Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Jennifer Deeanne Ballard
Feb 19, 2017
Jennifer Deeanne Ballard, age 44 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Golden Years 308 W. 4th St. Konawa, Oklahoma, and Rev. Arthur Carpitcher will officiate. Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Jennifer was born...
Angela J. Burton
Feb 18, 2017
Angela Jewell (Fritts) Burton, 39 year old Seminole Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Chickasaw Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. She was born February 21, 1977 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to parents Daniel Ray Fritts and Barbara “Sue” (Anderson) Waggoner. Angela grew up in Sulphur, Oklahoma with her mom and sister. As a young girl...
Mark Lawrence Ryan
Feb 17, 2017
Mark Lawrence Ryan, 63, longtime Seminole resident, passed from this life on Friday, February 17, 2017, at his home in Seminole. Mark was born on September 14, 1953 in El Paso, Texas to James Lawrence Ryan and Mary Jane (Duren) Ryan. Mark moved to Seminole 26 years ago from Horizon City, Texas. Mark worked for Wrangler since 1972 and was...

Jerry Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Jerry Lee Smith, 70 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his home in Seminole. He was born January 7, 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico to parents Willard Lee Smith and Goldie Gladys (Pierce) Smith. Jerry served in the United States Army where he had earned an E-4 rank. On November 18,...
Roberta "Bobbie" Clifton
Feb 15, 2017
Roberta Pearl “Bobbie” Clifton, 69 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her home in Seminole County, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family. Bobbie was born September 15, 1947 in Montana to parents, Wynn Homer Littlefield and Lorraine Isabel Edwards. On June 10, 1965 Bobbie married James William Clifton in Flagstaff, Arizona. Bobbie...
Marion Staring
Feb 11, 2017
Marion "Dale" Staring, age 79 passed away from this life Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Rev. Allen Wood will officiate. Serving as casket bearers are: Edward Lee Maxwell, Lloyd Parks,...
Peter "Pete" Rose
Feb 7, 2017
Peter “Pete” Rose, 73 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, departed peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Pete was born January 29, 1944 in Wilhelmshaven, Germany to parents Gustaf Rose and Zille Rose. When Pete was 18 he joined the merchant marines. Later in the 1960’s Pete was sponsored by a church in...
Carl Watson
Feb 6, 2017
Carl Dwaine Watson, 82, returned to his Heavenly Father on February 6, 2017. Carl leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Gayle Brann Watson; his children: DeCarla Wallgren and husband Monty, Crystal Walk and husband David, Rocky Watson, and Ricky Watson; 21 Grandchildren: Teresa Wilkerson (Jarrod), Melanie Shult (Mark), Bryan Bull (Shawona), Faith Burdette (Patrick), Kate Springer (Norman), Holly Finch...
Herman Elliott
Feb 5, 2017
Herman Luther Elliott, 84 year old Seminole, Oklahoma resident, was promoted to Glory, Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital North in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born November 20, 1932 in Seminole to parents Frank Austin Elliott and Lena “Othelia” (Partain) Elliott. Herman served in the United States Army from 1948 until 1954 earning the rank of Corporal. ...
Robin (Dodson) McCoy
Jan 31, 2017
Robin Sue (Dodson) McCoy, 50 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born July 17, 1966 in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents Robert Eugene Dodson and Linda Sue (Lemmings) Dodson. Robin graduated from Seminole High School in 1984 and later worked for Seminole Hospital as a physical therapist and in food...
Joseph Osborne
Jan 31, 2017
Joseph Osborne, 54 August 21, 1962 - January 31, 2017 Joseph Donald "Joe" Osborne, 54 year old Seminole resident, passed away January 31, 2017 in Seminole Oklahoma. Jose was born August 21, 1962 in Fresno, California to parents, Donald Silva Osborne and Cindy Pearl (Carson) Osborne. Joe worked in the oilfield and also as a roofer. Donald enjoyed watching OU...
DeLisa Diane Stelzig (Ketchersid) Weber
Jan 31, 2017
DeLisa Diane Weber, age 51 and a former resident of Seminole County, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday February 4, 2017 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Konawa Cemetery. Casket Bearers are Jason Livesay, Tom Ledgerwood, Jimmy Weber, Logan Stelzig,...
Judy (Allensworth) Morris
Jan 30, 2017
Judy Beth Allensworth Morris, 68, passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2017, at her home in Shawnee, surrounded by family. Judy was born July 11, 1948 in Weleetka, Oklahoma, to Labe and Lucelia Allensworth. She was a graduate of Seminole High School and attended the University of Oklahoma, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1970. ...

David Clark Walker
Jan 30, 2017
David Clark “ Buddy” Walker, 76, Wewoka, Oklahoma resident, died, Monday, January 30, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. David was born November 2, 1940 to Clark Orestes Walker and Mary Emily (Panther) Walker in Ralston, Oklahoma. David is survived by his brother Les Walker of Seminole, Oklahoma and was preceded by his parents and his brother Elton Joseph Walker. Visitation...
Meshell LaNay Williams
Jan 29, 2017
Meshell LaNay (Welliver) Williams, 42 year old lifelong Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born November 1, 1974 in Okarche, Oklahoma to parents Richard Thomas Welliver and Bonnie Charlene (Allen) Welliver. Meshell grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole Public Schools. She later worked for Willis Quick Stop...
Naomi Sue Rankin
Jan 29, 2017
Naomi Sue Rankin, 87, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Sue was born January 22, 1930 in Bixby, Oklahoma to Richard Albert Evans and Thelma Kathryn (Earp) Evans. She grew up in the Bixby area and graduated from Kinta, Oklahoma High School. Sue married J. Howard Rankin on July 10, 1949 in Crescent,...
Ola Davis
Jan 22, 2017
Ola Estella Davis, 94, longtime Seminole resident, passed away, Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Seminole Care and Rehab. Ola was born May 23, 1922 in Paden, Oklahoma to Sherman Behrnes and Cordie Mae (Thomas) Behrnes. Ola came to Seminole, Oklahoma from Prague, Oklahoma in 1957. Ola was a homemaker and longtime faithful member of the Seminole Church of Christ. Ola...
Glenna Fay (Hook) Shull
Jan 20, 2017
Glenna Fay Shull, 71, longtime Bowlegs, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, January 20, 2017 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Glenna was born May 7, 1945 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Azle “Pete” Hook and Helen (Seaman) Hook. Glenna grew up in Bowlegs and attended and graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1963. Glenna was a longtime cashier at Wal Mart in Seminole, Oklahoma,...
Pauline Wilcox Mills
Jan 20, 2017
Pauline Martin Wilcox Mills, 87, longtime Seminole resident, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 20, 2017 at her home in Seminole, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family and friends. Pauline was born February 2, 1929 in Prague, Oklahoma to Ezra Martin and Ida (Stewart) Martin. Pauline was a homemaker and a Blue Bell (now Wrangler) employee whom...
Lillie Thompson
Jan 19, 2017
Lillie Ray Thompson,80 Lillie Ray Thompson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Oklahoma City at the age of 80. Lillie was born October 28, 1937 at Oklahoma City to parents, Virgil Ivan Pounds and Wilma Ray (Majors) Pounds. Lillie married Donald Dean Thompson and was a homemaker. There are no services planned at this time....