All Obituaries

Delilah Fern “Cissy” Davis of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away on January 8, 2022 in her home at the age of 84.  Delilah was a kind, loving person, and she especially loved her family.  She was born on April 2, 1937 in Bowlegs, Oklahoma to Elmer and Alice (Self) Collier.  She retired from General Motors in Oklahoma City.  Preceding Delilah in death were her parents, one brother, A.C. Collier, two infant twin grandchildren Jennifer and Jeffery Davis, and one...

Charles Elliot “Bone” Burgess, age 68 and a life-long resident of the Wolf, Oklahoma area, passed away at his cousin’s home in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on January 21, 2022 under the care of Kindful Hospice of Ada, Oklahoma. Bone will be taken at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2022 to the family home located at 127 S. Olive St. in Sasakwa for viewing.  A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Seminole Indian Baptist...

James (Jim) Wolff, 77, longtime resident of Seminole Oklahoma, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Jim was born September 24, 1944 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Edward and Marie (Amundson) Wolff. Jim grew up in both Wisconsin and Florida where he graduated from Largo High School. Jim lived his life with integrity and compassion for others. Since his passing his family has heard many stories of his kindness from those that he has touched in the community. Jim was a storyteller. He loved to tell of...

Rev. Frank Harjo, age 84 and longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at his home January 17, 2022. Viewing is scheduled for Thursday January 20,  2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa.  A small graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.  Friday, January 21st for family members at the Emarthle Family Cemetery.  Rev. Skip Foster of High Springs Church and Rev. Bill Hobia, Jr. will officiate.  Casket bearers are Bruce...

Lou Ann Mantooth, Tulsa resident, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Tulsa, at the age of 91.  Lou Ann was born on March 11, 1930, in Seminole, Oklahoma to John and Rena (Garrison) Lenoir.  Lou Ann was a great water color artist and enjoyed decorating.  She loved her dog, Sammy.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Lou Ann is survived by her daughter, Leslie Hughes and husband, David of Tulsa; son, John Moore and wife, Dena of Frisco, TX;...

Verna Mae Wenner, Seminole resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Seminole at the age of 76.  Verna was born on August 6, 1945, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Dea Melvin and Mae Laura (Garrison) Dodd.  Verna spent most of her life in the Sand Springs area as well as Fisher Bottom.  She worked as a bank teller and in home health.  She took pride in working as a sales representative for Avon.  Verna enjoyed gardening and having yard sales.  She...

Shawnee residence Billy Charles Mills passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 in Shawnee.  Billy, the son of W.E. and Chloe (Wilson) Mills, was born November 19, 1934, in Bristow, Oklahoma.  On February 14, 1991, he married his sweetheart, Nona Reeves, in South Padre Island, Texas.  Billy was self employed in the sandblasting and coating business.  He contracted for the major oil and gas companies for more than 50 years.  He loved western movies and had an incredible...

  Arnetta “Nett” Lee Jackson, was born June 8, 1926 in Seminole County, Oklahoma.   She was the third child of Tommy Lee and Tennie Benton.  She attended Dunbar High School in Shawnee, OK.  After high school, she and Edward Loyal Brown were married and had daughter Vernie Brown.  Nett continued living in Earlsboro for several years and had daughter Parthenia “Tina” Logan with Melvin Logan.  Years later, Nett met Walter...

Imogene Fish, Seminole resident, passed away at her home, on Sunday, January 9, 2022, after a long battle with breast cancer, at the age of 94.  Imogene was born on October 1, 1927 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Frank and V.C. Lillian (Pope) Griffin.  She worked as a presser in two clothing factories.  She was also a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell.  Imogene married Robert Borden Fish Jr. on Valentine’s Day in 1947 in Wewoka, Oklahoma and enjoyed their 69 years of...

On Saturday January 8, 2022, Kenneth Eugene Lail of Choctaw, passed into the arms of his Savior at age 92. Kenneth was born on October 11, 1929 to John and Allie Lail in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Kenneth moved with his family to Seminole, Oklahoma in 1946 and graduated from Seminole High School. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Virginia Unsell, on February 20, 1949. They were married for 66 years and lived a life rich in family and faith.  In 1948, at the age...