Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
David Cathey
Aug 4, 2017
David Truman Cathey, 72, longtime Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, August 4, 2017 in Seminole, Oklahoma. David was born on May 1, 1945 to Elmer and Shirley Ann (Taber) Cathey. David lived in Bowlegs, Oklahoma for most all of his life and was raised by Joe Tolbert and Shirley Tolbert. David was an Oil Rig Consultant for Summa Engineering, Inc....
Larry Joe Watson
Aug 2, 2017
Larry Joe Watson, age 64 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, August 2, at his home. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma. Rev. Wesley Martin will officiate. Larry was born July 7, 1953 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Wiley E.O. Watson and Verdell (Rippee)...
Sandra Rae "Tootie" Adams - Harber
Aug 2, 2017
Sandra Rae "Tootie" (Adams) Harber, 76 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was born December 25, 1940 in Seminole to parents, A.R. "Sonny" Adams and Edith (Lloyd) Adams. Tootie graduated from Seminole High School in 1958. She then worked in the real-estate business in Houston, Texas and...
Bobbie F. "Bob" Hackworth
Jul 31, 2017
Bobbie Franklin “Bob” Hackworth, 63 year old Tecumseh, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born August 31, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Eugene Edwin Hackworth and Betty June (Walker) Hackworth. Bob graduated from Derby Kansas High School in 1971. He worked as a self-employed Construction General Contractor until his...
Retna Mae Harjo
Jul 31, 2017
Retna “Hoktie” Mae Harjo, 71 year old lifelong Shawnee and Oklahoma City resident, passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Retna was born on May 3, 1946 in Hanna, Oklahoma at Hillabee Church ground to parents Mary White (Foster) and Charlie Harjo. Retna worked as a presser for Manhattan Cleaner dry...
Brian Dell Patterson
Jul 31, 2017
Brian Dell Patterson, 58 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away July 31, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Dell was born March 19, 1959 in Lodge Grass, Montana to parents Walter James and Goldie Opal (Ames) Patterson. Dell was a maintenance worker. Dell is survived by his sons; Micheal Patterson and Brian Patterson , brothers; Cory Patterson, Gary Patterson, Stan...
Matthew Eric Harrod
Jul 30, 2017
Matthew Eric Harrod, 32, died Sunday, July 30th, 2017 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Matthew was born on February 22nd, 1985 in Ada, Oklahoma to Wesley Craig Harrod and Lisa Michele Bible. Matt was homeschooled before starting a career with his father as an Industrial Electrician. His hobbies included music, animals, technology, and people. In his free time he was an avid...
Harlene Jewell Dickerson-Wise
Jul 30, 2017
Harlene Jewel (Dickerson) Wise, 85, former longtime Seminole resident, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Harrah, Oklahoma. She was born July 8, 1932 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Harvey Lee Shirey and Alizja Jewell (Turner) Shirey. Harlene had lived in Seminole until about 10 years ago. Harlene was retired from Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Oklahoma, after 32...
Gregory Steven Campbell
Jul 29, 2017
“Steve” Campbell, age 63, and a former long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, transitioned peacefully Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri after complications resulting from liver failure. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, 16006 S. Rock Creek Road in Shawnee, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of...
Jason Shannon
Jul 28, 2017
Jason Ashley Shannon, 38 years old, was called home Friday July 28, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jason was born February 11, 1979 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Melodie Newton-McGregor. In 1997 Jason graduated from Seminole High School. He enjoyed working in the oilfield and most of all driving trucks. He loved serving the Lord, and spending time with family and...
Henry English
Jul 22, 2017
Henry Alton English, Jr. 72 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born April 2, 1945 in Seminole to parents Henry Alton English, Sr. and Corine (Johnson) English. Henry went on to serve in the United States Army. On June 13, 1966...
Daniel J. Brackett
Jul 21, 2017
Daniel J. Brackett, 76, died unexpectedly on July 21, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dan was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, on June 10, 1941, to Clara Mae Goforth Brackett and Roy Lawrence Brackett who preceded him in death. His dedication to helping others led Dan into various aspects of the medical field including the following: research physiologist at Veterans Affair...
Agness Bernice (Edwards) Brown
Jul 20, 2017
Agness Bernice (Edwards) Brown, age 86 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2017 at First United Methodist Church located at 301 W. First in Konawa, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Pam Shirk will...
Philip Harjo
Jul 19, 2017
Philip Joseph Harjo, 68, Shawnee, Oklahoma resident, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born December 30, 1948 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Charles Harjo and Mary (White) Harjo. Philip was a roofer and construction worker and was a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma. Philip is survived by, his wife of 32 years, Jean Harjo;...
Lana Davis-Bowlegs
Jul 19, 2017
Lana Davis Bowlegs, 83, longtime Seminole County resident, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma. Lana was born June 22, 1934 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to Abler Davis and Nora (Tiger) Davis. Lana was a seamstress and homemaker. She loved sewing, word puzzles, going to great-grandkids ballgames, watching OSU football and Thunder Basketball. She was a member of the Little...
Dorothy Ruby Walker-Hook
Jul 18, 2017
Dorothy Ruby Hook, 87, died at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on July 18, 2017. Ruby was born September 30, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Arthur and Effie (Long) Walker. She was married to the love of her life Robert L. Hook in Galveston, Texas on August 16, 1946. Robert died in 2009. Robert worked for Mobil Oil and...
Rebecca Lee Odell
Jul 16, 2017
Rebecca Lee Odell, age 32 and a life-long resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Fr. Adrian Vorderlandwehr, O.S.B. will officiate and burial will follow at Sacred Heart...
Raymond J. Savage Sr.
Jul 16, 2017
Raymond J. Savage Sr., 69 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He was born May 22, 1948 in Moline, Illinois to parents George P. Savage and Patricia M. (Lewis) Savage. Raymond was a retired truck driver who also made a run for the Seminole County Commissioner seat. Raymond was...
Elizabeth Gates
Jul 14, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Charlotte Edmunds Gates, age 87, and longtime Seminole resident, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2017. Betty was born on November 13, 1929 in Wallingford, Vermont to parents George F. Edmunds and Mary P. (Jacobs) Edmunds. Betty married Ervin F. Gates on June 16, 1948 at the Warrensburg Methodist Church in Warrensburg,...
Tommy Chance Smith
Jul 14, 2017
Tommy Chance Smith, age 30 and a resident of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in Konawa, Oklahoma. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Ed Bray will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. A register book is available for signing at the...