Carol “Sue” Rooker

Carol “Sue” Rooker passed away on November 16, 2023. Carol was born September 14, 1940, in Shawnee, OK to Herman and Sarah (Canada) Gentry. She graduated from Dale High School in 1958.

Dolores June (Carpenter) Anson

Dolores June (Carpenter) Anson passed away November 6, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was born to Ruth (Thompson) and Cliff Carpenter on June 21, 1937 in Tecumseh, OK. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1955. She was briefly married to Patt Anson.

Bradley Garrett Grubbs

Bradley Garrett Grubbs, 20, of Macomb, Oklahoma passed away November 10, 2023. He was born on November 26, 2002 to Preston and Toni Lynn (Phillips) Grubbs in Shawnee, OK. Bradley graduated in 2021 from Tecumseh High School. He worked at Firelake Express in Tecumseh for the last two years.

Billa Jean Judy

Billa Jean Judy passed away October 31, 2023. Billa was born April 15, 1955 in Shawnee, OK to Bill and Belva Slaughter. She was married to Randy Judy for over 51 years. Billa worked as a waitress at several local restaurants including Sunny Side Up, Boomerang, I-Hop, Benton’s Cafe, and Arrow Cafe.

Brenda Drake

Brenda Drake passed away on November 1, 2023. Brenda was born September 6, 1952, in Shawnee, OK to Leo and Georgia Teafatiller. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1970. Brenda worked for many years at Sunset Estates before working at Shawnee News Star until her retirement in 1998.

Mary Kathryn Stuart

Kathy Stuart passed away November 3, 2023, having suffered from early onset dementia. She was born Mary Kathryn McLaughlin on April 13, 1957, the daughter of Dr. Robert S. and Jennie McLaughlin. Kathy attended Shawnee public schools where she was active in Tri-Hi-Y, dance, and a varsity cheerleader.

Wanda Sue Swenson

Wanda Sue Swenson passed away November 3, 2023. Sue was born September 12, 1943, in King City, CA, to Elder and Janie Katherine (Armor) Shankle. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1961, and attended college for interior design, home economics, and horticulture.

Kevin Scott Sellers

Kevin Scott Sellers passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. Kevin was born August 22, 1963, in Ada, OK, to Monte “Jack” and Johnnie Wilson Sellers. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1981. Kevin worked most of his life as a truck driver.

Theodore “Theo” Robert May, Jr.

Theodore “Theo” Robert May, Jr. Theodore “Theo” Robert May Jr., also known as Teddy to his family, age 19 of Norman, OK, passed away October 26, 2023. He was born July 13, 2004 in Methuen, MA, to Theodore Robert May and Amy Elizabeth Russo.

Ronnie Lee Shaddon

Ronnie Lee Shaddon passed away October 28, 2023. Ronnie was born January 17, 1953 in Pine Bluff, AR, to Guinn and Margaret Shaddon. Ronnie graduated from Stroud High School in 1971. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged.