Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Teddy "Ted" Ray Phillips
Nov 21, 2025
Maud, OK resident Teddy “Ted” Ray Phillips passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Tecumseh at the age of 86. Ted was born on January 12, 1939 in Seminole to Raymond Harold and Bonnie Doone (Wallace) Phillips. He married the love of his life Juanita Hopper on December 28, 1963 at the Presbyterian Church in Shawnee, OK. Ted proudly...
Juanita Ruth (Clark) Moore
Nov 19, 2025
Juanita Ruth (Clark) Moore, age 80 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away November 19, 2025 at Ada Retirement and Care Center in Ada, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Casket bearers are Steve Clark,...
Jerrid Clinton Grisso
Nov 17, 2025
Seminole, OK resident Jerrid Clinton Grisso passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 43. Jerrid was born December 16, 1981 in Ada, OK to Gary Grisso and Charlotte Ann (Wolf) Chapman. He was raised by Gary and Marjorie Grisso and grew up in the countryside of Seminole, OK. He was a Strother High School...
James Alan Harris
Nov 17, 2025
Seminole resident James Alan Harris, 44, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home.
James was born June 5, 1981, in Boise City, Oklahoma, to Bennie and Galeaha (Cantwell) Harris. He worked for Indaco Metals in Shawnee and also dedicated his time to lawn care work, a reflection of his strong work ethic and willingness to help others. James...
Randolph "Little Randy" Wood II
Nov 15, 2025
Randolph Wood II, 59, of Earlsboro, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Randolph, also known as “Little Randy” was born on November 17, 1965 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was the son of Randolph Wood and Martha (Lena) Fairbanks. He attended Wewoka Public Schools. As a student he enjoyed playing baseball and in his later years, he enjoyed playing...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Sullivan
Nov 12, 2025
Patricia Ann Hawkins Sullivan, long time Seminole Oklahoma resident, passed away on November 12th, at 4:00 A.M. in Seminole at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was born on March 2, 1939 in Centralia, Illinois to Verna M Franklin and Alex Hawkins. She graduated from Will Rogers High School of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pat moved to Dallas, Texas,...
Thomas "T. J." Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II
Nov 10, 2025
Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II, “T.J.”, 59, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly Monday, November 10, 2025. T.J. was born on June 2, 1966, in Drumright, Oklahoma the son of Thomas Wolfe Jr. and Delores Ann (Stokes) Buchanan. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1984. T.J. loved music and was a drummer in high school. He received a scholarship...
David Anthony Lee
Nov 10, 2025
Earlsboro resident, David Anthony Lee, 65, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in Shawnee.
David, the son of Tony and Ruth (Nixon) Lee, was born November 22, 1959, in Oklahoma City. Beginning his life in Oklahoma City, his family relocated to the Shawnee area. He attended junior high school at Strother Schools, then transferred to Shawnee High School, where he graduated...
Diana Nadine (Hodges) Wilkerson
Nov 9, 2025
Diana Nadine (Hodges) Wilkerson, age 72 and a resident of Choctaw, Oklahoma, and a long-time Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away November 9, 2025 at Regency Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole. Rev. Butch Bradley will officiate.
Diana was born October 8, 1953 in...
Cheryl Dawn Burns
Nov 8, 2025
Seminole resident Cheryl Dawn Burns, 64, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Seminole.
Cheryl, the daughter of Tommy Overby and Lavonia June (Lemmings) Houck, was born October 3, 1961, in Seminole. She attended Seminole High School and graduated with the class of 1979. On April 6, 1980, Cheryl married Kelly Burns, in Seminole. She was a homemaker and proudly raised...
Eden Grace Ferrell - Jackson
Nov 6, 2025
Ft. Gibson, OK resident Eden Grace Ferrell-Jackson passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Muskogee, OK at the age of 16. Eden was born on April 3, 2009 in Oklahoma City. Her parents are Scott Dewayne and Amber Grace (Small) Jackson.
Eden loved mentoring those younger than her by volunteering at Norwood Elementary and Ft. Gibson High School. She enjoyed...
Carolyn Sue Self
Nov 6, 2025
Carolyn Sue Self, age 75, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1950, and lived a full and loving life surrounded by family and friends.
Carolyn was a devoted member of the Church of Christ at Seminole, where her faith guided her daily life. She found joy in the simple pleasures—playing bingo,...
William "Howard" Allen Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Seminole, OK resident William “Howard” Allen Jr. passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 74. He was born on May 12, 1951 in Seminole to William Howard Allen Sr. and Sybil (Goss) Allen. Howard was a 1969 graduate of Seminole High School. He married Annelt Davis on March 27, 1998 in Hot Springs,...
Michelle Lynn Harper
Nov 3, 2025
Maud resident, Michelle Lynn Harper, 55, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home.
Michelle, the daughter of Tim and Linda (Hale) Martin, was born January 22, 1970, in Seminole. She graduated from Maud High School with the class of 1988. On May 27, 1989, Michelle married Tim Harper, at the Maud First Assembly of God Church. In 1992, Michelle...
Alice "Sue" Faye Wallace
Nov 2, 2025
Alice “Sue” Faye Wallace, Seminole resident, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her home at the age of 82. Sue was born on December 9, 1942 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Haskell Charles and Mesabelle Delphine (Houck) Harrod. She was a 1961 graduate of Seminole High School and attended East Central University in Ada. Sue married Alan Neil...
Kenneth Roy Scott
Nov 2, 2025
Kenneth Roy Scott made heaven his eternal home on November 2, 2025. He was 77 years old. Kenneth was born on January 8, 1948, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Rev. Edward Henderson and Bettie Louise (Moore) Scott.
Kenneth attended multiple schools while growing up but was a graduate of Haywood High School class of 1966. He entered the work force until receiving his...
Jerrie Dean Price
Nov 1, 2025
Tecumseh resident, Jerrie Dean Price, 71, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home.
Jerrie, the daughter of Lawnie and Norma (Tarpley) Hale, was born April 1, 1954, in Holdenville. She grew up in Seminole and graduated from New Lima High School with the class of 1972. On April 21, 1972, Jerrie married Joseph Henry Price, in Seminole. Jerrie and...
James Baxter Overall
Oct 24, 2025
Seminole, OK resident James Baxter Overall passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 57. James was born on May 5, 1968 in Borger, TX to Lois Adams and Alan Overall. He moved to Holdenville, OK at the age of ten and to Seminole at the age of 15. There he met the love of...
Karen Kawailani Ah Soong Bolin-Caudle
Oct 23, 2025
Seminole resident, Karen Kawailani Ah Soong Bolin-Caudle, 69, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home.
Karen, the daughter of Ernest Kaiminaauao Kam and Gertrude (Cobb-Adams) Kihapilani, was born Halloween Day, October 31, 1955, in Honolulu, HI. She graduated from James B Castle High School in Kanehoe, HI, with the class of 1973. On June 8, 2001, Karen married Tony...
Nolan Blake Elliott
Oct 21, 2025
In loving memory of Nolan Blake Elliott who was born sleeping on October 21, 2025, the beloved son of Jonathan “Blake” Elliott and Alissa Lynn Elliott.
Though he never took a breath, Nolan was loved and will always be. Held in the hearts of his family from the moment they knew of his presence, he brought hope, dreams, and an unmeasurable love that...

