Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Dennis "Wayne" Mullings

Dennis "Wayne" Mullings

Oct 1, 2024

Dennis Wayne Mullings, Maud resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 76. Wayne was born on January 2, 1948 in Okmulgee, OK to Alvin Lawrence and Nina Mae (McMillin) Mullings. He married Lou Ellen Bland on February 17, 1968 in Ada, OK. 

Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Floyd Norton

Floyd Norton

Oct 1, 2024

Floyd Norton, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home at the age of 89. Floyd was born on July 21, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA to Floyd June and Margret Caroline (Huling) Norton. Floyd married Pat Powell on September 7, 1957.

Floyd was a graduate of David Starr Jordan High School in Long Beach, California. He...

Jeffrey Don Powell

Jeffrey Don Powell

Sep 30, 2024

Seminole resident, Jeffrey Don Powell, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City. 

Jeffrey, the son of Samuel and Virginia (Yahola) Powell, was born July 24, 1971, in Wewoka. He attended school in the Wewoka School system. Jeffrey was a fire fighter for the BIA. He enjoyed doing leather work; he also enjoyed reading, particularly books about gangsters, he was...

Susan Mozelle Holtman

Susan Mozelle Holtman

Sep 20, 2024

Susan Mozelle (Dyer) Holtman, age 77 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at her home September 20, 2024.

A private memorial celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Susan was born June 20, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to Ebby Byron Dyer and Adelia Marie...

Dewey Lonzalo Short

Dewey Lonzalo Short

Sep 20, 2024

Dewey Lonzalo Short, a beloved Daddy, Pop, Papa, Papa George, Father-In-Law, Brother, Uncle, and friend, went to join the love of his life on September 20, 2024, at the age of 85. After spending days with his son Robin Short, Dewey left this world in the comforting arms of his daughter Nancy and grandson Logan. He had previously been surrounded...

Arthur Ray Cline

Arthur Ray Cline

Sep 18, 2024

Arthur Ray Cline “Bonnie”, 71 years old Maud, OK resident passed away on September 18, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on September 27, 1952 in Claremore, OK to Lester Cline and Nora Williams. A graduate of Maud High School, Art then went to Roswell, NM to further his interest in mechanics. There he then met his future...

Steven John Moore

Steven John Moore

Sep 17, 2024

Steven John Moore, a beloved resident of Maud, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 

Born on May 14, 1973, in Lawton, Steven was the son of Steven Moore and Kathy (Edmondson) Whitson. He graduated from Mansfield High School in Arkansas with the Class of 1991 and later attended Gordon Cooper, where he became an Electrical Contractor. Known...

Gary Carlton Doner

Gary Carlton Doner

Sep 15, 2024

Gary Carlton Doner, age 83, of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Vamoosa Cemetery, with Pam Shirk officiating. While Gary will be cremated, a room will be set up with some of Gary’s photos and collectibles, along with his register book to...

Jeannie Renda Jones

Jeannie Renda Jones

Sep 14, 2024

Jeannie Renda (Blocker) Jones life-long Seminole resident passed from this earthly home on September 14, 2024 at OU medical center surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jeannie was born July 21, 1981 to Travis Blocker and Bertha Lindsay Deere in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  

Jeannie was a member of Muscogee Creek Nation. She attended Varnum schools. Jeannie was known for her...

William "Bill" Robert Roselius

William "Bill" Robert Roselius

Sep 9, 2024

William “Bill” Robert Roselius, Seminole resident, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 in Seminole, at the age of 87. Bill was born on February 25, 1937 to Oliver Lawrence and Alma Leta (Sleeker) Roselius at home in a small wooden house built by his father and grandfather in Etowah, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Dewey High School and...

Judy Carol McGee

Judy Carol McGee

Sep 6, 2024

Judy Carol McGee, Maud resident, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 in Maud at the age of 80. Judy was born on June 5, 1944 in Seminole County, Oklahoma to Frank and Bertha Beatrice (Thomas) Orr. She was later adopted by Bud and Edna Iona (Thomas) Byers. 

In her earlier years Judy worked for Wrangler. She then began her long...

Richard Arlen Norman

Richard Arlen Norman

Sep 5, 2024

Richard Arlen Norman, age 90, of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Ada.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma. Bro Andy Quinton will officiate. 

Richard was born January 18, 1934 in Hazel, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Lula (Cole) Norman. He graduated from Maud High School....

Imogene Dicken

Imogene Dicken

Sep 3, 2024

Imogene Dicken, Shawnee resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Warr Acres at the age of 95. She was born on March 7, 1929 in Seminole, OK to William Robert and Clara Edith (Kitchen) McDaniel. She was raised in Seminole. She married Sam Wynn and moved to Missouri where she lived most of her life. 

Imogene enjoyed needle point...

Sarah Jane Cunningham

Sarah Jane Cunningham

Sep 2, 2024

Sarah Jane Cunningham, 81, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, in Edmond. 

Sarah was born to H.K. and Lucille Smith, on September 27, 1942, in Vernon, Texas. On December 23, 1960, she married Larry Cunningham at the Rock Crossing Church in Grayrock, Texas. She and Larry enjoyed 63 years of marriage prior to his passing on July 23 of this year....

Sydney Burl Sanders

Sydney Burl Sanders

Sep 1, 2024

Sydney Burl Sanders, age 85 and a longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away September 1, 2024 at Corn Heritage Village & Rehab in Corn, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa, Oklahoma. Rev. Wesley Martin and Rev. Don Russell will officiate, and burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery...

Teddy Kay Knizek

Teddy Kay Knizek

Aug 31, 2024

Seminole resident, Teddy Kay Knizek, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Shawnee. 

Teddy, the daughter of Teddy and Edith (Hale) Bruce, was born November 22, 1945, in Seminole. She attended Seminole Schools. On November 30, 1963, Teddy married Harold Knizek, in Seminole. Teddy worked for many years at KFC in Seminole. She was very active, enjoying bowling and quilting, fishing,...

Mary "Sue" Lofton

Mary "Sue" Lofton

Aug 30, 2024

Mary “Sue” Lofton, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 in Seminole, at the age of 97. Mary was born on January 5, 1927 in Rudy, AR to James Monroe and Elsie Lea Barlow. She married her late husband, Lonnie Dale Lofton on November 24, 1947 in Seminole. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2001.

Sue...

Bobby Joe Rhodes

Bobby Joe Rhodes

Aug 27, 2024

Miami resident, Bobby Joe Rhodes, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. 

Bobby, the son of Talmadge Rhodes and Jewel (Hurst) Osborn, was born June 24, 1960, in Wewoka. He attended Pleasant Grove Schools. Bobby was a handyman, who enjoyed working on cars and fishing.  

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Bobby is survived by his daughter and...

Daniel "Danny" Lynn Massay

Daniel "Danny" Lynn Massay

Aug 27, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Lynn Massay, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home at the age of 59. Danny was born on May 23, 1965 in Seminole to Bobby Lynn and Glenda Sue (White) Massay. He was a 1983 graduate of Seminole High School. 

Danny is survived by his two daughters, Heather Gordon and husband, John and...

Wayne Pebworth

Wayne Pebworth

Aug 25, 2024

Seminole resident, Wayne Pebworth, AKA Sokv G V Lon, entered into the spirit world. 

Wayne was born on June 3rd, 1967, at the Seminole Municipal Hospital, to H.L. and Rosetta (Clark) Pebworth. He was baptized at Tallahassee Presbyterian Church, January 28, 1968, by Dr. Eugene Wilson. Wayne graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, with the class of 1984. He loved watching...