Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Sammy Ray Young, Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
Sammy Ray Young Sr., a long-time resident of Maud, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Seminole, Oklahoma, at the age of 80. Sammy was born on Friday, May 3, 1946, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Amon Ira and Bonnie Ruth (Sanders) Young. Sammy grew up in Yeager, Oklahoma, attended Holdenville Public Schools and was a 1964 graduate of...
Lawrence "Larry" Minihan
Oct 8, 2026
Lawrence Anthony Minihan, 87, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Larry was born July 27, 1939 in Seminole to Edward and Lona Minihan. He attended Seminole Schools and graduated in 1957. After high school, Larry joined the National Guard and was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. In 1961, he married Katherine York. They lived in Harrah for...
Barbara Ann Tatum
Oct 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Tatum, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, family devotion, and cherished memories.
Barbara was born on September 7, 1940, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Walter and Lela (Lynch) Shuey. She grew up in the Bowlegs area and attended Bowlegs Schools, graduating with the Class of 1958. On...
RJ Thompson
Oct 7, 2026
RJ Thompson, age 90 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma went peacefully to be his Lord October 7, 2026 at his home.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026 at Cross Roads Cemetery near Sasakwa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate.
RJ was born March 19, 1936 in...
Pauline Marie Elkins
Oct 6, 2026
Pauline Marie Elkins (born Reynolds) , a longtime resident of Seminole, passed peacefully from this life on October 6, 2026, at the age of 93. Her son was by her side.
Pauline was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1933, to Lewis Reynolds and Ruby (Stephens) Reynolds. She had five siblings and graduated from Geary High School.
Pauline met her future husband,...
Edward Schilling Morgal
Oct 6, 2026
Wewoka resident Edward Schilling Morgal, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While his passing leaves a deep emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him, Edward leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a legacy of faith, and countless lives that were forever changed simply because he was a part of them.
Edward was...
Donna Fay Wallace
Oct 4, 2026
Seminole resident Donna Fay Wallace, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Seminole.
Donna was born July 12, 1942, in Seminole to King and Edna (Hodges) Presley. A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Donna graduated from Seminole High School with the Class of 1959. On June 12, 1959, she married the love of her life, Dale...
Peggy Sorrell
Sep 30, 2026
Peggy Lanadine Furr, was born January 23rd, of 1940, in Hulbert, Oklahoma. As a teenager, she and her family, Mother, Father, 3 sisters and a brother, moved to Live Oak, California.
She met Jim Sorrell in high school and they married in 1959. Their family grew with the birth of Cindy, in 1962, and then Steve, in 1965.
Jim and Peggy, purchased...
Edgar Cape Guyton
Sep 26, 2026
Seminole resident Edgar Cape Guyton, 91, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home.
Edgar was born December 11, 1934, in Red Oak, Oklahoma, to Roy Oliver and Ruth Inez Marie (Hardaway) Guyton. He attended Norse Elementary School and later Red Oak High School, graduating in 1953.
After high school, Edgar worked at Greenleaf Lake Marina, where he met his future...
Millie Jenkins
Sep 26, 2026
Longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, Millie Rebecca (Smith) Jenkins, passed away at the age of 86 on September 26, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1940 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Alvie Abbert Smith and Gracie Rebecca (Landtroop) Smith. Millie married William L. Jenkins on February 14, 1999 in Seminole.
Millie worked at Big Yank, Walmart and also ran her own day...
David Gabby Hayes
Sep 24, 2026
David Gabby Hayes, 85, of Maud, passed from this life September 24, 2026, at his home near Maud.
He was born March 17th, 1941, in Maud, Oklahoma to the late Perry Thomas Hayes and Edna Brown Hayes. He proudly service in the US Army. David retired from OG&E but continued to enjoy working on the farm, tending his cattle, horses and...
Claudetta May Tapley
Sep 19, 2026
Seminole resident Claudetta May Tapley, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2026.
Claudetta was born July 20, 1938, in Wetumka, Oklahoma, to A.J. “Buster” and Flossie “Pruitt” May. She grew up in the Wetumka area and graduated from Wetumka High School before continuing her education at East Central University.
On December 21, 1957, Claudetta married Bill West in...
Patsy Diane Jones
Sep 19, 2026
Seminole resident Patsy Diane (Estep) Jones, 82, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Seminole.
Patsy was born November 16, 1943, in Seminole to Reuben and Wilma (Phillips) Estep. She was a longtime resident of the area and dedicated many years of service to Tinker Air Force Base before retiring.
On February 4, 1994, Patsy married Harold Jones in Oklahoma City. The...
Holly Kristine Roberts
Sep 19, 2026
Holly Kristine Roberts, 18, of Seminole, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Holly was born on February 26, 2008, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Chris and Rose (Clark) Roberts. She graduated from Seminole High School with the Class of 2026. Holly was employed in housekeeping at The Grand Casino in Shawnee, where she was known for her caring nature...
Billie Joe Riggle
Sep 19, 2026
Billie Joe Riggle, age 84 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away September 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Wanette Cemetery Chapel in Wanette, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Richard Winters, Charles Key, and Kevin Duck will officiate....
Larry Lyle Roy
Sep 16, 2026
Larry Lyle Roy, age 63 and a resident of Pryor, Oklahoma passed away September 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa, Oklahoma. John Campbell will officiate, and burial will follow at High Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Konawa. Casket bearers are...
Charlie Harjo
Sep 14, 2026
Charlie Harjo was born July 2 1984 in Ada, Oklahoma to Ostie Jane Merritt and Clifford Harjo, Sr. He began his journey home on September 14, 2026.
Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. A private memorial service has been planned for a later date.
As a child, Charlie was full of energy. He enjoyed watching cartoons, funny...
Tracy Lynn Coughran
Sep 11, 2026
Tracy Lynn Coughran, a truly remarkable and one-of-a-kind woman, was born December 16, 1969 and passed away September 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined entirely by her boundless love, joyful spirit, and complete devotion to her family.
Tracy spent her cherished childhood years growing up on Laverne St in Oklahoma City, OK, where she shared a beautiful life and created...
Anna May Riddle
Sep 11, 2026
Anna May (Coursey) Riddle, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Yukon, Oklahoma.
Anna was born on June 18, 1949, in Alburn, California, to Leland Young and Bonnie Crownover. She married the love of her life, Garry Lee Riddle, who preceded her in death on March 13, 1988.
Anna lived a life centered around caring for others. She had...
James "Jim" E. Hardin
Sep 11, 2026
James E. Hardin, local rancher and former law enforcement officer and elected County official, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City after a brief illness at the age of 82.
Jim was born on August 13, 1944, in Wanette, Oklahoma to B.L. and Ruby Hardin as the youngest of four children. He graduated from Stonewall High...
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