All Obituaries

Papaw, Daddy, Son, and Best Friend are all words that describe Kevin Kincade.  He had a larger than life personality and a laugh that will always be remembered.  Kevin Lynn Kincade departed this life on Saturday June 25, 2022.   Kevin was born on April 10, 1963 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to parents Rowdy and Marilyn (Smith) Kincade.  He spent his younger years in Wewoka, Oklahoma with brothers Keith and Kerry, as well as many good friends. Kevin loved to spend time...

Wolf resident Danny Ray Heilaman passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 in Oklahoma City.  Danny, the son of Earl Heilaman and Nancy (Witherspoon) Carpenter, was born January 30, 1961, in El Reno.  He and his family moved to McLoud, where he graduated high school.  Danny proudly served in the US Air Force.  Danny was a machinist at Eaton Corporation in Shawnee for over 30 years.  On May 24, 2003, he married Barbara Bateman, in Eureka Springs.  Danny enjoyed making...

Tracey Diane Harjo, Norman resident, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 53.  Tracey was born on November 23, 1968 to Troy Dean Wallace and Cora Jowina (Leetka) Smith in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She married Leon Jay Harjo on August 17, 1985 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tracey was an avid Sooner football and especially softball fan.  She also enjoyed fishing. Tracey is survived by her husband, Leon Jay Harjo of Norman, OK; son,...

Donald (Don) Lee Yerby, 82, longtime resident of Seminole County, passed from this life on Saturday June 18, 2022, at his home in Bowlegs. Don was born in Maud, Oklahoma, August 1, 1939, to Thomas (Tom) Redus Yerby and Minnie Lee (Laird) Yerby. Don married Carolyn Laxton on July 10, 1958, in Seminole. They celebrated 63 years together and enjoyed life in the country raising their children. Don was a mechanical genius, working in heavy equipment construction industries and garment factories...

John Lewis Daniels, 85, longtime McLoud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on, Sunday, June 19, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was born on April 25, 1937 in Amarillo, Texas, to parents Lucile (Cargill) Daniels and Frank J. Daniels. John married Lee Ella Daniels on May 29, 1962 and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. John started working at the age of 12 to help his mother support their family. His strong work ethic led him to be employed at the United...

Paden resident Dorothy Louise Richardson Smith passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her home.  Dorothy, the daughter of Niles Edward “Babs” Braddock and Bernice (Turner) Gray, was born July 21, 1940 in Jacksonville, FL.  Dorothy worked in management for McDonalds for many years.  On November 19, 2016, she married Lovell “Joe” Smith in Stroud.  She enjoyed bowling, horses, traveling when she was younger and more able, and collecting cook...

Richard Leon Grover, age 58 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on June 17, 2022. A memorial family graveside service will be held at a later date at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, Oklahoma, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Richard was born October 18, 1963 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Harley Leon Grover and Jane Delores (Smith) Grover. He attended Oklahoma University and worked as a part-time health aide. He is survived by one...

Seminole resident Kenneth David Bridges passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Tecumseh.  Kenny, the son of Kenneth and Margaret (Neves) Bridges was born October 25, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a child and young man, Kenny lived in Reedsport, Oregon and then he and his family moved to Glen Falls, New York.  Kenny left school in 1976 while in the 11th grade, to join the Army, but due to an injury in basic training, was honorably discharged after only serving a short...

Shawnee resident Edward Allen Turnbow, Sonny, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home.  Sonny, the son of Rufus Allen Turnbow and Helen Berniece (Harjo) Tatum, was born January 6, 1965, in Shawnee.  He graduated high school with the Maud High School class of 1983.  Sonny worked in the oil field most of his life.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, winning big at the casino, and watching Oklahoma State football.  Sonny was an uncle to everyone and...

Roberta Cheryl Wortham, 75, longtime Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her home in Shawnee. Roberta was born on February 18, 1947, in Marlow, Oklahoma to Bob Doller and Mildred Roberta (Stotts) Doller. Roberta grew up and attended school and graduated from high school in Marlow, before moving to Shawnee, Oklahoma in 1965 where she spent the rest of her time. Roberta married L.D. Wortham on June 19, 1965, in Marlow, Oklahoma. They celebrated 57...