Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Stanford  Paul Harjo

Stanford Paul Harjo

Aug 20, 2015

Stanford Paul “Stan the Man” Harjo, 64, died, Thursday, August 20, 2015 at his home in Seminole County. Stanford was born December 7, 1950 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Josephine Yarbrough and Wilson  Harjo. Stanford was a Gerber operator at the Wrangler plant in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Hitchitee Indian Methodist Church. Stanford married Patty Ann Pennock...

Chipper Simpson

Chipper Simpson

Aug 19, 2015

Chipper “Chip” Simpson, 55 year old, Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life August 19, 2015.  He was born September 9, 1959 to Ida Lucille (Williams) Simpson and Curtis Walter Simpson in Okemah, Oklahoma. Chip went on to attend Okemah High School. Chip worked for 26 years as an industrial mechanic.  He was currently working as an electronic controls tech...

Kevin Guinn

Kevin Guinn

Aug 17, 2015

Kevin James Guinn, 53 year old long time Maud area resident, passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Kevin was born December 25, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents “Jack” James Guinn and Billie Joan (Ledbetter) Guinn. When Kevin was in the 5th grade the family moved to Maud...

Gertrude York

Gertrude York

Aug 11, 2015

Gertrude Victoria (Sisco) York, 90, Seminole resident, received her heavenly wings, Tuesday, August 11, 2015. At the time of her death, Mrs. York was residing at Wewoka Healthcare Nursing Home. Mrs. York was born September 25, 1924 in Osage Township, Carroll County, Arkansas to Earnest Sisco and Beulah (Ferguson) Sisco.   Mrs. York was a long term Shawnee resident. She was...

David Sanders

David Sanders

Aug 10, 2015

David Carl Sanders, 74, Seminole resident, died Monday, August 10, 2015 in Seminole, Oklahoma. David was born November 27, 1940 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Edward Frank Sanders and Merle ( Ray) Sanders.   David moved back to the Seminole area in 1987 from Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. He was retired from the U. S. Army, where he was a Staff Sergeant (...

William Hack

William Hack

Aug 5, 2015

William Louis Hack, age 91, was born March 10, 1924 and died August 5, 2015. He was married on May 15, 1943 to Anna Lorene Presley and they were married for 72 years. He served in World War II as a Private in the U. S. Army in the Philippines and New Guinea where he received the Bronze Star. He...

Phyllis Collings

Phyllis Collings

Aug 5, 2015

Phyllis Jean Collings, 72, longtime Seminole resident, passed to our loving Lord’s hand on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Phyllis was a native of Seminole, Oklahoma. Phyllis was born October 25, 1942 in Albany, California. She was the 2nd child of Douglas Clifton Collings, Sr. and Grace Kathryn Barnett Collings. Phyllis graduated from Seminole High School in 1960. She was a...

Linda Davidson

Linda Davidson

Aug 4, 2015

Longtime Seminole resident, Linda Kay (Fowler) Davidson passed away Tuesday morning, August 4, 2015, at Colonial Estates in Shawnee, Oklahoma, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, on November 8, 1948, to Cecil and Elsie (Chandler) Fowler. After graduating from Seminole High School, she worked at M & M Oil Company for several years before going to...

L.W. Williams

L.W. Williams

Aug 4, 2015

L.W.  “ Junior “ Williams, 71, longtime Saint Louis, Oklahoma resident, died Tuesday, August 04, 2015 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Junior was born January 6, 1944 in Davis, Oklahoma to Luther William and Ethel Cordelia “Delia” (Frost) Williams. Junior was raised in Dougherty, Oklahoma and attended Sulphur High School and graduated from there in 1962. Junior had worked for Guinn Oil...

James  Daniel McMillan

James Daniel McMillan

Aug 3, 2015

James Daniel McMillan, age sixty-four and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2015. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Konawa 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015.  Rev. Jim McMillan will officiate, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. James was born on...

