Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Kaye (Cornelison) Merriam
Sep 22, 2022
Sharon Kaye Merriam, age 74, was born September 26, 1947 to parents L.E. “Red” Cornelison and Bonnie Cornelison, both of Seminole, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 22 years Larry Merriam.
Known to her friends and family as Kaye, she was all about experiences. A love for adventure...
Kathryn Sue (Bennett) Calvert
Sep 20, 2022
Kathryn Sue Calvert, Maud resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at her home, at the age of 65. Kathryn was born on April 11, 1957 in Heidelberg, Germany to William Bennett Sr. and Ruvenia (Heffley) Vance. She spent most of her life in Maud, OK with a short stint in Savannah, GA.
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Arlie Hudson
Sep 20, 2022
Arlie Hudson, 74, Konawa, Oklahoma resident, passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born December 23, 1947, in Konawa, Oklahoma to Roy Hudson and Effie (Mosley) Hudson on the old F.P. Swan Ranch where Mr. Hudson was a rancher. He graduated from Vamoosa High School in 1966 and attended college at UCO for a short...
Jai Von Gretchyn Gilbert
Sep 19, 2022
Jai Von Gretchyn Gilbert, Wewoka resident, passed away in Choctaw, Oklahoma on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 21. Jai was born on July 14, 2001 in Oklahoma City, OK to Jason Ware and Kelley Gilbert.
Jai enjoyed being an artist, modeling and writing. She graduated from Job Corps and worked as...
Christopher Michael Davis
Sep 14, 2022
Norman resident Christopher Michael Davis passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
Christopher was born February 13, 1980, in Tulsa to Stephanie (DePasse) Davis. He graduated from Meeker High School with the class of 1998. After high school Christopher continued his education at Oklahoma State University, where he got a bachelor’s degree...
Charles Wesley Pechacek
Sep 13, 2022
Charles Wesley Pechacek of Eufaula, OK passed away peacefully at home on September 13th, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was born in Prague, Oklahoma on August 11, 1938. He graduated from Prague High School and later joined the army where he was stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. Charles retired from AT&T in 1999 after 35...
Alwyn "Al" John Colman
Sep 11, 2022
Alwyn “Al” John Colman, age 80, resident of Seminole was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2022 at Heritage Village Skilled Nursing Home in Holdenville. Al was born on October 10, 1941 in Staunton, Virginia to Aaron Jacob and Madge (Wyant) Cohen. Shortly after graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton, Virginia, Al...
Lillian "Rose" Rozella (Welcher) Remer
Sep 9, 2022
Lillian Rozella “Rose” Remer, 87, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma resident and former Seminole, Oklahoma and Ada, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Rose was born on April 22, 1935, in Fittstown, Oklahoma to parents, Johnie Welcher and Hazel Laura (Bruner) Welcher. Rose moved to the Seminole area at an...
Alice Ruth (Snodgrass) Cooper
Sep 6, 2022
Alice “Ruth” Cooper, Seminole resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in Seminole, OK, at the age of 82. Ruth was born on July 24, 1940, in Biggers, AR to James Quincy Snodgrass and Lorrine Maxine (Woodruff) Snodgrass. She moved to Oklahoma when she was a young child. Ruth married Thomas Elmer “Terrapin” Cooper (the love of...
Shelly Dawn McCutcheon
Sep 6, 2022
Shelly Dawn (Hendryx) McCutcheon received her heavenly reward on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 50. Shelly was born May 18, 1972, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Jeffery Clyde Hendryx and Gayla June Hendryx. She grew up in Seminole.
Shelly was a graduate of Seminole High School, Class of 1990. She continued her...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Allen
Sep 3, 2022
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Martin) Allen of Seminole passed away September 3, 2022.
She was born January 29, 1969 to Bernadine Graves Minter and James David Martin, who both preceded her in death.
Jackie is survived by daughters Sarah Ruth (Jarrod), Rachael Trent (Terry), both of Seminole; Ravonda Lily of Broken Arrow, sister Lisa Martin of Seminole,...
Treasha Evette (Jackson) Goss
Sep 2, 2022
Treasha Evette Goss went home to Glory on Friday, September 2, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. Treasha was born on February 2, 1964 in Seminole, Oklahoma to James Evertt Jackson and Neola Eloise (Berry) Jackson. Treasha attended New Lima Public School, graduating in 1982. She then attended Gordon Cooper where she...
Leroy Mitchell
Aug 28, 2022
Leroy Mitchell, resident of Seminole, passed away peacefully in his home, Sunday, August 28, 2022 with his family by his side.
Leroy was born February 9, 1948, in Seminole to Lee Mitchell and Grace Coody. He remained in Seminole until his freshman year when he went to Jones Academy in Harthorne and graduated in 1967. Leroy married...
Elaine (Patzack) Bachhofer
Aug 26, 2022
Elaine Bachhofer, age 78, left her earthly home with her husband holding her hand to enter the gates of heaven on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was a resident of Prague and former resident of Paden. Elaine was born on July 18, 1944, in El Reno to Gilbert and Agnes Patzack and they preceded her in death. ...
Ivan Ray Heard
Aug 25, 2022
Ivan Ray Heard, Del City resident, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Midwest City at the age of 82. Ivan was born on October 31, 1939, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to James Tillman Heard and Elsie Mae (Cooley) Heard. He was raised in Konawa, Oklahoma and lived most of his life in Del City. He married Nell...
Dolores Del Rio Jones
Aug 22, 2022
Dolores Del Rio Jones, 92, departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Dolores was born September 8, 1929, in Seminole, OK to William Bruce and Alberta Jones. She is the youngest of three girls. Her sisters, Geraldine Jones Patterson (Bruce) deceased and Willie Marie Jones Cudjoe (Harold) deceased.
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George Crump Harjoche
Aug 22, 2022
Earlsboro resident George Crump “Big Papa” Harjoche passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at his home.
George, the son of Frank Harjoche and Nina (Bender) Fixico, was born July 20, 1941, in Wolf. He graduated from Bowlegs High School with the class of 1959. On October 9, 1956, he married Belinda Jones, in Pauls Valley. Belinda passed...
John Payne
Aug 20, 2022
John Payne, Seminole resident, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the age of 52. John was born on January 13, 1970, in San Diego, CA to Leamon Lee Payne, Jr. and Wanda (Robertson) Fisher. He spent most of his life in Seminole, Oklahoma and Eufaula, Oklahoma. John enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his...
Elvie "Don" Ramsey
Aug 18, 2022
Elvie "Don" Ramsey , age 78 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away August 18, 2022 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate. A registration book...
Ella Jean "Jeanie" (Harrison) Brewer
Aug 16, 2022
Ella Jean (Harrison) "Jeanie" Brewer , age 71 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2022 at her home with her family around her.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of...

