Sergeant Mad Bear Inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame

This past Saturday, November 7, 2026, Sergeant Kuruks Tîčaris (Mad Bear) was honored at the Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation banquet, where he was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in recognition of his service with the Pawnee Scout Battalion, assigned to the 5th Cavalry Regiment. Sergeant Mad Bear holds a special place in…

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Pawnee Nation Undeliverable Mailing address

According to the Enrollment Department records the individuals listed below have undeliverable addresses as of October 26, 2026 date, if an address has been updated since this date please disregard. Addresses may be updated online with the following link: These individuals may contact the Enrollment Department at 918-762-3621 and select Option 8 to speak with Enrollment staff if they…

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Beatrice Kay Realrider

Beatrice Kay Realrider, lovingly known to many as“ Aunt Bea,” was born on August 23, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Austin and Marie (Lane) Realrider. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, strength, and joy. Beatrice was a proud graduate of Pawnee High…

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Tamera Renee Hawkins

Tamera Renee Hawkins Tamera Renee Hawkins was born March 25, 1985, and passed away February 3rd, 2026, at the age of 40. Tamera graduated from Byng High School in Byng, Oklahoma, and later completed Cleet Training in Drumright, aspiring to be a police officer. She was known for her strong work ethic and often worked…

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Horace Victor Lyons Jr.

Horace “Jay” Victor Lyons Jr was born in Pawnee Indian Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma, on February 24, 1955, to Horace Victor Lyons, Sr and Marcella Lucille Smith Lyons. He made his journey to the stars on Saturday, May 30, 2026, having reached the age of 71. He was a proud member of the Pawnee Nation…

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Sherry Louise (Echo-Hawk) Taluc

Sherry Louise (Echo-Hawk) Taluc Sherry Taluc, a proud member of the Kitkehahki Band of the Pawnee Nation, was born on May 27, 1952, at Pawnee Municipal Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She peacefully departed this life on July 20, 2026, at the age of 74. Sherry spent her childhood in Pawnee and Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1971,…

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Edna Mae Varela

Edna Mae Varela “Kionut”, was reunited with her Lord and Saviour on August 14, 2026, in Purcell, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children and loved ones. Edna was born January 17, 1953, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, the daughter of John Kionut, Irene Kionut and Mae Horn. Edna was married to the love of her life John…

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Jon Clayton Hedrick

Clay, as he was known to his friends and loved ones was born to Roger Hedrick and Nancy Main on November 24 1960 in Wichita Kansas. He was the youngest of 4 boys, Tony, Terry, Don & Clay. He is survived by his daughters Lindsey Hedrick and Loraine Casey, Grandchildren Nova Smith, Violet Smith, Heaven…

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