Obituaries

Janice Sue Hutson

Janice Sue Hutson passed peacefully from this life into the next on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Janice was born in Shawnee on August 15, 1938, to Walter “Estell” and Cordie Marie Brown. She attended Shawnee High School and Oklahoma Baptist University.

Julie Lee Edwards

Julie Lee Edwards (Adams) passed away Mar. 31, 2026, after courageously battling End-Stage Renal Failure for almost three years.Julie was born on Mar. 28, 1952, to Floyd and Norma (Granville) Adams in Lynwood, CA.

Wanda June Anderson

Wanda June Anderson, 89, of Shawnee, OK, passed away on Mar. 30, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1936, in McLoud, Oklahoma, to Gus and Irene Hodde. Wanda devoted her life to her family. As a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker, she found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved.

Towana Anita Johnson

Towana Anita Johnson, 86, passed away April 5, 2026. She was born March 26, 1940 in Wanette, OK. Towana found great joy in cooking and baking, often expressing her love through the meals she prepared.
Otho L. Montgomery

Otho L. Montgomery

Otho L. Montgomery

Otho Link Montgomery, age 91, lifelong Tecumseh resident passed away on Mar. 29, 2026. Otho was born on Oct. 6, 1934, in Earlsboro, OK to Norphalet Otho and Violet Olymphia (Houtz) Montgomery. He attended Harjo Public Schools.

Wanda June Anderson

Wanda June Anderson passed away on Mar. 30, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1936, in McLoud, OK, to Gus and Irene Hodde. Wanda married Virgil Anderson on Nov. 21, 1953.

Aja Tainpeah

Aja Lynn Tainpeah passed away on Mar. 27, 2026.A wake was held at 7 pm April 1, 2026, at Horseshoe Bend, Shawnee, OK.

Marland Lee McDaniel

Marland Lee McDaniel passed away on March 26, 2026. Marland was born on May 17, 1936, in Chandler, OK. He was adopted by Robert and Georgia McDaniel with the assistance of the Salvation Army, which led him to support their charities.

Lynn J. Baucom

Lynn J. Baucom passed away, after a courageous battle with heart disease, on Mar. 17, 2026. Lynn was born in Monet, MO in 1945.

Diana Otho Davenport

Diana Otho Davenport passed away on Mar. 19, 2026. Diana was born on July 15, 1950 in Pueblo, CO, to Wanda Rose. Diana was known for her amazing gardening skills, as well as her love for feeding strays in the area.