Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Irene  Harjo Carpitche

Irene Harjo Carpitche

Nov 9, 2017

Irene Harjo Carpitche, 92, longtime Seminole County resident, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Rose Manor Nursing Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Irene had been living in Shawnee, Oklahoma for the past few years, near her daughter. Irene was born in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on August 13, 1925. She was of the Seminole/Creek Nation Tribes of Oklahoma. Irene lived most of her...

Mikah Jerrad Lee Moreno

Mikah Jerrad Lee Moreno

Nov 9, 2017

Mikah Jerrad Lee Moreno, 42, Mcloud, Oklahoma resident, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Mikah was born May 21, 1975 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Mario Gandarilla Moreno and Donita Susan (Walls) Moreno. Mikah was a tribal member of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma. Mikah had worked as a auto mechanic at Sears Automotive Department. He enjoyed watching...

John  Dexter Roberts

John Dexter Roberts

Nov 8, 2017

John Dexter “ Dex” Roberts, Jr., 51, Seminole resident, died November 8, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at St. Johns Hospital. Dex was born May 7, 1966 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he grew up. Dex was a High Volume Technician at Enviro Systems ( Zodiac Aerospace) in Seminole, Oklahoma, where he built galley chillers for Boeing 747 Dreamliner’s. Dex loved...

Clinton  "Chick" Palmer

Clinton "Chick" Palmer

Nov 7, 2017

Clinton Lee “Chick” Palmer, 85 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He was born December 18, 1931 in Punkin Center, Oklahoma (near Maud, Oklahoma) to parents Jesse Lee Palmer and Mary Jane (Robertson) Palmer. Chick graduated from Maud High School in 1951.  On August 27th,...

Philip  R. Neill

Philip R. Neill

Oct 30, 2017

Philip R. Neill, a longtime certified public accountant active in Seminole community affairs, died Monday after a brief illness. He was 76. Services are set for 1 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Seminole First United Methodist Church, at 910 W. Wrangler Blvd., in Seminole, Oklahoma with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.  Pastor Mark Watson will officiate at the service....

Minnie  Lou Andrison

Minnie Lou Andrison

Oct 29, 2017

Minnie Louise (McDoniel) Andrison was born April 4, 1929 in Marianna, Arkansas to Minnie G. and M.W. “Mac” McDoniel.  She passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 88. Minnie lived most of her life in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma holding both bachelors and master’s degrees in education. ...

Charles  Dean Campbell

Charles Dean Campbell

Oct 27, 2017

Charles Dean Campbell, 73, Eufaula, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, October 27, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charles was born April 6, 1944 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Charles Arthur Campbell and Miranda “Catherine” (Partain) Campbell. Charles lived in Seminole county for 19 years and attended several public schools in Seminole county. He always said he was educated primarily in the school of...

Bobby Northrip

Bobby Northrip

Oct 24, 2017

Bobby Joe Northrip, 78, lifelong Seminole resident died, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Bobby was born on February 13, 1939 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Clarence Northrip and Zelma (Simpson) Northrip. Bobby attended Seminole Public Schools and graduated from Seminole High School in 1957. Bobby married his sweetheart, Shirley Jean (Belyeu) Northrip on June 20, 1958 in Seminole, Oklahoma...

Don Wheeler

Don Wheeler

Oct 24, 2017

Donald William “Don” Wheeler, 74 year old Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home in Shawnee surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 1, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Viola Kathelene (Brooks) Wheeler and Ira Daniel Wheeler. Don grew up in Wewoka, Oklahoma and spent most of his life...

Dora Moreland

Dora Moreland

Oct 23, 2017

Dora Jay Moreland, 81, longtime Seminole area resident, died on Monday October 23, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma at Alliance Health Midwest. Dora was born at home on February 10, 1936 in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Dora grew up in Seminole, Oklahoma.  She attended Seminole public schools and graduated from Seminole High School.  She lived many years in the New Lima community....

