All Obituaries

Donald Wayne Tillman, age 70 a resident of Moore, Oklahoma and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away November 24, 2022 at Norman Regional Hospital. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery. Don was born November 3, 1952 in Sikeston, Missouri to James Tillman, II and Betty Joe (Irby) Myatt.  He graduated from...

Brenda Kay (Wolf) "Tvklake" Harjo, age 63 and resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, passed away November 23, 2022 at SSM Health Saint Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. A Wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022 at High Springs Baptist Church, and funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 2nd at the church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.  Pastor, Herschel Davis and Pastor, Skip Foster will...

Vausey Marie (Brazell) Kramer, age 97 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away November 26, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Coyle, Oklahoma. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Michael Isaacs will officiate. Vausey was born July 19, 1925 in Sun City, Kansas to William Brazell and Maggie Mary (Thomas) Reynolds.  She married William Alvin Kramer and...

Jerry Don Richards, Seminole resident, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 69.  Jerry was born on September 10, 1953 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma to Floyd Richards and Louise (Sanderson) Richards. Jerry enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time with his family.  He loved his daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was a firm believer in the Bible.  Jerry loved working on cars with his grandson, Jerry Pallas.  He...

Cecil Roy Teter, Sr., Maud resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home, at the age of 67.  Cecil was born on April 19, 1955.  Cecil married Lavonna Sue Works-Teter on April 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Maud, Oklahoma.  Cecil loved taking care of his dog, Bossy.  He also enjoyed tinkering with things. Cecil is survived by his wife, Lavonna of the home; son, Cecil Teter Jr.; step-son, Matthew Works; two grandchildren and many other family and...

Gary Omer Wilburn, Quinton, Oklahoma resident, passed away November 21, 2022, at the age of 74 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born February 14, 1948, in Springhill, Louisiana to Reu Omer Wilburn and Geri (Hulsey) Wilburn. He was a high school graduate and received his bachelor’s, master’s, and Master of Divinity degrees. Gary married Evelyn Marie Bevier on April 11, 1968, in Springhill, Louisiana. He attended Southwestern University in Waxahachie, Texas, Louisiana Tech in...

Tara Chiffon “Coach T” Winrow, 47, was called home to be with God on November 15, 2022.  She was born on November 23, 1974, in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was the second born child of Ginger Winrow.  She was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Galilee Baptist Church in Seminole, Oklahoma.   “Coach T” as she was known, graduated from Seminole High School in 1993.  She was a starter...

Wewoka resident Jimmie Louis Little passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Seminole at the age of 81. Jimmie, the son of Marvin and Cecil Little, was born March 28, 1941, in Wewoka.  After graduating from Wewoka High School, Jimmie continued his education and received his bachelor’s degree in English from East Central University.  Jimmie took that education and shared it around the world, teaching English in Mexico, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.  While in...

Tecumseh resident Donna Sue Mason passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Tecumseh at the age of 61.  Donna, the daughter of Virgil Phillip Wood Sr. and Mary Marie (Madragon) Wood, was born September 17, 1961, in Clovis, New Mexico.  She graduated from Bowlegs High School with the class of 1979.  Donna was a beautician for many years in Seminole, she was also a home decorator.  She loved spending time with her family, particularly her grandkids, cooking, and going to...

Donald Fay Dean, Sr., of Inola, Oklahoma, passed Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Claremore.  Donald, the son of John and Marie Feese, was born March 21, 1933, in Tulsa.  After graduating from high school, Donald joined the US Air Force, ultimately reaching the rank of TSGT. Donald married Hattie Herron on September 21, 1958; they enjoyed 53 years of marriage.  He owned and operated Dean and Sons, specializing in carpet cleaning.  Donald enjoyed and was very skilled at...