Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Mary  Curtis Shawver

Mary Curtis Shawver

Jan 30, 2018

Mary Curtis Shawver, 76, former longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, now living in Flower Mound, Texas where she passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Flower Mound, Texas. Mary was born on June 2, 1941 in Maud, Oklahoma to Curtis Clark Christian and Maxine (Houston) Christian.  Mary married Duane Shawver on June 22, 1962 in Seminole, Oklahoma and he preceded...

Mike Moore

Mike Moore

Jan 30, 2018

James Michael “Mike” Moore, 67 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2018 at his home in Seminole.  He was born May 14, 1950 in Alva, Oklahoma to parents Beverly Ann (Wheelock) Moore and James Frank Moore. Mike graduated from Shamrock High School in Shamrock, Texas.  He went on to play football at Oklahoma...

Michael  Steven Johnson

Michael Steven Johnson

Jan 26, 2018

Michael Steven "Mike" Johnson, age 55 and a resident of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly Friday morning, January 26, 2018 in Seminole. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.  Ray Don and Alan Wade Johnson will officiate and Rev. Jeff Nance will assist.  The family will greet guests and...

Shirley Edwards-Nash

Shirley Edwards-Nash

Jan 25, 2018

“Heaven’s Gain” Shirley Avon Stargell Nash was born on May 29, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Joe and Mae Lee (Jackson) Stargell. She was a graduate of Earlsboro High School located in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. She received certification from the Department of Human Services as a provider for the elderly, and as a foster parent. She was a nurse’s aide at...

Gladys  Marie Pearson

Gladys Marie Pearson

Jan 24, 2018

Gladys Marie Pearson, 91, Choctaw, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gladys was a longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident. She was born April 7, 1926 in Arbeka, Oklahoma near Boley, Oklahoma, to her parents, Eli Watkins and Fadtra (Louie) Watkins Downing. Gladys worked for Blue Bell Plant (now Wrangler) as a cutter in the sewing...

Deborah  Ann Evans

Deborah Ann Evans

Jan 24, 2018

Deborah Ann Evans, 70, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Alliance Health Seminole Hospital. Deborah was born September 20, 1947 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Leonard Harvey Lemmings and Alice Naomi (Criswell) Lemmings. Debroah grew up in the Seminole area and attended Bowlegs Grade School and later transferred to Pleasant Grove School, where she graduated from the...

Sharon Gates

Sharon Gates

Jan 23, 2018

Sharon Kay (Reed) Gates, 66, former longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, now living in Gilbert, Arizona where she passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Gilbert, Arizona.  Sharon was born on November 4, 1952 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Rudolph Oliver Reed and Betty Jean (Whited) Reed. Sharon attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in the...

Adelyn  Mae Shepherd

Adelyn Mae Shepherd

Jan 23, 2018

Adelyn Mae “Addie” Shepherd, 3 month old daughter of Dillon Colby Shepherd and Victoria Anne- Marie Boyce, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Addie was born to her loving Mother and Father on September 29, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Addie leaves to cherish her precious memories, her Mother and Father Dillon Shepherd  and...

Weldon Blalock

Weldon Blalock

Jan 23, 2018

Weldon Blalock, 92 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home in Seminole.  He was born March 5, 1925 in Seminole to parents, John L. Blalock and Florence (Castor) Blalock.  On June 1, 1946, Weldon married Geraldine Moore in Seminole, Oklahoma. Weldon was a member of Highway Baptist Church in...

Howard Vanlandingham

Howard Vanlandingham

Jan 22, 2018

Howard Alvie Vanlandingham, 87 year old Seminole resident, passed away  Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home in Seminole. Howard was born September 9, 1930 in Dale, Oklahoma to Alvie Lee Vanlandingham and Fay (Norton) Vanlandingham. Howard worked for Phillips 66 Oil Company for 38 years and retired from the Philblack Plant as a supervisor. Howard married Talhia (Anderson) Vanlandingham...

