Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Michael "Mike" Shaheen Atyia
May 30, 2025
Michael Shaheen Atyia was born on September 18, 1962, to Freid and Sandra Kaye Atyia of Seminole, Oklahoma. The town where he spent his childhood would one day become the place where he built a life and raised a family—a community he cherished deeply. He was proud of his Choctaw and Lebanese heritage, which remained an important part of his...
Kathleen Heard
May 27, 2025
Kathleen Anson Heard
Being “one of 18” was a lifelong reason to be proud for the family members of JW and Velma Anson; being the first to leave was the heartbreaking reality of their daughter, Kathleen Anson Heard.
The Ansons were well-known locally and even featured in national media for the size of their family. All 18 siblings survived until the death...
Diana Louise Knowles
May 26, 2025
Diana Louise (Cox) Knowles, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, vibrant life, and nurturing care. Born on January 21, 1943, to Jim and Wilma Cox, Diana's early life in Seminole, set the stage for a lifetime of community involvement and personal passions.
Diana graduated from Seminole High School in 1961. Diana attended...
Carolyn Jo Johnston
May 23, 2025
Carolyn Jo (McCraw) Johnston, age 61 and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 23, 2025 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery of Konawa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Dave Herriman will officiate. Pallbearers are Jason...
Patricia "Patty" Kay Ross
May 22, 2025
Norman resident, Patricia Kay Ross, 62, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home.
Patty, the daughter of Houston and Maggie Jane (Harjo) Ross, was born March 12, 1963, in Seminole. She attended Strother Schools and graduated with the Strother Class of 1981. She then attended Oklahoma Baptist University, where she received her degree as a physical therapist assistant. Patty...
Lillian Mae Oliver
May 22, 2025
Lillian Mae Oliver, Seminole, OK resident passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 97. Lillian was born on June 26, 1927 in Wister, OK to John Alvis and Alice Sible (Lowery) Box. She married Early Edward “Bud” Oliver on March 28, 1946 in Mena, Arkansas.
Lillian was a fantastic quilter and crocheted everything. She was...
Earnscell Hardeman Shelton
May 18, 2025
Earnscell Hardeman Shelton, New Lima resident, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her home at the age of 89. She was born on April 28, 1936 to LC and Bessie (Jones) Hardeman. She grew up in the Wetumka and Lima areas. She attended Weisner Chapel School in Wetumka, OK. Earnscell married Sylvester Shelton in July 1958 in Sherman,...
Roy "Gene" Eugene Darr
May 18, 2025
Noble resident, Roy Eugene “Gene” Darr passed peacefully at home with his family by his side Sunday, May 18 2025, at the age of 77.
Gene, the son of Roy and Georgia (Burkhart) Darr was born September 9, 1947, in Seminole. He attended New Lima Schools where he met “The Reason God Made Oklahoma” Peggy Jo Bell. He is a graduate...
Joyce (Ladd) Booth
May 16, 2025
Joyce (Ladd) Booth, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Shawnee at the age of 88. Joyce was born on October 10, 1936 in Valley Mills, Texas to John W. and Hazel (Graham) Ladd. She was a graduate of Pauls Valley High School. In her life she traveled to Africa, Houston, Corpus Christi, Tulsa and spent...
James Edward Brinsfield
May 14, 2025
Seminole resident, James Brinsfield, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Seminole, at the age of 78.
James, the son of Edward and Vernita Lee Brinsfield, was born January 10, 1947, in Seminole. He attended Varnum High School and graduated with the class of 1965 and then enlisted in the US Navy. During his career in the military, he served aboard...
Marvin Ray Russell
May 13, 2025
Marvin Ray Russell, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his home at the age of 89. Marvin was born on September 15, 1935 in Stroud, OK to William Lee and Lillie Lillian (Hulsey) Russell. He was a 1954 graduate of Stroud High School and then received his electrician license from Vo Tech in Shawnee. Marvin...
Lawrence Cliff Hinman
May 13, 2025
Lawrence Cliff Hinman, age 85 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 13, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.
A graveside service at Vamoosa Cemetery is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate.
Lawrence was born January 29, 1940 in Seminole, Oklahoma to...
Alvin Dean Monroe
May 12, 2025
Alvin Dean Monroe, age ninety and a former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 12, 2025 at Jasmine Estates in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery. Casket bearers are Nelson Monroe, Alan Monroe, Dean...
Carol Ann Branham
May 11, 2025
Seminole resident, Carol Ann Branham, 84, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home.
Carol, the daughter of Clyde and Henryetta (Isaacs) Bemies, was born July 24, 1940, in Tulsa. Spending her formative years in Tulsa, she graduated from Tulsa’s Will Rogers High School with the class of 1958. In 1972, Carol moved to Seminole. She worked in the cable...
Debra Ann LeCompte
May 9, 2025
Shawnee resident, Debra Ann LeCompte, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in McLoud, at the age of 68.
Debra, the daughter of Oren and Jean Frances (Hopper) LeCompte, was born May 13, 1956, in Houston, Texas. As a child she moved frequently, but settled in Maud, where she attended Maud Schools, graduating with the class of 1974. Debra worked for Walls...
Samuel J Spencer
May 8, 2025
Samuel J. Spencer, Wewoka, OK resident, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Wewoka at the age of 57. Samuel was born on August 22, 1967 in Shawnee, OK to Bobby Jack and Elsie (Ross) Spencer. He was a 1985 Strother High School Graduate.
Samuel was a proud member of Ceyvha Ceremonial Grounds. He was a Dallas Cowboys #1 fan...
Linda Lawyer
May 6, 2025
Please join with us in remembering and honouring the life of our mother, Linda Ruth Lawyer. She passed on to a place of peace in the early hours of Tuesday the 6th of May at home surrounded by her family. Linda lived her life with tenacity and integrity, which she displayed right up until the end.
According to her wishes, her...
Christina Jo Lehman
May 6, 2025
Christina Jo Lehman, Shawnee, OK resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Shawnee at the age of 58. Christina was born on March 24, 1967, in Oklahoma City to Billy Ray and Wanda June (Smith) Lehman. She was a 1985 graduate of Asher High School. She studied art at St. Gregory’s and accounting at Gordon Cooper Technology Center....
Frank Ralph Williams
May 5, 2025
Frank Ralph Williams, 84, of Seminole, OK, departed this life on May 5, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Frank was born to Ralph and Lorene Williams on December 16, 1940, in Seminole, OK. Though he moved around a lot as a child, he considered Seminole home, graduating from Seminole High School in 1960. He then enlisted in the...
Sherry Hilburn
May 4, 2025
Maud resident, Sherry Hilburn, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 75.
Sherry, the daughter of Robert “Buck” and Bertha (Guinn) Fletcher, was born February 9, 1950, in Pawhuska. She attended Maud Schools. On July 23, 1993, Sherry married Randy Hilburn, in Las Vegas. She was an animal lover, notably owning her 5 mini horses,...
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