Joe  Dale Purkeypile

Joe Dale Purkeypile

Jul 31, 2015

Joe Dale Purkeypile, 71, longtime Seminole resident, died Friday, July 31, 2015 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Joe was born December 6, 1943 in Greenwood County, Kansas to Joseph Andrew and Madge Jane (Warren) Purkeypile. Joe grew up in Kansas and later moved to Gresham, Oregon, where he graduated from high school. Joe owned and operated a concrete statuary east of Seminole...

Joyce Stackhouse-Brann

Joyce Stackhouse-Brann

Jul 31, 2015

Joyce (Grooms) Stackhouse Brann, 83, Tecumseh, Oklahoma resident, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at  her home. Joyce was born August 18, 1931 in Gilmer, Texas to Stephen Lonzo and Cora Elizabeth (Pittman) Grooms. Joyce lived in Maud, Oklahoma for over 40 years and was a cook at Maud Public Schools for 20 years. Joyce was a member of the Cross...

Sharon  Dale (Fidler)  Hogue

Sharon Dale (Fidler) Hogue

Jul 30, 2015

Sharon Dale (Fidler) Hogue, age 71 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Ada, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa.  Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate and...

Wilburn  Newton Henry

Wilburn Newton Henry

Jul 30, 2015

Wilburn Newton Henry, 98, former longtime Seminole resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he had been living for the past few years. Wilburn was born April 8, 1917 in Wayne, Oklahoma to Elisha Newton and Julia (Campbell) Henry. Wilburn grew up in Wayne, Oklahoma and graduated from Wayne High School. Wilburn was the former owner...

Eddie  Wayne Ward

Eddie Wayne Ward

Jul 26, 2015

Eddie Wayne Ward, age 63 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away at his home in Sasakwa, Oklahoma Sunday, July 26, 2015. A memorial service will be planned at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Eddie was born August 5, 1951 in Ada, Oklahoma to Winona (Rycroft) and Fred...

Joyce  Maxine Mainord

Joyce Maxine Mainord

Jul 25, 2015

Joyce Maxine (Ladd) Mainord, 77, lifelong Seminole area resident, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Seminole. Joyce was born on March 13, 1938 in Seminole, Oklahoma to John Allen and Elsie Marie (Simmons) Ladd. Joyce grew up in the Bowlegs, Oklahoma area and attended Bowlegs Public Schools and graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1956. Joyce worked many years at...

Mona Dixon

Mona Dixon

Jul 23, 2015

Mona Colleen Dixon, 54, Seminole resident, died Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Seminole. Mona was born August 4, 1960 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Monroe and Donna (Adams) Lee.  Mona grew up in Pottawatomie County and in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Mona loved being with her family, crocheting dolls and she loved to Karaoke and hosted it on several occasions. She...

Joe  Earl Lollar

Joe Earl Lollar

Jul 23, 2015

Joe Earl Lollar, 55, Seminole resident, died July 23, 2015 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Joe was born on August 17, 1959 in Marvell, Arkansas to Wyley J. Kimbell and Nina Lollar. Joe moved to Seminole from Adona, Arkansas. Mr. Lollar worked in construction most of his adult life. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 13, 2015 at...

Doris  Margaret (Prelip)  Grant

Doris Margaret (Prelip) Grant

Jul 22, 2015

Doris Margaret (Prelip) Grant, age 93 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her home. No memorial services are planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Doris was born May 23, 1922 at Kanawha, Iowa to Oda (Anderson) and Art Prelip.  She graduated...

Gatlin  Ruger Willis-McDonald

Gatlin Ruger Willis-McDonald

Jul 21, 2015

Gatlin Ruger Willis McDonald, infant son of Lari Rene Willis and Coleton Audra McDonald, entered and departed this world on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma. Little Gatlin leaves to survive him, his mother, Lari Rene Willis and his father, Coleton A. McDonald of the home; grandparents, Bill and Tarrah Willis of Maud,...