Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Beautrice Lucille "Lucy" Cook
May 8, 2026
Beautrice Lucille “Lucy” Cook — beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend — passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her life was marked by devotion, resilience, generosity, and an unwavering love for family.
Lucy was born on July 16, 1937, in Snomac, Oklahoma, to Tom and Retha Edmonds. She was...
Maria Consuelo Saldana Delarosa
May 4, 2026
Seminole resident Maria Conseulo Saldaña Delarosa, 68, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home.
Maria was born on December 1, 1957, in Santa Maria del Río, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Ignacio Rodriguez Saldaña and Felicitas Alonso (Ibarra) Saldaña. On February 7, 1985, she married J. Carmen Delarosa in her hometown of Santa Maria del Río. Maria’s greatest joy...
Quinton (Doyle) Davidson
May 3, 2026
Quinton Doyle Davidson, passed away at the age of 81 on May 3, 2026, at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born March 20,1945 in Seminole to Clinton Theodore Davidson and Lola Teresa (Lindsay) Davidson. He grew up mostly in Seminole but spent his younger years in New Mexico. He attended Varnum Public Schools. Doyle married his soulmate Reta...
Joel Nolen Wilson
May 2, 2026
Texarkana, TX resident Joel Nolen Wilson passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Texarkana at the age of 58. Joel was born on February 22, 1968 in Shawnee, OK to James Olen and Geannetta Joy (Craig) Wilson. In his earlier years Joel managed Ball Pipe and Supply. He married Shelia Cully on August 15, 1997 in Arkansas.
Joel had a...
Geannetta Joy Wilson
May 2, 2026
Texarkana, TX resident Geannetta Joy Wilson passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Texarkana at the age of 78. She was born on May 27, 1947 in Holdenville, OK to Alvin Stanley and Bobbie Maude (Cordell) Craig. She was a Seminole High School graduate. She owned and operated Pat’s Café in Seminole, OK.
Geannetta was kindhearted and often helped the...
Peggi Charlene (Lumley) Franklin
May 2, 2026
Peggi Charlene (Lumley) Franklin, age 55 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at her home May 2, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Konawa. Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral of Konawa. Honorary bearers are Dan Sampson, Jon Horn, Nick Hamilton, Lela...
Sonia Rena Scott
May 1, 2026
Sonia Rena Scott, 63, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Born on October 29, 1962, in Seminole, Sonia was the daughter of Herbert and Elizabeth (Littlejohn) Gunter. A lifelong resident of Seminole, she cherished her community and roots. As a young woman, she spent her summers helping her father at a local swimming pool, where...
Peggy Sue (Cowen) Stinnett
May 1, 2026
Peggy Sue (Cowen) Stinnett, age 77 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 1, 2026 at Heritage Village Nursing Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Assembly of God Church in Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. James Williams and Dan Gomez will...
Harold Michael Knizek
Apr 30, 2026
Seminole, OK resident Harold Michael Knizek passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Shawnee at the age of 82. Harold was born on November 23, 1943 in Chehalis, Washington to Joseph Knizek and Mildred Jo (Hall) Marx. He was a 1961 graduate of Bowlegs High School. He also earned his associates degree from Seminole State College. He served in...
Dale Tipken
Apr 28, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Ledale “Dale” Tipken. He was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 28th, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family and many friends. We are comforted in knowing he is now completely healed.
Please join us for a celebration of life on May 16, 2026, from 1:00...
Albert "Lonnie" Leon Kean
Apr 24, 2026
Seminole, OK resident Albert Leon “Lonnie” Kean passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 72. Lonnie was born April 3, 1954 in Seminole to Albert Forest and Cora (Edney) Kean. He was a 1972 graduate of Seminole High School. He married Kimberly Ann Decker on May 25, 1971 in Seminole. Lonnie worked as a...
Joyce Ann Morgan
Apr 23, 2026
Joyce Ann Morgan left her Earthly body the night of April 23, 2026 at 1:20AM CST. Her spiritual transition to unite with our heavenly father in paradise comes with many tears and memories and example of what short time we all have together here. Comfort only comes knowing she is no longer bound by the constraints of her earthly body...
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....

