Obituaries

Kimberly Marie Horner

Kimberly Marie (Mitchell) Horner passed away April 5, 2026 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 53 after a long, hard battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 9, 1973 in Norman, OK to Ronnie Dean Mitchell and Janice Marie (Montgomery) Mitchell.Kim worked in home health for many years.

Jackie Maxwell

Jackie “Jack” Gene Maxwell, age 86, passed away on April 2, 2026.Jack was a longtime resident of Tecumseh, OK, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and simple joys. He was known for being funny, stubborn in the best of ways, and incredibly generous with both his time and his stories.

Gary McElfresh

Gary Charles McElfresh, 76, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away on Mar. 31.Gary was born on Sep. 20, 1949, in Canton, OK, to Herman and Rose Marie (Bailey) McElfresh. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Vietnam veteran, dedicating three years of service.

John Byron Graham

John Byron Graham was born on Oct. 27, 1976, in Shawnee, OK, to Johnny Byron Graham and Linda Carol McCabe. He passed away on April 5, 2026. John graduated from Shawnee High School. He worked as a truck driver, a career that reflected his hardworking nature and independent spirit.

Alex Miller

Alex Dean Miller, aka Humpty, passed away Mar. 31st, 2026, at the age of 57. Alex was born on Jan. 9th, 1969, in Oakland, CA. Alex was born to Alan D. Miller and Carol Ann Miller (Ell, Chiefelk). Alex was an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation of Browning, MT.

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.