Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
John Travis Lemmings
Jun 6, 2025
John Travis Lemmings, 60, longtime Seminole resident passed from this life on June 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was born to Thomas Leon Lemmings and Anita Marie (Vaughn) Lemmings on September 5, 1964, in San Diego, California. John grew up in the Seminole and Little areas and attended and graduated from Strother High School in 1982. John was...
Landon Zane Hughes
Jun 5, 2025
Landon Zane Hughes, Macomb, OK resident, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Joplin, MO at the age of 19. Landon was born on May 6, 2006 in Shawnee, OK to Shawn L. Davis and Amber Gail Hughes. He was a student at Macomb High School.
Landon enjoyed video games, especially Motorfest, swimming, tinkering with cars, lifting heavy things and...
Johnny Wolf
Jun 4, 2025
Seminole resident, Johnathan David Wolf, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 63.
Johnny, the son of Rev Redmond Sr., and Kizzie (Tiger) Wolf, was born November 7, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in the Seminole area, he graduated from Pleasant Grove High School with the class of 1981. Johnny was a proud...
James Kenneth Anson
Jun 4, 2025
James Kenneth Anson, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 63. James was born on July 3, 1961 in Holdenville to Woodrow Thomas Anson Jr. and Mary Beatrice (Roberts) Anson. He attended both OU and Seminole State College and graduated with his associates degree. He worked at Feed Store restaurant...
Charles "Tom" Thomas Fowler
Jun 2, 2025
Norman resident, Charles Thomas Fowler, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, in Norman, at the age of 65.
Tom, the son of Charles “Rudy” and Nan Carol (Street) Fowler, was born May 28, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Strother High School with the class of 1978. Following high school, Tom attended Seminole Junior College and subsequently received his Bachelor...
Jerry Dwayne Scheller
May 31, 2025
Seminole resident, Jerry Scheller, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Seminole, at the age of 84.
Jerry, the son of Otto and Goldie (Baird) Scheller, was born October 3, 1940, in Marlow, Oklahoma. Growing up in Frederick, he graduated from Frederick High School. On December 31, 1976, Jerry married Sara Hilburn at Sara’s parent’s house in Frederick. He spent his...
Brenda Jo Whitley
May 31, 2025
Brenda Jo Whitley, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 67. Brenda was born on January 24, 1958 in Seminole to Marie (Barnes) Dorr. She grew up in Seminole. Brenda married David Whitley on July 26, 1974 at Old Glory Church.
Brenda is survived by her husband of 50 years, David...
Michael "Mike" Shaheen Atyia
May 30, 2025
Michael Shaheen Atyia was born on September 18, 1962, to Freid and Sandra Kaye Atyia of Seminole, Oklahoma. The town where he spent his childhood would one day become the place where he built a life and raised a family—a community he cherished deeply. He was proud of his Choctaw and Lebanese heritage, which remained an important part of his...
Kathleen Heard
May 27, 2025
Kathleen Anson Heard
Being “one of 18” was a lifelong reason to be proud for the family members of JW and Velma Anson; being the first to leave was the heartbreaking reality of their daughter, Kathleen Anson Heard.
The Ansons were well-known locally and even featured in national media for the size of their family. All 18 siblings survived until the death...
Diana Louise Knowles
May 26, 2025
Diana Louise (Cox) Knowles, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, vibrant life, and nurturing care. Born on January 21, 1943, to Jim and Wilma Cox, Diana's early life in Seminole, set the stage for a lifetime of community involvement and personal passions.
Diana graduated from Seminole High School in 1961. Diana attended...
Carolyn Jo Johnston
May 23, 2025
Carolyn Jo (McCraw) Johnston, age 61 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 23, 2025 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Dave Herriman will officiate. Pallbearers are Jason...
Patricia "Patty" Kay Ross
May 22, 2025
Norman resident, Patricia Kay Ross, 62, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home.
Patty, the daughter of Houston and Maggie Jane (Harjo) Ross, was born March 12, 1963, in Seminole. She attended Strother Schools and graduated with the Strother Class of 1981. She then attended Oklahoma Baptist University, where she received her degree as a physical therapist assistant. Patty...
Lillian Mae Oliver
May 22, 2025
Lillian Mae Oliver, Seminole, OK resident passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 97. Lillian was born on June 26, 1927 in Wister, OK to John Alvis and Alice Sible (Lowery) Box. She married Early Edward “Bud” Oliver on March 28, 1946 in Mena, Arkansas.
Lillian was a fantastic quilter and crocheted everything. She was...
Earnscell Hardeman Shelton
May 18, 2025
Earnscell Hardeman Shelton, New Lima resident, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her home at the age of 89. She was born on April 28, 1936 to LC and Bessie (Jones) Hardeman. She grew up in the Wetumka and Lima areas. She attended Weisner Chapel School in Wetumka, OK. Earnscell married Sylvester Shelton in July 1958 in Sherman,...
Roy "Gene" Eugene Darr
May 18, 2025
Noble resident, Roy Eugene “Gene” Darr passed peacefully at home with his family by his side Sunday, May 18 2025, at the age of 77.
Gene, the son of Roy and Georgia (Burkhart) Darr was born September 9, 1947, in Seminole. He attended New Lima Schools where he met “The Reason God Made Oklahoma” Peggy Jo Bell. He is a graduate...
Joyce (Ladd) Booth
May 16, 2025
Joyce (Ladd) Booth, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Shawnee at the age of 88. Joyce was born on October 10, 1936 in Valley Mills, Texas to John W. and Hazel (Graham) Ladd. She was a graduate of Pauls Valley High School. In her life she traveled to Africa, Houston, Corpus Christi, Tulsa and spent...
James Edward Brinsfield
May 14, 2025
Seminole resident, James Brinsfield, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Seminole, at the age of 78.
James, the son of Edward and Vernita Lee Brinsfield, was born January 10, 1947, in Seminole. He attended Varnum High School and graduated with the class of 1965 and then enlisted in the US Navy. During his career in the military, he served aboard...
Marvin Ray Russell
May 13, 2025
Marvin Ray Russell, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his home at the age of 89. Marvin was born on September 15, 1935 in Stroud, OK to William Lee and Lillie Lillian (Hulsey) Russell. He was a 1954 graduate of Stroud High School and then received his electrician license from Vo Tech in Shawnee. Marvin...
Lawrence Cliff Hinman
May 13, 2025
Lawrence Cliff Hinman, age 85 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 13, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.
A graveside service at Vamoosa Cemetery is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate.
Lawrence was born January 29, 1940 in Seminole, Oklahoma to...
Alvin Dean Monroe
May 12, 2025
Alvin Dean Monroe, age ninety and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 12, 2025 at Jasmine Estates in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Casket bearers are Nelson Monroe, Alan Monroe, Dean...
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