Roger  Wayne Cunningham

Roger Wayne Cunningham

Jan 22, 2018

Roger Wayne Cunningham, 55 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died in a tragic oilfield accident  on January 22, 2018 near Quinton, Oklahoma, in Pittsburg County. Roger was born on August 7, 1962 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Buddy Addison Cunningham and Jacque Lynn (Shipley) Cunningham. Roger was a Senior Directional Driller for Skyline Directional Drilling Company. He was a graduate...

McNeill  Margaret (Yancey)  Ann

McNeill Margaret (Yancey) Ann

Jan 20, 2018

Margaret Ann (Yancey) McNeill, 69 year old longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Alliance Health Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She was born June 11, 1948 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Howard Lonzo Yancey and Laura Mae (Brown) Yancey. Margaret graduated from New Lima High School in 1966. Margaret was a Walmart Associate who...

Charles  Edwards Morrison

Charles Edwards Morrison

Jan 19, 2018

Charles Edwards “Augie” Morrison, Sr. was born to Buster and Dora Thomas on February 26, 1959 in Maud, Oklahoma. Augie attended Nobletown and New Lima Schools. He passed away on January 19, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He united with Molly Jackson in 1978 and to this union, six children were born. He worked as a CNA at Colonial Estates in...

Gwneth  Anita (Barrett)  Brewer

Gwneth Anita (Barrett) Brewer

Jan 19, 2018

Gwneth Anita (Barrett) Brewer, age 81 and a former resident of Maud, Oklahoma, left this world for her eternal reward on Friday, January 19, 2018 at her home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Church of Christ in Konawa.  Frank Brewer will officiate and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. ...

Neoma  Alice Goble

Neoma Alice Goble

Jan 18, 2018

Neoma Alice McDaniel-Goble, age 88, was born July 13, 1929 in, Gracemont OK. She is the daughter of James & Wahneta (Rattan) McDaniel. Neoma departed from this life Thursday,January 18, 2018, in Meeker, Ok. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Wahneta McDaniel, brothers Lonnie McDaniel and Elden McDaniel; 3 sisters Cleta Hand, Marie Stewart and Cyble...

Jeffery  Dean Fixico

Jeffery Dean Fixico

Jan 17, 2018

Jeffery Dean Fixico, 57, Wewoka, Oklahoma resident, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Jeffery was born February 23, 1960 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Joe Fixico and Annie (Harjo) Fixico. Jeffery grew up in the Seminole area attending Pleasant Grove High School, west of Seminole and graduated in 1978, where he played basketball and baseball. He later attended...

Linda  Sue Ellis

Linda Sue Ellis

Jan 15, 2018

Linda Sue Ellis, 64, Shawnee Oklahoma resident, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Linda was born February 23, 1953, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Leo Cummings and Lucille (Harjo) Johnson. Linda was a Seminole/Creek tribal member. Linda was the Director of the Housing Authority for 30 years. She was a member of the Hilltop Presbyterian...

Emmitt  Leon Coffey

Emmitt Leon Coffey

Jan 14, 2018

Emmitt Leon Coffey, age 75 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Rev. Pam Shirk will officiate and burial will follow...

James  Robert Crabtree

James Robert Crabtree

Jan 12, 2018

James Robert "Slim" Crabtree, age 76 and a resident of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away from this life Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.  Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate and burial will follow at Little Cemetery.  Casket bearers are David McBride, Russell Littlejohn,...

Lucille Gist

Lucille Gist

Jan 11, 2018

Lucille Mae (Evans) Gist, 83 year old, long time Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Thursday, January 11, 2018.  She was born November 6, 1934 in Seminole to parents Everett Evans and Ruby Mae (Butner) Evans. Lucille graduated from Varnum High School in 1952.  On April 11, 1953 Lucille married Robert L. Gist Sr. in Seminole, Oklahoma. Lucille...