Myrle (Moore) Burnett. Those left...

Susan "Sue" M. Riedel

Susan "Sue" M. Riedel

Mar 26, 2017

Shawnee resident, Sue Riedel, 87, got her wings on March 26, 2017 in Ada, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Tecumseh Cemetery.  Sue was born November 16, 1929 in Asher, Oklahoma to William “Bill” and Maggie Leaser. She was one of 6 siblings.  She married her one and only true love Paul Jackson Riedel. ...

Richard Allan Fleming

Richard Allan Fleming

Mar 21, 2017

Richard Allan Fleming,  45, of Shawnee, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home.Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at  Walker Funeral Chapel with Donna Morton officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Richard was born November 29, 1971 in Shawnee, OK to Chris & Janis Fleming.  He worked as a painter for Jimmy Farris Painting.   On January 13, 1995 he married Stephanie Mullens.  Richard enjoyed being outdoors.  He...

Mary Lou Knight

Mary Lou Knight

Mar 21, 2017

Mary Lou Knight, 92 years old of Shawnee, OK, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 21, 2017 with her daughter and son by her side. Her death followed a brief illness complicated by congestive heart failure. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Walker Funeral Chapel in Shawnee, OK. Jimmy Gibson and Danny Napier will conduct the...

Juanita P. Green Maden

Juanita P. Green Maden

Mar 20, 2017

Juanita P. Green Maden,  97, of Shawnee, OK, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home.Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at  Hart Street Full Gospel Church with Ellis & Linda Gregg officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, and the direction of Walker Funeral Service.  Juanita was born February 17, 1920 in Jacksboro, TX to Marcus Wesley & Elizabeth (Womack) Bench.   She attended school in Davis, OK.  She was...

Martha L. Myers

Martha L. Myers

Mar 20, 2017

Martha L. Myers, 83, of Shawnee, died Monday, March 20, 2017 in a local hospital.Graveside memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery.

Carmelita (Columbus) Duncan

Carmelita (Columbus) Duncan

Mar 15, 2017

Carmelita (Columbus) Duncan, 74, of Shawnee, OK died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in an Oklahoma City hospital. Rosary will be 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 17 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.  Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Nerio A. Espinoza officiating. Burial will follow in Tecumseh Cemetery.   Carmelita was born December 10, 1942 in Shawnee, OK to Andrew...

Norma Jo Henley

Norma Jo Henley

Mar 10, 2017

Norma Jo Henley passed into the loving arms of her Savior Friday, March 10, 2017.   The family will be at Walker Funeral Service from 5pm to 7pm Monday to receive friends.  Services will be 10:00am Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel.    Norma was born September 10, 1926 in Byars, Oklahoma to Frank and Mildred (Cowger) Bratcher. ...

Charles Harold Dawson

Charles Harold Dawson

Mar 10, 2017

Charles Harold Dawson, 76, of Shawnee, died Friday, March 10, 2017 in Shawnee.The family will be at Walker Funeral Service on Sunday from 2pm to 3pm to receive friends. Graveside services will be 10:00am Monday, March 13, 2017 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.  Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.  Charles Harold Dawson was...

Melissa Kay Wallace Lane

Melissa Kay Wallace Lane

Mar 10, 2017

Melissa Kay Wallace Lane, 36, of Shawnee, OK passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1315 N. McKinley Ave., Shawnee, OK. Melissa is survived by her husband and soulmate, David “Shawn” Lane, her seven children: Tim Lane and fiancee’...

Betty Ann Clifton

Betty Ann Clifton

Mar 7, 2017

Betty Ann Clifton,  79, of McLoud, OK, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Shawnee. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Cumberland Cemetery in Cumberland Cove, Oklahoma. Betty Ann Clifton was born August 20, 1937 in Lindsey, Oklahoma to Robert Dale Belk and Rosie Belle (Haley) Belk.  She married Edward Woodrow Clifton on January 4, 1957.  She retired from AT&T...

Robert "Raz" Christopher Wilkerson

Robert "Raz" Christopher Wilkerson

Mar 6, 2017

Robert Christopher Wilkerson, better known as “Raz”, was born October 12, 1939 in Rossville, OK.  He departed this life on March 6, 2017 at his home at the age of 77.    He was a professional painter and retired from the state capitol following 25 years of service. His painting and furniture refinishing talents were demonstrated in the state capitol and...

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