Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma
Shelly Ann Ross
Oct 11, 2025
Stratford resident, Shelly Ann Ross, 48, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home.
Shelly, the daughter of Charles and Carma (Karren) Ross, was born April 20, 1977, in Vernal UT. She and her family moved to Hartshorn, OK., then they moved to Roff, Shelly eventually settled in to Stratford. Shelly loved her family and enjoyed being around everyone. She...
Betty Jean Mason Martin
Oct 9, 2025
Betty Jean Mason Martin, Seminole resident, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 81. Betty was born on October 3, 1944 in Konawa, OK to Samuel Gilbert and Margaret Agnes (Curley) Howell.
Back in her younger days Betty enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and going to the lake. She loved her career...
Charles Richard Pierce
Oct 7, 2025
Charles Richard Pierce, Shawnee resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on January 10, 1933 in Seminole, OK to William Edgar and Lillie Ellen (Teague) Pierce. He grew up and spent most of his life in the Wolf and Maud areas. He graduated from Wolf High School. Charles married Margaret Gordon...
Melissa Lynn Harjo
Oct 5, 2025
Former Seminole resident Melissa Lynn Harjo, 53, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2025, in Lawrence.
Melissa, the daughter of Leonard and Samaria (Johnson) Harjo, was born April 1, 1972, in Oklahoma City. She was a proud tribal member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Tallahassee Band and Bird Clan. Melissa attended Seminole Schools and graduated with the Seminole...
Nan Carol Fowler
Oct 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nan Fowler September 19, 1934 – October 3, 2025
Nan Carol (Street) Fowler, 91, of Shawnee, Oklahoma was surrounded by her loved ones when she went to sleep and woke up in Heaven on Friday,...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

