All Obituaries

Jerry Madison Surber, age 85 and a life-long resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa.  Rev. Mike Cox and Richard Winters will officiate. Jerry was born October 22, 1934 in Konawa to Roy Surber and Willa (Abbott) Surber.  He graduated from Konawa High School, and he received a...

Vernon Ray Isaacs, age 89 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully from this life Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home. A memorial graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Maxwell Cemetery.  Rev. Drew Isaacs and Bill Isaacs will officiate.  Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, and visitation is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27th and 28th at the funeral home. Vernon...

George Ed Tebe, age 67, passed away on October 24, 2020 at his home in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was born in on August 19, 1953 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents Rev. John Cordell Tebe and Nora (Charty) Tebe. He grew up in the Vamoosa area. He married Donna Easley on March 27, 1999 in Gainesville, Texas. George worked as a janitor at Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He loved cats, his Uncle Charlie and enjoyed biking and going to garage sales. Left to cherish George’s memory are...

Family funeral services for longtime New Lima resident ,Clifford Grisham, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M.,Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at Swearingen Funeral Home.  Pastor Tommy Azlin will officiate at the service and Clifford’s nephew, Steven Grisham, Oklahoma City, will give a eulogy. Burial will follow at Little Cemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the United States Army. Pallbearers will be Jesse Grisham, Michael Grisham, Shawn Grisham, Dale Grisham, Ryan Anson and Dennis...

Vivian (Fleming) Brower, 95, former longtime Seminole county resident, passed from this life on Friday, October 23, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she had been living. Vivian was born November 2, 1924 in Rising Star, Texas, to Ancel Harvey Fleming and Martha Jewel (Montgomery) Ridley. Vivian married Conrad Brower on March 4, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2000. Vivian is survived by her two daughters, Laurie Johansen of Grapevine, Texas,...

Sam Laffoon, 86, former Oklahoma Highway Patrolman, a loving and devoted father has been called to Glory.  Sam was born on October 5, 1934 in Konawa, Oklahoma to William Jefferson Laffoon and Victoria (Bolton) Laffoon.  Sam was known as a fair and honest man, loved and respected by those his life contacted, family and friends alike.  Sam served in the United State Army earning the Rank of Sergeant; he earned a Bachelor’s degree from East Central University in Ada,...

Bobby Royce Withers, age 87, passed away October 21, 2020 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born April 26, 1933 in Friendship, Oklahoma to parents Buford Meek Withers and Hazel Alta (Fry) Withers. He was raised in the Wetumka, Oklahoma area and was a graduate of Wetumka High School. He lived in Bowlegs, Oklahoma before moving to Seminole Care and Rehabilitation Center 6 years ago. He was a member of the Bowlegs Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Bobby is survived by his son and...

Norma Lee (Smith) Johnston, age 95, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born September 19, 1925 in Oilton, Oklahoma to parents Montie C. Smith and Lenora Gertrude (Cotner) Smith. She graduated from Prairie Valley High School in Seminole, Oklahoma where she played basketball.  Norma had been a resident at Avonlea Cottage in Seminole for the last 8 years and loved living there. Norma was Vice-President of First Federal Savings & Loan in...

Grover Holliger, Jr., age 62, passed away on October 16, 2020 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was born June 26, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Grover B. Holliger and Lucille E. (Phillips) Holliger. Grover worked as an oilfield truck driver at Tiger Trucks in Seminole. Grover is survived by numerous family members and best friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, a sister, 2 half brothers and 2 half sisters. Viewing for Grover will be from 2:00 to...

Roland Robertson, 92, lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. Roland was born August 2, 1928 in Seminole, Oklahoma, to William Houston and Ora Mae (Barrett) Robertson. Roland grew up in Seminole and attended Dora Public School. Roland was the Water Superintendent for 44 years for the City of Seminole.  He was a faithful city employee with extensive knowledge of the City’s water infrastructure.  Roland served his...