Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
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...
Jeffery Dale Welch
Sep 7, 2026
Jeffery “Jeff” Dale Welch passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Jeff was born in Wickenburg, Arizona, on April 6, 1959, to Harold L. Welch and Lynn Johnson Welch. He lived in South Arizona until the family moved to Seminole, Oklahoma in 1979, where he attended Seminole Schools for two years before moving...
Virginia Fay Griffith
Sep 7, 2026
Seminole resident Virginia Fay (Faulkner) Griffith passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Seminole, at the age of 88.
Virginia was born in Maud, Oklahoma, on September 25, 1938, to Dewey and Vera (Pratt) Faulkner. She graduated from Harjo High School with the Class of 1956. On October 8, 1957, Virginia married Bob Griffith in Ada. Together, Bob and Virginia...
Lana Iris Switch
Sep 7, 2026
Shawnee resident Lana Iris (Johnson) Switch, 40, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, in Shawnee. Lana was born September 2, 1986, in Ada, Oklahoma, to George Johnson and Diana Alford. She was a graduate of Hartshorne High School, where she was a member of the Class of 2006.
Lana found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed listening to...
Lewis Davis Carpitche
Sep 5, 2026
Seminole resident Lewis Davis “Pennoke” Carpitche, 85, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Seminole.
Pennoke, the son of Coffey Carpitche and Sallis Davis Burgess, was born June 11, 1941, in Vamoosa. He worked in construction for many years and later in life worked as a librarian.
Pennoke was a proud member of Arbeka Baptist Church, but has recently been attending High...
Ann Lee (Cochran) McElroy
Sep 4, 2026
Ann Lee (Cochran) McElroy, age 92 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away September 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa. Roger Lee and Scott Duck will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Casket bearers are...
Darrell Wayne Mackey
Sep 2, 2026
Darrell Wayne Mackey, age 80 and a lifetime resident of Konawa passed away September 2, 2026 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Performing Arts Center in Konawa. Richard Winters will officiate, and burial will follow at Violet Springs Cemetery in Konawa. Casket bearers; Dennis Mackey, Lauren...
Elizabeth "Janie" Robertson
Sep 1, 2026
Elizabeth "Janie" Robertson, 84 years old, of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. Janie was born in Lamar Missouri on January 23rd, 1942, to Everett Williams and Frances (Washburn Williams) Evans. She was married to JL Robertson June 28th, 1962, in Paris, Arkansas. She lived most of her life in Fort Smith, Arkansas and Oklahoma. She attended Northside...
Leafa Georgetta Tiger
Sep 1, 2026
Leafa Georgetta Tiger, age 65, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away on September 1, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1960, in Seminole to George and Nessie Tiger.
Leafa worked for the Chickasaw Nation for many years before returning to work for the Seminole Nation. She cherished spending time on the porch with her children and grandchildren. Leafa loved attending church,...
Marilyn Jeanette McGeisey
Sep 1, 2026
Seminole resident Marilyn Jeanette McGeisey, 74, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Marilyn, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Jane (Herrod) McGeisey, was born November 6, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. After spending a few years in the Los Angeles area, Marilyn and her family moved to Holdenville, where they settled. She attended Holdenville schools.
Marilyn loved going...
Jo Anna Parker
Aug 29, 2026
Jo Anna Maxwell Parker was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, April 3rd, 1937, to James (Jim) Sinclair Maxwell and Anna Lynn Hall Maxwell. From Shawnee, she went home to live in peace in her heavenly mansion on Saturday, August 29th, 2026. She was second in the line of four siblings, two boys and two girls.
Jo Anna grew up in...
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