Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Amanda "Mandy" Williams

Amanda "Mandy" Williams

Oct 24, 2024

Seminole resident, Amanda “Mandy” Williams, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home, at the age of 96.

Mandy, the daughter of Thomas and Lillie Mae (Wood) Hulbutta, was born November 22, 1927, in Limestone, Oklahoma. She started school in Limestone, but left school at an early age to work. Mandy was married to Cecil Harjo and then Jim Williams...

Tricia LeAnn Carpenter

Tricia LeAnn Carpenter

Oct 21, 2024

Seminole resident, Patricia LeAnn “Tricia” Carpenter, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, in Shawnee. 

Tricia, the daughter of Frank and Betty Sue (Franks) Carpenter, was born June 21, 1979, in Big Spring, Texas. She attended Varnum Public Schools before transferring to and graduating from Earlsboro High School, with the class of 1997. After high school, Tricia attended Seminole State College, followed...

John Wesley Seifried Jr.

John Wesley Seifried Jr.

Oct 21, 2024

John Wesley Seifried Jr., life-long Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home, at the age of 85. John was born March 9, 1939 in Seminole, OK to John Wesley Seifried Sr. and Susie (Boring) Seifried. He married the love of his life, Bobbie Carol Longacre on June 3, 1960 in Seminole, OK. John proudly served...

Eugene Dale "Tattoo" Faust

Eugene Dale "Tattoo" Faust

Oct 21, 2024

Eugene Dale “Tattoo” Faust, age 61 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord October 21, 2024 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City.

Per Tattoo’s request, there will be a memorial celebration of life scheduled for a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Tattoo was born May 7, 1963...

Jerry Wayne Gibson Sr

Jerry Wayne Gibson Sr

Oct 20, 2024

Oklahoma City resident, Jerry Wayne Gibson Sr., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Jerry, the son of John and Lula (McCracken) Gibson Slowey, was born November 30, 1943, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. He grew up in Tishomingo, before moving to and settling into the Oklahoma City metro area. Jerry took and job that became a career, working in flooring....

Reta Aleen Roy

Reta Aleen Roy

Oct 20, 2024

Maud resident, Reta Aleen Roy, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home, following a 17-day bout with cancer. Early this month, a tumor was discovered inside Reta’s spinal cord, she fought bravely. 

Reta, the daughter of Albert and Lena (Gracy) Schleicher, was born June 16, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from high school, she went to work for...

Joanna Mary Harjo

Joanna Mary Harjo

Oct 19, 2024

Joanna Mary Harjo, Konawa resident, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 71. Joanna was born on September 2, 1953 in Talihina, OK to Jonases “Smokey” Harjo and Mary Ellen (Scott) Harjo. She grew up in Maud, OK and Texas. She married Curtis Gentry on August 6, 2002 in Van Buren, Arkansas. 

Joanna enjoyed...

Leroy Brooks

Leroy Brooks

Oct 17, 2024

Maud resident Forrest Leroy Brooks, passed away at the age of 87 on October 17, 2024. he was born December 11, 1936, in Maud, Oklahoma to William Lee and Beulah Belle (Choat) Brooks. Leroy spent his school days at Maud Public Schools. Once he completed his studies, he joined the U.S. Navy at the early age of 19 and was...

Wanda Lee Crenshaw

Wanda Lee Crenshaw

Oct 16, 2024

Wanda Lee (Clark) Crenshaw, age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life October 16, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. Pastor Zac Christian will officiate.

Wanda was born November 7, 1943 in Eagletown, Oklahoma to Roy...

Judy F Smith

Judy F Smith

Oct 15, 2024

Seminole resident, Judy F Smith, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Judy, the daughter of Thurman and Lela (Wood) Vass, was born August 28, 1947, in Shawnee. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School, with the class of 1965. On October 23, 1964, she married James Eugene “Gene” Smith, in Shawnee. Gene preceded her in death on...

Robert Paul Holtman

Robert Paul Holtman

Oct 14, 2024

Robert Paul Holtman, age 78 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away October 14, 2024 at his home.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Robert was born September 5, 1946 in Slaton, Texas to Osie Glenn Holtman and Joy Talitha (West) Holtman. He graduated from...

Dora Laverne Jacks

Dora Laverne Jacks

Oct 11, 2024

Dora Laverne (Kean, Willoughby) Jacks was born on January 21, 1928 in McLean, Texas to Albert and Cora Kean. Dora was the oldest of 11 children and grew up in Seminole.

Dora passed away on October 11, 2024 at the age of 96 and was surrounded by her family.

Dora was retired from Tinker Air Force Base where she worked for many...

Wanda Mae Neely

Wanda Mae Neely

Oct 8, 2024

Wanda Mae (Kinder) Neely, age 89 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at Ballard Nursing Center in Ada, Oklahoma.  A special "thank you" goes to Shaena Abbott at Ballard's for all of her love and care given to our mother over the years.  And, "thank you" to Elara Caring Hospice of Ada for all of their amazing...

Larry George England

Larry George England

Oct 5, 2024

Larry George England passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Seminole at the age of 63.

Larry was born in Los Angeles, California on January 24, 1961, to Corena and George England Sr. He graduated from Maud High School with the class of 1979 and later attended Gordon Cooper Vo Tech. Larry worked at Wrangler and was a journeyman electrician. He...

Kenny Glenn Stanberry

Kenny Glenn Stanberry

Oct 4, 2024

Seminole resident, Kenny Glenn Stanberry, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Kenny, the son of Kenneth Ray and Alene (Griggs) Stanberry, was born May 14, 1947, in Richmond, California. He grew up in the Seminole area and attended Wolf Schools. Kenny proudly served in the US Army. A craftsman most of his life, Kenny’s specialty was cabinetry and...

Charlie Jack Harjo

Charlie Jack Harjo

Oct 4, 2024

Charlie Jack Harjo, age 51 and a resident of Bethany, Oklahoma passed away October 4, 2024 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024 at High Springs Baptist Church under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. He will be taken to the church at 4:00 p.m. from the...

Delbert Alfred Franklin

Delbert Alfred Franklin

Oct 3, 2024

Delbert Alfred Franklin, age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away October 3, 2024 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Delbert was born November 10, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Harry Franklin and Virginia (McSay) Sair. After graduating from high school,...

Thurma Nell Howell

Thurma Nell Howell

Oct 2, 2024

Graveside services for Thurma Nell Howell are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Pontotoc Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK. 

Thurma passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on September 11, 1943 to Thurman Edward Howell and Velma Lee (Welchell) Howell in Roff,...

Sherry Dobson

Sherry Dobson

Oct 1, 2024

Sherry A. Dobson, Shawnee resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 62. Sherry was born on May 19, 1962 in Shreveport, LA to Holly and Joani Spangler. She spent her entire adult life in Oklahoma with her husband and his family. She married the love of her life, James Dobson on August...

Kathryn "Kathy" Laverne Carter

Kathryn "Kathy" Laverne Carter

Oct 1, 2024

Kathryn “Kathy” LaVerne (Roberts) Carter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 81. Kathryn, daughter of Lee and Lela Roberts was born on August 10, 1943, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She graduated as valedictorian from Moss High School in 1961, where she was a star basketball and softball player. She went on to play collegiate basketball...