Floyd Kelough

Floyd Kelough

Oct 23, 2017

Floyd Junior Kelough, 84 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on October 23, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born, August 23, 1933 in Ryal, Oklahoma to parents Myrtle (Null) Kelough and Wesley Kelough. Floyd worked as a tire distributer. He is survived by three daughters, Rose Peace of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Brenda Coker and her husband Ed...

Loretta  Maye Tompkins

Loretta Maye Tompkins

Oct 22, 2017

Loretta Maye Tompkins, 77, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. Loretta was born September 4, 1940 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Roy Jackson and Dorothy Marie (Chaney) Owens. Loretta was a Psychiatric and Behavioral Science specialist and a Licensed Practical Nurse. She had worked for Golden Rule Nursing Home in Shawnee, Oklahoma for 2 years.  She had also worked...

Nadina  Dawn Cobb

Nadina Dawn Cobb

Oct 22, 2017

Nadina Dawn Cobb, age 33 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 under Aspire Hospice care. Viewing will begin Tuesday, October 24th at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, and she will be taken to High Springs Baptist Church at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th for a wake service at 7:30 p.m.  Funeral services are...

Gaytha Wright

Gaytha Wright

Oct 22, 2017

Gaytha Lou Wright, 90 Gaytha Lou Wright, Tahlequah, Oklahoma resident, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the age of 90. Gaytha was born February 10, 1927 in Gray, Oklahoma to parents, Alton Murray Burns and Hazel (Littleton) Burns. Gaytha married Edwin Brice "Cotton" Wright in Tecumseh, Oklahoma on January 9, 1943. Gaytha was a homemaker for her family and...

David Walker

David Walker

Oct 21, 2017

David Neal Walker, 57 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born November 24, 1959 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to parents Christine Gibson and Houston Wood. David attended both Vamoosa and Bowlegs public school systems. He had worked in housekeeping and maintenance at Central Oklahoma...

David  Vernon Morland

David Vernon Morland

Oct 15, 2017

David Vernon Morland, 62, lifelong Seminole Resident, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Seminole. David was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on November 25, 1954 to Vernon Morland and Jewel (Bramblette) Morland. David attended Varnum Schools just north of Seminole. David attended the Lord’s Community Church in Seminole, and his favorite pastime was fishing. David is survived by his three brothers...

Paulette  Ruth Shoemaker

Paulette Ruth Shoemaker

Oct 11, 2017

Paulette Ruth Shoemaker passed from this life on October 11, 2017, to spend eternity with God in Heaven.  Paulette was born in Prague, Oklahoma on June 16, 1947, to parents Ollie Mae “Hicks” McLaughlin and Leonard Cecil McLaughlin.  After graduating from Prague High School she attended Central State University and was employed at Tinker Air Force Base, where she worked...

Jenice  L. Burkitt

Jenice L. Burkitt

Oct 9, 2017

Jenice Laura (Blanton) Burkitt, 60 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Monday, October 9, 2017 at Alliance Health Midwest City, Oklahoma hospital.  She was born November 1, 1956 in DeKalb, Illinois to parents Jimmie Duane Blanton and Sylvia (Halstead) Blanton. Jenice graduated from DeKalb, Illinois High School in 1976. On August 20, 1977 Jenice married Leon E....

Woody Hopkins

Woody Hopkins

Oct 7, 2017

Woody Irvin Hopkins, 60 Woody Irvin Hopkins a Maud, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 60 years. Woody was born September 8, 1957 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to parents, William Andrew Hopkins, Sr. and Teddie Rose (Gray) Hopkins. Woody served in the Oklahoma National Guard for six years earning the rank...

Timothy  A. Gold

Timothy A. Gold

Oct 7, 2017

Timothy A. Gold, age 55 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his home. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Golden Years Residential Care located at 308 W. 4th in Konawa.  Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Timothy was born December 8,...