Janice Duff Cummins

Janice Ann Duff Cummins passed away Jan. 20, 2026. She was born Oct. 31, 1947. Jan began her working career while still in high school in the DECA club. She worked parttime as a proofreader for the Shawnee News-Star before graduating from Shawnee High School in 1965.

Charles Brian Walker

Charles Brian Walker passed away Jan. 23, 2026.

Bonnie Jones

Bonnie Jeanne Dowd was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Asher, OK, to Virgil and Stella “Jeanne” Coffey. She passed away on Feb. 1, 2026.

Bruce Erdman

Bruce Otto Erdman passed away Jan. 28, 2026. Bruce was born on Sept. 19, 1963, in Midwest City, OK, to Cecil Erdman and Doris (Hart) Erdman.He graduated from Bethel High School in 1981, and went on to attend Seminole State University on a band scholarship until 1983.

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.

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.She is survived by her husband, Bill Torbett, of Shawnee; her daughters, Leslie and Gerald Blevins, of Enid, Julie Torbett, of Shawnee and Haley...

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.

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.