Obituaries

Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones

Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones

Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones

Rebecca Lynn (Porche) Jones of Shawnee received healing along with her wings on August 9, 2026, at SSM Health Midwest City, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and dear friends. She was born on June 12, 1961, in Paris, Texas to Sonny Porche and Bobbie Jo Ball-Griffin.
Scout Danyell LaNoue

Scout Danyell LaNoue

Scout Danyell LaNoue

Scout Danyell LaNoue, beloved infant daughter of JustinTaylor Scott and Hillary Danyell (Harris) LaNoue, was born, and peacefully passed from this life, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Though her time with her family was far too short, Scout was deeply loved and eagerly anticipated.
Saundra Kay (Hornbeak) Dillard

Saundra Kay (Hornbeak) Dillard

Saundra Kay (Hornbeak) Dillard

Saundra Kay Dillard, beloved mother and wife, gained her eternal wings on July 29, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on July 17, 1955, in Stroud, Okla., to Booker T. Hornbeak and Helen “Moochie” Mixon.
Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek

Warnetha Mary Simek was born March 9, 1938, in Meeker to Warner and Loretha (Hignite) Pruitt. She passed away August 1, 2026, in Chandler at the age of 88.Warnetha was preceded in death by her parents, a son, a sister and two brothers.
Regina J James

Regina J James

Regina J James

Regina J James (Gina) loved being called Boo, Mom, Gina, Grandma Boo, sister, daughter, friend and the list goes on.After battlingALS Gina left her friends and family peacefully with a smile on her face at 49 years old. Gina was born in Arlington, Texas, to Ruby Jeanette Evans and Bobby Ray Russell.
Richard Lee Stewart

Richard Lee Stewart

Richard Lee Stewart

Richard Lee Stewart was born August 3, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, to Ruth Barrow-Stewart and Jake H Stewart. His battle with ALS ended on August 1, 2026, surrounded by all of his children and grandchildren, at the age of 70.
Nancy Charlene Durbin

Nancy Charlene Durbin

Nancy Charlene Durbin

Nancy Charlene Durbin, a longtime resident of Agra, OK, went home to be with Jesus on July 28, 2026.She left quite a legacy for her loved ones.So, when you think of her, just know that “there was only ONE Nancy Durbin”.Services were held at TryonAssembly of God onAugust 1, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker of Wellston, OK, was born on January 31, 1938, in Chanute, KS, the oldest daughter of Frank and Wilma (Carter) Geer. Carolyn peacefully passed away at her home on July 21, 2026, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents and oldest son, Charles Lee Becker.
Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge was born July 23, 1939, in Okay, Oklahoma, to L.L. and Georgie Glee (Austin) Aldridge.He passed away July 21, 2026, two days before his 87th birthday.Ellis grew up in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and married Doris (Marsellis) in Tulsa.
Shannon Sue Bottger

Shannon Sue Bottger

Shannon Sue Bottger

On July 16, 2026, the world got a little darker. Shannon Sue Bottger was a bright and giving light that burned out far too soon. She was born on August 12, 1965, in Iolo, Kansas, to Sandra Sue Archer.Shannon was a naturally loving person; she made all who met her feel welcomed and special.