Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Jennifer  Deeanne Ballard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....