Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Brady James Montanez

Brady James Montanez

Sep 30, 2025

In loving memory of Brady James Montanez, who was born sleeping on September 30, 2025, the beloved son of Jaison Montanez and Sydney Marshall.

Though he never took a breath, Brady James was loved and will always be. Held in the hearts of his family from the moment they knew of his presence, he brought hope, dreams, and an unmeasurable love...

Kathy Ann Whitson

Kathy Ann Whitson

Sep 30, 2025

Maud resident Kathy Ann Whitson, lovingly known to many as “Big Kat,” passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 71.

Kathy was born on April 9, 1954, in Indio, California, to John Edmondson and Corena Mae (Tiger) Edmondson-England. A proud 1972 graduate of Bowlegs High School, Kathy’s life carried her to...

Marzzie Faye Johnson

Marzzie Faye Johnson

Sep 29, 2025

Marzzie Faye Johnson, 79, of Tecumseh, OK, passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025.

Born on March 23, 1946, Marzzie devoted her life to service, family, and faith. She married the love of her life, John Johnson, on March 23, 1965, in Lubbock, TX. Together they built a life centered on ministry and...

Justin Denver Cheyenne Wood

Justin Denver Cheyenne Wood

Sep 27, 2025

Justin Denver Cheyenne Wood, age 40 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away from this life September 27, 2025 near Maud, Oklahoma.

A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate, and the family will receive guests from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday before the...

Joseph "Joey" Larry Houck Jr.

Joseph "Joey" Larry Houck Jr.

Sep 27, 2025

Joseph “Joey” Larry Houck Jr., Newalla resident, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 58. Joey was born on December 16, 1966 in Fallon, NV to Joseph Larry Houck Sr. and Carole (Pitman) Houck. He grew up in Seminole and later moved to Washington, OK. He graduated from New Lima High School in...

Ricky Leon Walker

Ricky Leon Walker

Sep 25, 2025

Ricky Leon Walker, age 67 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away September 25, 2025 at his home.

A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at Dora Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.

Ricky was born November 20, 1957 in Mesa, Arizona to Johnnie Murel Walker and Katheryn Geraldine...

Margaret Anne Finke

Margaret Anne Finke

Sep 23, 2025

Margaret Anne Finke, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Shawnee at the age of 90. Margaret was born on October 3, 1934 in Henryetta, OK to Elza Alfred and Jessie Mildred (McKelvey) Hart. She graduated in 1952 from Excelior High School and later attended East Central University. Margaret married the love of her life, Hugo...

Wendell Fred Burden

Wendell Fred Burden

Sep 21, 2025

Seminole resident, Wendell Burden, 79, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Seminole.

Wendell, the son of Bennie and Marie (House) Burden, was born February 3, 1946, in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was a man of many skills, but one of his greatest talents was carpentry. He was a master in his field and could build complex structures without even a blueprint....

Donald Ray Ramsey

Donald Ray Ramsey

Sep 20, 2025

Don Ramsey, born October 30, 1932, in Wewoka, to Raymond and Mabel (Bruce) Ramsey, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Seminole. Don was the third of six children. He was schooled at Tate Elementary, south of Wewoka, and graduated from Wewoka High School. In 1952, he attended, and graduated, from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, with a BA...

Carolyn Lee Chase

Carolyn Lee Chase

Sep 19, 2025

Seminole resident Carolyn Lee Chase, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Seminole. Carolyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth.

Born on October 24, 1946, in Ashtabula, Ohio, Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Charles and Jean (Lamer) Bruckman. At a young age, Carolyn’s family...

William Roy B. Harjo

William Roy B. Harjo

Sep 19, 2025

William “Willie” Roy B. Harjo passed away on Friday, September 20, 2025 in Oklahoma City. He was born on January 10, 1963 in Shawnee, OK to George and Christine B. Harjo. He was raised north of Seminole. Willie attended Varnum schools. He was in the Army National Guard from August 14, 1984 to August 13, 2001. Willie was a cook...

Michael Roy Mullen

Michael Roy Mullen

Sep 15, 2025

Michael Roy Mullen, Wolf resident, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 in Ada at the age of 57. Michael was born on October 23, 1967 in Tulsa, OK to James and Georgia (Richards) Mullen. He married Carrie Stacy on January 4,1986 in Bowlegs, OK.

Michael was a loving person who got along with everyone. He had a great sense of...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Woods

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Woods

Sep 14, 2025

Cynthia Ann Woods was born to Riley and Mary Martin on June 12, 1955, in Dallas, Texas. She grew up under the wide Texas sky with her younger brothers, Mike and Matt. It was under that same sky she met the love of her life, Steven Earl Woods. The two would marry July 17, 1971, and would welcome their beloved...

Hazel "Marie" Rice

Hazel "Marie" Rice

Sep 13, 2025

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Hazel Marie Rice was met by her Savior in paradise at the age of 88 years – two months shy of her 89th birthday.

Hazel Marie Rice was born on Saturday, November 28, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Claude and Lois Fields. In 1954, Hazel was introduced to her future husband, Travis Jack, through a...

Teresa Lynn Hale

Teresa Lynn Hale

Sep 12, 2025

Teresa Lynn Hale, 64, passed away on September 12, 2025. Teresa was born in Seminole, Oklahoma. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Kahrs, and grandson, William Niles Cole, of South Carolina. Her parents, both deceased, were Fred Hale and Kathleen Renaud. Surviving siblings are Rodney Hale, Regina Hale, Angela Kinnard, and James Franklin. Her nephews and nieces are Clayton...

Ken Ray Kimmel

Ken Ray Kimmel

Sep 12, 2025

Ken Kimmel, Okemah resident, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the age of 81. Ken was born on April 23, 1944 in Tulsa, OK to Ernest Theodore and Grace Adeline (Moss) Kimmel. He attended Northeast Hich School in Oklahoma City and then Southwestern Junior College and the University of Oklahoma. He was a Vietnam veteran, pilot, hunter, gun...

Vance Everett Kain

Vance Everett Kain

Sep 11, 2025

Vance Everett Kain, 66, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Edmond.

Vance, the son of Clyde Kain and Nora (Bussey) Brenner, was born November 6, 1958, in Seminole. He proudly served in the US Army. Vance traveled over the years, spending time in Childress Texas, Oklahoma and Montana, and during that time he worked as a taxi driver, he also...

Bradley Evan Morgan

Bradley Evan Morgan

Sep 11, 2025

Bradley Evan Morgan, age 60 and a resident of Seminole, Oklahoma passed from this life on September 11, 2025 with his mom by his side.

No memorial service is planned at this time, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.

Bradley was born October 16, 1964 in Mesa, Arizona to J. L. Morgan and Rowena Lee...

Bertha Lee Davidson

Bertha Lee Davidson

Sep 10, 2025

Seminole resident, Bertha Lee Davidson, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Shawnee.

Bertha, the daughter of James and Oleta (Davis) Richard, was born December 10, 1947, in Seminole. She grew up in Maud, and graduated from Maud High School, with the class of 1966. On January 24, 1969, she married Larry Davidson, in Seminole. She loved to travel and...

Ella Rue Carr

Ella Rue Carr

Sep 9, 2025

Ella Rue Carr, Wewoka resident, passed away on September 9, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 84. Ella was born on July 7, 1941 in Bradley, OK to Carl and Golda (Gunter) Hamit. She worked as secretary to Wewoka attorneys A.C. Kidd and David Boren and later at Wewoka Jr. High School. She also worked as a case worker...