Obituaries

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.

Michael Boyd Little

Michael Boyd Little passed away on October 23, 2023 in Oklahoma City. Michael was born on October 14, 1959 in Shawnee, OK to Gilbert Boyd Little, Sr. and Sharon Elaine Little. He graduated from Shawnee High School. He loved cats and dogs.

Lana Gail Hammond

Gail Hammond passed away on October 25, 2023. Gail was born January 13, 1941 in Wichita Falls, TX to Everett Doyle Allen and Anna Carol (Caddell) Allen. She attended school in Ada and Shawnee and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from East Central University.

Cruzita (Romero) Hernandez

Cruzita (Romero) Hernandez passed away on October 30, 2023. Cruzita was born on January 9, 1945 in Roswell, NM to Joseph T. Romero and Magdalena Mary Ellen (Guevara) Romero. Cruzita married Max Hernandez on April 11, 1963 in Wilmington, CA.

Joyce Etta Hamblin

Joyce Etta Hamblin passed away on October 28, 2023. She was born October 16, 1942. A funeral service for Joyce will be held Friday, November 3, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wallace Baptist Church, 805 W Ayre St, Shawnee, OK 74801.

Alden Blanchard

Alden Blanchard passed away October 28, 2023. Alden was born May 17, 1951 to Clifton Blanchard and Freida Grant in Shawnee, OK. Alden worked for many years at Little River State Park, also Thunderbird Casino where he retired.