All Obituaries

Billy Don Scott, longtime Seminole resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was born on October 18, 1957 in Taft, CA, to Bill James and Shirley Ann (Reese) Scott.  Billy grew up in Bakersfield, California and moved to Oklahoma in 1979, spending the rest of his life residing in Seminole.  Billy married Connie Dodgen on January 10, 1981, in Bowlegs, OK.  He loved his kids and grandbabies fiercely.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting...

Jerry Ray Bowen, long-time Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away at his home on January 17, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1951 in Prague, Oklahoma to parents E.C. and Billie Faye (Bishop) Bowen. Jerry graduated from Seminole High School in 1969. Jerry married Patti Meeks on October 23, 1987 in Gainesville, Texas. Jerry loved his community and proudly served as a Seminole Firefighter for 25 years before retiring as Captain in 1997. Jerry was a devoted husband, father and friend who...

Pastor Buster Thomas, Shawnee resident, began his journey on March 4, 1939 in Hughes County. He was born in Wetumka, OK to T L and Odessa (Carolina) Thomas.  He was the 3rd of nine children.  Pastor Buster attended Wetumka Grade School, Noble Town Junior High and Wewoka High School. Pastor Buster went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 81.  Pastor Buster accepted Christ at an early age and lived faithfully for Christ. ...

Delbert Henry Aldridge, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 17, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born January 1, 1940 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Ellis Delbert Aldridge and Connie (Payne) Aldridge. He grew up in Wolf, Oklahoma and graduated from Wolf High School. He was a member of the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma.  Delbert married Barbara Gail Eggar on June 3, 1960 in Wolf, Oklahoma and they raised their family in Seminole. He served his...

Matthew “Matt” Orsburn, Shawnee resident, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Matt was born on July 6, 1983 in Seminole, OK to Joe and Joy (Hallmark) Orsburn.  Matt worked as a LPN and took great pride in his work. Matt was married to Cori Orsburn and had three children.  While studying to become an LPN, Matt was very involved in HOSA with the VoTech, which shapes student leadership skills.  He had the honor of traveling to Washington...

Derris Lee Davenport, 79 year-old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away January 13, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born June 3, 1941 in Empire City, Oklahoma to parents James Thomas Davenport and Lula Mae (Branch) Davenport. He was raised in Orlando, Oklahoma and due to oilfield work, he was re-located to several parts of Oklahoma, settling in Seminole for the past 50 years. He married Thrisa Lee on June 23, 1995 in Maud, Oklahoma and she passed away August 25, 2000. Derris...

Lester Lynn Floyd, 59, Seminole area resident, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. Lester was born October 23, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Marion Emry Floyd and Norma Sue (Estes) Floyd.  He grew up in Mustang, Oklahoma and later attended and graduated from Northeastern College with an associate’s degree. Lester was a painter and welder for Clean Products, Inc. Lester loved to go fishing, wood working, visiting with his friends and family, Oklahoma State...

Jackie “Porky” Frank Moreland passed away January 18, 2021 at his home in Eufaula, Oklahoma at the age of 83. He was born April 21, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents James W. Moreland and Rena D. (Haney) Moreland. He grew up in Wewoka and Seminole and was a high school graduate. He worked for many years in the oilfield as a pulling unit operator for Seminole Company Well Service and Mills Well Service. He was a member of Lord’s Community Church in Seminole,...

Marvin Guy Gillespie was born along side his twin sister on June 16, 1948 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Throughout his school years, he was active in Boy Scouts and the Methodist church. Following his graduation from high school he attended Okmulgee Technical School for a semester. For most of his adult life Marvin lived in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Florida area where he was an HVAC technician and in the construction trades for twenty years with TW9Y. Health issues brought him and his longtime...

Harold Dean Henley, 80, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in Seminole. He was born on August 21, 1940 to Curtis Glen Henley and Mildred Catherine (White) Henley. Harold grew up in Henryetta, Oklahoma and moved to Seminole in 1961. He married Sheryl D. Brown on April 5, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they were happily married for 26 years. Harold worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 32 years. Harold loved fishing, team...