Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Sharon Kay Bussey Merritt

Sharon Kay Bussey Merritt

May 20, 2022

Shawnee resident Sharon Kay (Allen) Bussey Merritt passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 in Oklahoma City.

Sharon, the daughter of Shan and Lillian (Hale) Allen, was born January 25, 1954.  After graduating from high school, Sharon continued her education, becoming a licensed practical nurse.  On September 19, 1974, she married James F Bussey, in Maud.  James passed...

William "Russell" Woods

William "Russell" Woods

May 18, 2022

William Russell Woods was born on November 1, 1955 in Pasadena, TX. Known to those that loved him as Russell, or "RuRu," he was the youngest of 3 children born to Bobby and Bobbie Woods. He graduated from Grand Prairie High School before moving to Oklahoma. He spent his career traveling for work installing cable, before later getting...

Katherine Ann Sanford

Katherine Ann Sanford

May 18, 2022

Katherine Ann Sanford , age 49 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away May 18, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.

A memorial service is planned for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday May 25th at Golden Years in Konawa, and cremation is under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. ...

Emma Lee Cloud

Emma Lee Cloud

May 16, 2022

Emma Lee Cloud , age 47 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 16, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City.

A Wake service is scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18th at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  A funeral service is scheduled for...

Eddie Michael Guyton

Eddie Michael Guyton

May 14, 2022

Eddie Michael Guyton passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Seminole, OK, at the age of 67.  Eddie was born on January 28, 1955, in Muskogee, OK to Edgar Cape Guyton and Effie Leota (White) Guyton.  He married Sindy Fuell on August 4, 1989 in Salt Lake City, UT.  Eddie loved watching basketball and football.  He also...

Aleck Jacob "Red" Carpitcher

Aleck Jacob "Red" Carpitcher

May 14, 2022

Aleck Jacob "Red" Carpitcher, age 65 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away May 14, 2022 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

A Wake service is scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18th at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  A funeral service is scheduled for...

George U. McMillan, Jr.

George U. McMillan, Jr.

May 12, 2022

George U. McMillan Jr., Seminole resident, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Oklahoma City.  George was born on March 11, 1950 in Penn Yan, New York to George F. McMillan and Eleanor (DeBolt) McMillan.  George proudly served in the United States Army and was awarded a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.  He was very proud...

Jackie Lynn Pock

Jackie Lynn Pock

May 10, 2022

Jackie Lynn Pock passed away surrounded by her loving family May 10, 2022, at the age of 77 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born May 11, 1944, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Jack Landrith and Theda (Pease) Landrith. She was raised in Seminole and graduated from Seminole High School in 1962. She met Bob Pock at a Seminole High School...

Keith Wendell Coker

Keith Wendell Coker

May 10, 2022

Keith Wendell (Poppy) Coker

A mechanic and resident of Shawnee Oklahoma, died unexpectedly on May 10, 2022 at the age of 66.  Keith was born in Seminole OK, November 10, 1955 to William and Ellen (nee’ Jones) Coker.  He graduated from Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City and shortly after he married Vickie Diane Mercer from...

Stephen Loyd Chesser

Stephen Loyd Chesser

May 9, 2022

Stephen Loyd Chesser, 69, peacefully passed away on May 9, 2022 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Steve was born December 30, 1952, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to parents Donald Chesser and Patricia (Hoover) Chesser. Steve grew up in Seminole and attended Seminole High School where he dominated in tennis and represented the school at State. After high...

LaDonna Ann (Nero)  Wadsworth

LaDonna Ann (Nero) Wadsworth

May 7, 2022

LaDonna Ann Nero-Wadsworth of Euless, Texas, passed away quietly at home on May 7, 2022, after a difficult battle with cancer.  She was 51 years old and the mother of one amazing son, Lucchese and beloved wife of Bernie.

LaDonna was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Agnes Nero and Patricia Knight. ...

Veada Capas

Veada Capas

May 7, 2022

Veada Capas, 61 years old lifelong Tecumseh resident, unexpectedly passed from this life on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at her home.  She was born November 2, 1960, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to parents Linzy Lee Rivers and Letha Mae (Napoleon) Rivers.

Veada worked for Shawnee Garment (later known as Roundhouse) for 30 years.  She loved planting her flowers,...

Mary Louise Haigwood

Mary Louise Haigwood

May 6, 2022

Mary Louise Haigwood, 71, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on May 6, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Don Haigwood and Reda (Wood) McElihiney. She grew up in Oklahoma City and was a high school graduate. She loved crocheting and watching scary movies.

Mary is survived by her...

Van Wyatt Sanders

Van Wyatt Sanders

May 2, 2022

Van Wyatt Sanders, age 26, passed away May 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born June 26, 1995, in Oklahoma City to Deryl Ray Sanders and Jennifer Jill (Jones) Sanders. He was a high school graduate. He married Desirea Fontenot on October 25, 2013, in Oklahoma City. Van worked at Grow Generation as an assistant manager....

Juanita Brannon

Juanita Brannon

May 1, 2022

Juanita Brannon, 92, was born July 24, 1929 to Robert and Nellie Brannon of Earlsboro, OK. She departed this life peacefully on May 1, 2022.

Juanita spent most of her life living in Earlsboro, OK. She was next to the youngest of her 12 siblings. She attended Earlsboro school and worked many years as...

Janet Lynn Shrum

Janet Lynn Shrum

Apr 29, 2022

Seminole resident Janet Lynn Shrum passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, in Prague.

Janet, the daughter of Jule William Maskrod Sr. and Juanita (Thornton) Maskrod, was born April 29, 1946, in Bartlesville.  She grew up in the Bartlesville and Dewey areas and graduated from Dewey High School with the class of 1964.  On July 10, 1964, she...

Richard Anthony Jones

Richard Anthony Jones

Apr 27, 2022

Richard Anthony Jones was called home April 27th, 2022 at the age of 72.  He was born January 21st, 1950 in Seminole to the already departed (and dearly missed) Fred Robert and Lula (Kernell) Jones.

He attended Pleasant Grove and played multiple sports until he began to work in the oil fields at the age of 16. ...

Franklin Taylor Russell

Franklin Taylor Russell

Apr 23, 2022

Franklin Taylor Russell , age 72 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at Norman Regional Hospital April 23, 2022.

A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Phillip Mullins will...

Martha Ann Fairbanks

Martha Ann Fairbanks

Apr 21, 2022

Martha Ann Fairbanks, long-time Earlsboro resident, passed away Thursday, April 21st, 2022, at the age of 81, peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 24, 1940 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Reed Frank and Lucy Coker Lena. She graduated from Wewoka High School in 1959. She worked various jobs in Wewoka...

William "Bill" Donald Davisson

William "Bill" Donald Davisson

Apr 20, 2022

Seminole resident William Donald “Bill” Davisson passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Oklahoma City.

Bill, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Gray) Davisson, was born January 23, 1936 in Duncan, Oklahoma.  He graduated with the Seminole High School class of 1954.  Bill went on to Oklahoma State University, where he got his degree in engineering.  While...