Obituaries

Tawanna White

Tawanna Ann White passed away Jan. 25, 2026. She was born Jan. 28, 1957, in Shawnee, OK, to Earl Elijah and Pauline “Louise” (Gokey) White.Tawanna graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1975.

Brenda Colleen Haney

Brenda Colleen Haney passed away on Jan. 18, 2026. Brenda was born on Aug. 26, 1960. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Cathy Sue Torbett

Cathy Sue Milner Torbett passed away on Jan. 31, 2026 She was born Sept. 1, 1950, at ACH Hospital in Shawnee, to Nella Mae Harbour and James H. Milner.

LaVon Davis

LaVon Davis passed away Jan. 30, 2026. Lavon was born Nov. 7, 1943, to H.L. and Inez Ledford (Jones). She grew up in Shawnee where she built a strong faith and work ethic that guided her throughout life. On Aug. 30, 1963, she married Willie Ray Davis.

Glenda Sue Jones

Glenda Sue Jones passed away Jan. 20, 2026. Glenda was born on Oct. 2, 1954 in Shawnee, OK to Pauline and Robert Jones. Glenda graduated from Shawnee High School. She worked for South Central Industries,Inc. until its restructuring due to COVID.

Linda George Cook

Ivalene Linda George Cook, age 94 passed away on Jan. 24, 2026. Linda was born on Aug. 5, 1931, in Farris Township, AR to Earnie and Destie (Ballentine) George. She graduated from Okemah High School.On July 17, 1954, Linda married Alton Cook of Shawnee, OK.

William E. Taber

William E. Taber, born on August 30, 1936, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 89. William was a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma.A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 44909 Highway 3, Shawnee, OK 74801, on January 30, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Jeanie Niles

Wilma Jean (Jeanie) Massey Niles passed away on Jan 19, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1944, in Blytheville, AR to Wilma Lydia Reed Massey and Cecil Demoy Massey. Jeanie worked at Merchant & Farmers Bank for more than 25 years.Survivors include her loving husband, Reynolds W.

Judy Ryan-Anderson

Judy A. Ryan-Anderson passed away Jan. 22, 2026. Judy was born on May 3, 1958, in Stockton, CA, to Robert Ryan and Mabel (McClain) Ryan. She graduated from Turlock High School, CA. Following a house fire, Judy relocated with her children to Oklahoma to be near her mother, Mabel.

Judy Ann Parsons

Judy Ann Parsons, 81, passed away on Jan. 22, 2025. Judy was born on July 3, 1944 in Shawnee, OK. She graduated from Tecumseh High School and attended college at St. Gregory’s. She married Carroll Eugene “Gene” Parsons on July 17, 1965. Judy loved to cook and bake.