Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Tessie "Lorene" Chandler
Apr 19, 2026
Seminole, OK resident Tessie “Lorene” Chandler passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 99. Lorene was born on February 7, 1927 in Chickasha, OK to William Payton and Mary Floy (Smyth) Drewry. She was a graduate of Butner High School. Lorene worked as a seamstress for many years. She married Claudie Chandler in September...
Ted Huggins
Apr 19, 2026
Ted Huggins, age 61 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 19, 2026 at his home.
No service is scheduled at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.
Ted was born August 15, 1964 in Ada, Oklahoma to Bobby Glen Huggins, Sr. and Veda Mae (Abbott) Huggins. He graduated from Konawa High School,...
Teresa Marie Wise
Apr 18, 2026
Meeker resident Teresa Marie Wise, 79, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home.
Teresa, the daughter of Samsochee Harjo and Ida Mae Yahola, was born November 5, 1946, in Wewoka. She attended Wewoka Public Schools. On June 1, 1971, she married Evans “Peanut” Wise in Seminole. They shared 50 years of marriage before his passing on July 28, 2021.
Teresa...
Deborah Lynn Blain
Apr 18, 2026
Deborah Lynn Blain, 73, of Seminole, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Seminole, at her home peacefully, with family beside her.
Deborah was born on October 2, 1952, in San Juan, New Mexico, to Raymond Blain and Patsy Jo (Birdsell) Doherty. She grew up in the Harjo/St. Louis area and graduated from Asher High School with the Class of...
Lee Loraine Stricklin
Apr 17, 2026
Paden resident Lee Loraine Stricklin, 84, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.
Lee, the daughter of Paul and Rena (Fair) Gilbert, was born January 23, 1942, in Payson, Oklahoma, where she spent several years of her early life. She graduated from Bristow High School with the Class of 1962. Lee built a career in quality control within the...
Richard Wayne Lusty
Apr 17, 2026
Richard Wayne Lusty, 77, of Oklahoma City, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Richard was born May 13, 1948, in Maud to John and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Williams) Lusty. He grew up in Oklahoma City, where he attended Capitol Hill High School. Throughout his life, Richard worked as a welder and mechanic, providing for his family with dedication and...
Izetta Ann Knight
Apr 12, 2026
Oklahoma City resident Izetta Ann (Villines) Knight, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Izetta was born on June 9, 1939, in Seminole to Newt and Esta Mae (Holderfield) Villines. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School with the Class of 1957. On January 9, 1960, she married C.L. “Monte” Knight, and the couple shared 59 years...
Charlene Sue Cobb
Apr 9, 2026
Charlene Sue Cobb, age 39 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at High Spring Baptist Church of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Bill “Skip” Foster will officiate and nephew, Aric Foster will assist....
Gwendylynne Ann (Krcha) "Gwen" Doolen
Apr 6, 2026
Gwendylynne Ann (Krcha) “Gwen” Doolen, age 76 and former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 6, 2026 at McLoud Nursing Center, in McLoud, Oklahoma.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. April 11, 2026 at Vamoosa Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Tommy Jesse will officiate, and casket bearers are Kyle White, Cliff White,...
Colonel Billie Houston Parker
Apr 4, 2026
Billie "Bill" Houston Parker landed to begin his mission on November 1, 1933. He was cleared for his final takeoff, destination heaven, on April 4, 2026. Billie was born to James Houston Parker and Mary Ellen Hamlin Parker in Gladewater, Texas. He was the youngest, having two older sisters, Norma Lee and Marian "Louise." Billie grew up in Seminole, Oklahoma,...
Marvin Lee Patterson
Apr 3, 2026
Marvin Lee Patterson, age 84 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away April 3, 2026 at Oklahoma City Veterans Center.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Heath Sapp will officiate, and burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery. Casket...
Russell Dean Harris
Apr 2, 2026
Seminole, OK resident Russell Dean Harris passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home at the age of 70. Russell was born on July 11, 1955 in Oklahoma City, OK to Patrick Horace Harris Sr. and Retha Aldean (Phillips) Harris. He grew up in Midwest City and moved to Seminole in 1975. He was a 1973 graduate of...
Donald Lee Gatewood
Apr 1, 2026
Donald Lee Gatewood, age 89 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma passed away April 1, 2026 at his home.
No memorial service is planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.
Donald was born October 16, 1936 in Greenway, Arkansas to Virgle O. Gatewood and Clara Lucille (Brandon) Gatewood. He graduated from high...
Wany Harjo
Apr 1, 2026
The Lord gave Winnie “Wany” Harjo her first breath on May 10, 1951, to Reverand John and Nora Tebe in Wewoka. She gave the Lord her last breath and entered eternal rest on April 1st, 2026, at the age of 74.
Wany graduated from Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah. She also went to Pontotoc Area Vo-Tech in Ada and Gordon Cooper...
David Lynn Conger
Mar 27, 2026
Earlsboro, OK resident David Lynn Conger passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 71. David was born on July 25, 1954 in Seminole, OK to Jack Eugene and Luella (Parsons) Conger. He grew up in Seminole and attended Varnum High School graduating in 1972. He then attended Seminole Junior College and East Central University graduating with...
Judith Kay Wills
Mar 24, 2026
Judith Kay Wills, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Broken Bow at the age of 81.
Judith was born on July 10, 1944, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Oscar and Wilma Gene (Shaw) Danielson. She grew up in Seminole, Oklahoma, and graduated from Butner High School in 1962.
On September 16, 1961, Judy married Don...
Gladys "Billie" Whitley
Mar 24, 2026
Seminole, OK resident Gladys Billie Whitley passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Shawnee at the age of 89. Billie was born on September 25, 1936 in Wewoka, OK to Robert Mance and Laura Mae (Yarbrough) Wallace. She grew up in Cromwell, OK and attended Butner schools. She married Sherman Otis Whitley on February 26, 1954 in Wewoka, OK.
Billie...
Chevy Cline
Mar 23, 2026
Chevy Cline, 40 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident passed away March 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 15, 1985 in Shawnee, OK to Arthur Ray and Cheryle Mae (Long) Cline. He was a 2003 graduate of Maud High School.
Chevy always had a smile on his face even in the midst of adversity. He had a big...
Skyler Paul Whitehead
Mar 22, 2026
Seminole resident Skyler Paul Whitehead, 33, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Seminole.
Skyler, the son of Gerretta (Suggs) Whitehead, was born September 12, 1992, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Seminole and Wewoka areas and attended school in both communities. After attending Job Corps in Guthrie, Skyler moved to Treasure Island in San Francisco, California, where he...
Donald Gene "DG" Nielsen
Mar 21, 2026
Donald Gene “DG” Nielsen, age 61 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at his home on March 21, 2026.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa. Rev. Drew Isaacs will officiate, and burial will follow at Wolf Cemetery. Casket bearers are Brad Hasbell, Skyland Tanyan, Klaus Gohl, Clint...
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