Obituaries in Seminole, Maud, and Konawa, Oklahoma

Jose Guadalupe Vazquez Marquez

Jose Guadalupe Vazquez Marquez

Jan 1, 2022

Seminole resident Jose Guadalupe Vazquez Marquez passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Shawnee.

Lupe, the son of Gabriel Vazquez Villalobos and Ramona Marquez de Vazquez, was born November 2, 1961, in San Juan de Los Lagos Mexico.  On July 1, 1989, he married Jimi Roper.  Lupe was a very dedicated worker, operating restaurants.  Initially working for...

Raymond Harjo

Raymond Harjo

Dec 31, 2021

Bowlegs resident Raymond Harjo was born October 3, 1962 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Mary Jane Carbitcher and Johnson Harjo.  He passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

He was raised in Bowlegs, graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1982.  After graduation he joined the National Guard, retiring after 25 years. He began his law...

Tressie Mae (Lindsey)  Brower

Tressie Mae (Lindsey) Brower

Dec 31, 2021

Tressie Mae (Lindsey) Brower , age 91 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at her daughter’s home in Lawton, Oklahoma on December 31, 2021 under the loving care of Comanche County Memorial Hospice of Lawton.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Vamoosa...

Wanda June (Peters)  O'Daniel

Wanda June (Peters) O'Daniel

Dec 30, 2021

Wanda June (Peters) O’Daniel, 90, passed away on December 30, 2021, at her home in Maud, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 6, 1931, in Maud, Oklahoma to Carl Peters and Hazel (Rutledge) Peters. She graduated from Maud High School in 1949 and attended business school in Shawnee. On August 20, 1950, Wanda married...

Trenton Avery Whitson

Trenton Avery Whitson

Dec 24, 2021

Trenton Avery Whitson passed from this life on December 24, 2021, in his home at the age of 18. He was born on June 12, 2003, to Bobby Allen Whitson and Lindsey Dawn Jones in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He currently resided in Wolf, Oklahoma with his grandmother, Kathy Whitson, who loved her “Punkin” unconditionally and two great uncles, Samuel “Sambo”...

Gerald Don Vaughn

Gerald Don Vaughn

Dec 23, 2021

Seminole resident Gerald Don Vaughn, 74, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Oklahoma City.

Gerald, the son of Johnny and Opal (Warrenburg) Vaughn, was born November 14, 1947, in Seminole.  After graduating with the Strother High School class of 1965, he proudly served in the US Army in Vietnam.  On May 10, 1974, he married Janey Lemings...

Martha Ann (Gibson)  Huntley

Martha Ann (Gibson) Huntley

Dec 20, 2021

Martha Ann Huntley passed away at the age of 61 on December 20, 2021, at her home in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was born on January 17, 1960, in Talihina, Oklahoma to Bosleno Gibson and Aggie (Sewell) Gibson. Martha grew up in Holdenville until 1972 when she moved to Wewoka and finished out the school year there. She was a...

Dale McGirt

Dale McGirt

Dec 20, 2021

Dale McGirt, McLoud resident, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at McLoud Nursing Home, at the age of 74.  Dale was born on January 5, 1947, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Cecil Rae and Lucille (Curley) Wolf McGirt.  He was raised in Maud and became a longtime resident of McLoud until his death.  Dale was a 1965 graduate...

Kimberly Ann (McCartney)  Watson

Kimberly Ann (McCartney) Watson

Dec 17, 2021

Kimberly McCartney Watson of Earlsboro, Oklahoma departed this life on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 36.

Kimberly was born June 11, 1985, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to J.L and Leanna Morgan.

She moved to Prague, Oklahoma in 1993 where she attended Prague Public Schools and graduated in 2003.

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Sylvester Arbuckle

Sylvester Arbuckle

Dec 16, 2021

Sylvester Arbuckle, Seminole resident, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Stroud Regional Medical Center, at the age of 66.  Sylvester was born on March 7, 1955, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Charles and Lula Mae (Holder) Arbuckle.  Sylvester grew up in Seminole.  He served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked as a floor hand...

Kenneth Ollen Gouker

Kenneth Ollen Gouker

Dec 16, 2021

Kenneth Ollen Gouker, Seminole resident, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home, at the age of 75.  Kenneth was born on October 19, 1946, in Prague, Oklahoma to Bill and Annie (Winkleman) Gouker.

Kenneth spent most of his life in Prague and Meeker and graduated from Prague High School.  He served...

Gerald Dudley Lynch

Gerald Dudley Lynch

Dec 16, 2021

Gerald "Dudley" Lynch , age 64 passed away at his home on December 16, 2021 in Konawa, Oklahoma.

Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Vamoosa Baptist Church, East of Konawa. Pastor Kevin Duck will officiate, and cremation is under the direction of...

Nyetta Lynn (Douglas)  Rowell

Nyetta Lynn (Douglas) Rowell

Dec 14, 2021

Nyetta Lynn (Douglas) Rowell , age 62 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away December 14, 2021 at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2021 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa.  A memorial service is scheduled for...

Rita Ann (Harjo)  Maples

Rita Ann (Harjo) Maples

Dec 14, 2021

Rita Ann (Harjo) Maples passed away on December 14, 2021, in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 58. She was born August 1, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Legus and Hattie Mae (Lindsey) Harjo. She grew up in the Cromwell community and was a high school graduate of Butner High School. She married Todd Maples on June 21,...

Johnny Michael Fixico

Johnny Michael Fixico

Dec 13, 2021

Wewoka resident Johnny Michael (Mike) Fixico, 55, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at a Midwest City hospital.

Mike, the son of Johnnie and Annie Ruth (Ripley) Fixico, was born March 27, 1966, in Oklahoma City.  He attended Strother High School but ultimately graduated from Varnum.  On March 28, 2009, he married Toni Marie Harjo...

Clifton Gayl Pair

Clifton Gayl Pair

Dec 13, 2021

Clifton Gayl Pair, longtime Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away December 13, 2021 in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 94. He was born January 21, 1927 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Ray Clifton Pair and Maude Spear. He grew up in Seminole, but also spent time in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a high school graduate and attended Oklahoma City College....

Antler Harjo

Antler Harjo

Dec 13, 2021

Antler Harjo , age 80 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away December 13, 2021 at his home under Kindful Hospice, and surrounded by his loving family.

There will be a Wake service at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021 at High Springs Indian Baptist Church under the direction of...

Deidra Alford

Deidra Alford

Dec 11, 2021

Deidra Alford passed away on December 11, 2021 at the age of 51. She was born January 27, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Johnnie Mae (Larney) Alford. She graduated from St. Gregory’s Abbey. She was a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma and worked at Finley Cleaners.

Deidra is survived by her brothers; Kent Alford and Kevin Alford...

Judith Kay (Parkhurst)  Hill

Judith Kay (Parkhurst) Hill

Dec 11, 2021

Judith Kay (Parkhurst) Hill, former Seminole resident, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Ennis, Texas, at the age of 81. Judith was born on November 20, 1940, in Seminole, Oklahoma to George and Flossie (Payne) Parkhurst. She graduated from Seminole High School, Class of 1958. Judith played baritone in the SHS marching band. Judith enjoyed various careers...

Krystina Nichole (Billie)  Fuentes

Krystina Nichole (Billie) Fuentes

Dec 11, 2021

Tulsa resident Krystina Nichole Fuentes, 27, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at a Tulsa hospital.

Krystina, the daughter of the late Curtis Ray and LaDonna (Stewart) Billie, was born October 29, 1994 in Ada.  She graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa with the class of 2012.  On May 18, 2019, she married Kevin Fuentes.  Krystina...