Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Shawnee, OK and Pottawatomie County

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...

Thomas "Tom" M. Stewart

Thomas "Tom" M. Stewart

Mar 5, 2017

Thomas M. “Tom” Stewart, 78, of Shawnee, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 in a local hospital.  Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at Walker Funeral Chapel with Rev.  Ray Belford and Rev. Scott Hendry officiating.  Burial will be in White Rock Cemetery, West, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, please honor Tom with a donation to The Bella...

Joseph "Jack" W. Shelton

Joseph "Jack" W. Shelton

Mar 3, 2017

Joseph William “Jack” Shelton departed for his heavenly home March 3, 2017. He was born to John & Clara Shelton on April 8, 1921 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  He was one of 6 children, he had 2 brothers and 3 sisters.He was preceded in death by his wife Janet, his son Richard, his brother Darrell, and 2 sisters, Doris Hunt and...

Hershel N. Coomer

Hershel N. Coomer

Mar 2, 2017

Hershel N. Coomer, age 86 of Shawnee, dies Thursday, March 2, 2017 in an Oklahoma City Hospital. Services will be Monday, March 6, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in Walker Funeral Service Chapel, with Randy Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  Born November 14, 1930 in Prague, OK to Henry Harris & Ethel Pearl (Lowe) Coomer. He was a graduate of...

Bob R. Williams

Bob R. Williams

Mar 2, 2017

Bob R. Williams passed this life peacefully in his sleep March 2, 2017.  He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Gayle of the home, his children Patricia Gayle Woods; David Moore Williams and his wife Mary; Abbe Lynn Riggin and her husband Mark; and Bobby Ray Williams Jr.  His grandchildren are: John Michael Woods, Matthew Emerick Woods, Zachary Robert...

Rex Odus Stubbs

Rex Odus Stubbs

Mar 1, 2017

Shawnee resident, Rex Odus Stubbs, 89, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Oklahoma City. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Rex Odus Stubbs was born July 7, 1927 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Grady Odus Stubbs and Marie (Chesser) Stubbs.  He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1945.  He married Mary Jo...

Earnest E. Stuckey

Earnest E. Stuckey

Feb 28, 2017

Earnest E. Stuckey, 85, of Shawnee, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in a local hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Walker Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Ticer and Bro. Quinton Kay officiating.  Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Meeker.  Earnest was born July 20, 1931 in a tent where his parents were living outside...

William "Bill" Y. Suddeth

William "Bill" Y. Suddeth

Feb 27, 2017

William Y. “Bill” Suddeth was born September 17, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Meeker, OK.  Bill graduated from Shawnee High School on May 26, 1966 and was a long time resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma until he moved to Meeker Nursing Home due to his failing health.   He was baptized into...

Helen R. Wilburn

Helen R. Wilburn

Feb 26, 2017

Helen R. Wilburn,  84, of Shawnee, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Shawnee.Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association,  alz.org Helen Roberta Wilburn was born January 30, 1933 in Meeker, Oklahoma to Herman Thomas O’Neal and Roberta...

William "Bill" A. Weaver

William "Bill" A. Weaver

Feb 25, 2017

William A (Bill) Weaver died February 25, 2017 at the age of 93.  He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma September 23, 1923; graduated from Ada High School in 1941 and Oklahoma Baptist University in 1950.  He was active in scouting and a proud Eagle Scout.  While attending OBU he worked as a Radio Announcer at KGFF until he joined the...

Lori J. (Chancellor) Cranford

Lori J. (Chancellor) Cranford

Feb 24, 2017

Lori Jean (Chancellor) Cranford, 58, of Newalla, died Friday, February 24 at her home. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Walker Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating.  Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.  Services are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.   Lori was born April 9, 1958 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Del...

Rev. Basil M. Kennan, OSB

Rev. Basil M. Kennan, OSB

Feb 22, 2017

Rev. Basil Michael Keenan, OSB, monk of St. Gregory’s Abbey, entered eternal life strengthened by the sacraments of the Church on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.  He was 77 years of age, had been a monk for 55 years and priest for 49 years. Fr. Basil was born on March 6, 1940.  He was adopted as an infant along with his...

Oleta Mae Good

Oleta Mae Good

Feb 21, 2017

Shawnee resident Oleta Mae Good, 99, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at her home. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Dewayne Colvin and Butch Bradley officiating.  Oleta Mae Good was born March 25, 1917 in Rocky, Oklahoma to Floyd and Deanie (Green) Cox.  She graduated from Sentinel High School in 1934. ...

Geneva Rhea Davis

Geneva Rhea Davis

Feb 21, 2017

Geneva Rhea Davis was born to George and Roxie Ferguson on February 28, 1921 in Oklahoma.  They moved to Byars, Oklahoma when she entered first grade.  She graduated Salutatorian from Vamoosa High School in 1939.  Geneva was one of seven children, she married Leonard Earl Davis on May 23, 1942, they introduced their daughter Glenda Ruth Dockery into the world...

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